Zuma has it all: chic modern décor; a solicitous and gracious staff; and extraordinarily delicious contemporary Japanese food. There is a lively bar scene buzzing with the beautiful people, but the open kitchen is a sign that the food never takes a back seat and is consistently of the highest order. There is also seating at the sushi counter and the grill area with an up-close view of the cooks at work. The restaurant can be very noisy, but the solicitous staff provides a soothing counterpoint. Favorites: Zuma salad; spinach with sesame; thinly sliced seabass with yuzu, truffle oil, and salmon roe; grilled jumbo tiger prawn; grilled ribeye steak; roasted baby chicken marinated in barley miso; cod in miso; banana cake with caramel sauce; the not-to-be-missed molten chocolate cake filled with hot caramel sauce (expensive and not on the menu).