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Zuma
London · United Kingdom
Japanese in London · Contemporary Japanese
Photo: Official website · zumarestaurant.com
Founded in London, Zuma translates the sociability of an izakaya into a polished international restaurant format. Its Knightsbridge flagship established the brand's combination of sushi, robata cooking, cocktails and energetic dining rooms.
The Story
Origin
Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney launched Zuma in London's Knightsbridge in 2002 before expanding internationally.
Philosophy
Japanese-inspired food is paired with an informal rhythm of sharing inside a high-end hospitality environment.
Why Important
An influential London-born model for the international expansion of contemporary Japanese dining.
Differentiation
Zuma developed a globally repeatable luxury restaurant format without depending on a tasting-menu structure.
Food Philosophy
The menu is organised around the main kitchen, sushi counter and robata grill, with dishes designed to arrive throughout the meal.
Guest Experience
A lively, sharing-led meal that can move easily between cocktails, sushi and grilled dishes.
Design Philosophy
Natural textures, visible food preparation and a prominent bar create a recognisable identity across different cities.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Warm lighting emphasises materials and the evening dining atmosphere.
Furniture
A mixture of restaurant tables and counter seating
Materials
Timber and stone
Design Language
Textural Japanese-inspired contemporary luxury
Interior Design
The London flagship integrates dining, bar, sushi and robata areas into a socially animated environment.
Graphic Identity
A compact wordmark used consistently across the international brand
Gallery · 14 photos
Menus
London: Zuma signatures food
food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
grilled Chilean sea bass with green chilli, ginger dressing
ainame to kousou no koumi yaki
freshly seared wagyu sirloin tataki with truffle ponzu
wagyu no tataki, kuro toryufu ponzu gake
tartare of salmon and tuna with oscietra caviar
kaisen tarutaru kyabia zoe
London: Zuma signatures cocktails
cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
rubabu
ketel one vodka, rhubarb infused sake, passion fruit and lemon
raspberry and passion martini
ketel one vodka, bison grass vodka, raspberry, passion fruit and lemon
Zuma mai tai
Zuma rum grog, plum sake, blood orange, pineapple, lime and almond
London: dishes mentioned in Instagram text
food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
fried tofu
crab salad
yuzu sea bass
rock shrimp tempura
crispy fried squid
Istanbul: Zuma signatures food
food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
otoro hand roll with osetra caviar and black truffle
otoro sandviç osetra havyar ve siyah trüf
crab, green salad with avocado and sesame dressing
yengeç salatası, avokado ve susam sos
grilled chicken wings, sea salt and lime
ızgara tavuk kanatları, deniz tuzu ve lime; tori no tebasaki
lamb ribs glazed with sweet miso and black pepper
tatlı misolu, karabiberli kuzu kaburga
Istanbul: dishes mentioned in Instagram text
food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Zuma miso black cod
D Maris Bay: Zuma signatures food
food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
tuna
ton balığı
grilled chilean seabass with green chilli ginger dressing
ızgara şili levreği, acılı zencefil sos
spicy tuna maki
spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chilli, sweet soy
baharatlı bonfile, susam, acı biber ve tatlı soya sos
baked cheesecake with raspberry, cashew crumble, guava sorbet
cheesecake, ahududu, kaju crumble, guave sorbe
Bodrum: Zuma signatures food
food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
iceberg lettuce with wafu dressing and crispy kombu (v)
göbek salatası, wafu sosu ve çıtır kombu
salmon
somon
sweet corn with chilli ponzu butter
tatlı mısır, acılı ponzu tereyağı
sushi and sashimi platter
Zuma deluxe platter
chef selection of our signature desserts served with seasonal and exotic fruits; Zuma tatlı tabağı şef’in seçimi imza tatlılar mevsimsel egzotik meyveler, dondurma ve sorbe ile
Rome: Zuma signatures food
food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
rock lobster, avocado, truffle mayonnaise, pickled beetroot and masago
aragostella atlantica, maionese al tartufo, masago
beef tartare with treviso radicchio kimchi
tartare di manzo, kimchi di radicchio trevigiano
iberico pork with yuzu koshu and truffle sauce
maiale iberico con yuzu e salsa al tartufo
Zuma deluxe platter
Minimum 2 guests; per person.
crispy mazara
Porto Cervo: Zuma signatures food
food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
burnt tomato and eggplant salad, sesame and ginger dressing
insalata di melanzane arrostite e pomodori, salsa di zenzero
baked cheesecake
raspberries, cashew crumble, guava sorbet
roasted lobster with green chilli and garlic shiso butter
astice arrosto con peperoncino verde e shiso
Zuma sashimi platter
sashimi platter
Porto Cervo: Zuma signatures cocktails
cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
rikka and tonic
tanqueray number 10, grape fruit bitter, yuzu tonic
passion a-roma
tanqueray number 10, passion fruit & pineapple cordial, champagne
zuma paloma
volcan blanco, clarified yuzu & hibiscus cordial, pink grapefruit, himalayan salt, soda
chilli & passion fruit margarita
casamigos blanco, blood orange, passion fruit, vanilla liqueur, agave, chilli bitter, lime
Watch · Reviews & Tours
London Eats : Zuma | Captain Coriander
Review · Captain Coriander · 6y ago
Rainer Becker on Zuma: London's Japanese Izakaya Restaurant
Review · Fine Dining TV · 12y ago
Zuma Knightsbridge
Review · Nadia Aburdene · 6y ago
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Review · Kemal Üres - Der Gastro Flüsterer · 1y ago
wbpstars.com on tour at Zuma
Review · wbpstarscom · 15y ago
Zuma Restaurant Review
Review · Abdullah Ahmed · 10y ago
