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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..."

Sharon Louie

"Friendly service, fresh sashimi , very popular..."

Rex Chen

"Loved the miso king crab leg, just..."

Daniel Phillips

"Tried this place today for an anniversary celebration. The seating was spacious and the service through out our lunch was exceptionally good despite..."

Wilson Shum

"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..."

Doris Ma

"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...."

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Alice

"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..."

Aimee

"Food was great. And for Valentine's day, one of the busiest time of the year for them, the service has been..."

Claire Teves Tamse

"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..."

Aimee R

"A class above. Everything about our experience at Masu was top notch. We had the pleasure of being seated in front of the chefs, and it was..."

Famished

"Greeted by a very respectful and welcoming host. Attentive and enjoyable service from the staff. The food comes out fast and was absolutely delicious..."

Satiam Sharma

"Excellent service! the staff are so so friendly and nice! will definately come again love..."

Austin Shen

"I was excited to revisit @masurestaurant last Saturday night, and this time at their private dining room, which seats up to 18 guests. The room is..."

Pandadrools

"No reservation was made. Walked in and a table was ready in 10-15 mins. Excellent service and good seating area. Food was delicious. It looked small,..."

Maesian

"A classy but vibrant Japanese restaurant opposite Skycity.The restaurant keeps the traditional trail of Japanese dishes while adding a..."

Lucy

"One of my favourite restaurants of all time. The food here is always delicious, always fresh. The fit out and decor is beautiful and always has a..."

Chan Can Eat

"I did lunch. Very good food...."

Jonathan So

"Although my family didn’t book, they were nice enough to have a table for us and make us fit even though it was a Friday night. The place itself..."

Maria Paule

"Awsome fine dining, was busy night being Saturday. Hard to find parking but it is town after all. Excellent service, must try the beef tataki and..."

Michelle. N

"Delicious Japanese cuisine inspired by tradition. Loved the ambience, food, service and sake. Had their tokusen tasting menu, was devine. Every dish..."

Ninahooo

"I went to Masu when it first opened and had one of the best meals of my life, so it gets 4 stars. However I have been back a few times and the..."

Angie

"Absolutely loved the food & the atmosphere. Great service team. It is bit expensive but a perfect place to take some for a memorable time. We tried..."

Udeshi

"They have the most beautiful..."

Destiny Mackay

"We went there for Lunch, Except the udon (personally, I don't really like the taste, too bland, and crabs wasn’t fresh). everything else are..."

ClassEscaper

"I've been here several times recently and while the food rates a 5 the service rates a 2-3 overall. It is the service that let's Masu down. The staff..."

Dragon88

"Really good service, great place to go if you are gluten free! We had sushi, chicken skewers, clam miso and chocolate hazelnut dessert. It was yum..."

Emma Holgérus

"It was my first proper fine dining experience, I got the Masu Shomi Set menu which cost $88 per person, which isn't cheap. But it was very worth it...."

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"Me and my girlfriend came here for dinner on our anniversary to celebrate, Service was attentive and prompt.. Food was okay, i would recommend trying..."

Luke Rooney

"Absolutely packed with fun energy, businesses and laughter. On a Friday night the atmosphere of Masu is similar to that awesome moment when you enter..."

Medium_Rare

"Been to Masu for brunch and lunch few times with friends and family. Always enjoyed the meal. A place makes you wanting to go back and try on the new..."

Jenny Kan

"Can not fault, I love this place. We had a family dinner here and booked 2 months in advanced so that we could get the exclusive room at the back and..."

Crackerjacker

"Lovely experience here at MASU the staff were very friendly and welcoming super nice!! We were seated promptly. The service was amazing and the..."

Nathalie

"Masu is an awesome place to celebrate! The decor, vibes, service and food are all awesome. I always enjoy sitting at a table where I can watch the..."

Teresa Lee

"Let’s start this review by letting you know that this to date is the best restaurant I tried in New Zealand, every aspect of our dining experience..."

Ang Sarap

"Came in to Masu with the family for lunch and we were highly impressed. We didn't even know what to order because there was SO MUCH to choose from..."

Karina

"My favourite restaurant of all time! My partner and I have dined here multiple times and have left very satisfied every time. We recommend Masu to..."

KMKDA

"Hands down BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT IN AUCKLAND!!Good lord what a mindblowing EXPERIENCE to celebrate my bby's birthday.1. Food..."

