Good decor on an older house. My party can smell urine inside the restaurant while we were there only table inside at the time. Not surprised given the age of the building. The American interpretation of Asian food was so so. I think I would appreciate the dishes much more if their prices were halved. Seems like most dishes are overpriced. I do understand the target market maybe the mainstream local crowds who might appreciate Asian food is exotic and fusion is value add. It didn't seem to work for me overall. read more

As a regular in L.A. to Matsuhisa and Brothers, I came across this absolute gem of a place in Cary. It can only be described by one word. Spectacular. Fresh, creative, delicious. Jenny was on-spot with service and the atmosphere was wonderful. I'm just sad I'm not staying longer in Raleigh. You guys rocked it. read more

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First time at MC and will not be the last! From start to finish not a single complaint. Started off with a smoked Manhattan and lobster roll. Both were incredible. I had smoked old fashioned before, but never a Manhattan. The lobster roll was very flavorful. I had the whole white fish and my wife had surf and turf, which was a filet and crab cake. My white fish was the best I ever had, and it was accompanied by a small bowl of freshly cooked veggies and a bowl of rice. I worked to find every flake of fish, and was disappointed when it was all gone. The waiter said the chef had been cooking the white fish since he was ten in Vietnam, and he eats it once a week. My wife really enjoyed her filet and crab cake, and even left a bit of crab cake for me. Finished with molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. A favorite of mine, and it was delicious like everything else. I cannot wait to go back, and I will definitely get the whole white fish again! read more

MC Restaurant - Whole white fish. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Gosh this meal was amazing, start to finish. My husband and I came to MC to celebrate our anniversary, and I'm so glad we did! We started with the wagyu beef app special, which was so good. Never had wagyu, and I never expected beef to melt in your mouth, but this really did! We also had a couple of cocktails - I had the cucumber basil martini, and he had the bacon Manhattan. For entrees, I had the Saigon Noodles, and my husband had the lobster and grits. Both were just delicious, and perfect portion sizes. We finished with the chocolate lava cake. Everything was so good, and the ambiance is just perfect. We will definitely be back to MC! read more

MC Restaurant - Saigon Noodles - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The food just look good here. The food and service here did not deserve such high price. The sashimi is not fresh and take really long time to serve. I give two star because of the outdoor environment of this place and the dessert. read more

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This is a fantastic place in downtown Cary. Creative menu, great food and service. Wonderful ambience and great indoor or outdoor dining. Everything on the menu is great - small plates, entrees, drinks, desserts. You'd be hard pressed to find something in the menu that's not awesome. read more

Service was slow, we were seated and waited quite a while before we got menus or even water. Table that came after us got water before us. Idk if because we were waiting on our fourth guest? -But still Appetizers were good-spring rolls and pot stickers. Dinners were good but not outstanding as people have posted. Quite pricey for the amount of food. The seafood noodles were quite bland, the 4 tiny lamb chops were cooked well but came with potatoes the size of small grapes (about 6)and a salty side of baby bok choi. For $40 not worth it My sons sushi was fresh but 2 pieces for $16? Spicy margarita was good-but quite spicy but I like spice others may not. Ambiance is very nice -except for the 2 ants I smashed walking on the wall next to my seat. Would I return-probably not read more

We've eaten here at least three times so it's time to do a review. First, if you're a picky eater be sure to check their Facebook page on Thursday each week for the most current menu. I greatly appreciate seeing a current menu regardless where I eat but especially at a place that changes based on local product availability. The cocktails are always great. I have enjoyed the cucumber basil gin martini more than once. Husband likes the smoked bacon manhattan. They also have a nice wine list. You cannot go wrong with their sushi. Love the spicy tail of two tuna roll or hamachi crudo. The oysters are always great. Consider any special of the day. The whole flounder offered during one visit was spectacular. I had the best green curry I've ever had here with Mahi and sea scallops, loved the bun cha honoring Anthony Bourdain, great shrimp tacos, and thoroughly enjoyed pork tournedos. The husband who loves duck has also enjoyed duck two ways and Chinese roast duck on different occasions. Do not miss trying the Chinese doughnuts. Staff and management are nice and attentive but not intrusive. Make a reservation and go enjoy something different. read more

