As someone with very limited fine dining experiences, I can't say I have much to compare Moon Rabbit to, but it felt very unique to me. Moon Rabbit has two primary seating areas. We were sat in a well lit room, and were asked if it was our first experience there. We had a late reservation (8:45pm) and the server shared that there were two primary ways to dine: prixe fix (~2 hour experience curated by the chef) or family style ordering of individual plates (recommended 4-6 dishes for 2 people). We opted for the rice cake starter, 2 dishes from the sea (eel mochi beignet and red snapper), and the curry dessert. The rice cake dish was delectable -- refreshing and beautiful. The eel dish had a beautiful presentation and the eel was incredible. It was so soft and buttery - and perfectly balanced sweet and savory. I wasn't a fan of the sauce that the mochi beignet was paired with, but I can see it being for others. In my opinion, the red snapper dish was the most impressive. The fish was flaky and soft - yet the skin was perfectly crispy (and not overly salty!) it paired really well with the banana sauce and green grain it was served with. Dessert wasnt quite for me (either the one we ordered or the complimentary 'to finish' dish that was a salted egg pork floss bite). I found them both to be a bit too salty for my personal preference. Knowing that their cocktails were award winning, we each ordered one. I had the Lotus, which was under the sours section. And I thoroughly recommend it! It had a nice clean and balanced taste. It wasn't overly strong, sweet, or dry. And it was garnished with a cute small piece of lotus. I had a sip of my companions drink and it was also good (it was purple and rice milk washed, but its name is escaping me). It was much more sour and bubbly than the drink I had but still very good. Service was fantastic. Dishes were brought out in a timely fashion, and the servers were very polite when moving cutlery. They also did a fantastic job of explaining the dishes and providing context on what the chef aimed to achieve. The best way I can think to describe the food is inventive but reminiscent of the pillars of Vietnamese cuisine. It is contemporary, refreshing, and aesthetic. read more

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Wow.... Where do I even start? We came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. Without a doubt. they went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Everything was exquisite!!! From the food to the service. This is by far the best dinner experience I've had in the DMV area. I'll definitely be coming back to check out the tasting menu. read more

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Had a wonderful birthday experience here. Service was impeccable and left full and happy! Ordered the chef's tasting with cocktail pairing. Presentation was beautiful with a lot of thought and details considered with each bite and sip. Even the cocktail with fish sauce was delicious (as was EVERY cocktail in the pairing). The restaurant is decorated well and very clean. Could have done without the post-dinner salted ice coffee because I was so full... but the drink was tasty! Highly recommend for a great experience. read more

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We wanted to lick our plates but we were in public so... So many unique and palate pleasing flavors! Every thing we ate and drank was delicious. Loved the creativity of the dishes; the meal was a solid 10. Didn't have a res but was added to the waitlist and seats were available within half an hour. The service was exceptional. Each dish was well explained, and we got just the right amount of attention. The noise level was just right, easy to have a conversation or just drift away and focus on the flavor experience. Truly a great dining experience. read more

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Ten out of five stars is the only rating that makes sense for Moon Rabbit. Truly one of those meals where every single course makes you pause for a second. We did the prix fixe chef's tasting with the cocktail pairing, and it was unreal from start to finish. Every dish felt thoughtful, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Not a single miss. The kind of menu where you keep saying "this might be my favorite course"... until the next plate comes out. The cocktail pairing elevated everything. Each drink complemented the dish perfectly and felt just as creative as the food itself. I specifically loved the lotus so much, that I ordered another one, separately. Honestly, I would eat every single thing again. The experience felt special without being stuffy, the service was warm and knowledgeable, and the whole night just flowed effortlessly. Also, the decor was so cool, clean, and thoughtful. If you're even considering the tasting menu, do it. It is absolutely worth it. One of those meals you keep thinking about long after you leave. read more

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Excellent service, overall okay food, and excellent ambiance. This is more of tapas meal vibe and portions. We were still hungry after and grabbed some pizza. I would recommend instead of sharing the dishes to order a meal each and then share a couple of the larger dishes. The bartender did a great job with explaining the menu and we ordered based on portion size but it wasn't enough for two people to share and be satiated. The meals were very different but delicious. The corn bread was different than traditional southern corn bread. It tasted more like a pound cake. Our favorite was the grilled fish. So pretty and oh so delicious. I almost ordered one just for me. We didn't have a reservation so we were sat at the bar with a 1.5hr (I think) dining timeline. It's DC so I would recommend making a reservation and most restaurants ask for a reservation. We found restaurants in DC were pretty expensive. Be prepared for your bill to be between $100-$200 for two people. This was a great experience but not one that we would return to but definitely recommend folks trying them out! read more

