Zuma London

The food was super tasty, but really spicy — so heads up if you’re not into that. The presentation was beautiful, everything looked great. It was really loud where we were sitting, probably because of a big group at the next table. Service was fine, but just so you know, they automatically add 15% to the bill. I’d definitely recommend booking a table in advance, especially for dinner — it gets busy.

Despite we came early for dinner and had no reservation, the staff gratefully offered a table and accommodated us. (However make a reservation because there was a large queue by the time we left) All the drinks we ordered were quite impeccable, really balanced flavors and mixing top notch ingredients. Zuma is renowned for its excellent modern Japanese cuisine and did not disappoint at all. Well umami on the dishes, fresh seafood and detailed cooking (also plenty of vegetarian options)

Service initially was horrible. Re-ordering new drinks was a hassle, Sushi came without soy sauce and when I requested it I waited 15 minutes before losing patience and getting up to ask for it. My waiter was definitely not on top of things- perhaps a bit green or overwhelmed as it was a busy night. I was close to giving the restaurant a very low star rating but Natalia ended up saving the day and was truly superb and I don’t think it was her section- she deserves applause for her efforts checking numerous times with me after and being quite humble when I aired my anger. Then Nikola (a manager) also checked on us throughout the night numerous times and was really great. He was gracious , kind and understanding and is truly a gem as well.

We had the best birthday lunch at Zuma London! The staff were incredible,so warm, thoughtful, and genuine. Every detail was perfect, and the food was simply outstanding, full of flavor and presented with so much care. It wasn’t just a meal, it was a memory we’ll treasure forever. Thank you, Zuma London, for making us feel so loved and celebrated. We are truly grateful.

The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and unique. We tried the “Signature” menu, which includes five different courses per person. My favorites were courses three and four, which I believe are traditionally the main courses. I was especially hungry by the time course four was served, so I appreciated it even more!

It’s been around 15 years since I last visited Zuma. Still the very good quality food I remembered from when I lived in London. The horenso no goma (spinach with sesame sauce was excellent and the sliced seared tuna and the sea bass with yuzu and truffle oil were both superb, whilst the sliced yellow tail (amberjack) with green cillies and pickeled garlic was on a class of its own. The prawn tempura and the spicy yellowtail makis were also excellent. Now maybe it’s just me getting old, but I must say I found the ambient sounds, amalgamated and repetitively annoying, I remember better taste in music way back when, if memory serves me… Staff remains very professional and helpful.

Had my birthday here at the same time with my friend. The food was tasty and the price wasn’t that bad for a party of 8. The service was amazing, the disappointing part was that we had to wait 20 minutes for the table.

extremely lovely service and the food was delicious. cocktails were excellent as well, but the only thing putting the place down is the seating layout where couples (two seats) are sat so close together and unfortunately we were sat near very annoying people, who were loud and we had almost zero space / privacy to have our own conversation. perhaps the restaurant should have less seats / tables for a more luxurious and open seating plan. I would return for the food and amazing service though.

Fantastic restaurant. Alex was my bartender and offered next level service. Amazing drinks and food. He made the experience fantastic for me and will absolutely visit again!

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AT ZUMA. I treated myself and my partner to the tasting menu and got horribly, violently ill with food poisoning almost immediately. This was not a cheap meal, and we were not able to enjoy it. We took what we could away with us, but didn't end up eating any of it for fear of getting sick again. This is obviously absolutely unacceptable for a restaurant that charges a premium, so I got in touch with the team to discuss how they might rectify this (a return visit at no charge seems like the very least they could do, but frankly a full refund should be offered as their lack of hygiene ruined not only the meal, but the following 24 hours). My first email was ignored. My second follow up was answered with a phone call where a Zuma representative told me they cannot do anything until their auditing service has investigated the issue. I told them to please proceed with the audit, as I want this resolved. Several days passed without contact, so I emailed again to ask why I hadn't heard from the auditing service, and lo and behold, they service got in contact with me the next morning. I might be being cynical, but it seems they never actually bothered to contact the auditing service and had no intention to resolve this issue. I provided the auditing company with all of the details, but the fact that I am having to take part in Zuma's health and safety practices in my own time is honestly a joke. Absolutely pathetic for a company of their size and reputation. Since completing the audit, I have emailed Zuma and been ignored again. I have chased up again and they responded vaguely while ignoring my complaints and request to escalate the issue due to the clear lack of customer service. Do not eat here, and if you do, do not expect good service or high quality food.

