Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY

Name: Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY
Address: 261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10017
Telephone: (212) 544-9862
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1748 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 22 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.
261 Madison Avenue 10016

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:15 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 544-9862
Website
http://www.zumarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Daniel No
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Zuma New York can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (212) 544-9862 ext. 3

Location
261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Area
Midtown East
Cross Street
Between E. 38th & E 39th Streets
Parking details
Affiliated Parking LLC<br />B/W Park and Madison on 39th Street
Public transit
Herald Square 34th Street and Grand Central Terminal
Entertainment
our resident dj plays in the bar and lounge monday though to saturday from 7.30pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

EdamameUSD 10.00
steamed soybeans with sea salt
Shishito No Suage WafujioUSD 14.00
grilled shishito peppers with yuzu sesame dip
Ika No Kari Kari AgeUSD 16.00
crispy fried calamari with serrano pepper and lime
Gindara to Ebi No GyozaUSD 19.00
prawn and black cod dumplings
Age WatariganiUSD 19.00
fried softshell crab with wasabi mayonnaise
Miso ShiruUSD 10.00
white miso soup with tofu, wakame and scallion

Salads

Piri Kara Dofu to Abokado SaladaUSD 19.00
spicy fried tofu, avocado and japanese herbs
Kureson to Kyyuri No SaladaUSD 16.00
watercress and avocado salad with wasabi and cucumber
Hourensou No Goma AeUSD 10.00
steamed baby spinach with sesame dressing
Kaiso Salada Wafu Ringo FuumiUSD 16.00
seaweed salad, apple wafu with sesame and lotus

Cold Dishes

Suzuki No Osashimi*USD 23.00
sliced seabass sashimi with yuzu, truffle and salmon roe
Maguro No Tataki*USD 23.00
seared tuna with chili daikon and ponzu sauce
Hamachi Usuzukuri Pirikara Ninniku Gake*USD 23.00
yellowtail sashimi, green chili relish, ponzu, pickled garlic
Kaisen Taru Taru Kyabia Zoe*USD 34.00
salmon and tuna tartare

Robata Skewers

Tori No TebasakiUSD 18.00
sake marinated chicken wings, sea salt and lime
Yakitori-Negima YakiUSD 18.00
chicken skewers with spring onion
Gyu to Shishito No Kushi Yaki*USD 22.00
beef with shishito pepper and smoked chili soy
Hotate No Ume Shiso Mentaiko Yaki*USD 25.00
grilled scallops with pickled plum, shiso and mentaiko butter

Signature Dishes

Gin-Dara No Saikyo YakiUSD 48.00
black cod marinated in saikyo miso wrapped in hoba leaf
Tsubu-Miso Gake Hinadori No Oven YakiUSD 35.00
barley miso marinated baby chicken, oven roasted on cedar wood
Gyuhire Sumibiyaki Karami Zuke*USD 54.00
spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chili and sweet soy
Ise Ebi No Oven Yaki*USD 73.00
roasted lobster 1 ½ lb with shiso ponzu butter
Rib Eye No Tamanegi Ponzu Fuumi*USD 46.00
8oz rib eye steak with wafu sauce and garlic crisps
Kinoko No Kama MeshiUSD 72.00
rice hot pot, wild mushrooms, japanese vegetables, black truffle

Tempura

Kuruma Ebi No Tempura
tiger prawns
- 6 PiecesUSD 24.00
Ishi Ebi No Tempura Piri Kara TofuUSD 28.00
rock shrimp with chili tofu
Yasai No MoriawaseUSD 21.00
assorted vegetables

Robata Seafood

Sake No Teriyaki Kyuri Zoe*USD 36.00
salmon with teriyaki sauce and pickled cucumber
Suzuki No Shioyaki*USD 35.00
salt grilled branzino with spicy burnt tomato
Ainame No Koumi Yaki to KousouUSD 46.00
grilled chilean seabass with green chili and ginger dressing
Yaki Taraba GaniUSD 79.00
king crab with ponzu lime butter
Ebi No Sumibiyaki Yuzu Koshou Fuumi*USD 46.00
jumbo tiger prawn with yuzu pepper

Robata Beef and Poultry

Yuuki Wakadori No Shouga JoyuUSD 35.00
koji chicken with ginger soy and japanese pickles
US Black Angus*USD 39.00
10 oz skirt steak shiso chimichurri
US Prime Beef #1*USD 58.00
12 oz rib eye with chili ponzu
US Prime Beef #2*USD 147.00
24 oz bone-in rib eye
Dry Aged*USD 225.00
34 oz tomahawk with black truffle
Japan*
Premium japanese wagyu. Minimum order 4 oz
- per ozUSD 45.00

