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M Tempura, Durham, NC

M Tempura

4.8
4.8
602 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
M Tempura is Durham's traditional Japanese tempura restaurant offering Tempura as well as Kaiseki Omakase offerings.

For the multi-course menu items, all members of your party must choose the same option please.

We currently cannot accommodate shellfish, vegetarian (egg in batter), gluten, and seafood allergies. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tempura, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 748-3874
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Lee
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tempura Tasting Menu

    $38.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our Traditional Omakase is the most casual of our experiences. Guests start with a seasonal salad and then proceed to 10 pieces of chef's choice fish and vegetable tempura. After tempura, guests will enjoy a final dessert course of housemade ice cream. Flavors vary often but are always delicious. This is the best option for guests who are going to a show or event in town! Guests with allergies or dietary restrictions are encouraged to contact us with any questions at 919-748-3874.
  • M Omakase Tasting Menu

    $79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our M Omakase is a 7-Course experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Guests start with three small plates including Tuna Tartare, Crudo, and Savory Chawanmushi. They then proceed to 8 premium tempura pieces such as Lobster Tail from Maine and Scallop topped with Golden Kaluga Caviar. After tempura, guests will enjoy a final entree course of miso-marinated seabass over rice with house-cured salmon roe, nori, wasabi, and pickled daikon. Finally, guests will finish with a unique housemade dessert. Desserts vary often but are always delicious. Guests with allergies or dietary restrictions are encouraged to contact us with any questions at 919-748-3874.
    M Omakase Tasting Menu Photo
  • Kaiseki Omakase Menu

    $127.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Kaiseki Omakase requires 24 hours advance notice. WE CANNOT HONOR SAME-DAY REQUESTS. Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course Japanese meal that uses different cooking methods in each course. Our adaptation of the Kaiseki focuses on seasonality and locality of ingredients. It includes 10 Unique courses that the chef may adjust according to seasonal availability. Please see the menu for course details.
    Kaiseki Omakase Menu Photo

What 602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Food

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
M Tempura offers an unforgettable dining experience with its creative tempura and sushi pre-fixe menus. Guests rave about "amazing food" and "exceptional service," highlighting Chef Savannah Miller's talent. The restaurant provides an intimate setting, with standout dishes like the scallop in curried cauliflower puree. Perfect for special occasions, it's highly recommended.

602 Reviews
  1. Annka

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and all was lovely. I just was confused about some of the dishes that were lukewarm/cold that I felt could have been better actually hot. We had the omakase and the tempura was great. I think the final 'meal' dish of a lovely piece of sea bass did not hit for me it was cold and not sure if it was meant to be that way and salted in a way that I could not eat it at all. I guess not everything is for everyone and thats okay.

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  2. Kris

    VIP

    Raleigh

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    love m restaurants, can't get better tempura anywhere else in the area!

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  3. Annie

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the $75 omakase with the wine pairing. It is divine!

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  4. Sidney

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at M Tempura--and definitely not my last. I look forward to my next visit. I enjoyed a very early reservation (5pm!) when the restaurant was quiet and calm which meant that I could hear the server and the chef easily. I appreciated this atmosphere for my first dining experience at M Tempura. The scallop tempura (divine!) and the brie cheese tempura (inspired!) were the highlights for me, as well as the banana/chocolate ice cream for dessert at the end. Paired with the yuzu sake, this dessert course was absolutely delightful!

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  5. Deborah

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Grand Kaiseiki dinner at $127 per person was elaborate, with many decorative courses, but ultimately not worth the price and unsatisfying. The bar is uncomfortable and noisy - better to sit at a table.

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  6. Richard

    Charlotte

    230 reviews

    5.0

    230 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful meal, great food and service. And especially for finding the table to accommodate my 6 week old grandson in a stroller

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  7. Emily

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Omakase menu. The food was amazing. It's definitely worth trying.

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  8. Jason

    VIP

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is clearly one of the finest dining experiences in Durham. Every piece of food that is delivered to the table is fantastic. I highly recommend everyone try M Tempura - you won’t be disappointed

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  9. Louisa

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an incredible experience. We were so glad that we opted to do the full Kaiseki dinner. Easily one of the best meals we’ve eaten this year.

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  10. Sydney

    Washington DC

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very very attentive staff. Amazing food quality. Never had tempura so light and ungreasy. Excellent!

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FAQs

M Tempura is rated 4.8 stars by 602 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for M Tempura

111 Orange Street, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tempura, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Lee
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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