M Izakaya - Formerly M Test Kitchen

Name: M Izakaya - Formerly M Test Kitchen
Address: 4 Fenton Main St suite 120, Cary, NC, United States, 27511
Telephone: (919) 729-5662
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (308)

$50 and over

Asian

4 Fenton Main St suite 120, Cary, NC 27511

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Fancy

Located in Cary’s Fenton shopping center, M Izakaya redefines upscale dining with its innovative approach to classic Asian cuisine. This newest concept from renowned Chef Michael Lee and the acclaimed M Restaurant Group blends timeless flavors with contemporary flair, creating a dining experience that’s both refined and approachable.

M Izakaya is our take on Japanese tapas style cuisine in an upscale environment. Our goal is for you to sit and relax with a great glass or bottle of sake and the best Izakaya food that Cary has to offer. Our food is meant to be shared and coursed out so that you have time to enjoy your dining experience. All our M Restaurants pride themselves on using fresh quality ingredients and never sacrifice quality for quantity.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Asian, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 729-5662
Website
https://www.m-restaurants.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
4 Fenton Main St suite 120, Cary, NC 27511
Neighborhood
Cary
Parking details
None

What 308 people are saying

M Izakaya - Formerly M Test Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Innovative
Raleigh
Innovative

Review summary

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M Test Kitchen delivers a "superb and delightful" dining experience with creative, "fantastic food" and "exceptional" service that keeps guests coming back. With inventive dishes and a unique take on Asian fusion, it has become a favorite among locals. Attentive staff and "awesome" cocktails complement the vibrant atmosphere perfectly.

308 Reviews

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Danielle
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most amazing experience. Our waitress was amazing and the food was 10/10. Will 100% be returning
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Michael
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
3.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I don’t get the hype. Food was just ok. The server was nice but nothing special.
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Terry
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill19 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were very good. We look forward to trying the changing menu on our next visit
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alan
New York City12 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had a superb and delightful meal here We each had three courses with plenty of sharing and comparing. Dessert was a miss as it felt like they were trying too hard. Overall service and experience was great and worth the money.
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Emily
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful experience. Dishes were creative and delicious, waitstaff was attentive, and pacing was excellent.
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Jim VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington12 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We tried several interesting dishes. The set of choices together was very one note and overall needed a little more acidity or salt. Sat at the bar and the service was very sub par. After waiting 20 min for any attention, we had to stack our dishes in a plate to get the attention of the server and cash out. Would not go again.
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Quinn
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came here on a double date. Each couple ordered 6 items and we all got 2 drinks as well. Out of all 12 dishes, there was not a single thing we wouldn’t order again!! The food was INCREDIBLE! M test kitchen immediately jumped to the top of my list of favorite restaurants in the triangle. On top of the amazing food, our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. We will be coming back frequently!
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Nina
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lived it here. Our waitress was super helpful and friendly. Food was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love M Test Kitchen every time. We get some awesome food and always try new things to experience foods we haven’t had before. Love it!
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RachelJ
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing service, great vibe, fantastic food.
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M Izakaya - Formerly M Test Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 308 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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4 Fenton Main St suite 120, Cary, NC 27511

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cary
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Asian, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.m-restaurants.com/
Phone number
(919) 729-5662

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