TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Masu By Nic Watt

91/100 (2992 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Japanese

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Ceviche Spicy Miso Taco

Tempura

Salad

Ora King Salmon Teriyaki

Crawfish

Chili

Yakitori Sauce

Catfish

Crab

Chocolate Cake with Matcha

Tuna

Masu Yuzu Punch

Lamb

Salmon

Flame Grilled Broccoli

Fish

Fish Soup

Yakitori Negima Chicken Skewers

Sashimi

Beef Tataki Oriental Dressing

Pork

Crayfish Lunch Platter

Gyoza

Vegetable Tempura

Tapas

Pork Belly

Sake MAKI Salmón

Tacos

Cocktails

Wagyu Gyoza

Crab Legs

Oysters

Soft Shell Crab Sliders

Cod

Ribs

Beef

Birthday Dessert Platter

King Crab Leg

Prawns

Sashimi Chefs Selection

Masu Dessert Platter

Eggplant

Sit down

Japanese

Highchairs Available

Table Service

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Private Dining

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Reservations

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Seating

After-hours

Lunch

Dinner

Fine Dining

"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..."

Potatomatoes

"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..."

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"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..."

Auckland Eats

"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..."

Bray W

Cassia @ Skycity

91/100 (2499 ratings)

Restaurants

Indian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Asian

Indian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Pani Puri Potato Chickpea Mint

Crawfish

Eggplant

Prawn and Crab Cone

Catfish

Chili

Malabar Fish

Tandoori Chicken

Crab

Crab and Beetroot Cone

Lamb

Scallops

Smoked Paneer and Spinach Kulcha

Fish

Clams

Mushroom Green Chilli Truffle Plant Based

Pork

Duck

Market Fish in Kerala Sauce

Cocktails

garlic naan

Tuna

chicken curry

Hazelnut

Oysters

Side of Rice

Beef Short Ribs

Lamb chops

Lamb Cutlets

Curry

Tandoori Fish

Prawns

Vegetable Stir Fry

Non-Alcoholic Cocktail

Beef

Mango Sour

Spiced Duck Leg Fritter

Kabobs

Sit down

Indian

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Seating

Full Bar

Table Service

Free Wifi

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Credit Cards

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Tried Cassia at Home, ordered Caramelised Duck leg and Wagyu Beef Croquettes. The duck dish was delicious, perfectly cooked and juicy, mixed with the..."

Sean Soriano

"Good food that wasn't trying too hard. We had the business lunch and it was so filling for $45! Pan puri was delish - I could've ate 5..."

Katie Delaveau

"Sooooooo yummy!!! Everything was perfect. Cannot fault. I truly loved everything about this meal. We got the journey through India set menu and it..."

Sophie

"Lovey snacks. Lamb chops were really yum. Pork belly was bland on its own , but the curry it was placed on added the flavour. The lamb kebab was a..."

Hungry D

"A simple 10/10. Flawless food. Amiable staff. Amazing ambiance. The best fish tikka I have ever had...."

Lovdeepsngh

"Absolutely loved the lamb kulcha and the eggplant dish. Great ambiance and wait staff are extremely..."

Zee

"Cassia has changed my mind on fine dining. The potions were so generous for a fine dining restaurant, the staff was so kind and helpful on..."

Pearl Handa

"I had stopped leaving Zomato reviews but cassia is so good I really had to come back. Ladies and gentlemen this place is worth every penny. If you..."

Bella Qian

"Great atmosphere, wait staff very very attentive and offered excellent breakdown and suggestions on what to try. We were so happy with our whole..."

Jake Iles

"Delicious food. Will definitely be returning to try the other options on the menu. Top dishes were the tandoori fish and beef rib. The chocolate..."

Tiffany Cooper

"loved the food, staff were good and helpful. Food took a while to come out, but well worth the wait. once the food came out, it came out steadily and..."

Hemi James Ngatai

"I enjoyed the mouth-watering crabs and pani..."

Ashraf Hassan

"Went there for the first time and expected a lot ffromit .It delivered excellent tasty food , things I have not tried before and did it with..."

Richard J

"Came here for a birthday dinner and it was an amazing experience. Lovely staff, great food with an amazing ambience. Definitely a go to place for..."

Jyoti Singh

"CASSIA’s take on Indian fusion cuisine is phenomenal, I couldn’t forget about their amazing lambchops after I first tried them two years..."

