Zuma is an institution in Hong Kong, known for banker lunches and ladies weekend brunches. It also happens to be fantastic for vegetarian. No better place to take out-of-towners!
After enjoying a drink in the upstairs bar, we navigated the spiral staircase and then ducked and weaved through the heaving dining room, before: 'watch your step' and then we were out on to the covered open air terrace for dinner. Zuma has modern feel, with high ceilings, clean lines of stainless steel and glass across the three open kitchens, and rustic ceramic tableware accompanied by wooden disposable chopsticks. The atmosphere is boisterous yet polished and relaxed simultaneously.
We left the ordering in the hands of the executive sous-chef, and were soon receiving plate after plate of delicious char-grilled vegetables on skewers, tempura, rice rolls, and house-made traditional tofu. Each dish seemed to arrive with it's own sauce, and offered a smorgasbord of unique flavours and textures - salts and sweets, crunches and melts.
My favourite was the three tofu skewers, each with a thick layer of marinade on top - one citrus, one basil, and one miso - the flavours were round and thick and naturally accentuated the essence of each ingredient. They stuck to the top of my mouth like creamy peanut butter, and I couldn't help humming and yumming while I ate them.
The char-grilled vegetables were smokey but moist, and the tempura was light and vibrant, melting in your mouth. The mushrooms with lime are the only mushrooms that my non-mushroom-eating husband will dig in to - they're firm and the lime provides a sharp contrast on the palate.
We finished off with a medley of deserts - seasonal fruits including the delicious Chinese yangmei berries (杨梅) nestled on a bed of ice. The desert has height, and is peppered with western style cakes and pudding servings. Perfect for sharing, and everything is edible! Desert certainly has wow factor at Zuma.
The service was a little slow on the night we were at Zuma, however we quite happily enjoyed complimentary champagne and our own company. The night was balmy and we were enjoying catching up with visiting family in between plates and sips. The service was smooth and polite, and everyone around us was having a great night. For a reliable Hong Kong staple, Zuma is an easy veggie favourite too! Our guests, who had heard about Zuma in advance, were suitably impressed!
Address: Level 5 and 6, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Rd, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 3657 6388
Web: http://www.zumarestaurant.com/zuma_hk.html
After enjoying a drink in the upstairs bar, we navigated the spiral staircase and then ducked and weaved through the heaving dining room, before: 'watch your step' and then we were out on to the covered open air terrace for dinner. Zuma has modern feel, with high ceilings, clean lines of stainless steel and glass across the three open kitchens, and rustic ceramic tableware accompanied by wooden disposable chopsticks. The atmosphere is boisterous yet polished and relaxed simultaneously.
We left the ordering in the hands of the executive sous-chef, and were soon receiving plate after plate of delicious char-grilled vegetables on skewers, tempura, rice rolls, and house-made traditional tofu. Each dish seemed to arrive with it's own sauce, and offered a smorgasbord of unique flavours and textures - salts and sweets, crunches and melts.
My favourite was the three tofu skewers, each with a thick layer of marinade on top - one citrus, one basil, and one miso - the flavours were round and thick and naturally accentuated the essence of each ingredient. They stuck to the top of my mouth like creamy peanut butter, and I couldn't help humming and yumming while I ate them.
The char-grilled vegetables were smokey but moist, and the tempura was light and vibrant, melting in your mouth. The mushrooms with lime are the only mushrooms that my non-mushroom-eating husband will dig in to - they're firm and the lime provides a sharp contrast on the palate.
We finished off with a medley of deserts - seasonal fruits including the delicious Chinese yangmei berries (杨梅) nestled on a bed of ice. The desert has height, and is peppered with western style cakes and pudding servings. Perfect for sharing, and everything is edible! Desert certainly has wow factor at Zuma.
The service was a little slow on the night we were at Zuma, however we quite happily enjoyed complimentary champagne and our own company. The night was balmy and we were enjoying catching up with visiting family in between plates and sips. The service was smooth and polite, and everyone around us was having a great night. For a reliable Hong Kong staple, Zuma is an easy veggie favourite too! Our guests, who had heard about Zuma in advance, were suitably impressed!
Address: Level 5 and 6, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Rd, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 3657 6388
Web: http://www.zumarestaurant.com/zuma_hk.html
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