The Seafood Paella has plenty of slipper lobster, crab and mussels. — Photos: LOW LAY PHON/The Star
ANY good celebratory meal invites diners to indulge and linger, whether it is just two people or a lively gathering of family and friends.
It is this spirit of togetherness that The RuMa Hotel and Residences, Kuala Lumpur, hopes to foster throughout the Christmas-New Year season.
At the heart of the festivities is Atas, the hotel’s restaurant known for its inventive menus that reinterpret local flavours.
From curated set menus to generous buffet spreads, there is something for everyone.
A highlight of the festive buffet is the impressive selection of fresh seafood like king crab, oyster and tiger prawns.
The best way to enjoy them is hands-on – cracking, peeling and savouring each piece with a variety of dipping sauces to complement their natural sweetness.
Another good choice is the Seafood Paella abounding in slipper lobster, crab and mussels.
The rice absorbs their mild briny sweetness while the mussels are juicy and the crustaceans flavourful.
There is also a variety of canape to nibble on in between dishes, like Quiche Heirloom Tomato with Spinach and Feta, and Arancini Lobster with Charcoal Rice and Winter Truffle.
The Seafood Paella abounding in slipper lobster, crab and mussels. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star
A live station will be serving grilled meat and seafood like Wagyu beef, rack of lamb and scallops.
Atas’ festive dining highlights include a Christmas Eve buffet on Dec 24, from 6pm to 10pm, priced at RM288+ per adult and RM144+ per child, followed by a Christmas Day brunch from noon to 3.30pm at RM248+ per adult and RM124+ per child.
The celebrations continue with a New Year’s Eve buffet from 6pm to 10pm (RM288+ per adult and RM144+ per child) and a New Year brunch from noon to 3.30pm, priced at RM248+ per adult and RM124+ per child.
Till Dec 31, there will be daily festive set menus for lunch and dinner except on Dec 24, 25 and 31.
The festive set lunch is priced at RM88+ per person for two courses and RM108+ per person for a three-course meal.
Diners will be served an appetiser of Roasted Beet Salad with Cranberry Feta, Pecans, Pomegranate, Torch Ginger and Orange Vinaigrette.
While for mains there is the Spinach Chicken Timbale with Blue Pea Rice, Brussels Sprouts, Peach Acar and Percik Sauce or Seared Barramundi with Garlic-Cumin Marinade, Tomato Orzo, Asparagus and Kaffir Lime Beurre Blanc.
A dessert of Honey Cinnamon Parfait Roasted Fig with Tualang Honey and Pistachio Streusel completes the meal.
Highlights from the dinner menu include Butternut Veloute with Penang Duck Bacon, Beurre Noisette and Coffee-roasted Chestnut; Angus Striploin with Curried Potato Pave, Asparagus, Baby Carrots and Keluak Jus, and Buche de Noel with Chestnut Mousse, Chocolate Delice, Cherry Compote and Raspberry Sorbet.
The dinner menu is priced at RM228+ per person for three courses and RM268+ per person for four courses.
The hotel is also currently promoting a festive afternoon high-tea at The Librari till Jan 4.
It is from 2.30pm to 5pm and priced at RM158+ per person.
With the year-end coming, Santai Pool Bar and Lounge is having special promotions as well as a New Year’s Eve countdown celebration.
ATAS, The RuMa Hotel and Residences, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: 03-2778 0751). Business hours: 6.30am-10.30am (breakfast), noon-2.30pm (lunch), 6pm-10pm (dinner).
This is the writer’s personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.