Pandadrools

"We had the tasting menu which was a great experience trying different foods and we left with very full..."

Lucy Preston

"Went for a birthday meal. Good service, our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. Really ambient setting. They have some Excellent food. Get..."

Mia Hendrix

"A discreet little restaurant located on Fort Street. Excellent ambience and a great atmosphere for an intimate dining.The lamb chop was..."

Lucy

"This is by far my favourite Indian fine dining restaurant, second time coming here and still just as good. The lamb chops and coriander cream were a..."

LV.N

"Been on the bucket list for a while. First impressions, the place was beautiful. It smelled good, the staff were welcoming and friendly.We were..."

Chan Can Eat

"My ‘go to restaurant’ for special occasions as quality comes at a price. The shared surprise and enjoyment of the dishes by friends and family..."

Gold Card

"Beautiful place, loved the hanging lights. Great ambience. We shared 5 curries between 7 and it was a great amount, staff were helpful with judging..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"A truly unique dining experience. A winner of Metro’s restaurant of the year, Cassia is well-known amongst Aucklanders. Owned by celebrity chefs..."

Medium_Rare

"That Modern Indian Dining 🇮🇳✔️ We ticked Cassia off my list to celebrate my birthday, and it was such an awesome experience. Cassia is..."

Rita Ge

"Went here for our 3 year anniversary and it was brilliant! So delicious and a real dining experience - we were eating for 2.5 hours with the tasting..."

Aurora Ansin

"Sidart & Cassia - Aucklands best restaurants! Cassia - cool industrial vibe, bold flavors, exceptional service and the gin menu.... Try the..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"Absolutely love this place! Loved the fusion touch but also they kept the authenticity. Staff are very well trained and cannot wait to come back..."

FoodiesTable

"I've had plenty of indian food in my life but nothing like this. If you want to try something youve never had before, get yourself here! Everything..."

Amindha Fernando

"Wow what a restaurant.We decided to pop in to Cassia for dinner and boy are we glad we did. This is not curry as you know it - it is a..."

Austin

"So glad to finally get the chance to dine here after seeing that Gordon Ramsay ate here too. BIG fan of Sid Sahrawat. Service was great , food..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Came here for anniversary dinner, had a lovely time. Incredible food, nice wine and great service. Highlight for me was the lamb chops and dessert,..."

Sophia Hua

"This cound be the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. I don't normally eat Indian cuisine, but these are really yum. Food presentation is 5/5,..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Food is delicious, great presentation but small portion. Cocktail was average. Friendly staff and cool deco, love the light bulbs hanging from the..."

💓 K

"Managed to get a booking in this place after 3 weeks of waiting! Well worth the wait for sure! The place is very cosy and reminded me of Melbourne...."

Nathalie

"Usually not a fan of Indian food not made by myself or my Mum but this is next level. Takes the wonderful flavours of Indian food and marries them..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Food is amazingly presented and full of flavour. My favourite is the lamb seekh kebab and the chicken dish..If you love Indian flavours this is a..."

PK

"Down a set of stairs on the infamous fort lane lies cassia. Indian is my favourite cuisine so i had to try this place out. Awesome little venue that..."

Flippynz

"Grew up with Indian food but didn't think it could be done in such an interesting way. Great use of ingredients, very fresh and interesting food...."

Rao

"Amazing experience. They were very busy but the food came out fast and service was on point. My faves were the sashimi tuna and the beef short rib so..."

Raman Singh

"I have been waiting to go to this place for a long time! Finally made it for my Birthday Dinner this year. I had great expectations and briefly I was..."

Tania Mannotra

"We had a lovely lunch at Cassia. Our waitress was very friendly and explained how the set menus and portion sizes worked since it was our first time...."

Mary Hartley

"Have eaten here numerous times in different formations from large work groups, through to groups of friends and my husband. Every time without fail..."

Kathryn Speed

"We tried their pork, lamb, chicken and paneer mains.Everything was really good but the pork has got to be the best dish on the menu.It..."

Dhruv Dhir

"I saw this place while I was moving around with auckland walking tour! I saw couple of people come out from an underground restaurant and this..."

Neethi Ratawa

"The ambiance of the restaurant is good. Someone takes your jacket and the staff are friendly. The menu is limited but the food items are interesting...."

JC

"The restaurant that made me feel like I was sitting in a Masterchef or My Kitchen Rules set. The restaurant is hidden away in fort street..."