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**This was a collab dinner with Kalaya** The restaurant was packed when we walked into Kalaya. Apparently Moon Rabbit is a Vietnamese restaurant that was a semi finalist James Beard winner in 2024. We actually got to meet the chief- Kevin Tien and he was super personable. We were quickly seated at the bar. We ordered a Thai soda for our drink. It was really good and had pandan & coconut, lychee, hibiscus, and passionfruit, meyer lemon & lime. It had a nice, satisfying fizziness and lemon finish. Our first course took awhile to come because we ran like 15 minutes late for our reservation. The first course was turmeric mantou bun which consisted of an orange looking buns with an amazing dipping sauce (nam prik pao). I really enjoyed how buttery and crispy the buns were. Next up were the snacks like the Turnip Cake and Sakoo Moo. The Turnip Cake was really good. It had a crispy cake and a braised peanut. The Sakoo Moo had this tapioca ball on a cucumber. This snack was a miss in my opinion. The first courses consisted of kampachi tartare, banh xeo, soup see krong. I really liked the kampachi tartare. It consisted of these crispy noodle rices. I really liked how crispy the noodle rice were with the coconut mousse on top. The banh xeo is this turmeric crepe that has river prawn inside. The dipping sauce was Nuoc cham. I really, really liked the Soup See Krong. It was this beef short rib with pho broth. The pho broth was so flavorful. I highly recommend this dish. The second courses consisted of Nem Nuong, Chao Tom, and Duck Massaman. The chao tom was my favorite dish of the night. It had this lettuce wraps/paper wraps used with string hoppers, sugarcane shrimp, and pork. I really liked the sauces that came with this dish. I liked the pickled cucumbers offered with this dish as well. The duck massaman was unique. I really liked the massaman. The dessert was so, so good! It was the best dish of the night. The shaved ice with the pinapple compote was delicious. The pandan bread crumbs were very crispy and really added to the shaved ice. I also liked the different types of jellies on shaved ice. read more

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TL;DR: Really fun cocktail menu and amazing service! Now, food portions could be larger for the price. I've been wanting to check out Moon Rabbit ever since it left the Wharf. On a random Wednesday, my husband and I decided to make a reservation around 4 pm for 5 pm. I was surprised to see so many openings available. Anyway, arrived a little before 5 and they sat us in their "high top" area. We were seated promptly at 5. Super great asthetics, loved the bookcase of decour. Our server was great, super spunky and provided great recommendations for pair cocktails with food. I'm not a martini person but she convinced me to try their martini based off Pho lol. It definitely smelled like Pho but very anise forward if that's your vibe (unfortunately it's not mine lol). Anyway, our server recommended 4-5 plates to share for two people. My husband and I weren't that hungry and decided to just share 2 small plates and two larger plates. Perfect amount of food but expensive! We then each had our own desserts, I really liked my "breakfast" dessert and the drink pairing was interesting. I definitely recommend all the food we got (check out my pics). I look forward to coming back and trying other cocktails. I might just sit at the bar next time though. read more

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Dined here on Saturday, May 24, 2025. I have always wanted to dine here for a long time and finally had the chance to and was satisfied with our dinner. We opted for the five course tasting menu priced at a reasonable $85 a person. I thought the service was great and the food as well. I wasn't too crazy about their cocktail menu though. Highlights were the Sweet Potato & Crab and the Lemongrass Pork entrees. They were executed well. The stuffed leaf is ground wagyu beef so that caught me by surprise. We also liked the Kanpachi crudo. For desserts, we enjoyed the Curry snd Durian. The table next to us got the Pork belly entree which looked so good. I will have to try that the next time! We really enjoyed our dining experience and can't wait to come back soon to try out their other dishes. It was great seeing the chef in action! read more

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Food 4.0/5.0 Service 4.0/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Quite a nice spot, with the M* being reasonably well-deserved. Service is as expected from a spot that's earned the star. Food was very good. Would definitely consider going back. read more

Could not love this restaurant and gastronomic gem more. Managed to get a last minute reservation when we were in town and had the dream meal I always expect when I visit Kevin Tien's incredibly innovative establishment and journey of love to Vietnam. We had the Large Plate (wow), the new Amberjack Crudo, the charred cabbage, rice cake, and taro milk bread. At dessert, we all opted for the Seaweed (a well-entrenched favorite). Oh if we only had extra time and room in our stomachs, we would have gladly sampled the entire menu! read more

