Zuma
Coldplay's Chris Martin and F1 poster boy Lewis Hamilton are big fans, likewise Heston Blumenthal and Michel Roux Jr – a reminder that seductive Zuma is about glamour, celebrity and fashion as well as world-class contemporary Japanese food. It's blindingly expensive, but everyone ‘feels important' in this exclusive pleasure dome with its funky jet-setting vibe. Perch at the bar with a saké-inspired cocktail, before slipping into the moody, high-spec dining room – think Zen meets postmodern industrial chic. Begin with an explosive hit of tuna and salmon tartare with chilli crackers, sample the pin-sharp accuracy of sea-bass tataki with trout roe and truffled ponzu, then blow the budget on sublime sushi and sashimi. The robata grill delivers great sizzlers like saké-infused chicken wings with sea salt and lime, too. Service is ‘on point' and the saké sommelier invaluable. In short, ‘out of this world'.
Rainer Becker's hyper-trendy Zuma was a truly cosmopolitan affair when it opened in 2002: a German chef with an Indian business partner selling Japanese food to London diners. Becker began his career working in Germany's finest restaurants, before touring the world with Hyatt hotels. He arrived in London via Sydney & Tokyo, where he spent six years immersed in local cuisine & culture. After launching the Rib Room at London's Hyatt Carlton Tower (now the Jumeirah Carlton Tower), he branched out on his own in 2002 with Zuma, following it up two years later with Roka. Meanwhile, Zuma is establishing itself as a global brand, with openings in Hong Kong, Dubai & Istanbul.
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