M Izakaya

4 Fenton Main St Suite 120B, Cary
(919) 729-5662

Recent Reviews

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Michelle

It was expensive but worth it. Everything was delicious and the service impeccable. Love the ambiance.

Heather

Our top favorites were the little gem salad, corn ribs, and wagyu hot stone cooking dish (can't remember the name). We will definitely be back and try many more things

Patrick

The experience was below expectations. Wagu was very fatty. I would have cut off the fat of every piece on the skewer. Duck was very tough. This duck must have walked from France. Crudo was good, but we were already disappointed at this point. Why didn't someone review the bar situation? I think you are missing the mark only allowing your select list of alcohol drinks. You really should allow what customers want to order. The rolls were good and we started with salmon and tuna. Very good, but down hill from there. I would not return. I would not recommend. Service was nice, but awkward handling of dishes.

Mandy

Food was excellent but service left a lot to be desired. I don't think we will be going back.

Christine

We have been here previously when it was M Test Kitchen and it seems to not be at the same level it was when it was the Test Kitchen. The Little Gem Salad was not as good anymore (I used to dream about that salad). The Loaded Tots were over cooked and we were all empty on drinks before our server came back. Even though the food is supposed to be paced, it seemed to take a bit long. Overall, the food is still good, just not what it used to be.

Seth

Half of course 1 was good the tortelloni really has alot going for it. The salmon tasted off the char on the outside somehow blended unevenly with the flavor of the fish it honestly tasted a little old and fishy for someone who eats almost exclusively seafood. Course 2-3 and your sushi were not very good either. I had the Seabass, fried rice, chicken wings, and char sui. The seabass taste was hallow in flavor and the texture was almost like grainy thickened gelatin, the fried rice just tasted like pork fat from the bacon, the sushi was slathered in mayonnaise and thats all I could taste, the chicken wings were spongy and the skin was very soft. The char sui tasted good but I also found it a little plain in comparison to the photos of the food I saw pictures of online. The service staff was very kind and professional and restaurant was absolutely gorgeous. The menus execution was poor and I really mean that honestly as constructively as possible. I do apologize but for the price you are asking I was very disappointed. I will unfortunatley not be coming back.

Heidi

Wonderful food! Especially loved the fried rice and wagyu, but it was really all excellent!

Lea

Easy to have a conversation with good acoustics! Food was great, similar to other M restaurants. Octopus, fried rice, and tater tots were highlights. Recommend asking for knife with fried chicken for easier eating.

Thea

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. I would suggest going with a group of four people and sharing everything. We ordered two plates per person which was recommended by the server, however, we could have ordered less. Some standouts were the Char Siu, Scallop Crudo, and Miso Seabass.

FixitFriend

My dear daughter recommended we dine here, and I'm so glad she did! Kind, informative, and attentive staff. All of our shareable courses were outstanding. I paused with every first bite to self remark... "This is REALLY good".

Kris

Really fun and interesting flavors expertly crafted to work together. We look forward to trying the rest of the menu!

Nicolas

Overall great food and ambience. The only issue is that the A5 Wagyu dish is grilled on the table without ventilation so the entire space gets filled with smoke and odor

Jonathan

Great food as always. First try since the transition from the old M Test Kitchen and nothing lost along the way. Great place to satisfy any taste and appetite, not just Asian and heavy!

Minel

I booked a reservation at M Izakaya for my partner's birthday, and we both LOVED it!! The service was attentive, and every single dish we ordered was delicious. It truly made the evening feel special. Highly highly recommend this spot.

Joe

Always enjoy the M restaurants. Had some of my favorites from when it was Test Kitchen. Also tried the octopus. It was good. A little too much curry, but everything else was great as usual.

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