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. 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.
Background
Zuma was founded in 2002 by German chef Rainer Becker and investor Arjun Waney. It offers a variety of dishes and modern Japanese cuisine 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.
Zuma has outlets in London, Hong Kong, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Italy, Austria, Spain, Maldives, France, Greece, Qatar, and Germany.
References
External links
- Official website




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