After a stellar international career at the service of modern Japanese food, Nic Watt returned to New Zealand to preach the gospel – and Aucklanders have converted in droves. Masu has earned much acclaim for Watt’s innovation and attention to detail. Chefs in the open kitchen turn out super-fresh sashimi, a sublime crayfish and spicy miso taco, and from the charcoal robata, meltingly tender sweet potato, lamb cutlets and more. The vibe is lively, the service helpful and knowledgeable.

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