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Fantastic meal We did the tasting menu for four of us which gave us several appetizers, four entrees and several desserts. Each one was better than the next The service was great also! read more

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Wow, this was an amazing meal. I came with a friend for lunch and we had a delicious experience. I started with the iced coffee mixed with lemonade, which was pomegranate lemonade and wow, I think maybe this is my new favorite way to drink iced coffee. We started with an order of the buns and butter, which was a great start. The tomato butter was out of this world. My favorite dish we tried was definitely the rice cakes they're different than anyway I've ever had them before but so flavorful. We also did the summer rolls which had a nice Cajun twist with the andouille sausage. For a main, we decided to split the beef and leaf, which was both a fun activity and delicious meal. I really enjoyed making my own lettuce wraps, and the beef was next level. For dessert we got the cream puff, which was a nice and refreshing sweet treat to end the meal. read more

Moon Rabbit - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The time before this past visit, Moon Rabbit was still at the Wharf. So, it has clearly been a while. However, the food is still excellent, and I'm glad they moved to Penn Quarter. Food: Kevin Tien really does have a way with spices. I think the food is excellent. We were there for Restaurant Week this time around and even though Restaurant Week can be sub-par, Moon Rabbit did it right. A ton of selections, and the food was delicious. I certainly want to return during non-Restaurant Week to have more choices and it not to be as slammed! Service: Service was very good, especially given that it was Restaurant Week and Moon Rabbit was packed. The server offered very helpful suggestions, the meal was paced nicely, and we were allowed to try tastes of wine before committing to glasses. I always appreciate that about a location. Ambiance: As I mentioned I really like their Penn Quarter location. It's in the old Co Co Sala space, which is very convenient to public transportation. Be warned that when it is busy, it is REALLY loud. The food's worth it, though ;) Save your conversation for after the meal! read more

I came here on a Saturday night with a reservation that was booked just an hour before. It was a nicely lit restaurant with open space that'd be great for a date night but also for a group of friends. My friend had been raving about the fish oil drink, Hết Nước Chấm, and I had to try it. It was really good, it had such a unique taste that left me wanting more. For food, I was a bit less impressed. I thought the spring rolls were kind of bland. The beef in the stuffed leaf was a bit too salty but a good dish nonetheless. I thought the Mochi Beignet was decadent. Perfect blend of sweet and salty. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

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One of the best and most talked about restaurants in DC for good reason. Had dinner here with friends who were all big foodies and had an amazing time. Came for dinner service and got the tasting menu for the table. When I say every bite was better than the last, I am not lying. The stand outs were the steak, bread, and pandan dessert! The drinks were also super unique and delicious. I had the pho/vodka drink and never had anything like it before, would recommend! The service was friendly, attentive and fast. Although we had the last dinner seating, we never felt rushed. The space itself was clean and beautiful. Absolutely worth coming here! read more

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Since it was my first time here, I went with the highly recommended tasting menu. My favorite dishes were the taro milk bread, stuffed leaf (bò lá lôt), and the green curry sponge cake. The milk bread was sooo fluffy and slightly sweet. The stuffed leaf was incredibly juicy and savory. I wasn't expecting to like the green curry sponge cake but every component of it worked well together. I wasn't a big fan of the sweet potato and crab (bun riêu), as I didn't like how the flavors went together and the lack of texture. I also tried their Have You Eaten Yet cocktail and it was so good! Just as it was described, it is a very tropical and confident drink. Being Vietnamese myself, the meal felt nostalgic and innovative. I left absolutely stuffed and highly recommend dining here at least once! read more

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The food here is so good. Everything is good and the flavors just make you think, lol. I'm Viet so when I saw this restaurant it piqued my interest bc I love the Viet version of these dishes. The dishes are Viet inspired and made so well. I LOVE the dish that had the mochi beignets!!! That dish is actually life changing. I also love this picture of the owner's pet's drawing haha. The service is good, ambiance is nice even though there was a pretty loud party next to us. I also really liked the crudo and the cassava cake. read more

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Moon Rabbit is my favorite restaurants in DC to date, with such delicious and unique course selections. I was impressed with the artistic aesthetics of each plate, and the quality flavors from the restaurant. The waiters were very attentive and friendly, and the interior was a fancy aesthetic ambiance. The attention to detail even down to the butter was what impressed me the most. My girlfriend and I went with the "Taste of Vietnam" option, which was a multi course meal, hand selected that day by the chef. Our favorite was the cornbread and the crab gnocchi dish. We also really enjoyed tasting the varying dessert selections, as they were each so different and tasty. This restaurant exceeded our expectations! read more