Niki Niki

"Like everyone, we also had an amazing experience here. Fusion take on Indian cuisine and is super delicious. Hard to get a booking so need to book in..."

S & F And Baby

"A good start to great holiday at Cassia. We came here to visit my aunt and on our first evening they got us to this amazingly..."

Pooja Kalyanpur

"Absolutely amazing vegetarian food. Staff is super knowledgeable, and helpful. Great recommendations. My favourites are paneer dishes and These guys..."

Indidev

"A very modern and indian cuisine . It was a beautiful place with tasty indian flavoures. Friendly and polite staff especially tom. Good service ...."

Aggarwalhemant8111

"A very modern Indian cuisine with zest of kiwi touch to eat. Really tasty food with classy presentation. Really enjoyed every bite. A very polite and..."

Dev Samra

"It is definitely one of the best restaurants that I’ve been here in Auckland. Make sure to book a table for they are always busy. Server was really..."

Karl Evangelista

"Just got back from dining at Cassia tonight. Definitely worth the hype! We had to book a week and a half in advance because only random dinner hour..."

Riddhi

"Beautiful restaurant. Great services and food! Definitely recommend and would love to visit again! The dishes are for sharing, so it’s a perfect..."

Yolanda He

"Staff were polite. Ambience was nice. Food were amazing. Having the pani puri was a great experience. It was like an explosion of flavours in my..."

Irene Calangian

"Some close friends of mine bought me an e-voucher here and having won so many accolades in the Metro Peugeot Restaurant of the Year Awards, so we..."

Jeffie

"Came here for dinner, had to book one and a half weeks in advance. The only days that were available earlier were times like 5pm or 9:30pm...."

Dxlche

"Better the second time around. We had a large group so were lucky to escape the slightly louder restaurant area for the private dinning area. The..."

Niamh Slattery

"Please excuse the photos. I was shaking in excitement and did not want to waste time settling the brightness or focus! Down a dingy..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"At one point my lunch companion put her head down and stopped speaking or eating. After a few moments I asked if she was alright. She looked up and..."

Karen Betsubara

"Good food, didn’t blow my socks off but definitely makes you want to return back to have more. Subtle yet consistent flavours fill your palate and..."

Vegan Wanderer

"Cassia offers an underground, chic atmosphere with modern fusion Indian cuisine that is creatively presented. The lamb curry and eggplant dish were..."

Matadors

"Came here with friends and ordered the degustation which we found very reasonably priced for the amount of food we received - IIRC it was around..."

Niamh Mulholland

"Winning Auckland's Restaurant Of The Year 2 years in a row (2016, 2017) can do a lot to one's expectations. I've never dined at a Michelin stared..."

Kieran

"Recommended by friends, this place definitely does not disappoint. My boyfriend and I had the 5 course tasting menu. For drinks, we both..."

Anna

"this place is absolutely divine! The restaurant set up is modern, the staff are super friendly with great table service....then theirs the food OMG...."

Sheena Singh

"Loved the experience here so much that we came back to dine at this place twice in a span of 2 weeks. Hands down, the best Indian fusion food in..."

JKG

"Absolutely stunning!!! The service and the food was amazing 😍 Was such an enjoyable and pleasant experience would highly recommend to those who..."

ليلىٰ 💛

"Expected much of this place. Have seen the amazing reviews of his other restaurant Sidart.The food was original and well prepared. The service..."

Mike Mapperson

"We went to Cassia to celebrate my mum's birthday last night. As the top restaurant in Auckland, Cassia was definitely hard to book (I booked 3 weeks..."

Annie Ren

"Our firm had its Christmas Dinner here last Friday night21 people in a private room at the backSo allowing for that it was..."

Glenn Town

"What is "Modern Indian"? How do you make Indian food modern? Well come here and find out! What a fantastic dining experience. The staff were..."

Mark Paintin

"I was very excited to dine at Cassia for restaurant month! I had been meaning to dine here and restaurant month in August was a good time to try..."

Miss Kiki

"Modern Indian, amazing blend of spices. Mouth watering, made me think about the food for days after. Chef was able to cater for my dietary..."

Dini

"Went here with my husband on a date night. Have been trying to get a booking here for a long time. Was worth the wait. The look was totally..."

Sassy Gal

"What a beautiful, modern, absolutely delicious restaurant! I visited with a group of friends and we all left very happy (not just from the wine). A..."

