Sushisamba (stylized as SUSHISAMBA, SushiSamba, or Sushi Samba) is an American sushi restaurant chain. Its cuisine is a blend between Peruvian, Japanese, and Brazilian.[1] There are eleven locations and the chain’s restaurants have won many awards.[2][3][4][5][6]
History
Sushisamba was founded in 1999 in New York City by Shimon Bokovza, an Israeli entrepreneur.[7][8] There are 11 locations across 3 continents and 8 countries. It was inspired by the food of Japanese workers who came to South America to cultivate coffee plantations. Its name comes from the combining of the words “sushi” and “samba“, a Brazilian musical genre.
It was independently owned by the Sushisamba Group from 1999 to 2023 before being acquired by Shamal Holding, a Dubai-based investment firm.[9]
Locations
- Covent Garden, London, England[10]
- Heron Tower, London, England[11][12]
- Edinburgh, Scotland[13][14]
- New York City, United States (closed)[15]
- Miami Beach, United States (closed)[16]
- Las Vegas, United States[17][18]
- Los Angeles, United States (coming soon)[19]
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates[20][21]
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates[22]
- Doha, Qatar[23]
- Manama, Bahrain[24]
- Singapore[25][26][27]
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia[28]
- Milan, Italy (coming soon)[29]
Gallery
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Sushisamba at the Palazzo in Las Vegas -
Heron Tower in London, England, the restaurant is on the top floors -
The former original location in New York City along Park Avenue South -
Former location at the Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach
See also
References
- ^ Doyouspeaklondon (March 30, 2018). “SushiSamba, a unique cultural and food experience – DOYOUSPEAKLONDON”. www.doyouspeaklondon.com. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ LIGHTALLIANCE (August 9, 2024). “SUSHISAMBA Restaurant & Bar Awards 2024”. LIGHTALLIANCE. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “World Culinary Awards » World’s Best New Restaurant 2022”. World Culinary Awards. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Sushisamba”. Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Sushi restaurant is a dazzling design feast”. www.worldarchitecturenews.com. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Five award wins for W Edinburgh”. Jestico + Whiles. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Shimon Bokovza”. Sugar Duck Brands. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Entrepreneur of the month: Shimon Bokovza”. Restaurant Business. February 1, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Holding, Shamal. “Shamal Holding takes full controlling interest in SUSHISAMBA”. www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Covent Garden, the best of Japanese cuisine”. Covent Garden. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ McCormack, Ben (February 21, 2024). “Everything you need to know about the new bar at Sushisamba”. The Standard. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Marrins, Kirsty (February 18, 2022). “Lunch at Sushisamba Heron Tower”. What Kirsty did next. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Bath, Richard (June 27, 2024). “Review: SUSHISAMBA, Edinburgh”. Scottish Field. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh”. Forever Edinburgh. January 11, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Tuder, Stefanie (November 28, 2017). “‘Sex and the City’ Favorite Sushisamba to Shutter”. Eater NY. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Bladholm, Linda (December 29, 2016). “The Art of Food at Sushisamba”. Miami Herald. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “SUSHISAMBA”. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “SUSHISAMBA”. Visit Las Vegas. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Holmes, Mona (November 18, 2024). “World-Renowned Soiree Spot Sushi Samba Is Bringing Japanese Brazilian Vibes to West Hollywood”. Eater LA. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ themartinisocialist (March 21, 2024). “SUSHISAMBA Dubai”. The Martini Socialist. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “SUSHISAMBA Dubai: I Got This One Wrong”. Eat Go See. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Tusing, David. “SushiSamba Abu Dhabi review: Sophisticated and near-perfect fusion food”. The National. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “SUSHISAMBA Doha”. World Luxury Restaurant Awards. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Internationally Acclaimed SUSHISAMBA to Open in Downtown Bahrain”. Hilton. May 15, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Samba dancers, city views: World-famous F&B brand Sushisamba opens first Asian outlet in Singapore’s CBD”. CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Klein, Sophia-Ines. “New restaurant alert: Sushisamba serves up vibrant cuisine matched with samba’s electric rhythm”. Tatler Asia. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “SUSHISAMBA Singapore Comes Alive With a Dynamic Design”. Hospitality Design. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Bluehaus integrates culture into Saudi’s first SUSHISAMBA – Commercial Interior Design”. November 22, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ “Torre Velasca, the Milanese Icon Developed by Hines, Unveils its…”. Hines. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
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