The Azumi platform of D.ream International incorporates multiple brands, ranging from the iconic ZUMA to the avant-garde INKO NITO. This stunning portfolio of lifestyle brands has depth and breadth – in both geography and offering. While focused primarily on the cuisines of Japan, the Azumi brands offer a kind of social energy and sophistication that is unparalleled in each of their markets. With a significant amount of business generated from late-night activations, the Azumi brand portfolio is not only engaging but also highly successful.
ZUMA
London Hong Kong Istanbul Dubai Miami Bangkok Abu Dhabi Datca Peninsula New York Rome Las Vegas Bodrum Phuket Kitzbuhel Boston Madrid Maldives Ibiza Mykonos Sardinia Doha
ZUMA offers a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya style of informal eating and drinking. Co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002, ZUMA has 13 venues globally and 5 pop-up locations. The restaurants feature modern Japanese cuisine that is authentic but not traditional. The menu showcases a variety of dishes from its three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter and the robata grill.
CEO – Sven Koch
Creator and Co-Founder – Rainer Becker
ROKA
London (Mayfair / Charlotte Street / Aldywch / Canary Wharf) Dubai Mallorca Riyadh Bodrum Kuwait Istanbul
ROKA is a meeting place where food and drink are shared with friends around the robata (‘ro’) and heat, warmth and an all-embracing energy (‘ka’). The principle cuisine is from the robata grill, which originates from the fishermen of the northern coastal waters off Japan who would cook the fish on their boats with different types of charcoal and share the bounty with one another using their oars.
CEO – Sven Koch
Creator and Co-Founder – Rainer Becker
INKO NITO
London
Offering unconventional Japanese robatayaki with Korean flavour influences, INKO NITO is the perfect destination to enjoy a unique dining experience in a fun and vibrant surrounding. Conceived by Rainer Becker, with development alongside Executive Chef Hamish Brown, INKO NITO is a standalone Japanese dining concept is now expanding.
CEO – Sven Koch
Creator and Co-Founder – Rainer Becker
ETARU
Florida
ETARU, featuring contemporary robatayaki cuisine, is a neighbourhood Japanese restaurant, welcoming local diners with a menu and vibe that embraces its setting. In a stunning multi-functional space, the restaurant and bar evolves throughout the day and night, buzzing with the warmth and energy that emanates from the centrally located robata grill. The beating heart of the restaurant, the robata makes dining at ETARU an immersive shared experience for guests who are able to witness the meticulous preparation of each dish as an enjoyable preface to their meal.
CEO – Sven Koch
Creator and Co-Founder – Rainer Becker
OBLIX
London
Located in The Shard, OBLIX is a sophisticated contemporary restaurant split across two different spaces, offering views across central London from East to West. Overlooking West London is a refined, urban dining space where people can relax and enjoy a variety of menu options, while overlooking East London culinary cocktails and innovative dishes are served in a creative and relaxing bar space.
CEO – Sven Koch
Creator and Co-Founder – Rainer Becker
