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'''Zuma''' is a restaurant chain founded by chef Rainer Becker, inspired by informal ''[[izakaya]]''-style Japanese dining in which dishes are brought to the table continuously throughout the meal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.epicmiami.com/flash/pdf/press_10/South%20Florida%20Gourmet_Zuma_03.07.10.pdf|title=ZUMA, London’s award winning restaurant to open its first US location in Epic Hotel, Downtown Miami|accessdate=2010-06-02}}</ref> |
'''Zuma''' is a restaurant chain founded by chef Rainer Becker, inspired by informal ''[[izakaya]]''-style Japanese dining in which dishes are brought to the table continuously throughout the meal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.epicmiami.com/flash/pdf/press_10/South%20Florida%20Gourmet_Zuma_03.07.10.pdf|title=ZUMA, London’s award winning restaurant to open its first US location in Epic Hotel, Downtown Miami|accessdate=2010-06-02}}</ref> Zuma London was ranked 46th in the Elite Traveler World's Top Restaurants Guide 2012 <ref name="Elite Traveler">{{cite news|url= http://www.elitetraveler.com/category/finest-dining/top-100-restaurants-in-the-world/page/5 |title = Elite Traveler World's Top Restaurants Guide |accessdate= 12 March 2013 |magazine=Elite Traveler}}</ref>. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Revision as of 09:44, 20 March 2013
| Industry | Food & Beverage |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Rainer Becker |
| Headquarters | , UK |
Number of locations | London, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Dubai, Miami |
| Services | Japanese Izakaya-style dining |
| Website | www.zumarestaurant.com |
Zuma is a restaurant chain founded by chef Rainer Becker, inspired by informal izakaya-style Japanese dining in which dishes are brought to the table continuously throughout the meal.[1] Zuma London was ranked 46th in the Elite Traveler World's Top Restaurants Guide 2012 [2].
History
Becker developed the Zuma concept while working in Tokyo, where he spent six years learning the intricacies of both Japanese food and culture.[3] In 2002, together with Arjun Waney[4] and Divia Lavani,[5] Becker launched Zuma's first location in the Knightsbridge area of London. Its success led to the opening of Zuma restaurants in Hong Kong in 2007, Istanbul in 2008, Dubai in 2009, and Miami in 2010.[6]
Locations
Zuma London has an open-floor plan designed & styled by Takashi Sugimoto.[citation needed]
Launched in 2007, Zuma Hong Kong is located in Hong Kong Central's new luxury mixed-used development, The Landmark.[7]
Zuma opened in Istanbul in 2008 at the Radisson SAS Bosphorus Hotel.[8]
Launched in 2009, Zuma Dubai is located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Center.[9]
References
- ^ "ZUMA, London's award winning restaurant to open its first US location in Epic Hotel, Downtown Miami" (PDF). Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ "Elite Traveler World's Top Restaurants Guide". Elite Traveler. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ "ZUMA Miami Offer Guests an Internationally Acclaimed Style of Modern Japanese Cuisine". Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ "Waney plans Provencal restaurant for London". Caterer & Hotelkeeper. 21 October 2004. Retrieved 24 October 2004.
- ^ "Divia's dream : Divia Lalvani opens Zuma in London, England with Rainer Becker". Town & Country. 1 November 2002. Retrieved 2 November 2002.
- ^ "London's Award Winning Restaurant, ZUMA, Opens Its First U.S. Location in Downtown Miami". Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ "Becker and Robuchon to open in Hong Kong". Caterer & Hotelkeeper. 30 March 2006. Retrieved 30 March 2006.
- ^ "Award Winning Restaurant "Zuma" Opens at Radisson SAS bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul". Retrieved 5 February 2008. [dead link]
- ^ http://www.timeoutdubai.com/restaurants/reviews/3047-zuma
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