Biitchy

"We planed to go to Masu for my birthday. We ordered a selection of dishes which included chicken skewers, rice with Masu seasoning, salmon Maki rolls..."

Steamed Hams

"Came with the family for dinner over Easter.Exceptional service and a nice environment.The waiter was friendly and also helped us with the..."

John He

"Buffet is top notch even though choices are pretty small, but in the end you know what you are paying for — quality premium dish. Love it here. Oh..."

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"The food and atmosphere is always superb. I always go to Masu for special occasions and many friends love it. The menu changes according to season..."

Tony Kwok

"Food: 5/5Food was delicious. My favourite was the Pork & Kimchi Gyoza, so soft and flavours worked so well together. The Chashu Pork Belly was..."

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"Highly recommended - beef fillet and the chashu pork belly, both were cooked to perfection. The beef was a perfect medium rare, and the red chili..."

David Ting

"The food is fantastic. The service is very good and friendly. My friends and I have been there for several times and were more than satisfied with..."

CheungYukShing

"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary dinner. This place is out of the world, for the food just hits the right spots in your brain and slowly..."

Mehak Malhotra

"I love their ＄49 lunch so much. Went to eat quite a few times. Lobster and sashimi both good. Sever quick even when they very busy. Service are..."

LuNa The TuNa

"The first time went to Masu as recommended by one of the friends. The food was fresh and delicious. Good location and friendly service. The..."

YummyBlogger

"This place is always so busy! We were greeted with friendly staff and got a seat despite no bookings. Food was nice as always, will definitely visit..."

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"I’ve been here once, but it was AH-MAZING! Can’t wait to come back and try a different selection. Didn’t get the sashimi this time so very..."

Analese

"Popped in to Masu on tuesday night. Venue is larger than it looks from the road. Staff were friendly and the food was out quick but it was rather..."

Flippynz

"I always enjoy my experience at Masu and this occasion was no different. We didn’t have a reservation for the 2nd of January however we were ..."

Jenny Da

"MASU by Nic Watt is definitely a high end restaurant with good atmosphere, fast service and food was superb. Will surely come back for more..."

Jilly

"I came here because of the lunch combo. Didn’t try in the dinner time yet. The crazy crab lunch combo tasted sooo good. The seafood rice is my..."

Georgina Wang

"Loved this Japanese fine dinning! Very attentive and excellent customer services provided with best quality of food, very fresh sashimi. Perfect for..."

美妈妈

"Hands down the best dining experience I’ve ever had.We chose the Masu Shomi set menu which consisted of; - Crayfish Spicy Miso..."

Vivian C

"We have been to Masu several times and it’s one of our favourites - great atmosphere, excellent service, tasty beverages (alcoholic &..."

Evelyn Chen

"Delicious and tasty food. One of the most friendly and lovely restaurants to dine in. Loved their lamb and sashimi meals. The food presentation is..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Fresh, delicious, beautiful. This Japanese Restaurant is located right next door to the sky tower. Their service is lesser than none, and..."

Darren Big Belly

"Had the opportunity to dine here yesterday with my family and was impressed by the warm service with minimal waiting time that was consistent..."

Calvina

"In an alternate universe I would be able to eat here every night. And maybe for lunch too. Must have: soft shell crab in squid ink brioche. But all..."

Rachel Goodchild

"Nice one to present Japanese cuisine in central of tourismSashimi is fresh, wasabi is very flavourfulSoft shell taco is on pointI just..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Such a lovely restaurant with its pretty decor making you feel like you’re in Japan. The staff were very friendly and prompt with service. Would..."

Linlin

"The food was great! Had the beef fillet. It didn’t fill me up so I got the pork slider as well. It was unfortunately very noisy and to make matters..."

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"Went there and heard ordering al carte was disappointing so decided to go for the set menu at $88 and upgrade one set for the waguu beef which is..."

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"I’ve been here many times and MASU never fails to amaze me. The food, the service and the atmosphere/ambience are all perfect. The staff are..."

Aimee.

"The miso soup with clams was light and savoury, I couldn't get enough! The crayfish taco was delicious. The beef was tender and juicy, cooked..."

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"Food was delicious and very well presented. Loved the salmon and green tea dessert. Staff are friendly too. A bit over priced and we were left hungry..."

