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]
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]
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References
- ZUMA Miami Offer Guests an Internationally Acclaimed Style of Modern Japanese Cuisine retrieved 2 June 2010^
- 'We didn't have a business plan': chef Rainer Becker on 20 years of Zuma South China Morning Post, 4 August 2022, retrieved 4 July 2024^
- Divia's dream: Divia Lalvani opens Zuma in London, England with Rainer Becker Town & Country, 1 November 2002, retrieved 2 November 2002^
- Waney plans Provencal restaurant for London Caterer & Hotelkeeper, 21 October 2004, retrieved 24 October 2004^
- Jacqueline Cain. Zuma Is Now Open at Four Seasons One Dalton Boston Magazine, 28 May 2019, retrieved 4 July 2024^
- Dana Hatic. London-Based Japanese Restaurant Chain Lands in Back Bay Next Week Eater Boston, 20 May 2019, retrieved 4 July 2024^