Zuma founder hints at Roka coming to Dubai

Founder of Zuma, Rainer Becker, has revealed he sees a market in Dubai for his other brainchild, Roka.

In an exclusive interview with Caterer Middle East, Becker said: "We are looking to bring Roka one day to Dubai."

No further details were revealed but Becker added: “I think there is definitely space for this mid-market concept in Dubai.”

At the Caterer Middle East Food & Business Conference, when Zuma executive chef A. Refaie Othman was quizzed about a new venture from his company, Othman refused to comment.

Roka is hailed by many as the sister brand of Zuma, but Becker said he doesnt' refer to it as that "because it’s a full-fledged successful restaurant in London and it’s based on the robatayaki grill" concept.

To read the interview with Rainer Becker, look out for the April issue of Caterer Middle East.