This is a beautiful restaurant perfect for dinner, an anniversary or birthday. We ordered the gyu no kushiyaki (beef skewers), piri kara hamachi (spicy yellowtail), piri kara maguro (spicy tuna) and california maki rolls. The rolls come with 6 pieces each and their presentation was fantastic. My favorite roll was the spicy tuna. The waiter was attentive and was always making sure we were taken care of. The crunchy hazelnut crunch bar and the chawan mushi desserts were delicious. I would definitely come here again.

Vibes are nice. Dark. Service is expecting service from you, ie. go hungry and order a lot; then tip

Zuma is really good. I got this. I got the tuna roll and it was so good. The rice is good quality and so is the fish. You could tell the fish lived a good life. The service is also really good and had good ambience.

Came here after a recommendation from our hotels Concierge to continue celebrating our honeymoon eurotrip. Advertised to us as higher quality Asian fare and nothing else, we were open to give it a shot. Entering into the place with lower lighting, loud music, and a relatively chic vibe, we were happy to receive this recommendation. The restaurant was very busy. Once seated, we noticed it took a while for our waiter to get to us. After twenty minutes waiting I asked for our waiter to come to us. The drink options were very nice and imaginative. Well mixed and spirit forward. The menu is quite expansive and at times worrisome. So many options, both cooked and raw, concerning that the food would lack flavor and imagination. We ordered started, neat Skewers, iberico pork, tempura shrimp, mushrooms, and sashimi. I can't say that every dish was amazing but I can say that every bite was at least above average. To expand a little: the fish was fresh and perfectly cut, tempura fried and brought to the table immediately, mushrooms crispy and flavorful. The let down perhaps was the chicken skewers which were just well cooked but otherwise normal. Very pleased with the recommendation and would certainly return here to try other options.

Amazing dinner for four ladies on a Sunday. We had multiple dishes and ate family style to taste more of them. Dishes : Fried calamari/ squid 3 1/2 stars Fried Tofu with micro Japanese greens 4 1/2 stars California real crab and avocado rolls 4 stars Spicy hamachi rolls 4 stars Chicken wings 5 stars moist and juicy Sashimi 4 stars Wagyu beef 4 stars Tempura Soft shell crab 4 stars Baby chicken 5 stars Lichee martini -3 1/2 stars

This place was nice. The music was quite loud so I definitely do not recommend to go on a date unless you're looking for a distraction. Our waitress is very attentive which was appreciated. The miso soup was delicious but it was served at the end of the meal. The edamame was perfectly steamed but a bit too much salt. This is shishito peppers were not my favorite quite undercooked and we sent them back. The sashimi was decent and so was the sushi. The seating was not super comfortable. My absolute favorite was desert!!! I was not expecting it to be soooo good but it was. Overall the place was good.

We had a fantastic dinner here last night. Great ambience and service. Zuma never disappoints

First food stop on my trip in London. Service was superb as well as the food. Efficient without being rushed. All the sushi was fresh and flavorful. Great peppery seasoning on the calamari. Dessert was beautiful, ambiance was great. Highly recommend

This is our regular spot in London. It's trendy, excellent food and people watching. As usual, we ordered bunch of sashimi, rib eye for appetizers followed by variety of sushi. All the sashimi is sooo good. Sushi is high quality little lacking on variety but it was enough after bunch of appetizers. Chocolate cake is must have with a scoop of ice cream.

Absolutely one of the finest meals we have had! We travel around the world! Top 3 fine restaurant!!! Highly recommend spicy tuna roll, yellow tail hamachi and miso cod! The kitchen is a high performing machine and professional wonderful wait staff! Can't say enough great things about Zumba!