J.T547

"OMG what an amazing experience! Food was delicious, perfectly balanced flavours really enjoyed my visit. Service was friendly and quick,..."

Preet Singh

"Perfect place for a Special day! You will surely not be disappointed. I am quite a foodie and love trying different cuisines and Cassia was up there..."

Reon Mendes

"Given all the buzz surrounding Cassia and how hard it is to get a booking, my expectations coming in were very high and Cassia had every opportunity..."

Orient Express

"For a restaurant that has only opened for the last two years, Cassia has certainly helped redefine the image of Indian food in Auckland from being..."

DefinitelyMayb

"Very good restaurant, but not convinced that it's worthy of the metro top award two years running. The food was beautifully presented and..."

Petra

"A confusing experience:BAD: I had been wanting to come here for a long time and my partner made a surprise dinner booking for my birthday. She..."

D G

"Amaaazzzingggg place!!! My partners friend is a chef here and after seeing the rating at this place. I really wanted to taste it. Hands down the best..."

Natasha Kumar

"Extraordinary Indian fusion, great food and friendly honest staff~~ 4 of us decided to do la carte rather than going easy with the tasting menu, cos..."

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"Unique yet delicious! Love the decor of the restaurant and the food was great! Unfortunately only got pictures of dessert! Would definitely..."

Maiya Richmond

"Being Indian my one rule of thumb is to not eat Indian food while dining out. Hence I was both hesitant and skeptical about eating at Cassia. But I'm..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"Great place ..great food ..amazing service.Over all experience at this place was just fantastic. To start with Pani puri - was a bit..."

Chirag Tailor

"Great ambience hidden jewel in Auckland city. Best indian food I have had in New Zealand. Will most definately be back to sample some more..."

Gary Bloxham

"I must say upon arrival Cassia was certainly not what I was expecting. You step down from the dark streets into a beautiful dimly lit restaurant with..."

Kelsie Smith

"My partner took me to this place for dinner a few days back. As you enter you're greeted by a friendly bunch of staff who escort you to your table....."

Sana Siddiqui

"Had dinner here and tried the bhel puri, tandoori fish, parathas for starters and the prawn, chicken and one other dish for mains to share among 5 of..."

SDeans

"Late review but i wanted to thank for the great food and great service we received at Cassia. Ambience, food and service.. All great. Thank You..."

R S

"Beautiful setting and location near bars, The only downfall was that the venue was very hard at the time to get a booking. Amazing food made up for..."

Claire Williams

"Been wanting to come here for ages and I couldn't be more impressed! The decor was modernly beautiful. Ordered: chicken tikka roll, beef short rib,..."

Try_something_new

"Sensational restaurant. Completely and utterly lives up to the hype! Fans of butter chicken ("the blander, the better") might want to give it a miss..."

P

"Other than one of the waitresses taking my drink away even though i hadn't finished it, i quite this place. Could do with more ventiation or aircon..."

Manoj Patel

"Seriously the amazing food and the best customer service.Amazing decor. Priced well for what you get. Will definitely visit this place again and..."

YumYum

"Absolutely superb in every way. Food awesome. Wait staff--amazing. The food was completely surprising in the best way possible. Traditional Indian..."

Tim Shorter

"One of our favourites in Auckland especially to take visitors to. Great ambience and very helpful, friendly staff. The food is perfect each and every..."

Mark

"We had heard good things so went for dinner. Had to book in advance as it's always busy! Cassia should definitely be on your list to visit if you..."

Kirsty M

"Modern menu - not your usual Indian dine out place. Felt pretty healthy as I ate. The interior decor is pretty good helped to create a nice relaxed..."

P L

"I have Always wanted to go there and eventually made it. I have to say I overall liked the food however the room was so so so noisy. I guess there's..."

LuciferTSN

"Great presentation. Love the starters they were pretty good. Mains were Indian carries which were unfortunately not authentic enough to..."

Chico

"After hearing so many things about Cassia, we managed to book a table and go for a nice Saturday night dinner here.The online booking..."

Aabhas Dole

"If you like Indian as much as me then you need to try Cassia! Indian Fusion with a deconstructed mind boggling twist! One of the coolest little..."

Alwayseating

"You only need one reason to book a table at Cassia, and that reason is Sid Sahrawat. Cuisine NZ’s Chef of the Year 2016 and the man behind one of..."