Robata Vegetables

Shiitake No Ninniku FuumiUSD 15.00
shiitake mushroom with garlic and soy butter
Yaki-Imo No Teriyaki Sauce GakiUSD 15.00
japanese sweet potato, sesame and teriyaki sauce
Tokudai Wafu AsparagasuUSD 15.00
asparagus with wafu sauce and sesame
Yaki Toumoro KoshiUSD 15.00
sweet corn with shiso butter and shichimi pepper

Nigiri Sushi / Sashimi*

2 pieces

Uni
sea urchin
- MP
AkamiUSD 15.00
tuna
O ToroUSD 31.00
fatty tuna
Chu ToroUSD 25.00
semi fatty tuna
HamachiUSD 15.00
yellowtail
HotateUSD 15.00
hokkaido scallop
IkuraUSD 16.00
salmon roe
SakeUSD 16.00
salmon
SuzukiUSD 15.00
seabass
AjiUSD 15.00
horsemackerel
SabaUSD 16.00
japanese mackerel
Kinmedai
golden eye snapper
- MP

Zuma Special Sushi*

2 pieces

Wagyu GunkanUSD 35.00
wagyu beef sushi, daikon and black truffle
Sake No AburiUSD 19.00
salmon nigiri torched
Aburi Hotate Torifu Zoe*USD 39.00
seared hokkaido scallops with sea urchin and black truffle

Chef Selection*

Tokusen Sushi
chef selection of nigiri
- Small Nigiri (5 Pieces)USD 39.00
- Large Nigiri (9 Pieces)USD 69.00
Sashimi Moriawase
mixed sashimi selection
- 3 Sashimi VariationUSD 37.00
- 5 Sashimi VariationUSD 60.00
- 9 Sashimi VariationUSD 100.00

Maki Rolls

Sake to Abokado Maki*
salmon avocado roll with tenkasu and kizami wasabi
- 6 PiecesUSD 16.00
Chirashi Maki*
salmon, tuna, seabass and yellowtail with avocado, yuzu kosho mayo
- 6 PiecesUSD 18.00
Watari Gani Maki*
dynamite spider roll with softshell crab, chili and wasabi tobiko mayo
- 6 PiecesUSD 20.00
Arjun Negi Toro Maki*
fatty tuna roll and finely diced scallion
- 6 PiecesUSD 25.00
Zuma Kappa Maki
ginger, cucumber and avocado roll
- 8 PiecesUSD 13.00
Ebi Tempura Maki*
prawn tempura roll with pickled yamagobo, avocado and mentaiko mayo
- 8 PiecesUSD 18.00
California Maki*
alaskan snow crab, avocado and tobiko
- 8 PiecesUSD 18.00
Pirikara Maguro Maki*
spicy tuna roll with green chili, spicy mayo and tobiko
- 8 PiecesUSD 18.00
Pirikara Hamachi Maki*
spicy yellowtail roll with serrano pepper, avocado and wasabi mayo
- 8 PiecesUSD 18.00
Temaki*
handrolls available upon request

What 1,748 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zuma Japanese Restaurant in NYC offers a "breathtaking" ambiance and "outstanding" food that includes impressive tomahawk steak and sushi dishes. Guests love the "phenomenal" service and "vibrant" atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. While slightly pricey, it's considered "worth every penny" for its luxurious experience. Highly recommended by many patrons!

1,748 Reviews

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Yakov
Amsterdam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was amazing! We really liked all the dishes we ordered, the service was great and the cocktails as well.
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Bart
Amsterdam
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Terrible music deep techno at the bar Reception with bad attitude and generally bad attitude of the staff
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Tania
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had Christmas Eve dinner at ZUMA. Despite having an OpenTable reservation, we were initially seated at the worst table by the entrance. To their credit, they moved us when we requested. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. Having dined at many Japanese restaurants in NYC, we found ZUMA to be the worst, and it was extremely expensive. We’ve had amazing dinners with great chefs at the same price range. We ordered the Omakase Premium. The waiter told us it was five courses, but it ended up being much more. They kept bringing us food that wasn’t designed for one person, with no chef’s composition whatsoever. The plate presentations were tacky and overdone, and even the dessert resembled a fruit fountain. The place feels more like a sushi bar than the “internationally acclaimed modern Japanese cuisine” they claim to be. They mentioned a dress code on their page, but people were arriving in almost sweatpants, which is deceiving and gives a false expectation of the experience you will have.
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Mike
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent atmosphere, too loud music upstairs. Food and services excellent but grilled veal was undercooked and partially raw.
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Ed
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun place! Tasty dishes and great service. Pricy but in line with other NYC restaurants.
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Marc
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sometimes the servers need to be reminded that it may be a guest’s first time at Zumba and need a bit of hand-holding. Other than that, great time!
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Chris
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Premium omakase was amazing. Vibes were perfect. 10/10 every time
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Tom
VIP
New York City
309 reviews
3.0
309 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A very beautiful restaurant with attention to detail. The food was good but pricey for the small portion sizes. Feels very rushed, commercialized and unwelcoming, the staff makes it very clear that you have a small time slot to be at your table regardless of how much you spend. Worth a try but not a place i would go to regularly with clients.
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Dave
New York State
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
It’s gone down hill fast. I go here all the time. This was by far the worst experience. They forgot a bunch of food. The rice was watery. The fish was overcooked severely and served cold. They brought the forgotten food after we were done eating. Service was terrible until the end when the manager took over. It was embarrassing for me being that it was a client dinner. Prob never go back. So many restaurants just like this.
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Jennifer
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately - it went sideways. 7 of us at a round table. Late on taking orders. 2 of the 5 served! And then it took 1 hour to get the rest of us served and then we had to rush and eat in 10 mins because we were so late for our next appointment. Normally I love it! But this was very off in service and food. Disappointing and I was embarrassed I picked this place to entertain people from all over the US that came to meet me in NY
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Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY is rated 4.6 stars by 1748 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 22 times today