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Although I visited this restaurant before it relocated, I don't remember being blown away by their food like I was during this most recent visit. For food, my highlights were the Sweet Potato & Crab (Bún Riêu), Amberjack Crudo (Cá Hổ Phách Thô), Charred Eggplant (Canh cà Bung), coconut butter from the Cassava Corn Bread (Bánh Khoai Mì). I loved the coconut butter and the Sweet Potato & Crab so much that I cleaned my plate. The service was also wonderful. I called a few hours before visiting and someone was able to get me a table when the wait would have been hours long. I'm so glad I had an opportunity to revisit here and I HIGHLY recommend folks snag a reservation as soon as it pops up. This spot is not one to miss. read more

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Food was in the top five of all of the restaurants I have ever had. I have been quite a many restaurants in my life. The service was exceptional and the staff were really attentive and courteous. And the price for our meals were not overly priced. We had the chef's choice. If you like new experiences and you're in DC please I think you should add this to your to do list. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. read more

Another enjoyable meal at Moon Rabbit. I've been here a few times but first time dining in the far room with nice window seating, celebrating our anniversary. Unfortunately, the table of two behind me was drunk and likely couldn't tell they were shouting across the table all throughout dinner but that's out of MR's control. It was so serene when they left around the time we had dessert. To start, I had the Golden Prosperity, a light refreshing tequila-based drink. It came with a really tasty white chocolate chip with pomelo gel. Exactly the type of drink I was in the mood for (typically would get anything from the 'Forward & Complex' list). For food, we began with the cassava corn bread - 5/5 It came out piping hot in a cast iron, dense but bouncy, almost mochi-like. By intention, it's sweeter than your usual corn bread but it comes with a very light coconut butter which is quite tasty with the bread. I recommend the dish but might not be a repeat for me. Mochi beignets - 5/5 How the server described it, sort of tastes like a banh mi and she wasn't wrong. These small fluffy mochi balls had a slight spice to them, eaten with the BBQ'd freshwater eel and pickled vegetables definitely gave off banh mi and I'd order these again in a heartbeat. Curry prawns - 4/5 It's been about a year since last coming to MR and I've never forgotten the taste of the shrimp thermidor, so when I saw curry prawns, I was hoping that dish simply got rebranded. Not quite. Still a delicious dish, shrimps had a nice char on them and with a dash of hot chili oil in the sauce, really enjoyable. However, the price of $43 for 4 shrimp I thought was steep. Sweet potato and crab - 5/5 Used to be called Banh Canh Cua but now Bun Rieu but the gnocchi stayed the same, I think. It's as buttery and decadent as I remembered it. The gnocchi were soft pillows of tapioca with a plethora amount of crab proportionately. This dish goes next to Kevin's fried chicken dish as my all time favorites from him, a taste I'd never forget. Red snapper - 3/5 This is the first dish from any of Kevin's restaurants that I didn't love. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty to love about this dish. The sauce, the al dente freekeh, and wow the charred caulinis were my favorite part to the dish. However, as visually appealing as it looked, the snapper which was presented skin up, had a very soggy skin. I'm no professional nor do I ever present myself to be one (despite my IG account displaying my dishes), but I do believe skin up, sitting on a sauce usually means crispy skin. And because it was a soggy mess, it was just a burst of salt in your mouth and didn't quite taste/feel any szechuan peppercorn, which the salty dish could've used a bit of. The meat of the fish was great, melted in your mouth and was seasoned well, so you can imagine how salty the whole bite was with the salted soggy skin. We had to leave most of it off the dish. I'm hoping that was a mistake. Corn - 5/5 The last time I was here, the dessert options were curry, durian, seaweed and while they are all unique and delicious, my favorite was durian. This corn one though is making it close. There were so many gems in this bowl from the caramel on the bottom of the bowl to the coffee granita on the edges and the cheese gelato. For the special occasion, chef also gave us I believe a strawberry mousse with froyo. Service is always incredible with timely water refills and prompt cleaning and resetting the table. read more

