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I came to Masu for the restaurant month menu ($55) and it was 3 courses. The atmosphere was really pretty and lively, despite after COVID-19 not allowing tourist into the country.
The first course was the sashimi and sushi platter, consisting of kingfish, salmon, tuna and tuna sushi. My favourite was the salmon as always but all fish was super fresh and delicious with a bit of soy sauce.
The second course was the kimchi fried rice, broccoli and a choice of chicken OR salmon. I chose the salmon and the skin wasn’t crispy since it was grilled, but the teriyaki sauce made it so delicious and sweet. It was grilled medium rare on the outside and rare on the inside so the fish still maintained its natural oil. The fried rice was alright, not too special, just a bit spicy. My favourite was the broccoli, the butter made it taste so much better and the almonds went really well, adding an additional crunch to it.
The last course was the green tea tiramisu and the rice ice cream. The tiramisu had a liquor taste to it and the green tea was too overpowering. The candied walnuts with the ice cream went really well together, the ice cream tasted a bit like vanilla but hard to describe as it wasn’t vanilla.
Service was decent. I’ll like to try other items on the menu but it’s still a bit expensive looking at the menu so it’s definitely a special occasion restaurant!
Friendly service, fresh sashimi , very popular restaurant.
Loved the miso king crab leg, just amazing
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Tried this place today for an anniversary celebration. The seating was spacious and the service through out our lunch was exceptionally good despite the restaurant being quite busy.
Anyway, in the order of the food coming, the salmon nigiri and the chefs choice of sashimi was quite yummy, no complains there. Next came the deep fry soft shell crab and squid. The squid was well fried but I could hardly taste the squid inside the batter. For the crab it was similar, it felt like eating fried batter with very tasteless crab meat as well, definitely not recommending anyone to try.
The grilled eggplant was next and the sauce was very good. However the underside of the eggplant was very burnt and after letting our server know, she insisted that the dish was meant to be like that. I was not impressed.
The 2 mains came next was the grilled charsiu pork and the clams. Both of these was quite nicely made. I prefer the clam the most. There were around 8 meaty clams and the soup base was well flavoured.
Finally we were given an anniversary dessert, this was a nice gesture and was quite happy for this.
Overall, quite expensive for some ordinary tasting food. Service was quite good though. This place is also quite clean.
Taste - 3.5/5
Service - 4.5/5
Ambiance - 4/5
Hygiene - 4/5
Value - 3/5
Favourite Japanese restaurant!! I've come back multiple times over the years even though it's so expensive because it's definitely worth the taste experience.
I've always gotten their black cod, probably my favourite dish there - it's smoky, soft, juicy, and falls apart as you pick it up, the fish is so fresh, they serve a sweet miso paste along the side and eating both with rice is amazing. I tried their chasu pork for the first time - didn't know chashu pork could taste so good?? perfect ratio of lean to fat portions, the fat melts in your mouth and the lean is super tender. They've pan-fried it so that the outside is crispy. Its served with a miso/Wasabi paste.
I also loved the spiced umeshu! Refreshing sweet alcoholic beverage to have on the side.
The food was beautifully displayed and so fresh the salmon was so buttery and smooth. All service team was knowledgeable on what was in the food. Play area for children was a bonus so we could enjoy our meal peacefully .
We booked in on Valentine's day. We were greeted at the door and was seated promptly. Our servers were very friendly and helpful in answering whatever questions we had. We ordered the Masu Shomi menu as well as 2 Raikou drinks. Food came out at a very steady pace. They were presented beautifully and were all super tasty. Price point isn't too expensive for what you're getting. Highly recommend this experience :)
Food was great. And for Valentine's day, one of the busiest time of the year for them, the service has been outstanding!
Love love love Masu. From the time you walk in to the time you leave, the service is on point and attentive, but not suffocating. The drinks and food menus are super varied, there is something for everyone. The food is always high quality. It’s one of the few places I continually visit and I definitely recommend it.
Went there for diner a while ago and it was the best dining experience I had in Auckland.
