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Looking for small-town comfort with big-city style? Come to Mura. Cleverly hidden in a beautifully-decorated nook of Raleigh’s North Hills is this Asian treasure. Once through its portals, you will be instantly-transported to a different place. Seated in one of Mura’s plush booths, the cares of the day become a distant memory. The décor is modern, crisp, and trendy. The booths have high walls which provide intimacy without isolation. Everything is polished and strategically placed. Mura is restaurant Feng Shui at its finest. The staff is acutely attentive and ready to serve your every whim. They might even be a little bit psychic the way they anticipate. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. The temperature is comfortable and smoking is not allowed. If you prefer to dine al fresco, Mura is equipped with an outdoor dining area. If you’re planning a party or hosting an event, large private rooms or smaller traditional tatami rooms are available that you can reserve in advance. The lounge and sushi bar are perfect for a quick bite or a post-work cocktail. Due to the talents of highly creative bartenders, the drink specials are inventive and inviting. I highly recommend the blackberry martini. Mura is the only area restaurant that serves Kobe beef. If you haven’t had Kobe beef, you must try it at least once. Once you’ve sampled its rich, buttery flavor and amazing tenderness, you’re guaranteed to want more. Kobe beef differs from most because it comes from Wagyu cattle, a breed genetically predisposed to intense marbling. These unique marbling characteristics provide more enhanced flavor, tenderness, and juiciness. Most steakhouses only claim that you can cut their steaks with a fork, but with Mura’s Kobe beef you truly can. Also not to be missed is Mura’s Ramu Miso Char-grilled lamb rib chops. For fans of lamb, the sake and miso marinade takes the dish from rave to crave status. It’s so delicious you may wind up asking for extra marinade on the side. The firecracker shrimp are also a menu standout. They come fried to a delicate, crispy finish and are stuffed with a mixture that contains lightly spiced deviled shrimp, scallops and cream cheese. If you like variety, you can customize the taste with choices of sweet, hot and sour sauces. And speaking of sauces, you may also become addicted to Mura’s own signature wasabi dressing. Mura is known for their fabulous sushi. The special rolls listed on the menu boast brilliant combinations. Mura is also the only restaurant in the area that serves wasabi in its unprocessed form. Americanized wasabi is powdered and made into a paste. Upon request, you can get pickled wasabi root instead. If you haven’t had a chance to try it, you definitely should. And save room for dessert. If the decadent chocolaty goodness of the Shokora torte doesn’t get you, the sheer romance of the dessert for two will. It’s the triple chocolate obsession cake with mango sorbet accompanied by two glasses of Ice wine. The dessert menu contains something for everyone: rich chocolates, cheesecake, key lime pie, bananas foster, tiramisu, and fruity sorbets. As if all of this weren’t enough, Mura also has specials you’ll want to mark your calendar for!
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