I was prepared to pay the big bucks here for a friend's birthday celebration. I've been to a branch in Hong Kong but this one definitely had trendier vibes and the crowd was more lively. The food here is served izakaya style so portions are small so definitely get more plates to share. From the starters we tried, the seabass sashimi was most memorable. It came with the a yuzu truffle dressing, which was so good! They were also doing a wagyu beef special so we got the wagyu beef tataki with truffle ponzu and shaved truffles. I'm a sucker for ponzu sauce and truffles so this was amazing. Other things we ordered like the soft shell crab roll and assorted tempura were quite standard, although the rice to filling is really decent and they definitely did not skimp on the filling. We also got a complimentary birthday dessert so yay to free food at an expensive restaurant! Overall, we were happy with the food and service. Although not mind blowing for the price I was paying, everything here was delicious and fancy.

This review is called £1200 and a moron. One person can ruin a great restaurant. I'd fire this guy if he worked in one of my companies. However Food is fantastic, waitress was fantastic and very helpful. Manager however basically pushed us out the door. He was angry because we exceeded the 2hr time limit. I wouldn't recommend to anyone due to people like this guy in the picture. I travel the world on a weekly basis and this was the rudest staff member of a fine restaurant I've ever encountered.

Love the vibe here. I've been to this one in London and the one in Istanbul. Both are great but the crowd at the one in London is more live. The food is great, and the service is wonderful. It's very pricey but I don't live here so I love coming when I'm visiting. It's a great overall experience and a really great spot to go for dinner before heading out for the night. All their dishes are really good, but honestly, we had too many bottles of sake for me to even recall the best dish LOL. If money isn't a thing, this is a great spot for weekly dinner, but if you're visiting from out of town or on a tight budget, definitely make a reservation here if you like a live, trendy dinner vibe. Can't wait to be back in London, I'll definitely be comic back to Zuma.

So after a crazy travel day.....9:45pm London time and my kid says we should go for sushi! We ended up in the London equivalent of Maestro's Ocean Club in Newport w/all the super fancy, botoxed up ppl. Then there's me in my baseball hat, flip flops w/my kids! We walked in & were greeted by the hostess staff that were as snotty as some of the patrons. After figuring out who the manager was & letting him know the staff at Park Tower @parktowerknightsbridge recommended us, we were seated at the sushi bar. All in all we waited about 40 minutes but we were lucky 2B served by Megan @meganouiille ... she was terrific. Honestly, this place was awesome! It was hip & trendy & had a great vibe w/great music .... bass boosted which my kids love! I'd rather be here w/my bff's in proper attire but hey....anything goes in travel mode! The spicy tuna roll had just the right amount of spice! The toro in the toro roll was light and melted in our mouths like butter. The California roll although typically average was A+ here. The tempura was not overly fried and a nice portion. The chicken skewers and wings were flavorful and delish! We sat in front of the grill watching all the meat and fish grill up before our eyes. Lastly, Megan recommended the chocolate caramel soufflé! OMG, one of the best desserts I ever ate! I highly recommend trying this place but even on a Wednesday night, if you don't make a reservation you may be SOL. Thanks Megan! You rock! Oh...... "and then I found 5 dollars ..... well pounds! @ Zuma London

Food was excellent! Packed and loud so if you are trying to do something special definitely have a reservation. Otherwise they have a bar and full service menu if you want to stop by after shopping.

Zuma was fantastic. Great atmosphere and the food was excellent. Fatty tuna was crazy good. I wanted the spicy filet but the wife beat me to it. I second choices the sea bass and it was the better of the two.

Food was superb! Has the hamachi, tempura, steak! Sake so good! Amazing decor! Perfect for a get together with friends !

Had lunch here yesterday after spending time and shopping at Harrods. Wanted to dine at harrods but wanted to make sure my family had a great meal. Zuma experience never fails. Got in about 1pm and got seated right away as a walk-in. Service isn't like Miami or Vegas but the food was great. What we love here at zuma. 1. Beef skewers 2. Chu toro sushi 3. Ribeye washi with crispy garlic 4. Tiger prawn tempura 5. King crab Surprisingly we also had a pecan sundae dessert which was phenomenal and enough to share for 2-3.

This is the best sushi I have ever had. Our business group eats here every time we come to London.

Zuma has maintained it's consistency in food quality through the years. It's delightful to be back, to witness the robata grill being fired to its full glory! Seafood and meats galore, grilled to perfection in a wonderfully delicate and exquisite taste! We had the black cod, amazing Chilean bass, baby chicken, king prawn, skewered meats, maki rolls and the juicy Iberico pork- everyone is just happy!

