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Zuma
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An
Review №1

The food and the ambience of this restaurant is really nice. An excellent place to have your business lunch. The quality of the food is excellent. The service is quick and the staff are really well trained.Taste: My vegetarian food taste really good. People who have big appetite may find the quantity of food a bit less but otherwise its a great experience.Outstanding: the desert are just amazing they are superb. We had the pecan, sweet potato ice cream and guys this is one of the best desert that I had in recent times.All the best!

Th
Review №2

Spectacular vibes and even more spectacular food.The steak was indescribable!We tried a new dessert but I’m not entirely sure what it’s called, it consisted of sweet potato ice-cream and caramel wafer, it was so so delicious!

Ki
Review №3

Zuma came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Incredible food, great atmosphere and the best service I have ever received. Worth the money!!

Ja
Review №4

This is a very classy, stylish, elegant and exclusive high end restaurant. The food is awesome, superb, delicious , elegant if i would use the name. The presentation is excellent. Be ready to rob the bank before this place is not cheap. The staff are so friendly.To get the reservation is so hard as its always fully booked.

Na
Review №5

I was here for the 1st time 4.5 years ago and I remember how delicious was food. This time I was disappointed a bit. I ordered chicken wings with herbs and lime. They were oversalted. And they did not smell really good.. Tofu was much better. Zuma has tiny choice of beer.. Asahi and one more (kind of ale).. do you know that Japanese beer is really good thing and they actually have plenty of beer brands. Japanese drink beer ever day and it goes perfectly with sushi and sashimi. So why do you have such a bad choice of it in Japanese restaurant??

Cl
Review №6

One of the best brunches in Dubai, food was brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed it for me and a friends birthday with their parents. Black cod was to die for, sushi and starters right up to the dessert would bring me back for sure.

Ra
Review №7

Simply, my personal favorite Japanese resto in dubai. Lovely crowd and ambiance. Super friendly and responsive staff, music is on point. Food is amazing. A decent variety of drinks my favorite is the hot sake. I highly suggest you try out the sesame beef, the truffle mushroom risotto, the cod fish, golden shrimp tempura and the crispy calamari. And keep some space for the desert sampler plate, it’s super delich.

Ba
Review №8

Amazing food, great ambiance and service to match. Shout out to the beef steak which was absolutely brilliant.

Ta
Review №9

After couple of years I am back in Zuma and I can only say that it is even more wonderful then I remember it from last time. The food, drinks, atmosphere, music, friendly staff ... everything is perfect! Another wonderful evening at a restaurant that you must visit when you are in Dubai

An
Review №10

Came to check out their business lunch. Two apps and a main for 137aed pp. Decent deal, quality of food was top notch. Ambience and staff also top notch. I look forward to checking out dinner next time! Ps. Valet parking is available right at the Google Maps pin.

Ai
Review №11

Wonderful food! I am not a dessert fan but this definitely won my heart 😍🥰

Wa
Review №12

Excellent food with good service. THE best Japanes restaurant I visited in recent history. Food is out of this world! We had the signature set menu for lunch. We were not disappointed. Very good presentation.as.well. Highly recommended!

Mo
Review №13

Pretty remarkable experience, and fantastic food.Place is well designed and the atmosphere is epicDiversity of authentic Japanese cuisine . I Highly recommend this place .

Ku
Review №14

What a experience for the taste buds!!! Very friendly staff.The food was extrodenary.

Ar
Review №15

The famous the best at its best... Zuma has no contenders! Must visit for a Authentic Japanese cuisine... and desert...😋🤤🤤🤤

Ma
Review №16

Absolutely excellent dubai branch of the international Japanese restaurant chain in the heart of DIFC. Never have a bad visit but its also one of the most expensive meals youre lovely to have in Dubai if youre any decent sized group.Each dish is exquisite and the quality is beyond reproach. Service is also excellent and attentive. Even the parking is perfectly simple.The bar is also excellently stocked and they are happy to whip up and drink you might like and serve it with panache.Down sides are pretty much only that it can be hard to get a booking and that seating is for 3hrs to allow them to turn the tables.Miso cod is an absolute must try here as are the sushi options. Order the freshly ground wasabi if you want the full Japanese experience.

Sa
Review №17

Great experienceDelicious foodGreat and enjoyable atmosphereExcellent servicesHighly recommend this restaurant for a food lover night out 🤩🤩♥️

Ju
Review №18

The best restaurant in Dubai.I don’t understand people complaining for 2hrs sitting. It was like this years.2hrs is more than enough to eat your dinner and taste different dishes.It’s a busy place, many people want to try their food.Quality of the food is the best!Cocktails are amazing.Staff is professional and very helpful.Good sushi!I was surprised with sweet potato ice-cream! Must try!The best chocolate fondant in Dubai!

