Sushisamba

SUSHISAMBA
Exterior of Sushisamba in Heron Tower, London, England
Restaurant information
Established	1999
Owner(s)	Shamal Holding
Food type	Sushi, Japanese, Peruvian, Brazilian
Country	Bahrain, England, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, United States
Website	sushisamba.com

Sushisamba (stylized as SUSHISAMBA, SushiSamba, or Sushi Samba) is an American sushi restaurant chain. Its cuisine is a blend between Peruvian, Japanese, and Brazilian. ^[1] There are eleven locations and the chain's restaurants have won many awards. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

History

Sushisamba was founded in 1999 in New York City by Shimon Bokovza, an Israeli entrepreneur. ^{[7] [8]} There are 11 locations across 3 continents and 8 countries. It was inspired by the food of Japanese workers who came to South America to cultivate coffee plantations. Its name comes from the combining of the words "sushi" and "samba", a Brazilian musical genre.

It was independently owned by the Sushisamba Group from 1999 to 2023 before being acquired by Shamal Holding, a Dubai-based investment firm. ^[9]

Locations

• Covent Garden, London, England ^[10]
• Heron Tower, London, England ^{[11] [12]}
• Edinburgh, Scotland ^{[13] [14]}
• New York City, United States (closed) ^[15]
• Miami Beach, United States (closed) ^[16]
• Las Vegas, United States ^{[17] [18]}
• Los Angeles, United States (coming soon) ^[19]
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates ^{[20] [21]}
• Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ^[22]
• Doha, Qatar ^[23]
• Manama, Bahrain ^[24]
• Singapore ^{[25] [26] [27]}
• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ^[28]
• Milan, Italy (coming soon) ^[29]

Gallery

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  Sushisamba at the Palazzo in Las Vegas
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  Heron Tower in London, England, the restaurant is on the top floors
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  The former original location in New York City along Park Avenue South
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  Former location at the Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach

See also

• List of sushi restaurants

References

1. Doyouspeaklondon (March 30, 2018). "SushiSamba, a unique cultural and food experience - DOYOUSPEAKLONDON". www.doyouspeaklondon.com. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
2. LIGHTALLIANCE (August 9, 2024). "SUSHISAMBA Restaurant & Bar Awards 2024". LIGHTALLIANCE. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
3. "World Culinary Awards » World's Best New Restaurant 2022". World Culinary Awards. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
4. "Sushisamba". Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
5. "Sushi restaurant is a dazzling design feast". www.worldarchitecturenews.com. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
6. "Five award wins for W Edinburgh". Jestico + Whiles. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
7. "Shimon Bokovza". Sugar Duck Brands. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
8. "Entrepreneur of the month: Shimon Bokovza". Restaurant Business. February 1, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
9. Holding, Shamal. "Shamal Holding takes full controlling interest in SUSHISAMBA". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
10. "Covent Garden, the best of Japanese cuisine". Covent Garden. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
11. McCormack, Ben (February 21, 2024). "Everything you need to know about the new bar at Sushisamba". The Standard. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
12. Marrins, Kirsty (February 18, 2022). "Lunch at Sushisamba Heron Tower". What Kirsty did next. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
13. Bath, Richard (June 27, 2024). "Review: SUSHISAMBA, Edinburgh". Scottish Field. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
14. "SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh". Forever Edinburgh. January 11, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
15. Tuder, Stefanie (November 28, 2017). "'Sex and the City' Favorite Sushisamba to Shutter". Eater NY. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
16. Bladholm, Linda (December 29, 2016). "The Art of Food at Sushisamba". Miami Herald . Retrieved June 17, 2025.
17. "SUSHISAMBA". The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
18. "SUSHISAMBA". Visit Las Vegas. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
19. Holmes, Mona (November 18, 2024). "World-Renowned Soiree Spot Sushi Samba Is Bringing Japanese Brazilian Vibes to West Hollywood". Eater LA. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
20. themartinisocialist (March 21, 2024). "SUSHISAMBA Dubai". The Martini Socialist. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
21. "SUSHISAMBA Dubai: I Got This One Wrong". Eat Go See. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
22. Tusing, David. "SushiSamba Abu Dhabi review: Sophisticated and near-perfect fusion food". The National. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
23. "SUSHISAMBA Doha". World Luxury Restaurant Awards. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
24. "Internationally Acclaimed SUSHISAMBA to Open in Downtown Bahrain". Hilton. May 15, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
25. "Samba dancers, city views: World-famous F&B brand Sushisamba opens first Asian outlet in Singapore's CBD". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
26. Klein, Sophia-Ines. "New restaurant alert: Sushisamba serves up vibrant cuisine matched with samba's electric rhythm". Tatler Asia. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
27. "SUSHISAMBA Singapore Comes Alive With a Dynamic Design". Hospitality Design. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
28. "Bluehaus integrates culture into Saudi's first SUSHISAMBA - Commercial Interior Design". November 22, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
29. "Torre Velasca, the Milanese Icon Developed by Hines, Unveils its…". Hines. Retrieved June 17, 2025.

External links

• Locations