M Tempura

111 Orange St, Durham
(919) 748-3874

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Lisa

Thrilling to get to meet and chat with Savannah Miller, of Top Chef fame! She was so friendly and nice to talk with! She's also an incredible chef! Tempura just not my favorite style of food. Didn't love being locked into a specific and high price point for the meal, but it was very cool and enjoyable to taste so many different things! The waitress was delightful and helpful and not at all pretentious which was nice. The atmosphere is very basic and doesn't do much to add to the experience but the experience is great!

Laurie

We did a tasting menu with Chef Michael Lee. This was an amazing experience. 10 diners in M tempura with the Chef. He prepared an omakase feast. We've had the smaller versions at M Tempura and M Sushi before, but this was expanded. The fish selections were top of the line. This was, hands down, one of the best meals of my life. I initially thought this would be a "once in a lifetime" type experience with a Chef we revered, but now I feel we're hooked! Chef Lee also gave us a window into his own life, career. It was truly an experience and I'm so glad I jumped on this amazing chance.

Jerry

A true dining gem. Unique in the area. a Top Chef 3rd place finisher, Savannah Miller (wo)man's the fryer. The non tempura items are tasty, creative and beautiful to look at

Bhumi

Nice and quiet with delicious food. Food came out at a great pace with detailed descriptions of each course. Now my new favorite M restaurant surpassing M sushi! Greatly varied omakase experience.

Francis S

Amazing flavors and variety on the menu. Service is very attentive and the dishes are well timed, so you’re not waiting around.

For the money spent, the decor and tables could be a little bit more upscale but it’s just a minor detail.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelly

Food was excellent! The Omikase presented opportunity to try many new flavors. A great experience overall.

Matt

This has been my birthday meal two years in a row. Every course was a thoughtful delight, worthy of Instagram, and on a Wednesday evening, the pace was unhurried and the noise level low. We did the 7:00 seating both times, and since we were the last table to leave, Chef Savannah was able to pop out for a quick photo. I have tears in my eyes thinking about how special I felt to be eating a meal this good.

Lisa Mayes

Oh my! My first visit here! It will not be my last! We had the Tempura Tasting and added one serving of lobster. Totally worth it! Yummy! I was a little skeptical at first as I am not an adventurous eater however chef was amazing! We sat at the bar and enjoyed the total experience. Haven’t written a review in quite sometime. But, M Tempura is TOTALLY WORTHY OF IT! NOT TO BE MISSED! I am plotting my next visit and I am still eating my ginger ice cream and will be having hot tea very soon. I could just kick myself for not taking pictures of this beautiful presentation and the lovely servers are so nice too! I literally ate my pictures! Next time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jenna

My girlfriend and I went here for our anniversary dinner and enjoyed every moment of the evening. The staff was wonderful and the food was amazing. The mochi crepes literally melt in your mouth. . Will be back again!

Luping

It was a great experience to have dinner at M Tempura. The food was great and the services is also very nice!

Sadie Bessette

We went here for our anniversary and had a great time! We chose the omakase meal beforehand and it was delicious and adventurous. The restaurant itself is trendy yet cozy and the staff was very sweet. We will certainly return to explore the other menus!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bob

We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at M Tempura! What a unique place. Everything in the M Omakase serving was delicious. Fresh, interesting flavors, beautifully plated and served. Two thumbs up all the way!

Charles

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Small place, bespoke menu - would not recommend for a large group. But fantastic for an intimate dinner where you really experience excellent and unique cuisine.

Adrian

I had really high hopes for this restaurant, and unfortunately I was very disappointed. I took my son out for a nice dinner, and we were really looking forward to some delicious food. From the first course, the flavors just didn't work. Even worse, some of the seafood tasted fishy. Overall, it was almost gross, and it was extremely expensive. It is not worth the money, and honestly, even if it was decently priced, I would never return.

Maryana

Delicious and Delightful! Amazing way to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or special occasion.

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