Ascending The RuMa Hotel and Residences’ iconic spiral staircase leads to ATAS restaurant, where the hotel’s distinctive historical and cultural elements play out on an epicurean journey. Located on the Mezzanine Level, Atas features an open kitchen dining concept with tiles from Royal Selangor renowned worldwide for its high-quality pewter and cosy half-moon banquette seats. Evocative of Malaysia’s tin mining history, this modern-day interpretation of the Malaysian story is reflected in every element of the guests’ dining experience. Once inside, guests will uncover more of the city’s origins and its colonial influences, adorned through with copper-tiled ceiling and be captivated by the seamless design that integrates a modern space uniquely crafted with cultural influences by local artisans.
Atas welcomes Chef Mandy Goh at the helm of the kitchen, bringing with her a wealth of experience from working at some of the world’s top tables. Embarking on her mission to infuse Asian and European flavours with her original and distinctive concepts, Chef Mandy will evolve seasonal menu presentations across Atas’ culinary presentations. With her unique recipes based on a fervent commitment to the finest and freshest quality ingredients responsibly sourced from across the globe and local farms, Chef Mandy’s contemporary and creative approach sits at the heart of the restaurant’s enthralling appeal. The foundation of Chef Mandy’s cuisine philosophy lies in her imaginative style enriched by her love for discovering the alchemy of flavours and ingredients.
Rooted in the philosophy of modern Euro-Asian cuisine, Chef Mandy will evolve the Atas journey, bringing more storytelling and experiential elements to the guests’ experience. Atas is an irresistible invitation to reconnect with the richness of classics reimagined by Chef Mandy with a modern elegant twist. Chef Mandy will debut with three menus – An À La Carte menu featuring Kaluga Hybrid-Light Caviar served with Honey Grid Taco, Grilled Kailan Carbonara with Duck Egg Yolk & Beef Bacon to name a few, and the signature Charcoal Grilled mains. The Cultural Heritage Set Menu harks back to Asian favourites fusing regional ingredients like Mud Crab Sambal with Sturgeon Caviar and Chef Mandy’s signature Asam Pedas Risotto. The final pièce de résistance is the Contemporary Set Menu which spotlights Chef Mandy’s artful techniques honed from her culinary influences, which starts off with Buckwheat Blini & Honeygrid Taco, Cranberry & Walnut Bread and the Abalone & Chanterelle Mushrooms infused with Chestnut, Sake Jelly, Pandan & Yuzu. The restaurant, with its name inspired by the Malay word for “upstairs,” exudes a more tongue-in-chic undertone when referring to something “upper-class”. It features a spacious open-floor plan where guests can browse and occupy the kitchen area at breakfast, before transforming into a show kitchen for a more immersive dining experience during lunch and dinner.
About The RuMa Hotel and Residences/Atas restaurant
Minutes away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, The RuMa Hotel and Residences means home in the most literal sense. Inspired by the Malay word for home, “rumah,” The RuMa is a hotel that captures all the intimacies of a home run by an accomplished host. A stay in one of its spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms, many with uninterrupted views of the Petronas Twin Towers, will inspire guests to uncover the city’s origins and colonial heritage in a contemporary setting that exudes the qualities of a true Urban Resort. The modern Malaysian restaurant Atas and UR SPA facilities are sure to make this a new destination for luxury business and leisure travellers alike.
