Zuma is a Japanese Izakaya-style restaurant chain. Co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002, Zuma has 14 venues globally and 8 seasonal locations. The restaurant has three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter and the robata grill.

History

Becker developed the concept of Zuma while working in Tokyo, where he spent six years learning about Japanese food and culture.^[1] In 2002, together with Arjun Waney^[2] and Divia Lalvani,^[3] Becker launched the first Zuma location in the Knightsbridge area of London. Its success led to its expansion to many cities internationally.

Locations

London’s Zuma Restaurant, located in Knightsbridge offers a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal dining, delivering an authentic flavor of the east while respecting the traditions of the past.

Hong Kong’s most prestigious address, The Landmark, in the heart of central, is home to Zuma. Discover a twist on traditional Japanese izakaya dining. Complemented by a garden terrace, a dramatic spiral staircase brings customers to the lounge & bar.

Zuma Istanbul was officially relocated to Istinye park in February 2016. The new, highly anticipated location, is one of the latest additions to Zuma’s international restaurant collection, offering izakaya style dining.

Zuma Dubai is located in the international financial centre, at the heart of the city. Enjoy contemporary Japanese cuisine in the vicinity of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

Zuma Miami, located in the heart of downtown, brings chef Rainer Becker’s internationally acclaimed style of modern Japanese izakaya dining from the robata grill and kitchen to its flagship US location.

Zuma Bangkok is located at St Regis, delivers an elegant ye informal dining experience inspired by the traditional Japanese Izakaya style of dining.

Zuma Abu Dhabi is located at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, in the heart of the capital’s luxurious new retail and commerce centre. Enjoy a twist on traditional Japanese dining straight from the robata grill accompanied by a beautiful waterfront view.

Located on D Maris Bay’s terrace, on the hillside of the Datça Peninsula, Zuma offers breath-taking views of both the volcanic mountain ranges and the exquisite coastline below. Zuma Datça Peninsula is now closed and will return in 2024!

Zuma Rome is located in the iconic Palazzo Fendi, covering two entire floors. Dine in the restaurant or beautiful roof terrace for views overlooking the “eternal city”.

Zuma, the brainchild of award-winning co-founder and creator, Rainer Becker, brings its internationally acclaimed style of authentic and modern Japanese food to Midtown, New York.

Zuma, award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant from creator and co-founder Rainer Becker, opened its doors in early 2017 for the first time in Las Vegas at the cosmopolitan. Enjoy expertly crafted sushi & izakaya style of informal dining on the west coast.

Each year, Zuma resides in Bodrum’s Yalıkavak Marina. Guests can enjoy an exclusive izakaya experience in an exquisite Mediterranean setting, with modern Japanese food and breath-taking views of the Aegean Sea. Zuma Bodrum is now closed and will return in 2024!

Annually nestled on the 2nd floor of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort within the serene Beach House Layan, Zuma Phuket offers contemporary Japanese cuisine in a secluded bay along the Andaman coastline, embraced by the tranquil tropical rainforest of the Sirinath National Park. This year, we are thrilled to enhance our guests’ experience with the introduction of a new rooftop bar. Zuma Phuket is now open for the season!

Built in the 17th century and recently refurbished, Kitzbühel’s first and only “Leading Hotel of the World” is located next to the charming 700-year-old historic center with plenty of boutiques, stores, cafés and the Casino. Guests are invited to enjoy an exclusive Zuma experience including famed signature dishes such as miso marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaf and spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chilli and sweet soy; award winning cocktails and renowned DJs. Zuma winter residency is now open at Hotel Weisses Roessl.

Zuma, located at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is the 12th and the latest addition to the international collection. Nestled in the heart of Boston, in the Back Bay neighborhood, it inspires informal dining with Japanese izakaya concept.

Located in the glamorous & upscale neighborhood of Salamanca, Zuma brings its world-renowned contemporary Japanese cuisine to the Spanish capital. Zuma brings sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal dining, delivering an authentic flavour of the east while respecting the traditions of the past.

Zuma is now open at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. With breath-taking views of the crystal-clear Indian Ocean combined with Zuma’s unique style and elegance, the new restaurant is set to deliver a truly unforgettable experience to its international clientele.

Situated amongst the luxury boutiques and vibrant dining scene, Zuma’s rooftop location is undoubtedly the best Japanese restaurant in town with glorious views over the water, Ibiza Marina, towards Dalt Vila and Ibiza old town. With the end of summer season 2023, Zuma Ibiza is now closed and will return in 2024.

Originally launched in 2022, Zuma Mykonos is a first-of-its-kind lifestyle concept & destination featuring a restaurant, lounge and bar, sleek infinity pool, day beds and resident DJ. This unique summer destination boasts of the best sunsets views in Mykonos along with Zuma’s award-winning Japanese cuisine. With the end of summer season 2023, Zuma Mykonos is now closed and will return in 2024.

Known for its stunning white sand beaches and turquoise water, this Italian gem lies at the heart of the Costa Smeralda, in north-east Sardinia. Zuma Porto Cervo is a cool, contemporary, coastal retreat, for the summer season, where guests can enjoy the Zuma experience with staggeringly beautiful views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. The restaurant is now closed and will return to the island in next season.

After a successful pop-up last year during the world cup, Zuma is now back with its award-winning contemporary Japanese cuisine, and signature informal izakaya dining concept in Doha’s Al Maha Island. This elegant restaurant features a main dining area, lounge and bar, a stunning terrace and private dining room, overlooking the Qatari Sea.

Zuma landed on the glamorous island of Capri in summer 2023. Blessed with breath-taking panoramas of Ischia Island and the Gulf of Naples, Zuma’s latest location is perched on the rooftop of the luxurious Capri Palace Jumeirah, situated in the picturesque town of Anacapri. With the end of summer season 2023, Zuma Capri is now closed and will return in 2024.

Zuma will open a new beachside location in Dubai in 2025, marking its third location in the United Arab Emirates. Adjacent to the Gran Melia Dubai, a five-star hotel with a double-front beach plot, overlooking the Port de La Mer marina, Zuma Dubai Beachhouse will be situated at the tip of La Mer, the coastline that stretches between the Pearl Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bay. This lifestyle venue will feature a lounge and bar, day beds, a contemporary pool overlooking the sea as well as access to the private 140-metre beachfront. With Zuma’s renowned creative mixology and izakaya menu in a new setting, this coastal location will open for lunch and pool bookings every day. With a resident DJ playing throughout the day Dubai Beachhouse is set to become a buzzing lifestyle hub in Dubai.

The latest addition to our international portfolio and our first restaurant in France, Zuma is coming to the French Riviera in summer 2024. Situated within the emblematic Palm Beach, a historical building first inaugurated in 1929, Zuma Cannes will be a standalone restaurant open all year-round serving Zuma’s signature menu on the Côte d’Azur. Zuma Cannes will feature a full restaurant, spacious terrace with retractable sails, a sushi and robata counter, a large private dining room, various spaces for parties and events for up to 400 people, and an indoor and outdoor bar with DJs playing relaxed beats.