Those who are familiar with Japanese cuisine will be familiar with Zuma. Zuma has stores in 11 countries around the world, but it is not a replica, and each Zuma has its own unique style. Zuma's bar specializes in Japanese whisky, and the cocktails at the bar are full of Japanese flavors, with a fusion of Oriental sake and whiskey.
Zuma at The Landmark is full of Asian flair. The restaurant area on the fifth floor has a natural stone open kitchen with a Japanese-style garden, and the bar area on the sixth floor is decorated with cherry blossom motifs and a bar design of a Western bar. The two floors are connected by a spiral staircase. Zuma blends traditional Japanese elements with a modern twist, with a clean and simple color palette and a layout of the space that makes the environment unconventional.
During the day, we eat at the restaurant, which has a peaceful and elegant atmosphere. At night, the leather sofas, dim lights, lively music, and whispering drinkers seem to have just begun their life at night. Zuma's bar is simple and spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views of the Queen's Road. Compared to the slightly cramped spaces of Stockton and Quinary, Zuma has a window area, a lobby area and a bar area, each of which is connected but does not interfere with each other, in stark contrast to the compact and cramped bar, where the nearby white-collar workers often choose to meet.
Zuma specializes in Japanese whisky, which has a softer and smoother taste than Scotch whisky. The cocktails are also prepared with a Japanese strict style, with great attention to the ratio between the amount of alcohol. Cocktails also have their own style in Japan, and the Nikka cherry blossom-themed cocktail series uses Japanese Nikka whiskey, gin, and vodka as the base liquor, or uses Japanese sake and green plum as a blend, which is less strong and spicy, and has a more refreshing taste. But if you like spirits, you may find Zuma's wine a little lighter. Originally from Japan, bartender Arkadiusz Rybak has a passion for the original flavor of cocktails, pairing cocktail bases with Japanese sake to create a fusion of Western and Japanese flavors. The bar also serves Japanese snacks from the restaurant downstairs. When ordering sake in Zuma, it is recommended to try Japanese-style mixology, and those who like dry and strong can try Martini, while the Sakura series of gin and tonic uses the combination of Gin sake and Tonic Water, and adds a very Japanese-style cherry blossom for a more oriental touch.
Although Zuma is a Japanese restaurant, the atmosphere is not cold, and there is a live DJ every night to set the mood in the room. Here, it is suitable for chatting and leisure, and if you want a window seat, you can make a reservation in advance. Zuma's service is also delicate in Japanese style, Zuma provides lockers, and if customers are carrying items, the service staff will ask if there are any items that need to be stored. Zuma doesn't have a specific dress code, but it's still advisable to go in a formal and elegant attire.
