Welcoming
Nic Watt to
Commercial Bay

Commercial Bay is pleased to welcome another celebrated chef to Auckland's new home of dining in the City. Renowned hospitality operator Nic Watt is the highly regarded chef and restaurateur behind MASU, Shoku, and INCA. Complementing the already impressive collection of eateries and award-winning chefs at Commercial Bay, Nic will be opening ‘CānTīng by Nic Watt’.

CānTīng is a smart casual, upmarket modern Chinese restaurant and bar. Presented by Nic Watt, CānTīng will seamlessly blend the richness of an Asian dining experience, with a harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation which immerses you in a culinary journey, where every dish is a standalone hero.

The menu will be broadly modern Chinese, traversing traditional boundaries to transport tastebuds through the diverse culinary landscapes of Asia. The focal point of the kitchen is the Duck Oven, where CānTīng bbq duck will soon become a must order for every table. Beautifully hand-crafted dim sum will show case the best of modern Chinese dining. King Crab leg and fresh cut sashimi selections will be amongst the menu offerings, along with the broader Asian favourites of their version of king prawn and sesame toast. Sunday will feature the CānTīng signature Yum Cha offering from 11am- 3pm, which will showcase a contemporary approach to the well-known and much loved Yum Cha experience.

Following the recent opening of Advieh by executive chef Gareth Stewart as part of the InterContinental Auckland Hotel, the Queens Rooftop Bar and Wine Shop, as well as Kome, the Japanese restaurant and sake bar in the One Queen Dining laneway, Nic Watt said “I am really excited to join the Commercial Bay precinct and be amongst the stellar line up of current chefs and operators within this vibrant food and beverage community. I am looking forward to showcasing my hospitality style with CānTīng. To be able to bring a broadly modern Chinese concept to the Auckland market, with the flavour, texture and culinary journey in abundance across this landscape. I look forward to welcoming you all to CānTīng by Nic Watt in the very near future.”

CānTīng by Nic Watt will be located on Level 1 at Commercial Bay, featuring impressive waterfront views, opening before the end of the year.