Zoe Bowker

"Cassia is ah-mazing.We have heard so many good things about Cassia so we had to give it a try on a special occasion.The place is..."

Cindy Wu

"Went hear for a birthday dinner. The restaurant is hidden on Fort lane and you might miss it easily.NOTE - I am being critical here as this was..."

Parik Andhare

"Came here for my partner's 21st and though I expected it to be good, it was great. The service was fantastic, our glasses were always full of water..."

Natalie Dolan

"High end Indian fusion food. every dish was so good with balance od flavours and textures. Complex and exciting goodness. large portions that so..."

Poppingcandy

"This restaurant, seriously had the best customer service I ever had and the food is amazing too. It was a friendly welcome and the waitress suggested..."

Harvey Chiang

"Fantastic food, and a really great space for such great modern Indian. The hapuka, the tuna and the lamb were amazing and must haves. They get the..."

James

"Ah, where to begin! Not quite what we expected and we were pleasantly surprised! We went for the degustation menu with wine pairing. Each course was..."

R-Dee Roche

"Had the business lunch here, staff here are friendly, food is is absolutely amazing, decor and atmosphere works for the restaurant. Will definitely..."

Ryan Wong

"Surprising Indian food with high quality ingredients. One thing that I liked a lot about Cassia is that the dishes are for sharing, so you..."

Diogo Reck

"Nice service and very chilled out atmosphere. Had the business lunch and the food was quick out of the kitchen. The starters of Pani Puri and Soft..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"I absolutely loved the underground feel of the venue. The atmospheres was lively and great for us as we had a group of 8 and didn't feel concious..."

MegaW

"Now this place has rave reviews. And why not? I'm pretty sure it was voted the best restaurant in Auckland last year. We came here on a saturday..."

Josh Law

"I heard good reviews about this restaurant so my husband and I decided to have dinner there on a Thursday. We didn't book for a reservation but we're..."

Patriz De Leon

"Tried 5 course tasting dinner menu for $ 80.00 there. All raw food materials were very fresh. My best favorite dish was the Pork Belly Vindaloo, a..."

Michelle Hwang

"We finally came here... Had to! We started with 6 starters/entrees... The tikka rolls were delicious as was the soft shell crab, lamb chops..."

Donna&Shane

"Amazing experience! Great food, quick and smooth service.. Can't wait to come back and try again!Could not decide on a favourite dish......"

Jaffa

"I had the 5 course taster. My favourites from this menu were:1) Roasted carrots, cashew cream 2) Lamb rump, spiced eggplant3) Scampi..."

Adrianna

"We went to dinner as a four last night. It was a busy night and I was interested to see if Cassia could live up to the hype. The dining room is..."

Gus

"This was probably the most enjoyable dining experience I've ever had. The atmosphere and decoration was so nice, everything from the lights on the..."

Roni Ramone

"My wife said "OMG it's like the 3-star Michelin restaurant in the 100 Foot Journey movie has materialized in real life" and that succinctly summed..."

ZoomZoomZoom

"This guys are the best in town. Great service and menu. Let them order for me every time and never disappointed. Priced well for what you get! ..."

Alex Bunnett

"Usually with these type of modern/fusion/reinvented eateries you get an awkward 50/50 mix of authenticity and "kiwi-taste-accommodating-flavours"...."

Lucia Zhang

"I am a big fan of fusion food. Done well it is a perfectculinary marriage of two different cuisines. Cassia certainly delivered andwent..."

SP

"It's pretty simple. I've been here multiple times. I have not been able to find fault with anything at this place on any of the times I've been here...."

Nick

"All I can say is that this restaurant is the total package. Exciting fusion flavours, visual artistry and excellent service. A must do for the..."

Anushree Sen Gupta

"Possibly the best Indian i have ever eaten. Unique, big bold flavours that are in your face and all in a dark underground restaurant with am..."

Rachel P

"I had been told about Cassia from a number of people, all good things of course, so I had to give it a go. Cassia is fine dining Indian..."

Jaya Soma

"The best Indian fusion food I have had and some very interesting concoctions of cocktails...superior service and ambienece makes this a place for..."

Anitha Narayan

"You cannot describe dining here as just lunch or dinner, it's a dining experience. Everything from, starters to main course to dessert was..."