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It's expertly prepared food with top flight service. I highly recommend the truffle fries and the dessert combo. read more

MC Restaurant - Dessert - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I've been here 4 times within the last month so you can say I'm obsessed. This place has excellent food, drinks, ambiance, and service. I have nothing to complain about. Despite coming back so often, I've always got to try something new because they change up the menu so often. I used to go to m sushi just for the uni and sashimi but MC is now my go to. I love this place! Super cute for a date night or to catch up with an old friend. read more

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My wife and I have been to MC three times now and, wow, each time has been incredible. I'm quite the foodie (born and raised in NY with incredible food everywhere) and MC does one of the best jobs at joining various Asian flavors with western elements. Two of my favorites are the calamari dish (which has a southeast element to it) and the spicy tuna avocado toast. They are simply incredible. We've tried various steaks (always good), the wagyu pho, and a seafood hotpot that was to die for. Hats off to the chef and staff. Simply amazing. read more

My husband and I have eaten at MC several times. An amazing dining experience right in the heart of Cary. We are sushi lovers. (Sushi snobs in fact) MC has some of the most creative sushi options around. The fish is sooooo fresh. It literally melts in your mouth. I think we had one of everything on the sushi menu during our last visit. All were amazing and presented beautifully. Can't wait to go back and try something new. Their menu changes frequently!! read more

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Best place to eat in most of the RTP area. As an owner chef who used to be the chef owner at An -it's exquisite it's in the old Victorian type house all original floors and then they have a beautiful garden area that you can sit and eat right across from where the new park is being built Downtown Cary read more

We've been to MC twice now and each time the food has exceeded our expectations. The menu is updated weekly which I cannot tell you how much I appreciate, and the sushi is always very fresh and beautifully put together. I highly recommend the hamachi and fatty tuna nigiri and the tale of two tunas roll. In terms of appetizers my favorite thus far has been the jalapeño popper which was fried and stuffed with cream cheese and crab. I have tried some of the specialty drinks with are good, my go to being the spicy margarita. I hope this restaurant makes it through the COVID storm as it is definitely my go to sushi spot in North Carolina and the atmosphere is stunning (we've eaten outside both times on these beautiful bistro tables that overlook the fountain in downtown Cary). read more

MC Restaurant - Hamachi nigiri, sake nigiri, tale of two tunas - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Fantastic!! The hype is real. My coworker gave me the heads up this morning that MC had opened and I immediately changed my friend's birthday reservation to MC. The restaurant is in an historic building, so cozy and intimate. Note the address because there isn't a sign outside. We parked behind the old library next door. Our service was wonderful, drinks were strong and flavorful, and our dishes were mind blowing! Absolutely delicious. That Chilean Sea Bass is outstanding. I'm so excited to welcome MC to downtown Cary and I'm returning with another group of friends next week. Book a reservation on open table or call them. Your tastebuds will thank you :) read more

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My husband and I, went to this restaurant for our wedding anniversary, after a friend recommended it. It's quaint and a nice date spot. Our food and drinks were very good. Our waiter was nice, but seemed new, or just bit overwhelmed. The manager made it a point to almost cater to all of the tables around us, and completely ignored us. Once we got his attention he made it a point ask us how our food was. Many great restaurants to choose from in this area, and we are not a fan of spending money at a place that doesn't appreciate our business. We will not be back. read more

Stumbled on this restaurant - food was the best I've had since moving to nc service was awesome and ambiance was delightful Highly recommend read more

My husband and I came here for his birthday dinner. The service and ambiance were great, the quality of the raw fish however was not. We both had intense food poisoning after the chefs tasting sashimi plate. Throwing up isn't the way we wanted to spend the next day. Cannot recommend after a terrible experience like this. read more