Be
Review №19

Too hyped a place. N for the price they charge the food aint so much to talk off. Taste wise mediocre. The ambience is good. Staff is helpful. But not worth going second time . For first timers...go only if u eat raw fish (sushi etc..)n meats done rare.The sorbets were good n cream n chocolate pie served as desserts.

Ba
Review №20

Their business lunch is excellent value for money. Every item is spot on delicious. The Wagyu is exceptional. They are also famous for their cod sea food dishes. Tried the tempura shrimp with cod and flavours simply cover your palette. Dont miss the chocolate cake with vanilla for dessert. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to try a Michelin restaurant.

Br
Review №21

Zuma is constantly good. The food is of great quality and they have a diverse Japanese menu. The sushi itself is superb. Try out the different cocktails, they have a spicy passion fruit one which is delish! I personally like sitting in the lounge upstairs closer to the windows because it feels more cozy and personal. The service is also solid.

do
Review №22

We were lucky to get a table at Zuma to celebrate ours sons birthday. It was hands down, the best brunch for food quality, selection, presentation, service, and value (and weve been wowed by many a brunch). Our server, Milos, was phenomenal and made the experience even better. The pacing was perfect and our glass was never empty. There wasnt one dish that we didnt enjoy, everything was a highlight. In fact, were still raving about it to anyone that will listen. We cant wait to go back!

El
Review №23

First class service and food. Every starter and main course dish faultless and above the competition (nobu, hakkasan etc.) Staff always running around to top up your drink and clear plates - attentive without being overbearing.Only criticism is that the desserts don’t quite live up to the same standard as the other food - but you’ll be so full that there isn’t much room left at this stage.

Ce
Review №24

My favorite place for perfect service and tasty Nigiri, Maki Roll,Sashimi choses in Dubai.

Fr
Review №25

It was hard to book, we booked for a lunch. Everything was perfect a good experience my favorite was this ice cream desert and my wasabi cocktail, loved it .

Ел
Review №26

To be fair the place is overpriced and overhyped. I mean, food was not bad, but far not amazing. Comparing to Koya for example, where we had twice more courses for the same price and each of them was absolutely amazing! I am not coming again to Zuma.

os
Review №27

Zuma business lunch is highly recommended. Very affordable and the food quality is super!!

Am
Review №28

The food, cocktails and vibe are some of the best you’re going to find in the UAE.

jo
Review №29

Zuma is Zuma, its incomparable, they never drop the ball. Its my first time in Dubai and when i asked my friend for his recommendation, not a second thought, he said Zuma. Its quite pricey but tell you guys its worth it. i started with the tataki and its just slides like i needed another order of it. Followed by the dynamite roll. Every plate is a work of art. Cant wait to be back in Dubai and have my rolls again. Service is excellent too.

Em
Review №30

I was having a rush meeting at the time, and just 10 minutes Before the restaurant opens. But the restaurant staff try to help us to get the bar sitting for us can have the short meeting also the same time we can order what we wanted. After all, all the dishes are so fresh and tasty. Very happy for everything. Will recommend to all of my friends.

Ge
Review №31

A must to visit in Dubai. Expensive but worth. Delicious sushi here. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Sa
Review №32

Amazing flavours & quality- delicious!! Staff were friendly & helpful. No1 experience for Japanese food lovers. Great night out! 😎👏👏👏

Mu
Review №33

My son also going for speech therapy i am fully satisfied about this clinic she is very professional & so kind i prefer you if you want like this services please join them one of best clinic in Gujrat thanks

Na
Review №34

Food taste and variety: superbService: excellentAmbience: goodValue for money: not too okay. Trust the dollar signs on the reviews. But food was tasty and our host was very lovely.I gave 4 stars because of cost. I am still guilty about it 😥

Lu
Review №35

Impeccable service. Food was divinely delicious with a burst of flavour on each bite. We went for brunch so make sure you go with an empty tummy. A must visit even if its once! Would go again.

Za
Review №36

Unfortunately not the Zuma that I know.. we came for drinks and every 5 minutes we get an awful smell of fish cooked. The music and atmosphere were amazing.

