Zuma (restaurant)

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Azumi Ltd t/a Zuma
IndustryFood & beverage
Founded2002;22 years ago (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
ServicesJapanese izakaya -style dining
Parent Azumi Ltd. Group
Website zumarestaurant.com

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]

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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 is composed predominantly of teriyaki dishes (chicken, beef, and shrimp), though it also offers bento boxes, dumplings, tempura, and a variety of sushi rolls. [5]

Outside of Japan, Zuma has outlets in London, Hong Kong, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Italy, Austria, Spain, Maldives, France, Greece, Qatar, and Germany. There are over 70 Zuma restaurants. [6]

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References

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  2. "'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.
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  4. "Waney plans Provencal restaurant for London". Caterer & Hotelkeeper. 21 October 2004. Retrieved 24 October 2004.
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