Ate at MC last evening and couldn't possibly find enough accolades! The Almond Shrimp may be the best meal I've ever had and the service was fantastic!! This is a fairly new business to Cary and predict you won't be able to get a reservation for weeks in the near future. LOVED LOVED IT!!! read more

MC Restaurant - Almond Shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I am updating a previously glowing review based on one 'whatever' and one 'bad' experience, though I have had good ones in the past and I appreciate that the menu changes. Most recently, we warned our waiter that I was allergic to nuts. After some unimpressive food and service, he brought out a blueberry dessert that didn't have nuts listed in the ingredients. Luckily someone else tried it first and noticed the almonds. Then the weirdest part was his response of denial: 'I thought you said knots'?? Really?? Hope this place isn't slipping because I have had some good things here before but I won't risk returning. Also a lot of the drinks and desserts are not good read more

Well Shari and I "Dared to escape" on the first night in Phase 2! Decided to try this as the chef being of AN and we loved that. Didn't disappoint. Will admit having my temperature taken upon entering was a First! New world I guess. Shared the Octopus and White Dragon roll. (Pic). Great Pad Thai (different than any ever before). Shari had the Crab and Ramen noodles and she loved it. Service was impeccable, staff was supportive and stayed within all guidelines (not that it really mattered much to us) but they were all sweet and helpful while not intruding. Give this really beautiful place a try, SOON!! read more

MC Restaurant - White Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Very Disappointed. We felt rushed the entire time. We were one of the first customers seated on a Friday evening so the place was pretty empty. Some training on how to be friendly/provide exceptional customer service would be helpful for him. The food was good. This is an expensive restaurant and the service should match the cost. Likely will not return. read more

Do your homework there! Need I elaborate more seriously all the guys met at the wedding! That was my date so figure it out and see if your phones work might help and Starbucks always goes a long way!! Cheers !! read more

Excellent service. The food was great. I recommend the surf and turf. The mango margarita was very good as well. read more

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Amazing food and wonderful service! Kyle was our server, he was a pleasure and funny! We went for the first time last night and sat outside on the lawn. We will most defiantly be going back. read more

MC Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Wanted to like this place more but it was just OK. Started with a spicy margarita and it was excellent 10/10. Unfortunately the food wasn't as good as the drink. We all had Bao for appetizers and they weren't great. One of us had sushi for meal and it was awesome. The other 2 had different dishes and they were just ok. For the price it shouldn't be just OK. Probably not coming back here again. read more

Make a reservation because if you don't you won't even get the chance to eat here. Hopefully the hostess will have had a lesson in manners by the time you go and won't treat you like a sub-par guest because god-forbid you didn't make one. Was very excited to try this place but first impressions are everything and she officially ruined it for me. read more

We first went to MC for my birthday last year after hearing great things and it definitely lived up to the hype. It was raining the night we went so we weren't able to sit out front, but the excellent food, drinks and service made up for it. They have dishes with unique flavor combinations and good cocktails. read more

Every once in a while, the heavenly constellations align, and I find myself at the right place at the right time. Last night was as such. Behold the Beef Short Rib prepared by Chef Michael Chuong. The beef, first rubbed with Chinese 5-Spice, then braised for 3 hours in a classic red wine and aromatics concoction, is then joined on the plate with house-made garlic noodles and sautéed Gailan (Chinese broccoli). In summary, and with all literary fluff aside, this was the best short rib I've ever had. I'm talking across a world-wide pitch here. Moreover, I'll go on to state this was one of the best things I've ever eaten - EVER. To further aforementioned thoughts, everything I've ever had at MC Restaurant has been extraordinary. I tell my foodie friends, this guy works like a Maestro. The analogy being: sit at a piano and strike a massive major chord, where every note is in perfect harmony with every other note - there is no sonic dissonance anywhere. Such is the case with Chef MC's plated compositions - no single element in the flavor profile is ever non-harmonious with the companion elements. Chef works in perfect harmony, every time. This achievement is no small task. I see many younger, local chefs often fall short in this regard, clumsily including components that are either too 'sharp' or too 'flat' - breaching the true harmony on-plate. In summary, one can immediately recognize 30+ years of professional culinary expertise with every plated masterpiece that arrives on your table via his dexterous service staff, who are nothing short of world-class. To sum up, do not walk, do not run ... get into the nearest time displacement machine and teleport yourself *immediately* to MC Restaurant. read more

