M Sushi

M Sushi brings Michael Lee’s acclaimed Japanese seafood program to Fenton with a full-service dining room anchored by a long sushi bar. Guests settle into the contemporary, windowless space accented by faux stone walls while chefs hand-form nigiri and sashimi with Koshihikari rice milled specifically for the Cary location. Lunch and dinner service run daily, and reservations are strongly recommended to secure a seat.

Signature plates spotlight pristine fish: the nigiri sampler, truffle-infused tuna tartare, and crudo dressed with ponzu, baby peppers, fried shallots, and matcha salt. Standout rolls include the Futomaki layered with sea trout, tuna, and kampyo, the Peruvian Rainbow with panko-crusted scallop and spicy tuna tartare, and the vegan bento featuring seaweed salad, eggplant curry, maitake tempura, and potato croquette. For an immersive tasting, entrust the chef with the Grand Omakase or seasonal nigiri omakase experience.

The beverage list stretches from premium sake and champagne to inventive craft cocktails such as the wasabi martini and lychee lime fizz, pairing effortlessly with the seafood-driven menu. Service is attentive yet relaxed, underscoring the restaurant’s devotion to minimalism meeting mastery, and the concept’s inclusion on OpenTable’s 2022 Top 100 Restaurants in America underscores its national acclaim.