zuma Tops Hong Kong Restaurants in S.Pellegrino's 'World's Best' Awards 2009

Climbs global rankings from 99th to 51st in prestigious Restaurant magazine awards

(Hong Kong, April 22, 2009) – Dynamic Japanese restaurant and bar zuma at The Landmark has been acclaimed as one of the world’s best restaurants for the second year running in Restaurant magazine’s 'S.Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurants Awards 2009'.

zuma was placed 51st worldwide -- up from 99th last year and ahead of only three other Hong Kong restaurants on the prestigious list. zuma is the 3rd Asian restaurant on the list following Japan’s Les Creations de NARISAWA at number 20 and Singapore’s Iggy’s at number 45.

The list is decided by The Nespresso World’s 50 Best Academy, a carefully selected voting panel of prominent food writers, critics, chefs and restaurateurs representing different global regions. This year 4,185 votes were cast by 837 industry experts.

“We are honoured to be recognised as one of the World’s Best Restaurants again this year” says co-founder Rainer Becker.

“Our philosophy is simple. We aim to make sure our guests are comfortable and happy with their experience at zuma anywhere in the World…and thanks to the team, we have been successful in doing this.”

Recently, zuma was awarded the prestigious merit of being one of the top twenty restaurants in Asia in The Miele Guide 2008/2009. zuma was also listed as one of the world’s most exciting new restaurants on Conde Nast Traveler’s ‘Hot Tables 2008’ - one of just 105 restaurants that opened worldwide in 2007 to make the prestigious listing.

“zuma has really taken off in Hong Kong as we are able to cater to everyone as a modern japanese izakaya restaurant. The team continuously works hard to implement new ideas by being quality driven which keeps zuma exciting, different and constantly evolving - so it is very nice to be recognised for this” says Managing Director Marc Bratland. “Our friendly environment attracts all walks of life and that keeps the atmosphere vibrant with many different experiences under one roof”

The eagerly anticipated, internationally influential awards (www.worlds50best.com) are recognised globally as the most credible indicator of the ‘best places to eat on Earth’.

Award winning chef and co-founder Rainer Becker introduced his completely new take on Japanese dining to Hong Kong in 2007. zuma brings a sophisticated twist to the Japanese izakaya style and concept of informal eating and drinking.

The 10,000 square foot space, accessible from the Queen’s Road entrance of The Landmark, is split-level, connected by a stunning spiral staircase.

Outdoor dining is on an exclusive terrace, perfect for any occasion, whilst two private rooms can accommodate parties of up to 12 or 8 guests for a truly personalized dining experience at zuma.

A place to see and be seen, zuma Lounge on level 6 is the venue for pre-dinner champagne and cocktails till late.

Rainer Becker and the Waney family launched the original zuma in 2002 in the hip Knightsbridge district of London, where it has fast become one of London’s most desirable and fashionable restaurants. Recent recognition includes Restaurant of the Year at the Tatler Restaurant Awards and Sommelier of the Year for Alessandro Marchesan at the Harpers & Queen Restaurant Awards.


Address: Level 5 and 6, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
For reservations: (852) 3657 6388