M Test Kitchen
Hours of Operation have been updated. M Test Kitchen is open on Sunday evenings from 5:00 - 9:30 pm. We are no longer open for lunch on Sunday's.
"Voted one of the best new restaurants of 2023 by Raleigh Magazine"
Now open on Sundays and Mondays!
Test Kitchen is a creative space for M Restaurants with a constantly evolving menu. Items on menu are intended to be enjoyed tapas style for everything to be shared. We recommend two or three dishes per guest in order to fully experience the creativity of our chefs
First Course
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Crispy Chicken Skin (GF)
Snack size, fried in chicken fat, seasoned with larb spice
$5
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Little Gem Salad(GF/V)
Red miso dressing, sesame seed, smoked tofu
$10
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Broccolini Gomae
Blanched and chilled broccolini, sesame paste dressing, and fried garlic chips
$10
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*Salmon Tataki (GF)
Seared Bluefin Tuna, Ponzu sauce, Togarashi, Aonori Flakes, Rice puffs.
$18
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Caviar Concoction (GF)
Polish Siberian Caviar, Wakame seaweed ice cream and toasted hazelnut
$21
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Spicy Pork Belly
Thin sliced and chilled pork, Szechuan chili and soybean sauce, cucumber, and cilantro
$11
Second Course
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Loaded Tots
Okonomiyaki style crispy fried potatoes, kewpie, sweet soy funkake, smoked bonito flakes
$11
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Arancini Ochazuke (V)
Green tea bamboo rice risotto, panko crust, edamame puree, yuzu red onions, nori.
$12
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Pearl Meatballs (GF)
Ground pork, sticky rice, cream, scallions, garlic, gingier, and jasmine tea soy sauce.
$13
gluten free, vegetarian
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Kabocha Pumpkin Gnocchi
Japanese squash, miso glaze, pine nuts, and sage.
$13
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Lobster Shumai
Shrimp and lobster mousse, Shanghai dumpling skin, black vinegar soy sauce
$15
Third Course
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X.O. Fried Rice
Kani crab, bacon, Fresno chili, onions, garlic, egg threads, scallions
$21
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Seasonal Fish Green Curry (GF/ V OPTION)
Our green curry sauce, oyster mushrooms, bamboo shoot, lime, cilantro, and Thai basil
Seasonal Fish $23
Vegetarian $14
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Duck with "Duck sauce"
Pan seared duck breast, leg confit, sweet potato kohlrabi hash, scallions, apricot duck sauce, and Thai basil
$25
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Grilled Denver Steak (GF)
Hibachi style vegetables, zucchini, onions, scallions, and lemon soy butter sauce
$27
Fourth Course
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Black Plum Sorbet (GF/V)
Sour plum julienne, roasted buckwheat, vodka and shiso leaf
$12
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Matcha Pistachio (GF/V)
Pistachio cake, matcha pistachio ice cream, rice crispy crumb, and yuzu tea jellies
$13