The sashimi is a 'must try', no matter you chose one type of the fish or chose the 'platter' like us. The thick-cut style makes you can feel the sweet of these seafood. So we ordered another one after we had the first plate.
Spring onions in chicken skewers lift the flavor to another level. My partner ordered king crab leg, the only downside for that is the mayo is a bit heavy and override crab.
Will 100% come back for another fantastic diner.
A very nice place. We made reservation two weeks before the trip and it is definitely an amazing experience with MASU. The food was fabulous especially the kingfish salad and the dessert. Everything was meet or exceed the expectations.
Service was really warm. The manager and waiter were very considerate.
Nice experience.
This is by far, one of the best and authentic Japanese restaurants, that I have ever been to. Servings is generous. Everything here was tasty and flavourful. It's one of the places that you just want to keep eating even if you are full. Highly recommended for both quality of the food, ambience and service. Can’t wait to come back again!
I was back for the third time to celebrate my birthday at this wonderful Japanese restaurant. Three of us had the Tokusan tasting menu and every dish was perfection. The standout was the nigiri platter especially the scallop. I was surprised with a special birthday platter at dessert. Service was exceptional especially from the maître d/mgr who took the time to come over and explain many of the dishes in detail. This was a real treat and we thank him (sorry we didn’t get his name).
Loved it loved it loved it! Celebrated hubbys 50th with our adult children. Opted for the set menu Shomi $99pp and well worth it. Loved every dish. Beef Wagu dumplings were the favourite. We got a taste of so much. Some of the dishes may sound a little strange but give them a go we weren’t disappointed. Appreciated the bar tenders suggestions as we weren’t familiar with Japanese alcohol. Dishes came out at a good pace and cleared timely. I also arranged a Chocolate Vanilla Crème Brûlée Bday cake which is amazing. Took 3/4 of the cake with us to enjoy the next day. Will be back.
Have to try the Masu Natsu Tokusen Menu as it provides an excellent variety of food for someone who is indecisive like me lol. One of the best meals had in New Zealand and unlike other tasting menus, we were full afterwards :) My favorite dishes were the chicken wing and crab legs, but all the food was good! Also the dessert platter at the end solidifying a great experience. If you are looking for a sweet cocktail, I encourage you to try the Masu Royale, you barely notice the alcohol. If you are looking for something a little stronger and/or that looks like a flower bouquet the ikebana is the one.
Overall excellent experience and service phenomenal!
We ordered everything separately, my first time trying Wagyu beef and it was amazing. Everything was perfect and amazing, highly recommend Masu, must try at least once in your life. If you like alcohol, Tokyo whiskey is nice too.
We ordered the set menu. You will not be disappointed with it. Each dish was delicious offering a different taste explosion. We also ordered a King crab leg. Barely managed to eat it all. Definitely an awesome choice if you are overwhelmed with what to choose. Worth every dollar.
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Quality of food was great of course.
Went in on a Saturday and booked 2 weeks ahead for 7pm. We were told items were out as we tried to order them, rather than up front. First the fatty tuna (toro), then the Chatham Island crayfish and then we decided on the king crab leg as a back up but we were told only then that too was sold out.
The waiter said at this point that the seafood arrives on a Friday and they're closed on Sunday, Monday which is fair but it was a 7pm booking on a Saturday. We would have booked for a Friday had we known...
Service in that case was average. I assume we were not told what was sold out in the beginning because the waiter didn't think we would spend alot of money? Seemed friendlier after all this had happened.
On a good note, the "yaki hamaguri" Cloudy Bay Clam dish was one of the best dishes I've had in my life. Delicate, subtle and fresh. A MUST try. Kagoshima Wagyu was great but not the best I've had. The crayfish tacos were awesome and the sashimi was amazing.
I would go again, but any day other than a Saturday.
This restaurant has been the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. We got a wide selection of small dishes ranging from sushi rolls, tempura veggies, sashimi tuna and sliders. Everything we got was fantastic and it's definitely worth going too at least once!
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