Zuma (restaurant)
International Japanese-style restaurant chain
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Zuma is a chain of Japanese izakaya-style restaurants founded in 2002 by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. The first Zuma location opened in the Knightsbridge area of London, with a concept developed by Becker during his six years working in Tokyo, where he immersed himself in Japanese cuisine and culture.[1] The restaurant features three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter, and the robata grill. Zuma has expanded globally, with 14 permanent outlets and 8 seasonal locations in various cities worldwide.[2]
| Industry | Food & beverage |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founders | Rainer Becker Divia Lalvani |
| Headquarters | , UK |
Number of locations | London, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Dubai, Miami, Abu Dhabi, New York City, Las Vegas, Bangkok, Rome, Mykonos, Boston, Bodrum, Porto Cervo, Datça Peninsula, Phuket, Kitzbühel, Madrid, Maldives, Ibiza, Doha, Capri, Cannes |
| Services | Japanese izakaya-style dining |
| Parent | Azumi Ltd. Group |
| Website | zumarestaurant |
Background
Zuma was founded in 2002 by German chef Rainer Becker and investor Arjun Waney.[3] It offers a variety of dishes and modern Japanese cuisine[4] as well as a vegan and vegetarian menu. Zuma serves teriyaki dishes (chicken, beef, and shrimp), bento boxes, dumplings, tempura, and a variety of sushi rolls.[5]
Zuma has outlets in London, Hong Kong, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Italy, Austria, Spain, Maldives, France, Greece, Qatar, and Germany.[6]