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261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

Cross Street
Between E. 38th & E 39th Streets
Area
Midtown East
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:15 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Affiliated Parking LLC<br />B/W Park and Madison on 39th Street
Public transit
Herald Square 34th Street and Grand Central Terminal
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Daniel No
Entertainment
our resident dj plays in the bar and lounge monday though to saturday from 7.30pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zumarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 544-9862
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Zuma New York can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (212) 544-9862 ext. 3

Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Featured Items

Omakase

Hirumeshi Lunch OmakaseUSD 80.00

Ebisu Business LunchUSD 45.00

Ebisu Business Express LunchUSD 35.00

Snacks and Soups

EdamameUSD 10.00

Shishito No Suage WafujioUSD 14.00

Ika No Kari Kari AgeUSD 16.00

Gindara to Ebi No GyozaUSD 19.00

Age WatariganiUSD 19.00

Miso ShiruUSD 10.00

Salads

Piri Kara Dofu to Abokado SaladaUSD 19.00

Kureson to Kyyuri No SaladaUSD 16.00

Hourensou No Goma AeUSD 10.00

Kaiso Salada Wafu Ringo FuumiUSD 16.00

Cold Dishes

Suzuki No Osashimi*USD 23.00

Maguro No Tataki*USD 23.00

Hamachi Usuzukuri Pirikara Ninniku Gake*USD 23.00

Kaisen Taru Taru Kyabia Zoe*USD 34.00

Robata Skewers

Tori No TebasakiUSD 18.00

Yakitori-Negima YakiUSD 18.00

Gyu to Shishito No Kushi Yaki*USD 22.00

Hotate No Ume Shiso Mentaiko Yaki*USD 25.00

Signature Dishes

Gin-Dara No Saikyo YakiUSD 48.00

Tsubu-Miso Gake Hinadori No Oven YakiUSD 35.00

Gyuhire Sumibiyaki Karami Zuke*USD 54.00

Ise Ebi No Oven Yaki*USD 73.00

Rib Eye No Tamanegi Ponzu Fuumi*USD 46.00

Kinoko No Kama MeshiUSD 72.00

Tempura

Kuruma Ebi No Tempura

Ishi Ebi No Tempura Piri Kara TofuUSD 28.00

Yasai No MoriawaseUSD 21.00

Robata Seafood

Sake No Teriyaki Kyuri Zoe*USD 36.00

Suzuki No Shioyaki*USD 35.00

Ainame No Koumi Yaki to KousouUSD 46.00

Yaki Taraba GaniUSD 79.00

Ebi No Sumibiyaki Yuzu Koshou Fuumi*USD 46.00

Robata Beef and Poultry

Yuuki Wakadori No Shouga JoyuUSD 35.00

US Black Angus*USD 39.00

US Prime Beef #1*USD 58.00

US Prime Beef #2*USD 147.00

Dry Aged*USD 225.00

Japan*

Robata Vegetables

Shiitake No Ninniku FuumiUSD 15.00

Yaki-Imo No Teriyaki Sauce GakiUSD 15.00

Tokudai Wafu AsparagasuUSD 15.00

Yaki Toumoro KoshiUSD 15.00

Nigiri Sushi / Sashimi*

Uni

AkamiUSD 15.00

O ToroUSD 31.00

Chu ToroUSD 25.00

HamachiUSD 15.00

HotateUSD 15.00

IkuraUSD 16.00

SakeUSD 16.00

SuzukiUSD 15.00

AjiUSD 15.00

SabaUSD 16.00

Kinmedai

Zuma Special Sushi*

Wagyu GunkanUSD 35.00

Sake No AburiUSD 19.00

Aburi Hotate Torifu Zoe*USD 39.00

Chef Selection*

Tokusen Sushi