Zuma London

"This Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Knightsbridge is now delivering its maki rolls, robata meat, and black cod. You can order here." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak

"Once your eyes adjust to the seductive lighting at Zuma, you’ll see a spacious room filled with people trying to impress on first dates, dressed-up groups who’ve had this special-occasion dinner booked for weeks, and chefs working silently behind a sushi counter. The Japanese food is consistently good at the Knightsbridge spot: hourensou no goma ae (spinach salad in a nutty, savoury sesame sauce) should be on your table, as should the marinated black cod that flakes apart at a nudge from a chopstick. We’re big fans of the chu toro nigiri and the maki rolls too. And if you’ve got space, try the baked cheesecake with guava sorbet. photo credit: Rusne Draz photo credit: Rusne Draz photo credit: Rusne Draz" - Rianne Shlebak

"Now a global brand but this is the original. The glamorous clientele come for the striking surroundings, bustling atmosphere and easy-to-share food. Go for the more modern dishes and those cooked on the robata grill." - Michelin Inspector

"Like Nobu, Zuma is another big name that characterises London’s Japanese dining scene. Chef Rainer Becker was the very first to bring the idea of izakaya to London opening Zuma in 2002. It was — and still is — glitzy, moderately fusion-y and wildly popular. The sashimi, sushi and rolls somehow find the right balance between traditional and wacky. Items such as sea urchin and salmon roe observe the tradition but they sit well alongside Dynamite Spider (made from deep-fried soft shell crab and chilli-mayo) and Wagyu Gunkan (otherworldly beef tartare as miniature beef-topped, daikon-wrapped rolls with black truffle). Roka — the sister restaurant brand — is reliable, too." - Poonperm Paitayawat, James Hansen