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Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY, New York, NY

Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY

4.6
4.6
1733 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
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Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY

4.6
$50 and over
Japanese
Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,733 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

NoiseModerate

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!

1,733 Reviews
  1. Sherri

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks are consistently great. Never had an off night here.

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  2. jill

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They squeezed 5 of us in a small high traffic table, food is high quality, but very, very little of it for the price. The men at the table left hungry.haha

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  3. Alexandra

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful overall experience - great food, lively atmosphere - but it’s not a great feeling when your “time is up” and you can feel staff trying to push you out to make room for the next reservation.

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  4. Amy

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service and food. Definitely expensive so just know that going in.

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  5. Tara

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and very attentive wait staff made this an enjoyable meal.

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  6. Michael

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as usual. Very sensitive to gluten allergies. Great service.

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  7. siobhan

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about our evening Such a fun buzzy vibe and the food wS delicious!!

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  8. Marina

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrible service. My reservation was sat 7.30pm but we only got seated at 10pm to a dining table…

    1 person found this helpful

  9. kate

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect after work drinks and dinner. Vibe is good, drinks and food were solid.

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  10. Salvatore

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place, food and service. Good place for intimate or group dining.

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FAQs

Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY is rated 4.6 stars by 1733 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY restaurant

Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY

4.6
$50 and over
Japanese
Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zuma Japanese Restaurant - NY

261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between E. 38th & E 39th Streets
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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
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