Zuma

The food was quite exceptional. Highly recommended. The only downer was the bar clientele. An apparent mixture of faux rich guys who give the appearance that they're wealthier and more successful in bed and life than they probably are, and the fake tanned minxes that are attracted to such vapidity. That said, I did find my Zuma experience one of profound pleasure and I'll most certainly go again, but probably not on a Friday night.
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Vernon Oerlemans
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Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, June 11, 2008

went to zuma for lunch. was quite simply magnificent from start to finish. waiter was very informative and helpful. food was totally amazing, so much better than nobu. if you go make sure you ask for the secret chocolate fondant, well worth the money.
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O.Jones
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, June 10, 2008

What on earth is going on at Zuma? This once bright star is fading fast. Last night the service was distinctly unbright. Zuma's smug policy of serving guests as and when each individual dish is ready is becoming irritating. Who really wants to eat their main course 1/2 hour after their partner has had his simply because the kitchen can't (or won't) coordinate the food service. Try enjoying a bowl of cold rice because it arrived 15 mins before the fish. Several complaints were met with arrogant indifference and an attitude of 'if you don't like the way we do things, you know what you can do' (!!!)

Diners beware. London's once brightest star needs a good polish. Time to follow another one.
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Amanda Browning
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Food 8 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 0
Sunday, May 04, 2008

Had dinner at Zuma last night ... and had an excellent evening.

Food was very good especially the whole lobster tempura and the wagyu tartare with black truffle.

Special mention to the sake sommellier who recommended a couple of excellent bottles, was very enthusiastic and greatly helped with my sake education. We'll definitely return.
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Thursday, May 01, 2008

Lovely evening. Went for a special occasion and decided to be extravangant and try the tasting menu - big mistake. Too much raw fish and not much else. Quality of food was good but ended up feeling disappointed especially as it was so expensive. On a positive note, the Sommelier suggested a beautiful bottle of wine and the service was very good.
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Thursday, May 01, 2008

Lovley Lovely Lovely!
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P Jones
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 5
Tuesday, March 25, 2008

I went here as a treat with my boyf. I loved it. the food was great, it has really busy and buzzing. the food was expensive but wonderful. the o-toro nigiri was some of the best i have ever had.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Monday, March 17, 2008

Fantastic atmosphere, very very busy place. The food here is wonderful, nice chunky portions of sushi and very tasty.

The tables are abit naff, just plain wooden tables but other than that can't fault the place.

We did have to ask about our table whilst stood at the bar tho as we thought we'd been forgotten about, although it was mega busy at the time.

Staff very helpful, food fantastic, abit pricey but go for a treat.
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Karen
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Monday, November 26, 2007

Top Japanese restaurant in London! Been a few times and always had a great meal! Nice ambience, nice people, you cannot go wrong! A bit expensive, but you have what you pay for.....
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Marco
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Went to Zuma on Sat for lunch on a whim (only deciding the evening before). Was lucky to get a 2.30pm booking during which the waiters served us with impeccable service, talking us through each delicious dish. Memorable meals included the seabass with truffle oil, wagyu beef, king tiger prawns and seared tuna. After a long lunch, we happily carried on in the lounge over another magnum of saki, during which the somelier gave us a lesson on saki making techniques. We didnt leave the restaurant until 7pm and would happily return.
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Caroline
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Sunday, September 23, 2007