We tried our luck and came in without a reservation, we didn't book in advance but you know how it's,it's all about contacts, it's annoying but that's how it works be with the right people and you will get a table anywhere! As usual service was great, delicious food, best restaurant in London! Black cod, yellow tail the stars of the night, softshellcrab roll superb , great cocktails, Zuma always leaves you with that je ne sais quoi, always leaves you wanting more I'm coming back soon very soon ha :)

In short, over-rated.I apologize if I'm gong to be brutal here. So I have been told, that Zuma is amazing. Likewise, the way Zuma treats their customers, you'd think they have something to give.  So,  I was totally excited to dine.afterall I'm such a Japanese food freak, I was all set for this dinner! My husband and I arrived first,  he said that Zuma finally got our reservation in and they had us booked in a private room. That was really cool.  But since the rest of the party didn't get in yet, we decided to hang out at the bar. The place looked like any other modern Japanese Fusion restaurant you'd find in Vegas & New York, w/ an open kitchen concept to the diners the tables were set lower but it's inter-mingled with the bar.. making it look packed. To me, its more a mess. Others may perceive it as cozy, & bustling. To me,  its just crowded & a total cluster! If you're claustrophobic,  avoid the place at peak hours. I got myself a non - alcoholic cocktail drink called Norisan, made of fresh mint, passion fruit,  pineapple, shaken w/ orange. But honestly, it's just orange juice w/ some crushed ice mixed w/ some crushed mint leaves. Lol. That's how it tasted to me.  A couple of photo shoots here & there, our friends started arriving. The bars main focal point was the impressive display of different saki bottles.  You'd think that was the only alcoholic drink they serve. Lol. When everybody finally assembled together,  we asked our host if our table was ready. They told us they'd check on it. 5mins passed, nothing.  15mins.nothing. So my husband decided to ask again.Now we are all thinking maybe they made a mistake in giving away our room to someone else. 2 minutes after the second time my husband checked, we were lead to our private room. It had a nice wooden table. They handed each of us our own menus & we all decided to order & share it w/ everyone. We got Edamame, Miso Soup, Wagyu Beef, a Sashimi, Sushi & Maki Roll assortment, soft shelled crabs, eggplant salad, etc. Photos attached. To me, the edamame, salad & miso soup should've been served first as they seem to be a first course dish & the rest would've been best served all at once.  But instead, they served them one at a time. With a crowd of 6, it was a bit awkward. Not for nothing,  it would've been ok if their servings were enough for 6, but when a dish comes out good for 1 or 2 people,  a restaurant should be thoughtful enough to think ahead.  But not Zuma I guess. The plates went from one side of the table back & forth. All of you can request them to do that next time you dine to avoid this. They offer you two types of water, still or gas.  We got both. My preference was still.The server was in a rush to kick us out towards the end of our meal that he poured seltzer into my glass which totally ruined my water. Extremely a huge faux pax! My miso soup was ok. It tasted like a regular. Nothing exceptional.The Edamame were just medium sized. We get plumper Edamames in the US. The Wagyu Beef, I was excited to try,  but they were tasteless.  I'm wondering if they didn't season them for a reason except drizzled peppers on top of them? So not impressive.  I'm very particular w/ my steak. The only steak so far that impressed me the most came from Ruth's Chris & John Howies. Other than that, I make my own & my kids rather eat the steak I make than to eat outside at a restaurant. This steak was a fail. As for the Sushis & Makis, we are from the Pacific Northwest & we've traveled to far & wide where Sushis almost a staple.. conveyor belts of Sushis graze airports & restaurants like a fast food joint. I've tasted the best sushis in Washington & Japan. This one was just mediocre. But I can say the seafood they used was of exceptional quality.  That is commendable. But that does not say much of its flavors. Likewise, the eggplant salad, it was ok, but nothing memorable. It didn't leave anything in my palate wanting for more. You have to put a zinger! But there is one dish Zuma did right & tasted wonderful! That's the Soft shelled crab! It was perfectly fried, cut, soft, crusted & seasoned,  perfectly presented w/a side of lemon as it should be for every seafood, & a dipping sauce.  It reminded me of the flavors of the ocean w/ a hint of garlic & a touch of citrus,  totally satisfying in every bite. I would totally get just 2 orders of that & a bowl of rice & I'd be happy at Zuma.  For what could've been $100 worth of a dinner in the US or at any Sushi place, we spent €350 w/c is equivalent to $485. So be prepared if you want to spend that much. If it is just to scratch off a bucket list, think twice.. I'd say totally NOT worth it. Explore the world,  there's better places to get better food out there,  you just have to discover it yourself.

