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Azumi Restaurant Group

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Azumi Restaurant Group
Native name
Azumi
Company typePrivate
IndustryHospitality industry
Founded2002
FounderRainer Becker
HeadquartersLondon
Key people
Sven Koch
BrandsZuma, INKO NITO, Etaru, Roka, Oblix

Azumi Restaurant Group (also called "Azumi") is a London based company which owns and operates restaurant concepts in London, Middle East, Asia and the United States.[1][2]

History

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Azumi Restaurant Group was established by co-founders Arjun Waney and Rainer Becker.[3] Sven Koch serves as the chief executive officer of Azumi restaurant group.[4] Azumi began its restaurant group with the inauguration of Zuma London in 2002, subsequently followed by the inception of ROKA in 2004.[5] Azumi expanded by introducing three additional brands: ETARU, Oblix at The Shard, and INKO NITO. Founded by Rainer Becker, in collaboration with Arjun Waney, Azumi commenced with the unveiling of Zuma London in 2002.[6]

In 2002, Zuma made its debut in London, located near Harrods on a tranquil backstreet off the Brompton Road in Knightsbridge.[7] Zuma has since expanded to have 15 restaurants worldwide, including various residency locations.[8] Subsequently, in 2004, ROKA opened a branch on Charlotte Street, Oxford Street.[9][10]

In 2013, Azumi launched Oblix at The Shard.[11] In 2017, ETARU made its debut in Las Olas, launching as a neighborhood Japanese eatery.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ restaurantonline.co.uk (2024-06-20). "Turning Japanese: Rainer Becker on two decades of ROKA". restaurantonline.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  2. ^ "Loch Bar owners roll out a new, elevated Japanese restaurant in River Oaks - CultureMap Houston". houston.culturemap.com. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  3. ^ "Arjun Waney has spread his empire of restaurants across the world, but has no plans to open one at home". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  4. ^ "CEO interview: Sven Koch - Hotelier Middle East". Hotelier Middle East. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  5. ^ restaurantonline.co.uk (2024-06-20). "Turning Japanese: Rainer Becker on two decades of ROKA". restaurantonline.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  6. ^ ""We are only as good as the last meal we serve": The secrets of Zuma's long-term success".
  7. ^ "TRY AN EXCLUSIVE TASTING MENU AS ZUMA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS IN KNIGHTSBRIDGE". The Mayfair Musings. 2017-10-10. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  8. ^ "Azumi To Expand In Saudi Arabia - Retail & Leisure International". 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  9. ^ Ellis, David (2017-12-10). "Roka, Charlotte Street: The black cod alone is worth a trip". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  10. ^ "The best Charlotte Street restaurants". www.squaremeal.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  11. ^ Thomas, Aby Sam (2018-09-23). "Cooking Up A Win: Zuma Co-Founder Rainer Becker". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  12. ^ "Quick Hits: Zuma Co-Founder Set to Open New Restaurant, Etaru, in South Florida". Haute Living. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  13. ^ Mayo, Michael (2017-11-22). "Review: Etaru in Hallandale Beach is hard to find and easy to like | Video". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-07-04.