S & F And Baby

"Having gone Gluten Free, this place was a dream come true for me. No need to eat limited foods and dessert to die for. They were able to provide a GF..."

Juaninemontile

"One of Aucklands fine dining Japanese establishments.Some dishes we tried:Pork sliders, soft shell tacos (taco shell is a sheet of deep..."

Tony Shi

"Great service and quality of food. Be prepared to spend a bit of money but I would still highly recommend the food here. We ordered 6 dishes and 2..."

Nakyung Lee

"The service was wonderful. Such friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff throughout. The food was amazing. I'm not a big fan of fish but I..."

Ali Roland

"Been here couple of times and really enjoyed their sushi, sashimi and scampi tempura. They use good quality ingredients. Service is excellent. Prices..."

Akym

"Went to Masu on a tip from a Kiwi friend. What a sensational place! Service: as I was travelling on my own, they made sure I was comfortable and had..."

Polina747

"Came here on a busy Saturday night with a group of friends. It is very noisy in this restaurant and I was unable to have a proper conversation with..."

Hilary Campbell

"Have been wanting to tick this restaurant off my bucket list.I did on my Birthday.We arrived for lunch with the restaurant half full.Service was..."

PK

"Not one to stray from less extravagant foods but Masu definitely had me thinking otherwise. Great service. Better food! Cocktails are..."

Roimata Edwards

"The best sashimi and crab sushi! Never had a dud meal here, service is faultless and overall a lovely experience time after time! I really like..."

Rachel 🦋

"The best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to.Don’t be afraid to spend the cash if you’re wanting a truly amazing experience...."

Ekat Jugessur

"A beautiful space! With lovely staff. We ordered far too much to add to the review but if you take anything from reading this I recommend..."

Happy Eater

"Best Buffett in Auckland I can say. Although there's not too much selections, but sashimi and other cold dishes are good enough to fulfill the..."

Jas HUANG

"Best service with amazing food 👍👍. The waitress who has been serving us for the night were really good! Tried almost everything and is a big..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Been here about 20 times. I'd go back any time and i'd eat anything from this place. Everything i've eaten from this place was 100% quality. Except..."

Julian Michell

"Elegant Modern Japanese style furnishing. The environment was quite noisy but the service was nice! The highlight was definitely the King Crab legs,..."

Jason Shi

"An awesome Japanese resturant, fresh sashimi and tempura, great service. I didnt know a sparkling water can get so many awards... love the king fish,..."

Abby Liu

"Hands down the best Japanese Restaurant I have been to. Great Location, great layout and suggest you book in advance especially if it is a special..."

Glen Liu

"Finally had a chance to try out this place! I’ve already ready so much great reviews on it so I had high expectations. The ambience and decor was..."

Jessica Li

"MASU is a great japanese restaurant with amazing food and even better service. I had the set menu which had great presentation and taste. The timing..."

Wallis

"Masu, a beautiful restaurant to visit. We had the Masu Shomi Menu which is for a minimum of two people. The service was outstanding: they regularly..."

Rachel

"Great food and service. Ideal place for japanese fine dining..... the king crab was amazing. Would recommend booking in advance as its really..."

Kenji

"Four of us had a long Christmas lunch here yesterdayIt was a real feastWe shared 8 plates and then some repeats and dessertsThe..."

Glenn Town

"I came here for lunch just before my holiday to Singapore it was a pretty delicious meal we ordered one of the sets and a few other dishes and the..."

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"Came here for my birthday dinner after being told I was being taken to KFC (99% excited, 1% disappointed 😂). We came here relatively early on a..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Came on a Monday evening and it was so packed! We were lucky to get a table for two without making a reservation. The interior was beautiful; in the..."

Oksana Zhang

"Came here for a birthday dinner with my bf. Upon entering, the staff greeted us warmly and wished me happy birthday. That was a very pleasant welcome..."

Y Anne

"Never had a bad experience at Masu, they have one of the best set menus available in my opinion. Highlights for me are definitely the sugi-ita-yaki..."

Victoria McMahon

"This is a great japanese resturant. Was very busy on a friday evening...Staff cooking on open grill was a highlight.. I also like to watch the..."

Pinny Quinlan

"You would definitely need a reservation to dine in this restaurant. It was super busy on Friday night but seemed to work like a well oiled machine...."

Jasmine

"We had a great experience at this fine-dining resto! I am so in love with the Sashimi! The best I had so far. The main dishes were also great tasting..."