Ho
Review №37

We went to this restaurant for lunch. The ambience was great and the staff was very friendly as well - my clumsy self dropped a glass of passion fruit/apple/pineapple mojito all over my the chair I was sitting on, and the waitress was so nice about it (too much, I think).The food was quite good. The best dishes, according to me, were the teriyaki sweet potato, grilled corn, miso cod, and of course, the cod/prawn gyoza - it was just delicious! For dessert I ordered their “special chocolate”. It was actually chocolate lava cake served with a dollop of (was it vanilla?) icecream. Inside it, there was what seemed to be melted caramel and chocolate sauce. It was quite delicious. Moreover, the presentation and plating was immaculate.The view from the restaurant, however, was quite abominable; from the window at which we were sitting, one could see some sort of open car park/road area. For a restaurant of such acclaim, one would at least expect to see a few palm trees or an attractive cityscape, if not a harbor or quayside (which would be fitting in this situation, since Zuma serves an abundance of seafood).Furthermore, the bill was quite a bit much relative to the amount of dishes we ordered and the serving sizes of the food - however, that’s expected with any luxury restaurant in Dubai.Overall, we had a pleasant experience, and I would recommend for you to visit the place. I would count this restaurant as one of the best Japanese restaurants in Dubai.

Jo
Review №38

Great cocktails and amazing sushi.

ni
Review №39

One of the best places in Dubai. Keep going since opening in 2009 for excellent quality drinks and food, great atmosphere.

Ka
Review №40

A great place to hangout with an exceptional service. Food is good but not extra ordinary. The desert which was a pecan icecream sundae was the highlight amd a must try. Would definitely go back to try the other stuffs from the menu. The cost is to the higher side though. But the ambience and the socialising atmosphere along with the food makes up for it.

Fa
Review №41

This is so different Abu Dhabi Zuma always win in service on hospitality on cleanliness on everything! Dubai always late they do t clean they forgot our order they also say that there is no mashed potatoes 🥔 all gone and suddenly i saw one 😂 thats funny !! They also don’t wear gloves and they dont follow the hygiene rules !

Fa
Review №42

Sushi .. staff trying to be frinedly.. thnx sasha.. receptionist not so friendly, someone should tell thm tht thy should smile frm time to time.Dont set on baby balcony outside, so loudly and noisy frm cars and bad view..We came withhout booking so thy put us on worst place..Overall, over priced...One time experience..

Pr
Review №43

Superb food ambience staff and amazingly quick service. This is my favourite place. You can get an amazing vegetarian selection..the fried tofu with the avocado is a must must also their truffle risotto and soups are amazing...staff is very friendly..valet parking is available ...metro is not too far...one of the few restaurants that serve alcohol outside of a hotel...WARNING this place is addictive haha

Ka
Review №44

Amazing food and service. Japanese food with a twist. Delicious.

To
Review №45

Great restaurant in Dubai...World class food, excellent staff and good wine selection.

NI
Review №46

Tad disappointed, maybe due to over expectation... very good service...decent food..

Al
Review №47

Dont miss this ORDER! The yummiest beef ive ever tried ! Also try their rock shrimps, Wagyu beef ribs 10/10 and berry beauty 🍸👌🏻

Ji
Review №48

Another great meal at Zuma. Top sushi and meat and nice wine. Very sophisticated atmosphere.

Va
Review №49

It is always good to have a nice fish at Zuma. Two of my favorites are the famous Cod and Seabass. The food tastes great and service is fantastic.The staff at reception is really friendly and they try to accommodate you as much as possible. I like sitting on the first floor as it has comfortable couches and view is great.

Ол
Review №50

I did not like it. Waiters are not attentive, and dynamite crab roll is with something inside which is not about to be chewed

Ab
Review №51

So delicious worth every penny The waiters was so helpful and kind 👍🏻

Sh
Review №52

WOW. I am SHOCKED by this restaurant. Such a bad experience! My family and I have never felt more discriminated in our lives. First off, we were going off to a casual place so my family and I wore semi-casual clothing. (Jeans and a blouse, nothing bad at all. We were well dressed but not too fancy either.) We were on our way, however it turns out we weren’t able to make it to the casual place we planned on going to at first. So, we decided to go out for dinner instead. HORRIBLE IDEA. We got to Zuma, they looked at my family and I up and down, saw us in jeans, and told us we needed a reservation. They saw how we looked, and thought we wouldn’t be able to pay for this restaurant! Never judge a book by its cover! We were being discriminated, google clearly writes that this restaurant DOES NOT need a reservation, and DOES NOT have a specific dress code. Couldn’t even go inside and already a TERRIBLE experience. 0/5 stars if I could.

