Mura Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

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4121 Main At North Hills St Ste 110 (at Lassiter at North Hills Avenue)
Raleigh, NC 27609

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Really good food and service and also they have gluten free sushi. Pros: null Cons: null

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I had high hopes of this place after searching the internet for a good sushi restaurant and saw that they won the award for "best sushi" in Raleigh. But after my visit, it was cl...

Great Food, Great Service! 11/12/2009

I dined for the first time at Mura just last week. The food was amazing, and the plates were beautifully designed with carrot butterflies, and flower tomatoes. The server was attentive and knowledgable. Overall, I had a great experience and will be back. Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere more
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Good sushi joint 11/10/2009

I am very picky about sushi and have had bad experiences elsewhere. I was happy to find a new place for good sushi. Fresh fish is good here, and the sake list was more than most carry. The Can sake was the best I've ever had, if you like cold sakes you have to try it. I did have to wait to be seated at the sushi bar, which should be first come first serve, Besides that was great all around. Pros: Knowledgeable servers, nice atmosphere, great food Cons: Can't sit down at sushi bar without hostess more
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good food 11/10/2009

I came in on a saturday only cause I had coupon but was pleasantly suprsised by the authenticity of your food and the great freindly service. Pros: great sushi more
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Great place for sake and sushi 11/10/2009

Mura is one of my favorite restaurants in Raleigh. They have fantastic sushi that always seems to be really fresh. Recently they changed up their sake menu as well, everything seems to be much more affordable and delicious! The servers are always very helpful at recomending great dishes and beverages. Pros: Helpful servers, great atmosphere, awesome sake more
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Love This Place 11/9/2009

I've been a regular at Mura for quite sometime now and can't get enough. Well now they offer a bunch of new martinis and have lowered the prices of them which is always nice. Also they have a great new sake list with better desriptions and the servers are always happy to explain them in more detail. I also like the lounge area, its always nice to have the server remember me and what i like to drink. Keep up the good work! Pros: Knowledgeable waitstaff, great food more
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Great Sushi 11/9/2009

I have been a regular diner at Mura for a little over a year now but recently decided to have lunch there with a few collegues. A few were out of town guests that were not too familiar with sushi. Our server walked us through the entire lunch menu and made recommendations to suit everyone's tastes. The Screaming O Roll is a must as well as the Sushi Bento Box. I definintely recommend it for a quiet business lunch. Pros: Artistic presentation, knowledgeable staff more
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always awesome 11/6/2009

I have been eating here for a long time and the presentations have been getting prettier and prettier. The sushi always looks like artwork and the service is awesome. We went with a party of 8 and they had the automatic gratuity but that's the same pretty much wherever you go if it's a nice place. It's always worth it! Pros: nice atmosphere, awesome presentation more
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Awesome sushi. Great service 11/6/2009

Best sushi I've experinced in ten states and counting. Pros: Best sushi in Raleigh. Hands down. Cons: Very popular. Reservations are a must. more
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Start Earning It 9/23/2009

I have been to Mura at least Six times. They have good Sushi not the best in town by any stretch but great atmosphere accounts for a lot. Recently I went with a group of six, which entitles them to an auto 20% gratuity. I am usually a 25-30% guy WHEN EARNED. I think the fact that it was known it would be added regardless spoke to the server who was LAZY, absent, and slow. I may return and if I do and it is with a group I will insist on Grat not be auto added. Pros: Great Sushi Cons: Auto gratuity taken for granted more
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Awesome hot spot 9/22/2009

I've been coming here since they opened, and the place never disapppoints. The rolls are awesome, and the newer additions keep it fresh. I'm sorry but the Hurricane roll is amazing. I know it's not old school sushi but I don't care- it's ridiculously good stuff. They have enough to offer people who don't eat sushi regularly, which is nice. I myself like all the hardcore raw goods but it's tough to get my parents and some friends on board. The new selections make it easy to keep almost everyone happy. Our family has grown since they opened the doors, so I would like to ask the management to consider something for the kids. Servers are great at finding kid-friendly sides like french fries, but my kid won't touch most of what we eat and maybe some kid's selections would go a long way. Love the new beers by the way- keep up the good work. Pros: Great rolls Cons: Need child's menu more
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fallen off 7/24/2009

Sure it's beautiful, but you can't eat atmosphere. I have been coming here for years and it is a great bar scene on Fri/Sat nights. But for lunch any day of the week, it is just ok. The service is slow and not particularly attentive. The sushi is sometimes made messily, even during non-peak times. But the thing that irks me is how often the tables feel icky or sticky even though they have been wiped down. Does not inspire confidence. That said, the food is good, but not wow. Pros: location, decor Cons: service, cleanliness more
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Best place in Raleigh PERIOD 6/12/2009

I always enjoy going to this upscale n hills rest. With food & service to match more
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Great personal service 5/15/2009

My husband and I recently ate here to celebrate our anniversary. The food was excellent. I currently have a limited diet due to food intolerances, and the chef was willing and able to make modifications to the recipes so I could enjoy them. We'll be back! more
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Artistic Food and Excellent Service! 2/20/2009