Jessa Camille Salado

"Nic certainly hit the mark with this one!perhaps because he got the publics opinion first so it was easy to get dishes he knew would be a..."

Chefaldini

"This place is amazing. The staff were super friendly and the food was just stunning - presentation and taste! Loved every moment and we will be back..."

Laura Ferguson

"Dining here was like going to a gallery and being able to see, taste, touch, feel and smell the works of art.The service was extremely..."

Anna

"Delightful experience, with fresh tasty food. Beautiful dish presentation and if you sit around the counters you can even talk with the chefs..."

Wei Wei Chang

"It is very difficult to describe masu accurately. The food is wonderful - primarily good quality ingredients prepared well. The atmosphere is..."

Ollyshaw_nz

"I have been here to celebrate my friend's birthday, the food is amazing, the service compared other restaurants is fantastic ～I recommend the..."

Lucia LU

"My boyfriend brought me here on a brunch date and I enjoyed every moment of it 😍 This is the place to go if you are after an elegant dining..."

Hungryfoxbb

"Went to Masu for our anniversary, maybe we had a high expectation. The food themselves were amazing, full of ideas and flavour, but not really that..."

Shenyu263

"Outstanding lunch venue. Slick unobtrusive service. Express lunch was just that. Excellent modern Japanese food served quickly. Will be back for more..."

Fred Ade

"Absolutely stunning.From the first step into the restaurant, I was amazed at the superb customer service we received. There were many staff..."

Kathryn Zhou

"Very excited to dine here! Dined here for a dear friends birthday! Now the restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious. Well staffed and we..."

Kelly

"Really enjoyed MASU, all the dishes ordered were done to perfection. Awesome service as always and beautiful drinks. However the matcha brownie..."

Tt_akl

"Have dined at Masu a few times and our visits have been great. Service and food is consistent and fresh, one of the better Japanese restaurants in..."

Chomnomnom

"The quality and freshness of the food served at Masu is why it has such a great reputation. I came here for my birthday last year and you could not..."

Sasha McCormick

"Most incredible Japanese I have ever had. We went for the brunch. It was so impressive. Endless sashimi, sushi and onsen eggs. The desert was out of..."

Oones Connor

"If you want quality, you've come to the right place. Japanese food at its finest. Definitely a place to impress. Their service is top notch...."

Jade Lim

"Japanese style cuisine cooked mainly over open charcoal grill. We got a skycity package which included a set menu at MASU and the flavors were off..."

Ann R

"I don't usually eat Japanese cuisine but Masu was truly an experience. The presentation is on point and the flavors are great. My fave was the king..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Masu is a cool experience, no doubt about it. Our waitress was excellent-knowledgeable, warm, friendly and available. The kingfish and..."

Louise

"Masu was incredibly busy when we went there. Did not book so had two seats at the kitchen counter but could feel the heat from the kitchen oven. The..."

Sara V

"Great ambiance and service. Food is well presented and good array of drinks. Got the set menu. Had a few cocktails. Well made. Desserts are so good...."

Alas

"This is the best Japanese restaurant I have been to, the place is packed but they offer you a sort of private sitting area for a group of people. I..."

Charmant_lady

"Absolutely sensational. Exceptional service and punctual, delicately delicious food. I loved the sashimi and the soft shell crab. Easy to book,..."

Vee Johnson

"Everyone raves about Masu. If you listen to other amateur diners, this is the holy grail of Japanese cuisine in Auckland. Although you do pay for the..."

Frank

"Everything was Delicious and fresh, amazing service and menu. Tried the $88 set menu and couldn't fault it. Will definitely be back for..."

Kirstie

"Very good Japanese food and services to consider as a must try when coming to Auckland. Love the food and would definitely coming..."

Bac KieuPhong

"Hadn’t been here in a while but is still fantastic Need 3 jobs to pay for it but it was amazing food and great service I will start saving for..."

David Thompson

"I was amazed at the level of great service tonight. The staff were very friendly, super quick to respond, and very helpful with the kids. Of course..."

Michael Ung

"If it weren't so pricy it would be 5/5.I understand the location, but there are better Japanese restaurants out there with better prices..."

Tony Ma

"Dined here with my partner for our anniversary, having read such good reviews my expectations for Masu were pretty high & I was a little underwhelmed..."

