Zuma London
Japanese restaurant · Knightsbridge ·
Modern Japanese izakaya with robata grill & sushi bar
Modern Japanese izakaya with robata grill & sushi bar
"Once your eyes adjust to the seductive lighting at Zuma, you’ll see the 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: hourensou no goma ae (spinach salad in a nutty, savoury sesame sauce) should be on your table, as well as the marinated black cod that flakes apart at a nudge from a chopstick." - rianne shlebak
"Zuma may now be a global brand, but this long-standing Knightsbridge restaurant was the originator of its informal, izakaya-inspired Japanese cuisine. Managing to still feel fresh over 20 years after opening, its home to a glamorous clientele who fit right in with the striking surroundings and bustling atmosphere. Sharing is a great way to experience as much of the extensive menu as possible – but if you have to prioritise, make sure you try the array of produce cooked on the robata grill, from tofu to chicken wings." - Michelin Inspector
"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 Pause Unmute" - Rianne Shlebak
"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
