What should I order at Zuma Abu Dhabi?
Zuma Abu Dhabi
Wagyu Beef (including Wagyu Striploin)
Highly praised for its tenderness, juiciness, rich flavor, and perfect cooking. Multiple reviews highlight the wagyu beef as a standout dish that melts in your mouth.
Miso Black Cod
Specifically recommended for its delicious taste, perfectly balanced flavors, and beautiful presentation, making it a memorable and must-try dish.
Shrimp Tempura
Noted for being perfectly crispy and tasty, with a solid rating (7.8/10), indicating it is a reliable and enjoyable dish.
Chicken Gyoza
Received high marks (8.5/10) and described with enthusiasm, suggesting it is a flavorful and well-prepared appetizer.
Sesame Steak
Mentioned as perfectly cooked and flavorful, making it a recommended main dish option.
Fresh Sushi
Praised for freshness and balanced flavors with beautiful presentation, although some reviews noted variability depending on the choice of sushi.
Beef Skewers
Mentioned with moderate praise (6.5/10), indicating it is a decent option among the offerings.
Rice with Mushrooms
Mentioned as rich and flavorful, complementing other dishes well.
Hours
| Monday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 2 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 2 AM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
About Zuma Abu Dhabi
Zuma Abu Dhabi is a Japanese restaurant in Abu Dhabi, known for fine dining, robata grill dishes, sushi, and a high-end wine selection. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive service, stylish upscale atmosphere, and the quality of dishes like wagyu beef, black cod, and desserts. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and reservations are often recommended because there is usually a wait. The price level is AED 500+, which reviewers describe as premium but justified by the food and service.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Valet parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Zuma Abu Dhabi known for?
Zuma Abu Dhabi is especially known for wagyu beef, sushi, and robata grill dishes, with the Miso Marinated Black Cod Donburi also mentioned by reviewers. People also praise the wine selection and say the restaurant delivers a premium Japanese dining experience in Abu Dhabi.
What dishes are most recommended at Zuma Abu Dhabi?
Reviewers repeatedly highlight wagyu beef, the black cod, sashimi and rolls, calamari, and dessert items like molten cake or chocolate fondant. Other specific favorites include seared salmon, mushroom rice, and the chawan mushi dessert with fresh fruit.
What is the atmosphere like at Zuma Abu Dhabi?
The atmosphere is described as stylish, contemporary, cozy, romantic, and upscale, with an open kitchen and live music adding to the experience. It suits date nights, celebrations, groups, and even solo dining, though lunch can feel loud and busy with business crowds.
Is Zuma Abu Dhabi good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is AED 500+, so it is firmly a premium restaurant. Reviewers say the cost is on the higher side, but they feel it is worth it for the quality of the food, attentive service, and special-occasion dining experience.
Do you need a reservation at Zuma Abu Dhabi?
Yes, reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and the data says reservations are required with a usual wait. Reviewers also note that weekends can be especially busy, so booking ahead helps avoid delays.
Is parking available at Zuma Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking, Valet parking is available.
Does Zuma Abu Dhabi have vegetarian options?
Yes, Zuma Abu Dhabi offers vegetarian options.
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