Sarah S

"I've been to Nobu in America and It has nothing on MASU! This would be the best Japanese resturant around (haven't been to Japan yet).The..."

Alwayseating

"The food was delicious, but pretty pricey for the amount. Freshest fish I ate in Auckland. Great atmosphere, delicious cocktails (strawberry and yuzu..."

Jacqueline Alice

"This place is absolutely amazing and it has definitely become my favourite restaurant in Auckland. If you love Japanese food and know how to..."

Bella Qian

"Visited this place for a date night to celebrate our anniversary, and it was definitely a wonderful experience. The location is perfect- it's nestled..."

Svetlana Banerjee

"The service was outstanding, down to earth & friendly, made you feel very relaxed . The food was so tasty. Each dish was full of flavour, & the..."

Marie

"Masu is one of those restaurants where you feel as if it was more than just food! Think art on a plate and a symphony for your taste. Beautiful,..."

Elizabeth Myburgh

"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."

Hungry Auckland

"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."

Hungry Auckland

"Hands down best Japanese food in Auckland. Luckily got to try multiple dishes on the menu for a friend's bday. A must see and try I would highly..."

Matt Tieu

"We were lucky enough to walk in on a Saturday night and have a table made available for us after a short wait at the bar. I think it helped that we..."

Mr Eats

"This place never fails to disappoint. Need to book otherwise very hard to get a table. The staff and service level is exceptional and the food is..."

Lynn

"Amazing drinks list -it's so extensive its split into 2 menus. The place is busy, even on a Monday night so best to reserve ahead of time or be..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Go to Masu! Don't think twice. I have been to Masu on many different occasions and recommend their Sunday brunch, their dinner set menus and the al..."

Alexandra

"I had high expectations of this place from its reputation, and was not disappointed! The service was prompt and friendly, and food flavours..."

EpiCurious

"Masu never fails to disappoint - the environment, the delicious cocktails & the innovative dishes.Tonight the service was not as good as normal..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Really top notch Japanese food. Fantastic service, great atmosphere and aesthetics. Could not fault it, will definitely be going back ASAP! Yum!..."

Megan D'ath

"Feeling super spoiled on our 11th year anniversary. Came here for their Nichiyo Sunday brunch. Nice family friendly and great ambience. You get what..."

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"Went for #Restaurant of the Month" menu $55 for 3 courses. I was wrong. I knew Masu is a high end Japanese restaurant, I also knew Masu is..."

Chelsea

"Lovely food, great ambience. This place teases your taste buds, as the delicate flavours from each dish are exquisite. We tried the ribs and salmon..."

Seriously Foodie

"Food - 4.5/5Ambiance - 4.5/5Service -5/5Went there for two friends' birthdays. Ate a lot 😁😁 the food was really nice... and..."

LoveEatLive

"The food here is to die for. If you intend on going here, prepare your wallet- I don't think I've even been here and spent less than $250 for a 2..."

NCC1701

"Had a birthday dinner with 2 friends and Masu did not disappoint. In fact it impressed my guests. The service was attentive but not pushy or stiff...."

TonyF3

"Excellent food. Everything was outstanding but for those prices I would expect nothing less. Sashimi is stunning and the wagyu is melt in..."

Wildpantry

"Popped into Masu very quickly as I was after some Umeshu (Japanese plum wine). Masu definitely impressed as they had more than 5 varieties, not to..."

Ben Ch

"Upon arrival we were wished a happy anniversary which was a nice personal touch. We ordered a set menu which involved dish after dish being brought..."

Sheena

"Wonderful dining experience at MASU tonight, we had 2 sake to share as start and three small dishes, deep fried chicken, crispy squid and edamame;..."

Vicki Guo

"I love the open design of this place especially the open kitchen. The service was excellent and attentive. I started off with a sour cocktail..."

Miss Kiki

"5 star service,as expected from a Japanese restaurant.Staff are knowledgable, helpful and very attentive. The restaurant is big and..."

Michal Rebecca

"Nic Watt’s Masu at Sky City Grand has been bestowed with plenty of accolades over the years, including Metro’s Restaurant of the Year 2014, and..."

Zoe Bowker

"Went here for dinner. Great service and delicious fresh Japanese food. Really popular. We sat at the bar and watched the genius' at..."

Rachel P

"Beautiful! The wagyu is delicious and well cooked, the cod (signature dish) is absolutely stunning - perfect balance of sweet and salty flavours! My..."

