Brunch at Masu. Photo / Michael Bradley
Address: 90 Federal St, Auckland
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The menu is a new addition to the popular Japanese restaurant, only available on Sunday - the Nichiyo brunch. For $58 per person, you can kick off with a continuous selection of sashimi, maki rolls, salads and hot pots from the Robata Grill. You also pick a main dish each
and receive a gorgeous dessert platter for the table to finish your meal. For kids there is the Ikisama Bento Box option ($26) - a collection of favourites put together by chef Nic Watt's 9-year-old daughter.
The look of Masu is always impressive.
We love being able to admire the action-packed open kitchen. During the brunch sitting, from 11am Sunday, the private Obi Room is converted in to a cool kids' space with DVDs, toys and books to keep the little ones entertained.
The food isn't your typical brunch fare, but featured some favourites from Masu's usual menu. The gyuhire sumibiyaki (beef fillet with red garlic, chilli, soy and sesame) was the standout main selection - we could drink the accompanying perfectly balanced, sticky sauce.
