Zuma New York

4.3
6977 reviews

About

Japanese RestaurantSushi RestaurantFine Dining Restaurant
Zuma, the brainchild of award winning co-founder and creator, Rainer Becker, brings its internationally acclaimed style of contemporary Japanese cuisine to midtown, New York. Serving dishes designed to share and inspired by the informal dining style of izakaya; the three kitchens present authentic yet alluring options, with bold flavors and simple presentation, highlighting quality ingredients.

Location

Zuma New York
261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
10016, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,951 reviews
5 stars
1,282
4 stars
328
3 stars
100
2 stars
81
1 star
160

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

The food is frequently praised for its outstanding quality and presentation, with specific dishes like black cod and wagyu dumplings highlighted as favorites.

Service Issues

Many customers reported inconsistent and sometimes poor service, with complaints about being rushed, forgotten orders, and inattentive staff.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance is generally well-received, described as stylish and vibrant, although some found it too noisy or uncomfortable.

Pricing Concerns

Several reviews noted that while the food quality is high, the prices are steep, leading to mixed feelings about the overall value.

Mixed Experiences

While many customers had exceptional experiences, others reported significant disappointments, particularly regarding service and seating arrangements.
  • SR
    Susana Rodriguez
    3 days ago
    5.0
    El restaurant esta muy bien ambientado, buena musica y ambiente excelente. La comida excelente y sus platos son diferentes en cuanto a la elaboracion. Pedimos cheese cake y me parecio muy original. La crema te remite al cheese cake, pero no tiene masa, tiene unas frutillas que la decoran y salsa de frutilla con un crocante, muy creativa la presentacion.
  • AY
    Arik Yakir
    Nov 12, 2025
    5.0
    Zuma is a great up level place for dining. expensive but delicate food. not an every day casual dine out, but for impressive events or special occasions it fit well. we were in a large group with partner and customer and had great time and enjoyed the food and the venue
  • MS
    Mason Smith
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    We went to Zuma for a private event, so we got to try a large variety of dishes. The sea bass and yellowtail sashimi appetizers were standout. The ribeye steak was also quite good, cooked to a perfect medium rare. Surprisingly, the best dish might've been the mushroom rice hot pot. Definitely a must try!
  • DZ
    David Zhao
    Nov 7, 2025
    1.0
    was really looking forward to trying Zuma because the food and service are amazing. I was just at the Mykonos location a few weeks ago and loved it. Unfortunately, I didn’t even get the chance to dine here. The security wouldn’t let me in because I wasn’t in “dress code,” then suggested I just order the food to-go instead. I thought that was pretty hilarious – apparently I’m not dressed well enough to sit at a table, but my outfit is fine for a takeout bag. It’s 2025. I honestly can’t wait for these old-school dress code restaurants to either evolve or get left behind.
  • JC
    John C
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    Overall great spot. Second time there, first time was for a work event in the banquet space which is absolutely stunning room to have dinner in. We did the premium omakase ($250/pp) and my only criticism is that the first several courses came out way too fast so took a point off for that, it almost felt like we were being rushed, multiple courses on the table at the same time which I didn’t appreciate however, later on, they definitely slowed it down. Food was incredible, DJ vibe was fun the music wasn’t too loud. Menu highlights were the tuna tartare, scallops, lobster, wagyu steak, sea bass (raw and cooked), wagyu dumplings. Presentation was fun throughout, cocktails were on point (Fig Manhattan and vida tequila drinks). More regal and authentic than Tao (which is for sure also a solid pot). Dessert was a fun combination of fresh fruits, but also had ice cream and lava cake which was outstanding. The espresso martini was on point and the branded chocolate flake on top was a nice touch. Would go again to try their regular menu.

Frequently Asked Questions About Zuma New York

What type of cuisine does Zuma New York specialize in?

Zuma New York specializes in contemporary Japanese cuisine inspired by the informal izakaya dining style, featuring dishes designed to share with bold flavors and simple presentation.

Where is Zuma New York located?

Zuma New York is located at 261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.