Elle

"Love this Japanese restaurant! My partner isn't too big on seafood but the kingfish salad was so good we ordered it twice! I'd also recommend getting..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Amazing food! Have variety selections :) tempura must try and the crab leg is so fresh and delicious must try it :) service really good and..."

Jo

"Excellent service and loved the atmosphere where the occasional Japanese phrase could be heard in the kitchen. We sat on the counter by the kitchen,..."

Sue

"Really enjoyed the food and the service there, the food is really well presented and tastes really good especially the beef fillet, highly..."

Haihao Zhang

"We came here as part of a package deal with East Day Spa... So our dinner menu was a set menu... The service was excellent and the food that we had..."

Donna&Shane

"Excellent food and service. Food was outstanding served by polite, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Absolutely nothing I would ask to be done..."

Average Peasent

"Came back here again today with my partner to celebrate our anniversary! My partner is gluten free so we got the set menu that was $88 per person,..."

Judy Chhy

"Came here with a group the other night. Exceptional service! We were a little unsure of the best way to deal with our group orders so our server..."

CJ

"Very nice food and service. I had my birthday there and enjoyed it! We enjoyed the dessert platter there shared by 5 people and still couldn't finish..."

Cathy Chen

"Good atmosphere and good variety of food. Came in a group but food comes out quickService was good and a good collection of japanese food and..."

Hubert Cheng

"The place is definitely one of the best in NZ. Although its supposed to be a fine dining, the place made it less formal which is a good thing. The..."

Michelle

"Service was great, everyone was friendly with big smiles except for the lady at the reception. The presentation for the food was very nice. The..."

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"Amazing, love it, can't fault it. Delicious fresh food, fabulous service. By far the best Japanese (or food in general) I have ever had. It isn't..."

KitKat

"Amazing dinner at Masu! I took my friend here for his birthday and we got the degustation menu at $88 per person. It was sensational! A great variety..."

Sarah

"We were lucky enough to have our work conference and I have been meaning to go back ever since! The décor of this place is beautiful and..."

HJ

"Very interesting place. Beautiful setting and great service. Loved the decor and the ambience. We chose a set menu amd we were definitely not let..."

Anita Zahoor

"Beautiful dishes that just melt in your mouth. A bit expensive but the service and food makes this place a must try! Definitely try the crab sliders...."

Sarah Parke

"I've come to this nice fancy little restaurant next to Skycity a couple of times already since 2014 (at least 4 times) so I have tried a variety of..."

Melissa

"Best sushi I've tried in Auckland by far! It was so fresh, beautifully presented and oh-so-delicious. This place has made me very critical of..."

Sarah

"Exotic Japanese and European mixed style restaurant. It is something that you have to try at least once in you life time. Food are very pricy but..."

LuciferTSN

"Only restaurant I have rated till date as a 5...difficult to flaw out on this... Best food, best service and best ambience.. Value for money and..."

Kiran Kanchan

"This joint has the best Japanese iv ever had! The wagu beef and the sweet fish main are just insane- staff are friendly and not in ur face. Not too..."

Chris Mohen

"we were very lucky to have a table as we didn't make reservation. super yummy food and great drink menus. didn't have time to try their dessert menu..."

Chloe Yan Chen

"Not traditional Japanese, but the food is still delicious! Went here last Friday. Loved the decor and the atmosphere. Dresscode - smart..."

Don Shrimpton

"Was very very impressed with Masu!! The food was delicious, looked and tasted great.The ambience is great. And flavours -spot..."

Dee Smith

"The food here is amazing! Totally worth going - reasonably priced too! Cost is $95 for 3 of us not including any drinks. Fabulous gluten free menu..."

Katie-Rose Comiskey

"We came to Masu at 6.30pm to find a full restaurant (no surprises there judging from what we have heard about the place). It was a Friday so they had..."

Khoa Le

"First time at Masu I wasn't too sure what to expect but by looking at reviews I was really excited for an awesome dining experience. With such a..."

Rebecca Stringfellow

"Stunning food. Perfect getaway in winter and would be great if they had more of an outdoor area in summer. The tempura flounder is a must! You must..."

Emma

"Went here as a group of 11 and were looked after amazingly well. The food is on point and the cocktail selection for the ladies or lads is also..."

