:Zuma (restaurant)
{{Short description|International Japanese-style restaurant chain}}
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| name = Azumi Ltd t/a Zuma
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| foundation = {{start date and age|2002}}
| founders = Rainer Becker
Divia Lalvani
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| location_city = London
| location_country = UK
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| 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
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| industry = Food & beverage
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| services = Japanese izakaya-style dining
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| parent = Azumi Ltd. Group
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| homepage = {{url|zumarestaurant.com}}
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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.{{cite news|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/londons-award-winning-restaurant-zuma-opens-its-first-us-location-in-downtown-miami-95406334.html|title=ZUMA Miami Offer Guests an Internationally Acclaimed Style of Modern Japanese Cuisine|access-date=2 June 2010}}
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.{{Cite web |date=4 August 2022 |title='We didn't have a business plan': chef Rainer Becker on 20 years of Zuma |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3187449/zuma-after-20-years-modern-japanese-restaurants-co-founder-and |access-date=4 July 2024 |website=South China Morning Post}}
Background
Zuma was founded in 2002 by German chef Rainer Becker and investor Arjun Waney.{{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-93611951/divia-dream-town-divia.html|title=Divia's dream: Divia Lalvani opens Zuma in London, England with Rainer Becker|access-date=2 November 2002|work=Town & Country|date=1 November 2002|archive-date=24 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100724015652/http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-93611951/divia-dream-town-divia.html|url-status=dead}} It offers a variety of dishes and modern Japanese cuisine{{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-123451103/waney-plans-provencal-restaurant.html|title=Waney plans Provencal restaurant for London|access-date=24 October 2004 | work=Caterer & Hotelkeeper | date=21 October 2004}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Cain |first=Jacqueline |date=28 May 2019 |title=Zuma Is Now Open at Four Seasons One Dalton |url=https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2019/05/28/zuma-boston-open/ |access-date=4 July 2024 |website=Boston Magazine}}
Zuma has outlets in London, Hong Kong, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Italy, Austria, Spain, Maldives, France, Greece, Qatar, and Germany.{{Cite web |last=Hatic |first=Dana |date=20 May 2019 |title=London-Based Japanese Restaurant Chain Lands in Back Bay Next Week |url=https://boston.eater.com/2019/5/20/18632291/zuma-boston-japanese-izakaya-back-bay-gallery |access-date=4 July 2024 |website=Eater Boston}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|zumarestaurant.com}}
{{Restaurants in London}}
{{Hong Kong restaurants}}
{{Restaurants in Italy}}
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Category:Asian restaurants in London
Category:Restaurants in Hong Kong
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Category:Restaurants established in 2002
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