ATAS: Elevating Modern Malaysian Cuisine with Elegance and Innovation

#favouriteitinerary ATAS, located within The RuMa Hotel and Residences in Kuala Lumpur, is a modern Malaysian eatery that offers a chic yet comfortable dining experience with an open kitchen concept. The name “ATAS,” meaning “upstairs” in Malay, reflects both its physical location and a subtle nod to an “upper-class” dining experience.  Led by Executive Chef Tyson Gee, ATAS presents a menu that celebrates local produce and heirloom ingredients, reimagined with contemporary flair. Diners can expect dishes like Blue Tiger Prawn with betel leaf and charred coconut, Cured Ocean Trout with puffed tapioca and squid ink, and a Jasmine Rice Salad featuring chicken skin and sesame. The restaurant’s commitment to sustainability and European cooking techniques aims to redefine traditional flavors.  The interior boasts a spacious open-floor plan, allowing guests to engage with the kitchen area during breakfast, which transforms into a show kitchen for lunch and dinner, enhancing the immersive dining experience.