Zoheb Gafoor

"We'd been waiting to try out Cassia for a while now so we decided to check it out last week. Down an alleyway off Fort Street, we weren't too sure..."

Zamily

"Cassia is simply the love of my life. Ok, so the place may look pretentious for Indian food, but I assure you the service is top notch and the food..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"We went to the place on a Thursday night and it was packed. The place is hidden in a quiet lane and we knew it's going to be a nice evening as soon..."

Christian

"We were excited to have a crack at this place for some time now and the food turned out to be above expectations. By far the best Indian restaurant..."

Kaushikc_32

"Never expect this restaurant is located on a narrow side road.When you drive through Fort Lane make sure you drive slowly to be able to catch..."

Cindy Ong

"What a great little find. I had originally stumbled across this place while passing through Fort Lane and decided to try it out for my girlfriends..."

Dominic

"After being on my Wishlist for a while I finally came to Cassia to celebrate my birthday. I liked it instantly when we walked in. The interior was..."

Laura Hunt

"This is not a restaurant, this is an experience. Service was amazing followed by amazing food. Had an amazing night. I recommend you to visit this..."

Manjot Singh

"Perfect evening at Cassia last week. The food was phenomenal but it was the service that really made it for me. I had both a lovey wine and starter..."

Rona Dalgleish

"I had the beautifully plated chicken tandoori with naan bread. Spicy and strong flavours of different spices. Chicken very tender. It's authentic but..."

Travels4Food

"By far the best Indian food we had in Auckland. Dishes are well balanced spicy lamb seekh kebabs(very spicy) really tasty, beef short rib flavours..."

Himanshu Shaun Tyagi

"First time encountering Indian fusion. Would loved to have tried more dishes but they are very filling; I guess there is always next..."

Rachel

"Wow!. Easily the best Indian food I've had in Australia and NZ. Similar in quality to what you might get in best UK places.Definitely..."

Gash

"frankly, the gin-based drinks are what we have been talking about in regards to this place. very good, refreshing and new. It has long tables to..."

Selin

"Came to try this restaurant for a friend's 22nd birthday and tried their $55 for 5 courses + dessert deal that ended at the end of August. It..."

Melissa

"Cassia is a special spot, recently had a truly wonderful evening here. Unique in all the right ways, Cassia serves a strong personality of dining..."

Lara Custance

"Everything about Cassia is perfect. I went for the Auckland restaurant month set menu. 5 courses for $55. Every dish in the set menu was delicious..."

Anna Bentley

"Now, first things first, this isn't your typical Indian restaurant. I've eaten some great Indian food in England (Birmingham especially) and India,..."

Paul Martell-Mead

"Had a banquet lunch with our clients and we all loved it. Great place for trying new foods and all dishes were presented beautifully. Cocktail master..."

Sammy

"Went to try the Restaurant Month Menu and found myself and my partner In for a great treat. A great experience from drinks, entrées, mains and..."

Nickgill88

"Everything Sid Sahrawat touches, turns to gold. I told him this last night, and he exploded in laughter and shook my hand over some pleasantries. I..."

Gentlepig

"We went to cassia for our wedding anniversary. Had to book on a thursday night...they were really busy and full. But all the staff was very..."

Aucklanders

"Really nice food and very good customer service...especially...Panipuri and Vege brioche.....ummmmm....its really indian style spicy food..who ever..."

Sandip Patel

"This year for Dad’s 55th birthday, myfamily decided to give Cassia a go. I had heard great reviews about Cassia fromother friends and..."

Krishna Chandratre

"As an Englishman living in NZ now for 5 years (another example of the overseas souvenir), I've found the paucity of good Indian restaurants worrying...."

Don Allerston

"I was excited when I heard that Sid Sahrawat was opening a new restaurant – Cassia. Indian is a personal favourite of mine but there aren’t many..."

Jess Pendergrast

"My partner took me to Cassia for date night. So glad, he had booked a table as it was jam packed on Friday at 8.30pm. We arrived early and had a seat..."

Mezza

"Why Come here??Inspiring lunch is always the bomb.. front of the house here are very attentive and cool they are not too formal, its makes..."

F.A.T.s "Food And ThoughtS" DUO

"I went to Cassia and had the $39 business lunch. In short, it was amazing! Each dish had perfectly balanced flavours and a nice hit of spice -..."

KitKat

"My reservation when heading out for an Indian meal, is always the fear of being overwhelmed by curry sauce and poor cuts of meat. Cassia's..."

