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There hasn't been a time Zuma disappointed me yet. Most of my friends would argue that it is an outpost for the rich, who don't necessarily hang out there because of the fantastic contemporary japanese cusisine, but rather to sip expensive cocktails at the bar while "watching" and "connecting".
I suggest they try the experience I had on a busy (as usual) Thursday evening, treated like a very very special guest by sushi head chef Endo Kazutoshi, a true crafstman.
This image does not give him enough justice. We asked for sushi, he bowed and smiled, bowed and smiled again, then said "leave it to me". We haven't seen a single piece of traditional sushi (although delicious), but rather received specially made creations of flavours and textures. My favourites were definitely the raw prawn and scallop with truffle oil and the squid, cut so gently it melted in the mouth. I would listen to the presentation of each single piece all over again.
Endo has come to us a few times to see if we were happy with the choice and explained it was a very busy night, with everyone asking for the chef's special. So, with the politeness that only Japanese people employ, he apologised. And told us that his master, back in Japan, has never allowed more than 20 people together in his place. Whereas at Zuma they have hundreds every single day! Well I tell you, the quality of the food does not suffer, since Endo and is sous chef have every dish under control at all times.
It is an expensive experience, and reserving a table quite discouraging. But if one is fancying some sipping, watching and connecting, a place at the sushi bar could become available within an hour or so.
www.zumarestaurant.com
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