Singapore's Zuma Flagship
Zuma is one of the most internationally-recognised modern Japanese restaurant brands — Rainer Becker's contemporary izakaya format that originated in London and now operates across multiple cities. The Singapore flagship at Scotts Square is one of the more fully-realised outposts of the format.
The cooking is contemporary Japanese izakaya at restaurant standards: robata-grilled meats and vegetables, sushi from the counter, the considered small-plate selection the format demands. The cocktail programme is one of the more serious in central Singapore.
What to Order
Robata-grilled black cod with miso — the dish that has come to define Zuma's signature. Sushi flights from the counter; seasonal small plates from the wider menu. The cocktail and sake programmes reward attention.
The Format
The dining room is large and well-designed; the bar is serious; the private dining rooms handle corporate events. The Scotts Square address handles the logistics of a serious dinner.
Best Occasion: Impress Clients
Zuma Singapore handles a client dinner with the practiced ease of a globally-recognised brand. The format is recognisable to international clients; the wine and cocktail programme rises to whatever the meeting requires; the room rises to the occasion.