Azumi Restaurant Group (also called "Azumi") is a London based company which owns and operates restaurant concepts in London, Middle East, Asia and the United States.[1][2]
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Native name | Azumi |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Hospitality industry |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Rainer Becker |
| Headquarters | London |
Key people | Sven Koch |
| Brands | Zuma, INKO NITO, Etaru, Roka, Oblix |
History
editAzumi Restaurant Group was established by co-founders Arjun Waney and Rainer Becker.[3] Sven Koch serves as the chief executive officer of Azumi restaurant group.[4] Azumi began its restaurant group with the inauguration of Zuma London in 2002, subsequently followed by the inception of ROKA in 2004.[5] Azumi expanded by introducing three additional brands: ETARU, Oblix at The Shard, and INKO NITO. Founded by Rainer Becker, in collaboration with Arjun Waney, Azumi commenced with the unveiling of Zuma London in 2002.[6]
In 2002, Zuma made its debut in London, located near Harrods on a tranquil backstreet off the Brompton Road in Knightsbridge.[7] Zuma has since expanded to have 15 restaurants worldwide, including various residency locations.[8] Subsequently, in 2004, ROKA opened a branch on Charlotte Street, Oxford Street.[9][10]
In 2013, Azumi launched Oblix at The Shard.[11] In 2017, ETARU made its debut in Las Olas, launching as a neighborhood Japanese eatery.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ restaurantonline.co.uk (2024-06-20). "Turning Japanese: Rainer Becker on two decades of ROKA". restaurantonline.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Loch Bar owners roll out a new, elevated Japanese restaurant in River Oaks - CultureMap Houston". houston.culturemap.com. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Arjun Waney has spread his empire of restaurants across the world, but has no plans to open one at home". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "CEO interview: Sven Koch - Hotelier Middle East". Hotelier Middle East. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ restaurantonline.co.uk (2024-06-20). "Turning Japanese: Rainer Becker on two decades of ROKA". restaurantonline.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ ""We are only as good as the last meal we serve": The secrets of Zuma's long-term success".
- ^ "TRY AN EXCLUSIVE TASTING MENU AS ZUMA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS IN KNIGHTSBRIDGE". The Mayfair Musings. 2017-10-10. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Azumi To Expand In Saudi Arabia - Retail & Leisure International". 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Ellis, David (2017-12-10). "Roka, Charlotte Street: The black cod alone is worth a trip". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "The best Charlotte Street restaurants". www.squaremeal.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Thomas, Aby Sam (2018-09-23). "Cooking Up A Win: Zuma Co-Founder Rainer Becker". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Quick Hits: Zuma Co-Founder Set to Open New Restaurant, Etaru, in South Florida". Haute Living. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Mayo, Michael (2017-11-22). "Review: Etaru in Hallandale Beach is hard to find and easy to like | Video". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-07-04.