Zuma Restaurant Las Vegas: Elevating Japanese Cuisine on the Strip

Menu | Hours | Reviews

Modern Japanese, Upscale Dining, Izakaya Style, Sushi & Robata, Stylish Ambiance

Zuma Restaurant Las Vegas, The Cosmopolitan

Zuma Las Vegas is an award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant from creator and co-founder Rainer Becker that has brought its innovative izakaya-style dining experience to the Las Vegas Strip. Located within The Cosmopolitan, Zuma seamlessly blends a modern, sophisticated atmosphere with the energy and excitement of Las Vegas.

As you enter, you’re immediately struck by the restaurant’s chic and stylish design aesthetic. The main dining room features contrasting organic elements like a striking natural stone feature wall juxtaposed against the neon lights and man-made structures of Las Vegas visible through the large windows. Dark wood tones, warm lighting, and an open kitchen layout cultivate an intimate yet vibrant ambiance.

Zuma’s menu highlights expertly prepared contemporary Japanese cuisine using fresh, premium ingredients. The dishes are masterfully crafted by highly skilled chefs working across three distinct areas – the principal kitchen, the sushi counter, and the robata grill. This allows diners to experience a range of cooking styles and preparations.

At the sushi counter, guests can watch as the sushi chefs meticulously prepare an array of nigiri, sashimi, and specialty maki rolls using delicacies like fatty tuna, Hokkaido scallops, and Japanese wagyu beef. The quality of the fish is impeccable, with reviewers raving it’s among the freshest and best sushi in Las Vegas.

The main kitchen offers signature dishes like the melt-in-your-mouth gindara no saikyo yaki black cod marinated in a sweet saikyo miso glaze, as well as elevated plates showcasing seasonal Japanese produce like the kinoko no kama meshi rice hot pot. Meanwhile, the sizzling robata grill is a focal point, with chefs grilling delicacies like juicy chicken skewers, plump scallops, and decadent A5 wagyu beef over binchotan charcoal.

Complementing the cuisine is an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, premium Japanese whiskies, sakes, and wines. The knowledgeable mixologists create unique cocktails like the raspberry and passion fruit martini using fresh seasonal fruits.

Service is frequently lauded as attentive and impeccable, with servers ensuring a seamless flow of dishes served in the traditional izakaya style meant for sharing. For special occasions, Zuma offers beautiful private dining rooms perfect for hosting events.

With its masterful combination of modern Japanese cuisine, stylish decor, excitement of an open kitchen, and unparalleled service, Zuma Las Vegas has cemented itself as one of the premier culinary destinations in Las Vegas. It offers guests a world-class dining experience that artfully blends innovation with tradition.

Known For:

1. Contemporary Japanese Cuisine: Zuma Las Vegas offers an innovative take on traditional Japanese cuisine, with dishes prepared in three distinct areas – the main kitchen, the sushi bar, and the robata grill, allowing diners to experience a range of cooking styles and preparations.
2. Premium Sushi and Sashimi: The restaurant is renowned for its exceptional sushi and sashimi made with the freshest and highest-quality fish, including delicacies like fatty tuna, Hokkaido scallops, and Japanese wagyu beef.
3. Stylish Ambiance: Zuma Las Vegas features a chic and sophisticated atmosphere, blending modern design elements like a striking natural stone feature wall with the energy and excitement of the Las Vegas Strip, creating an intimate yet vibrant dining experience.

Popular Dishes

1. Gindara no Saikyo Yaki (Black Cod) – This signature dish features black cod marinated in a sweet saikyo miso glaze, wrapped in a hoba leaf. Reviewers rave about the melt-in-your-mouth texture and umami-rich flavors.
2. Kurobuta Pork Belly Skewers – These decadent skewers feature tender kurobuta (Japanese black pig) pork belly glazed with a yuzu mustard miso sauce. Many reviews highlight this as a must-order item for its incredible flavor.
3. A5 Wagyu Beef – Whether as nigiri sushi topped with wagyu and truffle, or grilled robata-style skewers, Zuma offers premium Japanese A5 wagyu from different prefectures. The melt-in-your-mouth marbled texture is highly prized.
4. Kinoko no Kama Meshi (Mushroom Rice Hot Pot) – This decadent hot pot features a variety of Japanese mushrooms cooked with vegetables in a rich dashi broth, topped with shaved black truffle.
5. Nigiri/Sashimi Assortment – For the freshest premium sushi, many guests opt for the chef’s selection assortments like the 9-piece nigiri or 9-variety sashimi platter featuring delicacies like fatty tuna, sweet shrimp, and Hokkaido scallops.

Reviews

Karen L. from Los Angeles, CA:
“Zuma Las Vegas exceeded all my expectations for a Japanese restaurant. The sushi and sashimi were incredibly fresh and expertly prepared. The robata grilled items like the kurobuta pork belly skewers were absolute flavor bombs.”

Mike D. from Seattle, WA:
“The ambiance at Zuma is truly stylish and modern, blending organic design elements seamlessly. The black cod marinated in saikyo miso was a standout dish – melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Service was attentive without being overbearing.”

Emily R. from Chicago, IL:
“I was blown away by the quality of the ingredients used at Zuma, especially the premium Japanese wagyu beef. The mushroom rice hot pot was decadent and flavorful. A must-visit for innovative contemporary Japanese cuisine.”

Hours

Monday	5pm – 10pm
Tuesday	5pm – 10pm
Wednesday	5pm – 10pm
Thursday	5pm – 10pm
Friday	5pm – 10:30pm
Saturday	5pm – 10:30pm
Sunday	5pm – 10pm

Also Mentioned In:

Dine At These 9 Incredible Japanese Restaurants on the Strip