Zuma - Boston

Title: Exemplary Dining Experience at Zuma Zuma has truly won my heart with its exceptional service, swift operations, and delightful ambiance. The seating arrangement is both comfortable and well-organized, creating a pleasant atmosphere for a dining experience. The service at Zuma deserves special mention — it's top-notch. The staff's attentiveness and efficiency significantly contribute to the overall positive vibe. Moreover, the bartenders showcase a remarkable skill set, adding a lively touch to the dining experience with their craft. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Special thanks to Hang!!⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the standout features of Zuma is the speed at which they deliver their dishes. The prompt service ensures that you can savor each course without unnecessary delays, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the meal. Last but certainly not least, the food at Zuma is nothing short of extraordinary. Every dish reflects a careful blend of flavors and ingredients, showcasing the culinary expertise of the chefs. Zuma has undeniably become a go-to spot for those seeking not only great food but also a well-rounded dining experience. In conclusion, my visits to Zuma have consistently been a delight, thanks to its stellar service, efficient operations, and, of course, the mouthwatering cuisine. It's a gem that I wholeheartedly recommend to fellow food enthusiasts.

Today, my wife and I decided to dine at Zuma around 8:30 p.m. Unfortunately, we hadn't made a reservation, but decided to try our luck with a walk-in around 8:30-ish p.m. To our delight, despite the restaurant being bustling with diners, we managed to secure a cozy seating for two. Our dining experience was significantly elevated thanks to our server, a delightful woman named Clare. From the moment we were seated, Clare radiated warmth and friendliness. Our conversation flowed naturally, and upon learning that we were newlyweds, she showered us with heartfelt congratulations. Clare's recommendations for drinks were spot on. I witnessed the sparkle in my wife's eyes as she savored the cocktail suggested by Clare. Not stopping at that, Clare expertly guided us through the appetizers and main course options, all of which turned out to be absolutely scrumptious. During our meal, Clare enlightened us about the weekend all-you-can-eat brunch offerings, even bringing over the specific menu at my wife's request. As we were nearing the end of our meal, despite our initial decline for dessert citing a near-full status, Clare surprised us with a complimentary serving of her favorite coconut ice cream dessert, a gesture to celebrate our honeymoon. This sweet act of kindness, coupled with the exquisite dessert, made our evening even more memorable. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Clare for not only her impeccable service but also for the kind and considerate gestures that added a sprinkle of magic to our evening. Clare, you truly went above and beyond in making our night special, and we thank you for your attention and lovely gesture.

Excellent service by Hang for my boyfriends birthday. We got the truffle edamame special, calamari, watercress salad, grilled scallops, and spicy tuna and ginger cucumber maki rolls all of which were delicious. Hang recommended 3-4 dishes/person that was the perfect amount of food. Timing was excellent to save room for dessert including peach and honey special and banana cake.

I celebrate my anniversary here, we order signature omakase and it’s 138 each. It’s a bit different than I thought when served. I thought each person have their own course and food, but it turns out that everyone share the same set. The appetizer, I recommended salmon tartar with the lotus root chip, it’s very unique(could consider to order). I feel like they add too much sauce on most of the dishes, which cover the taste of original ingredients. The deep fried shrimp tempura have shells in it, I almost swallowed the shell. The yellow tail sashimi are above standard, but tuna and salmon it’s not really surprising. The nigiri is baby size, I didn’t know why it shrinks. Spicy tuna roll and miso soup taste cheap, which I believe are similar to standard Japanese restaurants. I highly recommend to order both of their signature dishes black miso cod and steak with asparagus. The cod fish is over beyond, it’s very juicy and fresh. Next, the steak is very stuff(I believe they put in the pressure cooker), the scallops as you can see it’s nearly the same size of my fist(adult fist). However they put too many sweet spicy sauce on the steak, so I can’t really taste the original flavor of the steak, just sauce and steak texture. I also recommend their dessert, there’s at least 10 types of fruits, 3 types of ice cream, especially guava flavor, I believe it’s hard to have it outside. Some of the fruit are quite sour, but it’s fine. The crème brûlée and the passion fruit mousse taste the best(can consider to order). Overall, the dinner was nice, and I have a good time celebrates my anniversary, but pricey. It suit for special occasions, but not daily.

Truly one of the best meals I have ever had in my life. We loved everything and there was not one bad dish. Everything had so many layers of flavor that I was in awe the entire meal. I went out with my family of 5, so we got lots of food :). As an overview of what we ordered, there were dumplings and sushi (as kinda like small bites to share—Zuma is tapas-style). For the main entrees, we got the black cod, the steak with chimichurri, and then also the risotto with truffle. Our favorites were the prawn and black cod dumplings, the scallops, the salmon belly, the risotto, and the black cod... so yes, almost everything we ate were the favorites. For dessert, we tried the chocolate lava cake, the baked cheesecake, and the pecan sundae. All of their sorbets and ice creams are made in house, so they were truly of a high caliber. Our favorite dessert of the 3 was the cheesecake. Please check out all of the pictures because words cannot do the quality of the food justice. This restaurant is a *must try* and I would love to come back to try the omakase!