MC Restaurant - Braised Beef Short Rib - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Everything I've had here has not disappointed. The service is amazing and the dishes are very unique.

Did the MC restaurant wine night. Couldn't have asked for a more romantic setting to celebrate a birthday and they had heaters outside so we weren't cold. read more

Dinner at MC was outstanding. The sushi-nigiri and sashimi was absolutely top quality. Everything was perfectly prepared. Highly recommend for a great night out in downtown Cary! read more

Some of the best food/sushi I've ever had, along with amazing service. We ate almost everything on the menu and have been blown away with the chef's creations. read more

Over prices over rated Don't believe the hype and the reviews Food mediocre at best, slow service Nice atmosphere but a bit loud Wouldn't return anytime soon And would not recommend it In short very expensive and nothing special read more

I absolutely love this place! The service is great, ambience is spot on and the food is amazing. I would come here every week if I could. I've been here a couple times since COVID 19, each time MC Restaurant has taken all the necessary precautions in taking your temperature, social distancing, providing hand sanitizer and requiring masks. They rotate their menu every week so there is always something new to try. They are also very accommodating and will prepare something not currently on the menu if they can. My all time favorite was the soft shell crab, it was fresh and seasoned and fried to perfection. Their signature almond prawns (my husband's favorite) are a decent size, with a crispy glaze on the outside. Even the bed of salad it is served on tastes amazing, I would buy their salad dressing if they sold it. This visit I tried the lamb tacos, they were good but I felt like it didn't pair well with the rest of the dishes, it was more heavy flavored and on the gamey side when compared with all the seafood. I much preferred the lobster tacos they had before. The calamari was nicely fried and seasoned, served on that same bed of delicious salad. The salt and pepper seafood was worth the buck, there were large pieces of seafood all fresh and not overly fried or breaded. My husband enjoyed it but I felt as an Asian restaurant they could have done something different like a garlic and chili stir fry, instead of the bland American deep fry. The seafood nest was new on their menu. Unfortunately, I was a let down by this dish. This is a common dish in Hong Kong, but tasted no where near, there was no wok flavor and the pairing of fried cucumbers with seafood did not work for me. The noodles were perfectly crisped though, I would have finished it had I not come across a bad scallop and did not want to risk it. The Manager assured me their seafood was freshed and delivered daily, which I believe, this is the first time I tasted something off. They had good uni, which is a good indicator that their seafood is fresh. I didn't have dessert this time, but they have pretty good desserts, in particular the matcha Creme Brule, I can't wait until that comes back on the menu. read more

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Just had an outstanding experience with takeout at MC. We ordered Tale of 2 Tunas roll, shrimp/scallop shumai, miso halibut, and seafood yakisoba. All were excellent and held up well on their journey from MC kitchen to our kitchen table. Probably the best meal we have had there. Kudos to the MC crew! read more

Amazing food and staff! Cary is very blessed to have such a great restaurant! Great wine list too.

Such a cute place to eat! This old craftsman house now houses some of the most delicious sushi I've ever had- the Dynamite was the favorite. We ordered three rolls, which was plenty for two of us. The smoked Manhattan is also a must-try. The carafe of sake is also a great purchase. read more

Excellent sushi. Great COVID protocols from what I have seen (have only gotten taken out).

One of the best meals I've EVER had. Lovely interior as well. Ate way too much. Would do it again!