I found the hostess very judgmental and rude, She simply ignored us. We had called earlier and were told that can be accommodated if we came earlier and waited, Which we did.The Restaurant was not busy but the hostess simply told us that they were completely booked, and we would not get a table that evening. she simply judged us based on our appearance, very impersonal and snobbish.

Cool / fancy place to have some great japanese food! Everything we ordered was delicious. Kinda pricy but worth it. Make a reservation.

I rarely give 5-star reviews. If there were 6 to give on Yelp, I'd give them that. It's that good. We last Sunday night, & although we had tried to book a few weeks ago it was already full. I understand why now. The Hostess was lovely & accommodating, & offered to try to seat us at the sushi counter 45 mins later, & would come find us at the bar. That 'can do' & friendly attention to service permeated our evening: the bartenders were attentive, friendly, and so efficient that the replaced half-empty bowl of edamame was like a sleight of hand. And the bar was packed! While waiting to be seated, I was perusing the insanely good collection of wines in their glass wall case, & as I was about to take a picture of some very rare Petrus, one of the staff came rushing up saying "No, no sir!", & then with a smile, opened the case & said "you'll get a much better picture up close!". Nice! Five minutes later (after about 20 waiting), the hostess found us and sat us. The Sommelier came over to talk to us (a charming young American with an excellent pairing knowledge), and helped us make a great choice (sadly, not the Petrus). Then, the food. I can literally blather on for hours with food porn descriptions, so let me just say: if you just stick with the specialities (although its ALL unbelievable), you cannot go wrong. Get it all. Zuma was a terrific experience! If you love great food & wine & want to be wowed by some, while being treated like royalty..go to Zuma.

The sushi and dishes here are spectacular. Black cod is a must and the soft shell crab sushi was amazing. Every sushi I ordered was just so deliciously and beautifully presented. One star down however - this was because I called in and asked if I can wear trainers. The staff on the phone suggested I do not wear them (so I switched to heels). Upon entering the restaurant, I saw a couple of men eating near the bar wearing trainers themselves!

This place was recommended by my trusty concierge at the hotel. He was able to secure a table for us at the last minute. When we walked in and saw the decor and the kitchen area, I was a bit worried - it looked like a typical fusion place where they make anything from sushi to teppan-yaki, yaki-tori, with no specialization. But as soon as we got food, my fear disappeared. Wagyu beef plate we had was absolutely amazing - so tasty, juicy, and tender. Our server was a Japanese girl and she knew very well about what the restaurant offered. She was fantastic. After a bunch of yummy dishes we had, I wanted to have some typical closing items in Japanese meal - steamed rice, pickled vegetables (tsukemono), and miso soup. Although the menu did not have pickled vegetable, our server managed to get some for us (was good, too). Along with hot green tea, I was a happy camper. After all, I would give them: Food: 5, Decor: 5, and Service: 5+

Without a doubt, pretty amazing. You walk and and you just want to hate the place - it looks too trendy for it's own good and you'd often find yourself tripping over a Ferrari or two parked out in front. But the food revives it and begs you to come back for more. You need to get a few things out of the way first: It's going to be so loud that you'll struggle hearing people at your table. It's going to be so busy that you're going to fight to walk to the loo and you probably won't get seated on a Tuesday without a booking. The portions are not going to be big. And you're going to pay. But it's worth it. To die for: Spicy Lobster, Wagyu Beef and the lamb chops. Probably the best prawn tempura sushi roll I've ever had. Anything from the robata grill is cooked perfectly and simply flavorful. Hint: Escape a bit from the massive crowds and book a private room in the back, which is slightly separated with perforated wooden blocks. But you'll have to take your shoes off before you sit...

