Zuma Bangkok Review: Good Nigiri at the St. Regis, but Pricey (7/10)

The short version: Zuma is the Japanese restaurant on the ground floor of the St. Regis Bangkok, and it’s an easy, good pick alongside the hotel’s more upscale Michelin-starred Swiss restaurant. The 9-piece nigiri set had some very good pieces, like the ikura, the salmon and the madai, all 8s, and the edamame was actually quite good. The weak spot is the service: friendly, but a bit understaffed, so you have to flag them down. Lunch came to ฿2,366, about $72. 7 out of 10; for sushi in Bangkok, I’d go to Kisara or Yamazato first.

I went for lunch on November 11, 2026, at about 1:30 pm, while staying at the St. Regis. I ate alone and paid myself.

The setting: 7 out of 10

Zuma is on the ground floor of the St. Regis, and it’s actually pretty nice: wide open, fairly bright and modern, with a bit more of a trendy style. I love that the hotel has a Japanese restaurant, since Japanese food is nice and easy to get.

One thing brings the setting down from a 7.5 to a 7. I’m not sure if there’s a smoking area nearby or outside, but sometimes you could smell smoke, so it’s a bit of a potential issue.

Service: 6 out of 10

The staff are pretty nice and fairly friendly, but they’re not very attentive, and I think they’re a bit understaffed. You really have to flag them down, and even at almost 2 pm, there was still a decent number of people, so I think one more person would help when it gets busy.

The food: 7.5 out of 10

The food is actually pretty good, and I got the 9-piece nigiri selection and the edamame. The strong points are the sushi, especially the ikura, the salmon and the madai, so I’d consider ordering those. If you’re not too hungry, maybe just get those pieces à la carte.

Ikura: 8 out of 10. Excellent and very tasty, one of the strong points along with the salmon and madai.

Salmon: 8 out of 10. Very good and well made, with just the right amount of salmon and rice.

Madai: 8 out of 10. Also nice, with a fresh, sharp taste.

Tuna: 7.5 out of 10. Pretty good.

Chutoro: 7.5 out of 10. Tasty, but not as much as other chutoros.

Hamachi: 7.5 out of 10. Tasty, with a nice flavor after.

Sea bass: 7 out of 10. Tasty, but not much of a standout.

Scallop: 6.5 out of 10. Tasty, but with a slight fishy taste.

I didn’t try the shrimp.

Edamame: 8 out of 10. Actually quite good and tasty, and a better portion than most.

What it cost

฿2,366, about $72: the 9-piece nigiri selection (฿1,520), edamame (฿230) and a still water (฿260), plus a 10% service charge and 7% VAT.

Value: 5.5 out of 10

It’s really quite expensive for Bangkok, and even a little expensive by US standards: I didn’t order that much, and it was still quite pricey. The sushi is good, but not as good as at Kisara, Yamazato or Fatboy, and the setting isn’t as good either. The service is also a little slow and less attentive, and the portions are only a little bigger than at Fatboy, about the same.

Vs. other Bangkok sushi

For sushi, I’d go to Kisara or Yamazato first, then Fatboy.

Verdict: 7 out of 10

The food is actually pretty good, but the service could be better, since they seemed a little understaffed, and it’s just a little pricey. It’s kind of a trendy restaurant, and even at 2 pm it was a little busy, so maybe that’s part of why it’s more expensive.

I wouldn’t go back, unless I was staying at the St. Regis and wanted something quick. Otherwise I’d go to Kisara or Yamazato first, or even Fatboy.

For Italian a couple of minutes’ walk away, see Sala Rossa (7.5). Staying here? See my St. Regis Bangkok review (8/10), and for all the hotels, see where to stay in Bangkok.

FAQ

Is Zuma Bangkok worth it?

The food is pretty good, but it’s quite expensive for Bangkok, and the service was slow. I’d only go if I were staying at the St. Regis and wanted something quick; otherwise I’d go to Kisara or Yamazato.

What should I order at Zuma Bangkok?

The sushi, especially the ikura, the salmon and the madai, all 8s, and the edamame, also an 8. If you’re not too hungry, get those pieces à la carte.

How much does Zuma Bangkok cost?

My lunch for one was ฿2,366, about $72: the 9-piece nigiri selection (฿1,520), edamame (฿230) and a still water (฿260), plus 10% service and 7% VAT. Nigiri à la carte runs ฿350 to ฿2,100 for two pieces.

Where is Zuma Bangkok?

On the ground floor of the St. Regis Bangkok, on Ratchadamri Road.