M Kokko ★ 4.2
Michael Lee's Korean parlour in the same building as M Sushi is the group's most casual concept, with fried chicken, army base stew and cold noodles.
Signature: Korean fried chicken, Budae jjigae, Cold ramyeon
Little Bull is a mexican fusion restaurant in Downtown, Durham.
Oscar Diaz's Michelin-recommended Mexican fusion kitchen is one of Durham's most creative, built around birria dumplings and BBQ mole pork chops.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Birria dumplings, Guava and cheese pastelitos, BBQ mole pork chop
Address: 810 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701
Michael Lee's Korean parlour in the same building as M Sushi is the group's most casual concept, with fried chicken, army base stew and cold noodles.
Signature: Korean fried chicken, Budae jjigae, Cold ramyeon
Named after the Paris market street, Rue Cler is a classic French bistro with white tablecloths and a timeless menu anchored by duck confit and steak Diane.
Signature: Steak Diane, Duck confit, Tarte tatin
Dashi pairs ramen downstairs with an izakaya bar upstairs holding over 250 Japanese whiskies. Tonkotsu and miso broths below; small plates above from 16:00.
Signature: Tonkotsu ramen, Izakaya skewers, Japanese whisky highball
Parizade has anchored the Brightleaf area since 1996, serving Mediterranean lamb, grilled fish and mezze. The outdoor terrace fills on warm evenings.
Signature: Lamb chops, Shrimp and grits, Mezze platter
Michael Lee's Korean parlour in the same building as M Sushi is the group's most casual concept, with fried chicken, army base stew and cold noodles.
Signature: Korean fried chicken, Budae jjigae, Cold ramyeon
Named after the Paris market street, Rue Cler is a classic French bistro with white tablecloths and a timeless menu anchored by duck confit and steak Diane.
Signature: Steak Diane, Duck confit, Tarte tatin
Giorgios Bakatsias's Michelin-recommended Greek restaurant at Brightleaf Square serves sharing plates, grilled meats and Greek wines, plus weekend brunch.
Signature: Spanakopita, Lamb souvlaki, Tzatziki and pita
Seraphine is a Michelin-recommended Cajun and Creole restaurant at American Tobacco Campus. Crawfish etouffee and Southern cocktails are the draw.
Signature: Crawfish etouffee, Fried green tomatoes, Beignets
Dashi pairs ramen downstairs with an izakaya bar upstairs holding over 250 Japanese whiskies. Tonkotsu and miso broths below; small plates above from 16:00.
Signature: Tonkotsu ramen, Izakaya skewers, Japanese whisky highball