My
Review №53

No word to say about this place, it is amazing food and service all the times!!!!!

Ma
Review №54

Spectacular place and an extraordinary food experience. The steak with sesame is a must try

Ma
Review №55

Brilliant appetizers and salads like you never ate before. Mytie is signature cocktail there. The rice mushroom also a must have dish. Best in class all over.

pu
Review №56

Superbly cooked food! as I understood there are always no places. It is better to book a table in advance. As for the food, it is just amazing! Cocktails are also quite good by the way. Beautiful, expensive and insanely delicious! I can probably repeat it a thousand times very tasty!

Ve
Review №57

Excellent food. Excellent drinks. Excellent service. Just book in advance!

Ma
Review №58

If youre a fan of Japanese food, Zuma is a trendy favourite among DIFCs after-work crowd and is considered to be one of the very best restaurants in Dubai.The fine dining venue is often listed among the highly respected The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants list – considered to be the Oscars of food. In 2020, the Asian concept listed 23rd in the World’s Best Bars awards, and made it to the top of Esquire Middle Easts 50 Best Restaurants in the Gulf 2021 list.

Al
Review №59

One of the best dining experiences to be had in Dubai. Zuma never disappoints, the quality is always high, in food and in service. The atmosphere is brilliant, vibrant and lively. The chilled out beats only help to make it a great spot for a night out to dine. The food is delicious, all thriller and no filler. Constantly amazed by the consistency of the cuisine here. A culinary highlight and a must when in Dubai.

AN
Review №60

Excellent food; great service.

A
Review №61

Zuma was absolutely amazing! One of the best sushi experiences of my life and I consider myself a sushi lover and expert.Dexter or Dex was an amazing waiter and he made the experience even nicer. He was simply amazing and an expert on fish and the menu!

Ro
Review №62

What an experience ! Probably the best restaurant I have ever been in my life. Everything was perfect - food and service.This place should be an inspiration for many restaurants. Strongly recommend !

Ha
Review №63

Food is divine as always. Removing one star for having kork pieces in my wine glass. And getting coffee 10 minutes after our desserts. The rest is good.

Ab
Review №64

Zuma, it is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants, I’m really in love with the staff, the traditional way of serving & how delicious the food is.Surely I am returning again & again.

Jo
Review №65

Reputation deserved 10/10

Ju
Review №66

Hi been trying to call since yesterday but no one is answering the linve. do you have any other contact #? I also sent a message thru your website form but no response since yet.

Ze
Review №67

Is the best in Dubai sitting,ambiance,food, service everything is top notch but nothing is cheap you have to be wise enough to order because anything extra leftovers will heart yoy because prices are too high

אנ
Review №68

Amazing place and delicious food

No
Review №69

By far the best brunch i’ve ever had in the whole country!Great sushi variety, food stations are always getting refilled so they never run out of food, the main courses are out of this world! And the service is impeccable! Waiters are always alert, very polite and helpful! Yes it is pricey, but worth every penny!

N
Review №70

Amazing atmosphere and great food & Service... love it 💕

Ri
Review №71

Best dining experience everFood is spectacularService is beyond expectationStaff explain the food upon serving which is well appreciatedRestaurant atmosphere is warm and welcomingHighly recommended!

Is
Review №72

This place is great for both evening dining as well as Friday brunch. Great sushi, great drinks but the real winner here is the black cod. Whenever Im with my family we eat at least 4-5 of those between a few of us, just super unique and unlike anything else Ive ever had. Look forward to returning here once lockdown is over!

Ah
Review №73

Best in all aspects.

Fa
Review №74

The best Zuma restaurant is this one, way better than Zuma Abu Dhabi, london, NYC, Mykonos.Amazing service, amazing food, amazing staff, amazing location, the vibe.

Fa
Review №75

Brilliant, great food and service.

Wd
Review №76

So delicious 🤤

Co
Review №77

If you have just run a marathon, come to Zuma to replenish your salt levels. Seriously the food here is so salty I am baffled by the good reviews. Japanese food is all about premium ingredients and subtle flavours, Zuma uses average ingredients and drowns them in heavy soy sauce so you cant taste the difference. The food here is as delicate as a bull in a China shop, and I had to drink so much water to combat the salt levels. Service was not too bad, we sent back serval over seasoned dishes and they replaced them hastily without any objections. The price here is also a joke. At 500 each, I could easily have an amazing sushi counter meal for much better quality and ambience. Please avoid.