I know a lot of fellow Journalists love this place because of the diversity of food and - as the Lords who run my Journalistic Manor are kind when it comes to my expense account - I have eaten here on a number of occasions, but mainly because it appeals to the victim I have chosen to eat out with and pump for information. Therefore, working on the basis that the snitch is always right, until they spew out the goodies, I have been accommodating. Would I choose to eat here by myself or with a friend? No! Why? Well, to be very frank, the cuisine is not always constant. Whether the owners have a dose of 'Change the Chef often before he get's lazy' or whether that character is fickle, I have no idea. I haven't attempted to grill him to find out. I only take the bright lights to put in politicians eyes, besides, Chefs are usually already conditioned to heat. I am presuming that the restaurant was named after Zuma Beach in Malibu, California and the owners have spent time there watching the Beach Babes and not enough time watching the staff - or perhaps too much time watching the staff nick the silver, because every time I have been there, I see new faces, but same type of menu. Which I should mention always looks superb on paper: asparagus tempura, crispy fried squid with green chilli, wagyu beef, black cod with miso, and sushi etc. I am prepared to say, in defence of the place that anything that hasn't been well cooked is not usually my cup of Twinings, therefore, perhaps my comments could easily be put down to seeing too many people eat Sushi. Then again, being a person who likes consistency and good service, I do try to be objective. In that department I must say they really never came up to my standards. But, as I could say the same about Horror Films with giant crabs in them, you can swallow all my criticism with a light grain of salt.

Finally came here after a university friend had recommended this restaurant to me about 2 years ago. As I just found out Zuma is a sister restaurant of Roka, which is also really good - it is no surprise that they have quite high standards. As much as I love the food here I have to admit that the taste of tuna has changed over the years.. this might be an environmental problem but the fatty tuna here just does not taste like the one I have had in Japan. Either way, it was a very pleasant experience as I popped in during the holiday season without a reservation and still was able to get seated rightaway. I had the seared beef which I could highly recommend and the yellow tail sashimi which also was a delight! The lobster as a main, what else could a person ask for, the most satisfying low carb meal I have had in a very long time - happy new year folks!

It is not easy to get a reservation (by telephone only), so, don't give up. Also, I found it a little hard to find at first, located nearby Harrods, tucked away in a mostly residential city block. This is another brilliant restaurant space designed by Japanese interior designer, Takashi Sugimoto (a.k.a., 'Super Potato'). Brilliant gastronomy, service, and design equals Zen, and then some at Zuma. Without question, my favourite Japanese restaurant in London.

This place is absolutely sensational, no doubt about it Zuma is one of the best Japanese Restaurants in London. If you are looking for Japanese Cuisine and you are close to Hyde Park you have to come here. First you will be blown away by the Japanese decor which transports you to another world and many moons from busy London, so relaxing. I ordered the tori no tabasaki which is basically chicken wings but flavoured with lime - delicious. I followed this with wagyu no sumibiyaki (elegantly presented flavoured beef). I washed this down with my usual warm Saki, I always end up drinking too much of this stuff. I really fancied the banana cake but was full from my main. Next time I will definitely save space for cake. Zuma is highly, highly recommended!

Ok, so I came back two times already. With the grill finally working, I must say, I absolutely loved the grill! You can watch the chef grill skewers as you eat, so it's a posh, fun atmosphere. Even if you don't like grilled foods - you can count on the fresh sushi and if not that, then guzzle their brilliant "Zuma" cocktails or plethora of sake.

Well for starters, this place has absolutely amazing food, an upbeat ambiance of total excitement, lots of patrons having a great time either dining, lounging at and around the bar area or waiting for a table, and an insane number of employees all working feverishly hard to keep everyone happy. The patron mix is varied, younger, older, European, Arab, visitors and locals alike all seem to love Zuma. We've now been 4 nights in a row (without reservations) on our 5 night visit to London from Honolulu. Got seated twice without a wait, but you'll want to make reservations. We ordered different dishes each night to see if it were just a few that were amazing. All 15 dishes we tried had flavors that definitely rival the greatest restaurants around the world. You will not be disappointed. Sushi rivals Nobu & Morimoto even though the sushi portions seemed slightly smaller. The fire grilled meat & seafood (Robata) are done perfectly every time. If it's just two of you get a pair of the 15 seats that surround the grill and watch the cooks in action. You will be very impressed by the level of detail that goes into each dish. The menu is extensive, each dish is a unique creation of well paired flavors. It was impressive watching the head chef check the temperature of each grilled entree and inspect every dish before releasing it. By far one of the best restaurants in London.

