i. Biography
Atli Mar Yngvaso has led Katla in Oslo as head chef since 2018, building the restaurant’s identity around open-flame cooking, open-grill technique, and a menu that moves between Nordic ingredients and Asian, Japanese, Thai, Mexican, Korean, and Latin American references. The work is defined by heat and control: a kitchen language shaped by smoke, texture, and the friction between traditions.
The Climb
That period established the precision that later carried into Katla, while the move in 2018 to Executive Chef opened the scope for a broader grill-led program. The shift changed the scale, not the standard: the same rigor, applied to a wider field of fire, texture, and cross-cultural cooking.
Today
Nordic-Asian-Latin fusion grill cuisine sits at the center of Katla’s current work. Nordic ingredients are paired with the sharper accents of Asia, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, Korea, and Latin America, not to flatten the differences but to put them in contact. Open-flame and open-grill cooking gives the food its directness and weight, with char and smoke used as structural parts of the plate rather than finishing touches.
Signature
Atli's signature dishes include Chicharrón, Takoyaki, Crab tostadas, Grilled turbot, and Margaritas. Read together, they show the range of the kitchen: crisp and rich, seafood and smoke, familiar forms reworked through a grill-focused approach. The menu depends on contrast—texture against tenderness, brightness against char, and strong seasoning against clean ingredients.
Recognition
Katla itself is the clearest recognition of Yngvaso’s craft: a restaurant identity built from Nordic ingredients, global references, and open-fire technique. The strength of the work is in its consistency. Rather than chasing novelty, Atli keeps the language focused, so the ideas arrive on the plate with clarity and the cooking holds its line from flame to service.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Atli
What is Atli Mar Yngvaso's current role?
As of 2026, Atli Mar Yngvaso is Head Chef.
Where did Atli Mar Yngvaso work before?
Atli Mar Yngvaso's earlier career included Pjoltergeist.
What is Atli Mar Yngvaso known for?
Nordic-Asian-Latin fusion grill cuisine.