La
Review №78

Friday brunch was worth every penny! And dont be shy to sk for more of the dishes, they happily bring you more on request. Its a set menu and you just get to choose your main dish but literally everything down to even the side salad was amazing! Cant fault anything with the food and service we recieced!

Ab
Review №79

Can never go wrong with Zuma... On top of all, Best black cod anyone can ever have

A
Review №80

Went for a brunch here with a group of friends, and I was very impressed.As soon as you walk in they offered a welcome drink at the bar, we were made to feel relaxed and welcomed.We sat at the table and the waitress was clear with the different packages available. We chose the prosecco package and our glasses were topped up regularly, we even asked for a specific drink that was NOT on the menu and they made it to our liking... This drink took a little longer to arrive but it was nice that they met the request in the first place. The food offered was not a huge selection but the food available was very good! Especially the beef striploin station where they cook it in front of you. Every thing that we tried was delicious.I highly recommend this place for a brunch. It was classy and intimate.

as
Review №81

Amazing food , tidy and well behaved staff good service many billionaires comes here and enjoy food as well

Su
Review №82

Reservation - Just a phone call, your table is bookedStaffs - Reservation staffs are so nice and helpful. Waiter & waitress are impeccableAmbience - I expected more but its already nice.Food - Simply delicious but it comes with the price.

Bo
Review №83

Cant go wrong with zuma. My fav, beef with sesame seeds, black cod, seaweed salad and the salmon sashimi. Be ready to pay up though

Mu
Review №84

Amazing food. Go for the business lunch and definitely get the shiso corn from the a la carte menu

Ca
Review №85

As always, Zuma seems to be a great place in whichever city you happen to find it. This one has great service and it’s located in a great part of town. Nice for a business lunch or long dinner. Decoration is excellent and the food is very high quality.Only complaint is that there are not many vegan options. No vegan deserts and no vegan milks :(

Fi
Review №86

Quality does not change in this amazing restaurant. Outstanding qualityPrice bit on the high side, but cant complain because of quality

Hi
Review №87

Vary Papolar restaurant in dubai Vary crowded always 👌 Best service 👌 best food

Ab
Review №88

One of the best restaurants but the Abu Dhabi branch is superior to the dubai one

Fa
Review №89

Excellent everything. Literally!A special thanks goes to Vladan in the restaurant for taking EXCELLENT care of us and recommending all the best options!

Dr
Review №90

I love this place their business lunch is just amazing! Super yummy and has great variety.

Di
Review №91

Amazing as ever

Sa
Review №92

They have the best business lunch deal in Dubai and have a great restaurant atmosphere as well. This is one my go to spots for a quick, amazing, nice, and high quality lunch.

Ma
Review №93

Awesome as always! I highly recommend their business lunch

Sh
Review №94

I have usually come here at night but last week we came to have business lunch. It was spectacular, especially all those little appetizers. It was value for money for the business lunch, however, I have been told it is crazy expensive if you want to come here for dinner.

Fa
Review №95

The best lettuce salad I had, it’s not mentioned in the menu I guess. Their spicy beef is good too

Ze
Review №96

Excellent food. Service was disappointing, maki rolls arrived late. Hence, we didnt get a chance to order the main dishes and were asked to finish up and leave. Would have been a 5 star experience, if we got a chance to make it to our main dishes.

Em
Review №97

Food was absolutely incredible..... as in you take one bite and your eyes automatically close. Fantastic service as well. Highly recommend!

Gl
Review №98

I would give this place 10 stars, if I could. This uber chic Japanese restaurant impressed the heck out of us. The calamari and the black cod are musts, you guys. If you go here, order those. You will not be disappointed. Tons of gluten free options make this an all-time winner in my book! (The only down side, and it doesnt really count, is that it was a tad confusing to find if youre using Google Maps to hunt it down. Its inside another building, towards the back.)

As
Review №99

Excellent Japanese food. I eat only veg in Japanese and was surprised by both the veg dishes I ordered. Great place to catch a quiet quick lunch between meetings.

Ru
Review №100

Check your bill properly!!! Bad experience

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  • Address:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:https://zumarestaurant.com/locations/dubai/
  • Phone:+971 4 425 5660

Categories
  • Bar
  • Japanese restaurant
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–3:30PM
  • Tuesday:12–3:30PM
  • Wednesday:12:30–3:30PM
  • Thursday:12–3:30PM
  • Friday:12–3:30PM
  • Saturday:12–3:30PM
  • Sunday:12–3:30PM
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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