Everyone about Zuma is 5 stars. Food is incredible. All of it. Recipes you never thought would be great (spinach and peanut butter) are amazing. Staff, service, location and atmosphere are just 5 stars. Amazing.

We were here with a group of 7 people and we ordered water cress salad, seaweed salad, Soybeans, scallops, crispy fried squid, sliced yellowtail, sliced seabass, robata chicken skewers, lobster sea bass signature dish, sea bass signature dish, all the robata vegetables, and various sushi rolls. Everything was well presented and extremely delicious. There wasn't a dish on the list that was average. The squid, the salads, and the sea bass really stood out. The sommelier was knowledgable and helped us pick out some really good sake. Our server Christof (sp?) was outstanding, extremely attentive and always available. It was a busy night, but we never felt neglected by any of the staff. Highly recommended!

Food was really really good. Place is cool and the servers are all very attentive. We will definite dine there again next time we are in London!!

London is not exactly known for having great Japanese food (sushi especially), but Zuma really defies that idea. The atmosphere is sleek and stylish, with an open kitchen and contemporary decor. The employees cater to you as soon as you enter, with the welcoming hostesses quickly checking our many shopping bags. The great service only escalated as our waiter led us through the menu. We absolutely loved our meal! Each dish was innovative and delicious, with such unique flavors. The fish was so fresh and we found ourselves wondering how anyone could possibly think that London lacks a quality food scene. One of our personal favorite parts of the meal was the tempura popcorn- you've never had anything like it! Our experience at Zuma was truly memorable, and made for a wonderful first dinner in London.

We were back this July and made a point of returning to Zuma. The food was still great.

I'm japanese, so maybe my opinion is too hard. This restaurant is same like FRIDAY EVERYDAY. Foods are good and atmosphere are good , however never better than like a restaurant Wagamama, or normal franchises restaurant. But if you want to eat Japanese dishes in huge cafeteria, here is the best place !

The food was very good; the wait staff was excellent. The restaurant manager made the whole experience disappointing and overall 1 star - perhaps even 0 stars. To sum up the horrible experience - My wife and I stopped in about 6:45 PM on Tuesday with no reservation. The receptionist indicated that they could seat us, but they needed the table back at 8:30 PM. We indicated no problem. We told the waiter that we had a time limit, he assured us there would be no problem. This was our first time at Zuma, and he wanted to make sure we enjoyed the meal and the service. He also indicated we would have time for dessert. This was all true. We finished our meal by 8:00 PM and finished dessert well before 8:30 PM. We asked for the bill, but then waited. After about 20 minutes, one of the restaurant managers came to our table and indicated that their 8:30 reservation had arrived - politely expediting us. What it did was infuriate us. Why didn't she coordinate with the wait staff? We had asked for our bill but were waiting for it. After paying for the meal, I requested to speak with the restaurant manager. First the reception manager, Agnes Moravecz apologized. She indicated that it was all a mistake. She offered her business card and told us she would help us with any reservations in the future. She handled it well. I asked to speak with the restaurant manager. The woman who expedited us came by and told us she was one of the managers. She didn't offer her name or business card. She didn't really listen to our complaint nor did she seem to care at all. I told her that she really put us off and she seemed to become quite defensive and literally pushed us out the door. We will not be visiting this place again. Further, we will spread the word about what rotten management they have. If you are looking for excellent Japanese food nearby, try Kurobuta or Nobu.

Fun, expensive. Fresh and well executed fish, pricey. Loud, boisterous, casual, and quality but high prices! A snack for two can set you back almost $200. But nice location.

