Master sushi chef visits Auckland
One of Europe's most celebrated sushi chefs is coming to Auckland this March.
This month, you have the chance to try the creations of master sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi during a series of events held at Auckland restaurant MASU by Nic Watt.
Endo is a third generation sushi chef who learned his craft from some of Japan’s top sushi masters and continues to hone it through a career spanning 21 years. This will be his first visit to New Zealand and he says he plans to use local produce in harmony with his Tokyo-style sushi.
Endo is best known for his role as executive sushi chef at internationally acclaimed Japanese restaurant group Zuma, which has restaurants spannign as far as London, New York, Miami, Dubai, Hong Kong and Istanbul.
On a short break before opening his first restaurant in the UK, the master sushi chef is curating a special degustation selection of nigiri followed by dessert at MASU by Nic Watt. Guests will be able watch the sushi master up close while he creates his masterpieces.
Nic Watt says the two met when both were working in London and to have him visit MASU is a "dream come true".
“He is a true master of his beautiful craft and I’m told when Heston Blumenthal wants sushi, he calls Endo.”
Note that there are just 96 tickets available for only six sittings – two lunches and four dinners on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 March.
- Lunch: Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th March at 12.30pm – $100 per head (excludes beverages) (10 courses)
- Dinner (two sittings): Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 March 6pm and 8.30pm – $120 per head (excludes beverages) (12 courses)
- Lunch and dinner guests dining at MASU on these dates will be also able to purchase a special Endo sushi platter with three pieces of nigiri for $20
A food-matching flight of three sakes is available for an additional $40 or diners can select from MASU’s extensive beverage list at by-the-glass prices.
Bookings can be made by phoning MASU on 09 363 6278 or by emailing info@masu.co.nz. Visit MASU's website for more information.
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