Minily

"Simply amazing! I love the bengali/ East Indian inspirations in some of the dishes, but I love the creativity, flair and innovation even more. Helps..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"Wow, this place rocks. Tables were busy so we sat at the bar for a drink, and ended up dining there (not because we had to, but because it was a..."

Keryn P.

"Indian food is a personal favourite of mine, though many traditional Indian restaurants don't really branch and and mainly stick to classic dishes...."

Mariamjafer

"Was there last night....what an amazing restaurant...from the start to finish the whole dinner was wow....We were greeted in the restaurant..."

Jayne Mcewen

"Wow just wow... Feel like I've died and gone to heaven. I wish I could eat like this everyday! The flavours in everything are so balanced with the..."

Cazza Holland

"Great to see semi formal food presentation served in such a way as to be conducive to sharing. Elegantly prepared dishes with carefully considered..."

Cam Thurlow

"Taking up the spot of Mandarin Dumplings, Cassia can be found on Fort Lane. We arrived early on a Thursday night without a booking and we were seated..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Usually when a new Indian eatery opens in the neighbourhood, there isn’t so much attention drawn to it. But when you hear it’s Sid Sahrawat of..."

UltimateOmNoms

"I've been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally had the opportunity to find my way there over the weekend. The restaurant..."

Linny

"In a city crammed full of competition, it's hard to find that niche, that point of difference - something would see you retain a customer rather than..."

Mr Wu

"My friend and I arrived at Cassia at 6.30pm on a Saturday night (without a reservation) and were seated immediately. We left 2 hours later and not..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"We did the journey through India tasting menu and it was amazing! We particularly enjoyed the pani puri, vindaloo carrots and the chicken labrardar..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

"We love Cassia so much it’s our fav. This is our 4th time to dine here and they always deliver. The food are outstanding, really complex flavours..."

Nathalie Ong

"Everything A+++++ we indians have experienced all sorts of food outside, from street to 5/7 starts Restaurants. CASSIA is one of the 5/7 stars..."

VickyBijal Randeri

"Cassia at SkyCity offers amazing Indian fusion food and exceptional service. A must-try for food enthusiasts. I will definitely be going..."

Jimmy Chang

"Third time I have been here and first time review. The menu is pretty good and the service is fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. The food was all..."

Kelv

"Our time at Cassia was truly the best dining experience we’ve ever had. From the minute you step into the beautiful premises on Federal Street, you..."

Felicity Craft

"One of the best restaurants in Auckland, highly recommended. It was the second time I went there, and had the same amazing experience. We ordered the..."

Rachel U

"Food tasted good. Couldn't complain. Service needs some work (some staff need better training, not all). We went for a valentines day set menu ($180)..."

Lokkhi Kobutor

"Wonderful service and served just the right level of spice and spiciness for me at least, a good variety of cocktails and beverages, great music and..."

Gary Wilson

"Such a great experience! Flavours that explode in your mouth and the cocktails were amazing. Great place to go to for a special..."

Shanae F

"Absolutely amazing experience! We had the journey through India vegan set menu and everything was so delicious I was in Heaven. The eggplant and..."

Tessa McGeorge

"What a spectacular gem of high class Indian food with some amazing aesthetics. The food is delicious and amazingly displayed, the ambience is..."

Kane Burnet

"5 stars for the food and service: I have been to their Sidart too, but Cassia has the right amount of Indian spice and element in their food. Green..."

Caidi JIANG

"Easily 5 stars for food. Easily 5 stars for accommodating our party of 3 when we only booked 2. Easily 5 stars for ambiance and super chill vibe...."

Nathan Iglesias

"Great take on Indian food in a fine dining style. The carrot dish they had on offer was truly amazing - to be praising of all things a carrot dish..."

Carl C

"I love this place. They really look after you. Love that it’s halal so bestie can eat here too. We were well looked after. Beautiful meal. Those..."

Kezia Lobo

"Recommendations brought us here, and we were not disappointed. Bookings need to be done weeks in advance for weekend dining, so if you have a special..."

Karen Hitchcock

"For years I had heard so many things about Cassia and never made it. Boy am I glad that changed as the lunch we had there was simply world class. The..."

James Ashwin

"Just wow! I never thought about combining Indian cuisine and fine dining, but now I think completely different. Thank you Cassia team for the..."

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