Sam Jones

"Been here a couple of times now, and although it's not your traditional Japanese food, the chefs certainly provides a nice twist on usual dishes...."

Calvin

"Ohhhh my goodness the brunch is amazing! Such good value considering the quality of the food, service and the fact that I could eat as much sashimi..."

Kate W

"This was not the first time we had our dinner here. The food served was not authentic I would say they were more towards fusion style. I loved the..."

Cindy Ong

"As you would expect. Good food, good service, and good ambience. Will come back again. Of note were the attentive staff who were helpful and..."

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"Came her for dinner on my birthday 2 weeks ago and had previously came for graduation dinner in May 2014. The staff have always been very..."

Jemimah

"Very nice food. Love the black cod dish. They got a DJ in house on friday night. The service was very nice. Friendly staff and efficient..."

Zoe Huang

"I was treated to dinner at Masu for my birthday. Everyone had raved about Masu and I really wanted to try it. It has a lovely ambiance and a..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Outstanding!!! Among the best Japanese restaurants I've dined in.. The food, the service and the atmosphere were all exceptional... I'll be back next..."

Damo

"Food & atmosphere lovely but just reminded me how lucky we are in Auckland with great quality Japanese at good prices so just felt overpriced. Good..."

Jane Bennett

"Masu is a brilliant creation from Nic Watt; a classy restaurant that has true Japanese fare - you can even hear the work of the chefs from their open..."

Gentlepig

"The food here is unbelievably good! The soft shelled crab was so crispy, so were the tempura. The chicken skewers and lamb cutlers were amazing. And..."

Tash

"I've been to Masu twice recently and have been impressed on both occasions. The food is an amazing modern twist on traditional Japanese (with..."

Katie Stubbs

"Outstanding! Just got in on shared table without booking on a Friday night! In a hurry to make a show an food was surprisingly speedy!! We..."

Paris

"Went to Masu with my wife to celebrate our Wedding anniversary. It was a faultless evening! The food was amazing as we sampled from throughout the..."

Brian

"I have been to Masu several times and tonight did not disappoint! We had the chief's selection of 8 sashimi, pickles for two and black cod amongst..."

Lukas

"Ambience - comes across as very authenticFood - this is where MASU really shines. Beautifully presented and very different to what I'm used to for..."

Robert Fazekas

"reasonable price…derserts are awsome. High quality food. Especially the sashimi, very good fish. Even their wasabi is different from other japanese..."

申小迪

"Located in the Heart of Auckland CBD This Japanese Restaurant has a Broad range of different style and Unique food presentation Great customer..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"Masu is amazing. Every dish is a flavour explosion. Highlights include the Eye filet with chili, Tiger prawns, and if course the tuna! Plus a sour..."

Michael Sorensen

"Great experience. On holiday in Auckland and we know they do Japanese cuisine well in that city. Ended up in Masu by chance and were grateful fate..."

The Toothpick

"My partner and I decided to enjoy the friday night by treating ourselves to one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I have always been intrigued of..."

Nikka Aurea Borja

"Well we went back and we were not disappointed this time. Maybe because we knew what dishes to avoidIt was delicious and we were stuffed by the..."

The Incredible Edible

"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary earlier tonight. We went for the $120 per person set menu with wine/sake match. The highlights were the..."

Austin

"Absolutely delicious. I came here because everyone was raving about it. When I first walked in there was an instantly chic ambiance, very..."

Mariamjafer

"A total culinary delight from start to finish. The masu tokusen with matching wine is a must have for all great foodies out there.The..."

Shamal Kumar

"Very nice place, presentation and quality of food was a job well done. Recommended to everyone who loves there sushi and dessert was definitely..."

Talon McCarthy

"Was an amazing meal and very professional staff, recommended to everyone to dine there. Also great atmosphere and decor...."

Andrew Littlejohn

"Been here twice! Loved the fatty tuna, soft shell crab, their dessert platter, tofu, sushi, selection of alcohol, including sake. The decor and..."

Bettina Tran

"Loved this restaurant!! Good friendly waitresses & a nice helpful manager. The decor was really beautiful and felt like the perfect way to enjoy such..."

Celeste

"Great ambiance, great customer service, great food presentation, a great range of food and the food tasted great as well.We had in..."

Audric Kam

"Went to Masu for xmas lunch with 9 people who all loved the food. The place can get loud when full, and the menu is pricey but worth a try. ..."