I eat at Mura on a regular basis, and believe that I have been waited on by almost every server available. Each and every server is extremely attentive, and knowledgeable about what the restaurant has to offer. Visit the lounge/sushi bar for a cool, and casual atmosphere, or the dining room for a more intimate feel. The food is absolutely outstanding. Last visit, I had the hard rock, and the piano roll. The sushi plate was a beautiful work of art, decorated with carrot butterflies; each piece of the roll placed perfectly to display true beauty. I have also had food from the hot kitchen. The Seabass is amazingly flavorful, and finished with a tomato flower. I have to say every time I visit Mura is especially unique, and truly a wonderful dinner. Come to Mura if you would like a relaxed, and flavorful dinner. Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere Cons: none i can think of more
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Stunning 2/6/2009

We've had dinner at Mura twice and have enjoyed the food both times. The sushi was superb and the staff was able to have the chef modify a dish for my young son. The decor is absolutely beautiful; one certainly feels as though (s)he should be dressed to dine there. Even the bathrooms are cool! The prices are much higher than our routine dining out budget will allow for, at least on a consistent basis; but for special times, Mura is a great choice. It is located at North Hills Mall, too, which offers much high scale shopping and strolling. more
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Great Food but terrible service 1/27/2009

I've been going to Mura for years. Great food, but it comes at a price! Not only have they raised their prices across the board, the people get less friendly every time I go. The overall service is NOT where it once was. It takes forever to get your food. You can't have lunch there anymore if you only have an hour! :( If you have a party of four or larger you will be there for hours. Sadly the negative out way the pros. It's just not worth it anymore.... there are so many great places to dine! Pick another! Pros: Food Cons: Service & Price more
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Average Sushi, Great Drinks, Great Dessert 1/8/2009

If you are looking for a place to hang out for drinks and dessert with friends, Mura has a good location. I went with a friend for sushi, which was decent, but average (I had the dragon roll). The waitress we had tonight was very nice, and the speed of service was fine. The miso soup was good, though I didn't like the seaweed, it was a bit slimy, which it shouldn't be. My friends salad with ginger dressing had more of a honey mustard/creamy flavour (I prefer a more traditional ginger dressing). The Asian Pear Cocktail though was Very yummy - it tasted like a sweet pear, not too sweet, and not overpowered by alcohol. The milkyway layered cake was also SO good and the presentation was lovely, but definitely good to split since it was a large piece. The prices were a bit high for the quality of the food, but fine for the drinks and dessert - and you are paying for the atmosphere too. I would recommend Mura for a drinks and dessert hangout, though maybe not for dinner - though I would most likely still get a sushi roll :) Pros: Yummy Drinks and Dessert more
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Great service, excellent cocktails, average food 1/8/2009

This was my first visit to Mura, and I was quite pleased. The service was exceptional, and our server was able to offer excellent suggestions when asked her opinion. They have an excellent Asian Pear cocktail - wow! A friend and I came for sushi, which we had, but weren't too impressed with the rolls. The presentation was lovely, but nothing exceptional as far as the quality and originality of the sushi. Not the best sushi in town, but I certainly was not disappointed. I would definitely be interested in coming back and trying some of the large dinner plates. Mura has an excellent looking menu. The atmosphere was eclectic and unique. The dimly lit lounge and bar are quite trendy and comfortable. This is certainly a great place to go after work with friends, on a date, or to take out of town guests to. Pros: Very trendy atmosphere, excellent service, and creative cocktails more
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Just a average Japanese restaurant in a nicely decorated place. 1/4/2009

I used to come here alot back in the days but I've noticed that it's not what it used to be. It can be good at times but also just as bad. This place has got so inconsistant over time. It's got to a point where I kind of bite my nails waiting for the food and I shouldn't be doing that when I'm paying this much money. When your at a restaurant of this calibur and price, I should be getting good food all the time. If not atleast an apology, not a arguement saying everything is normal. It wasnt that bad...but I mine as well go to the cheaper joints for the food I get sometimes. I used to come here frequently but lately I ask my self it this worth the money?...and I honestly don't think so. I don't want a crappy plate of food every other time I dine here. But I see they stay busy most of the time...so there are people who enjoy them selves here. I'm just not one of them....I don't think the ambience can make up for the average food at high prices. Pros: atmosphere is good...nice looking restaurant Cons: inconsistant food at too high of a price more
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Unique experience 12/15/2008

I've lived in the triangle for years, and this has been a constant favorite. I love the variety of items on their menu, and think their atmosphere is one of the best. There was live music the last time I went, and the atmosphere is definitely cozier with the guitar player they booked than the jazz-type music that they normally have. Food was great, pretty much always is. The new rolls are pretty interesting albeit unconventional. One had potato wrapped around it and deep-fried. Was not what I would typically expect in a sushi place, but was delicious nonetheless. I will say that parking in the mall was a pain, but it is the holiday season so I guess it's OK. Definitely recommended. Pros: Warm atmosphere Cons: Parking at North Hills more
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Midtown fine-dining bistro mingles artistic presentation with fusion cuisine to create innovative Japanese dishes.

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  • Welcome to Mura

    Mura is a Japanese fusion restaurant, serving world renowned Kobe Beef, a variety of steaks, seafood, mixed cuisine and the finest grade sushi, with many one of a kind rolls, and visually pleasing artistic presentations.

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  • In Short
    Blond wood tones, soft hanging lights and orange textured wallpaper visually link the separate bar, dining and tatami rooms. The crowd is as varied as the menu: Businesspeople...

  • 8/30/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-2:00pm, 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-2:00pm, 5pm--11pm
  • Payments: Visa, Discover, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: North Hills
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