MASU by Nic Watt
Cuisine Good Food Guide 1 Hat
Our verdict
Masu brings a lively, high-energy take on modern Japanese robata dining to SkyCity’s Federal Street where fire, theatre and flavour sit at the centre of the experience. The open kitchen and charcoal grill set the tone, with chefs preparing flame-grilled vegetables, seafood and meats in full view, adding a sense of pace and performance to the room. The menu is built around clean, bold flavours that let quality ingredients lead the way. Standouts include the king salmon tartare with sushi rice cra
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The menu
What to order
- South Waikato lamb cutlets with gochujang, cucumber, goma dressing and chives
- Tokyo sashimi platter
- Crayfish and spicy miso taco
- Wagyu kimchi gyoza
- Alaskan king crab hotpot
- Saikyo miso and yuzu-marinated black cod
Masu brings a lively, high-energy take on modern Japanese robata dining to SkyCity’s Federal Street where fire, theatre and flavour sit at the centre of the experience. The open kitchen and charcoal grill set the tone, with chefs preparing flame-grilled vegetables, seafood and meats in full view, adding a sense of pace and performance to the room. The menu is built around clean, bold flavours that let quality ingredients lead the way. Standouts include the king salmon tartare with sushi rice cra
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Cuisine Good Food Guide 1 Hat
Cuisine Good Food Guide
World Culinary Awards Oceania's Best Japanese Cuisine Restaurant 2025 #1
World Culinary Awards
Full recognition history (3 entries)
Cuisine Good Food Guide Selection
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MASU by Nic Watt
The wine
- Wine program
- Deep wine list
- Extensive wine list
- Sake program
- Craft cocktails
- Zero-proof drinks
- Beer program
Details
- Lively
- Modern
- Trendy
- Well Known
- Energetic
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Family
- Celebration
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Special Occasion
- Private Event
- Open Kitchen
- Private Dining
- Wine Cellar
- Design Destination
- Hotel Restaurant
- Craft Cocktails
- Sake Program
- Extensive Wine List
- Beer Program
- Zero Proof
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- A La Carte
- Tasting Menu
- Set Menu
- Small Plates
- Cocktails
- Sake
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
- Pescatarian Friendly
Bustling and theatrical modern Japanese robata restaurant with an open charcoal grill, lively bar, and clean minimalist decor that feels glamorous yet informal.
Around MASU by Nic Watt
MASU by Nic Watt is at Level 3/90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.
- The Shakespeare Hotel I Restaurant & Bar I Pub I Micro Brewery, 0.2 miles
- voco Auckland City Centre, 0.2 miles
- Bistro Saine, 0.2 miles
- Hotel DeBrett, 0.3 miles
- Fable Auckland, MGallery, 0.4 miles
In the city
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Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact MASU by Nic Watt through its website and by phone at +64 9 363 6278.
Questions about MASU by Nic Watt
- Where is MASU by Nic Watt?
- MASU by Nic Watt is at Level 3/90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.
- What recognition has MASU by Nic Watt received?
- MASU by Nic Watt is recognised by Cuisine Good Food Guide 1 Hat (2026), Cuisine Good Food Guide Selection (2026) and World Culinary Awards Oceania's Best Japanese Cuisine Restaurant 2025 #1.
- How do I book MASU by Nic Watt?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact MASU by Nic Watt through its website and by phone at +64 9 363 6278.
- What else is near MASU by Nic Watt?
- Nearby in Auckland: The Shakespeare Hotel I Restaurant & Bar I Pub I Micro Brewery (0.2 miles), voco Auckland City Centre (0.2 miles) and Bistro Saine (0.2 miles).