Charlee Brown

"I was expecting a lot when I went here. While the food was good I didn't think it lived up to its reputation. Worth another go but I think Depot is..."

Angela Trigg

"Overall we thought our tasting menu was amazing. We're no all that into seafood but have to say that we enjoyed everything immensely especially the..."

B D H

"Absolutely stunning evening of great, high quality food and a warm atmosphere. Food and staff presented to a very high standard and at an affordable..."

Daniel Taylor

"I must say straight off that I enjoyed the overall experience dining at Masu. The dining room is great, the service excellent and the food very..."

Gus

"The best japenese in Auckland by far, love how you can sit around the kitchen and watch them cook, or if you sit near the bar you can see them..."

Cole Saunders

"I'd been recommended Masu by several friends, so on a very rare child free night out, we were excited to experience the hype.The service..."

Celeste Bowden

"It was just an amazing night to have dinner in Masu. The waiters and waitresses were always ready to help and the environment was just beyond..."

Shirley Yu

"I came to Masu with a group of ladies for a Tuesday dinner during Auckland Restaurant Month. I was super excited to dine at Masu with all it’s..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Masu was an amazing experience. Was at a work function so I got to try a variety of dishes that I normally wouldn't pick. Service was great and..."

Daz

"The staff; 10/10 from the time I made the booking until the moment we left - Absolutely outstanding. They went above and beyond making our evening..."

Nicola Bensley

"High-end dining indeed. Be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for an experience in Masu. But having said that, you do get what you pay for in..."

Adeline

"Loved everything about Masu! We tried it out after a friend's recommendation. The service was great - our waitress was extremely helpful and the food..."

Mai

"MASU was amazing!!! Excellent service and the food was incredible! It is on the pricey side but defiantly worth it as the food is amazing!! I would..."

Lilly S

"We went for a birthday dinner a few weeks back,Food was top notch =) staff were friendly, everything melted in your mouth and we actually..."

Chloe-Mae Repia

"The best in Auckland! I went with three foodies and they all agreed. We rated it and three of us gave it a 10 and one gave it a 9.5 because..."

David Shaw

"We were recommended this restaurant by hospitality industry professionals so our expectations were high. Easy to make a reservation, courteous and..."

Russell Hooper

"Fabulous experience! We wanted to try a new dining experience and the nice mix of casual but high end was great. Buzzing city location, good decor..."

Anil S

"Masu Restaurant, Sky City, AucklandMy husband and I are addicted to Japanese food and went to Masu for a special occasion after watching..."

Rachael Thompson

"OMG is all I can start to say.... We went to Masu with friends, what we experienced was simply stunning. This restaurant has truly brought..."

Monique

"Our experience couldn't be further from the previous reviewer. This is a class act. If we had the Michellin rating here it would get at least two..."

Mark Vella

"Amazing display of fusion at its finest. Japanese flavors with an artistic flare on every plate. Wonderful service and definitely worth the money..."

Onnie Wongchanon

"This place has won so many restaurant awards this year alone it’s ridiculous! I was lucky enough to try Masu for a work lunch-do, otherwise I..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Masu, part of the SkyCity complex, needs no introduction after being named the 2014 Metro Restaurant of the Year Supreme Winner. We decided to come..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Feel like something fancy?Masu Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar has been receiving a load of buzz lately. It’s taken out a load of..."

Jenna Wee

"After tasting Masu's Salmon Tataki at Big Day Out's Chow Town, something changed. I now liked salmon. So in no time at all I found myself dining..."

Madicattt

"Housed beside the lobby of Skycity's Grand Hotel, Masu, a contemporary Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar, is the latest creation of Nic Watts, who..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"We had dinner at Masu and thought it was a wonderful Japanese restaurant we’d be visiting again! The ambience is great, with high, lofty ceilings..."

Yummy Auckland

"Quality of the food was just superb. Among the best Japanese food ive eaten in..."

David

"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..."

StayAwhileandEaT

"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..."

Irena Hu

"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..."

P Sha

"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..."

Susan Templer

"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...."

Pearl Parsons

"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..."

Thomas Safran

"We ordered everything separately, my first time trying Wagyu beef and it was amazing. Everything was perfect and amazing, highly recommend Masu, must..."

Sokly Sim

"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..."

TPK B

"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,..."

TK

"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..."