Oh my word. So, a little bit of context. We were in town for a few days and, being Japanese and having lived in the Middle East for far too long, I really wanted good Japanese food. We scoured Yelp reviews, TripAdvisor reviews, Time Out reviews for hours until I saw a couple of Asian reviews for Zuma and figured ok, let's give this one a shot (I'm sorry, white folks, I love you but you don't know sh*t about Japanese food). In fact, we vetted Zuma for so long that we timed ourselves right out of a reservation! Our concierge mentioned that we might be able to get a seat at the sushi bar if we went at around 7 pm, so what did we do? We waltzed in at 9 pm on a Saturday night. Well, long story short, although they told us we could get a seat at 10:45 (at which point we had a brief and intense discussion about how badly we wanted this food; conclusion: pretty badly), we went for drinks, came back, and got seats promptly at 10. Not bad. We had a hilarious waiter, who was not shy about telling us exactly what we should order. In most cases, we took his suggestion, and were not sorry that we did. In our normal ridiculous fashion, we ordered a ton of food: Thinly sliced hamachi (like carpaccio) with green chili and garlic Seared tuna with chili daikon and ponzu Sea bream, chu toro (semi-fatty tuna), salmon sashimi Wagyu sushi (let me just take a moment to add that my boyfriend was talking to me as I put the first bite in my mouth, and had to stop for a full two minutes because I was definitely no longer paying attention--this is easily one of the best things I've ever had) Unagi nigiri Lobster sashimi (oh lord, so good) Grilled jumbo tiger prawns (when this came to the table, it was so large I thought it was the lobster) Roast lobster (this was actually a mistake; the waiter heard roast and we meant raw, but we took it anyway. Very good but a tiny bit too heavily spiced) And then, when I thought I could take no more, they came with a plate of chicken yakitori on the house--I actually begged them not to give it to us because I was so full, but they put it in front of me and of course I ate it. After, the waiter blessedly came by with some green tea, winked at me, and said, "Good for digestion." Good thing he did, because I might not have been able to walk out of there. No, it's not Japan. The fish, while incredibly, unbelievably fresh, is still not as good as what you can get in Japan. But that's like saying that you don't like your Riedel wine glass because it's not the holy grail. Next time, I'd like to try the tempura, which looked slightly too heavy on the batter but otherwise good and some of the other grill dishes. We will definitely be going back. Oh, and one other thing: they have fresh wasabi. That's an automatic win in my book.

WOW! Killer amazing scrumptious food and perfect mixed drinks. Sit and be entertained by the chefs, relish in the ambiance, glance around at the beautiful people... only downside is when the check comes. Doh!

Consider this half of a review. I didn't eat at Zuma so I can't tell you about the food or food service. But as a lounge it has a swank decor, plenty of space, low lighting and an upscale crowd. This is the kind of place where you dress to be seen and while you're at it, take a look around yourself. It's definitely a good place to go for a pre- or post-dinner drink, especially if you want a sophisticated feel and large beverage choice. Not for the weak-in-the-wallet types.

This was my second visit to the acclaimed Japanese restaurant in Knightsbridge. There is a lot of energy to absorb, whether sitting at the tables or at the sushi bar, watching the art and science of the chefs, or being warmed by the robata. grill. I was by myself and was lucky enough to get a seat without to much of a wait, maybe because it was a Sunday evening Of course you would expect excellent sushi and sashimi and you will not be disappointed.It is fresh and delicious as it is beautful to look at. I had the seared black cod wrapped in a leaf for my main and it was melt in your mouth wonderful. This is one place were you can really just take one slow bite at a time to savor the flavor. The other interesting thing here is the vast selections of sake, served warm or cold. The sake sommelier will help you match the right sake to your meal. Finally, I will warn you this place in not inexpensive. While the atmosphere is casual and the dress is informal (but well heeled), the meal will soon add up. Also note that this is a favorite for athletes and celebrities, on my first visit the paparazzi were camped out front waiting for some footballers to leave. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d732975-r282031848-Zuma-London_England.html#

I love Zuma. I have been there a few times and I have loved every dish and every cocktail I've tried. I don't love the prices so much, nor the 19-year old prostitutes who hang out at the bar, or for that matter the man receiving a blow job in the ladies bathroom last night, but all-in-all, gotta love Zuma. The Saffron and Poppy Cocktail is to die for, as is the Rubabu which is rhubarb-infused sake with vodka and passion fruit. The cocktail with Johnny Walker is also fab. I would go there just for the salmon and tuna tartar and the drinks, but order as you wish!