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4.5, new location, chef tasting menu 5 course $89, constantly rotating menu but creative modern "fancier" takes on classic Vietnamese combining different flavors, more like a fusion. Bánh Bèo - caramelized braised king trumpet mushrooms, sunchoke XO, herbs, ginger oil, nice combination of flavors and textures Cá Nướng Gập Lá Chuối - Szechuan spiced snapper, pepper & plantain, herbed freekeh, charred caulini Bò Lá Lốt - wagyu beef, perilla leaves, labne, fermented honey, pickled shallots - fast prep, meaty leaf wrap, popular Thịt Heo Nướng Sả - berkshire pork chop, sticky rice, peach, xo jus, tasty interesting ends but also pricey. read more

In an effort to expand my D.C. restaurant repertoire, I visited this Vietnamese fusion spot for a Thursday dinner with a friend and left with a thoroughly delicious meal. Located in the heart of the District, its interior boasts an expansive, beautiful setup with bar and table seating available. We had a window-side table, which made for perfect people-watching as we ate. For the menu, you can order à la carte, indulge in their five-course 'Chef's Visit to Vietnam' pre fixe menu, or share one of their five daily Large Plates. Each dish we ordered was delicious and plated with incredible elegance. I enjoyed the Sweet Potato and Crab dish the most, but most were best tasted when you mix all the flavors of the plate together. While you can eat each as your own entree, it's of course best shared family-style. The Seaweed dessert was a bit of an acquired taste at first; I'd recommend letting the top melt slightly so it fuses with the rest of the flavors better. I think the overall meal was a beautifully plated experience that reflected Chef Kevin Tien's ability to experiment with creative recipes. Our excellent service topped off the fantastic dinner experience, with great suggestions and helping replace our utensils between courses. There's a deep care and also great feedback in terms of which of their many cocktails to sample: including a great pineapple-flavored mocktail! read more

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Excellent restaurant! The service is superb with attentive waitstaff who explain what you're eating and provide great recommendations. The chef's tasting menu is well balanced with traditional tastes reinvented. The cocktails are my favorite as those were pretty unique and fun. The desserts were very experimental. The ambiance was nice with modern decoration connected to what you'd see in a Vietnamese household as well as beautiful table scape. read more

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The beef leaf is so creative with amazing texture and layers of flavors! I also liked the shrimp appetizer - the creamy sauce and crispy toast of baguette were a perfect match. Dessert - the best green tea dessert ever! Service was a bit slow but bearable. Chef was taking his time to cook. A good environment for conversations. Not loud with a pleasant vibe. read more

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I will start by sharing... get ready for one amazing experience if you are considering Moon Rabbit! From the moment i walked in the door the level of service was impeccable. From the host to each server to the kitchen. It was apparent that the team is amazing. Now the important part... our food and drink experience. Wooo. You have to assume with excellent service brings phenomenal dinning and Moon Rabbit delivered flawlessly. Every dish i had was on point. Red snapper, Amberjack, Prawns, we had each dessert to wrap it up and multiple cocktail. Perfection !!! You won't go wrong at Moon Rabbit. read more

Did their tasting menu for family of four. The chef presented a good cross sections of their open menu items. There are also couple of items not on their menu. Overall it was an enjoyable experience at this intimate restaurant with excellent service at all stages of the tasting. Would definitely return to try out other items that we did not get to taste. read more

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I did the chefs tasting and it was a fun way to try a bunch of different dishes from the menu. We got an off menu small one bite set of for starters that were honestly some of the highlights of the mail. The Hamachi Crudo was really nice and bright. The corn Madeleine with chicken pate was so flavorful, I could've eaten a bunch more. The duck sausage was interesting, it was a tasty sausage but compared to everything else. It was not stand out. Same with the crab pasta dish, it was very crab forward so if you like that, definitely go for it, but it was a little overwhelming. The pre-dessert was a nice refreshing rice, ice cream, and lemon sorbet, which was a great palette cleanser. The mango chocolate mousse was fantastic, so chocolatey and pops of mango caviar were very fun. The curry cake wasn't super curry forward but still very good and the fish sauce caramel was surprisingly tasty. Finishing up the meal with a couple of candies at the end was really good, the fudge was caramely and slightly spiced, which was really delicious. It wasn't too much food for two people, I don't know if they scale up the portions so it might be a little much for a single person. The vibe inside was really nice and get ready for a great experience! read more

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Perfection! Chose the Tour of Vietnam tasting menu along with the cocktail pairing and there was not a single dish or drink that I didn't love. The space was bright and cheerful. I felt at home and could easily relax and catch up with a friend who I hadn't seen in a year. The service was just lovely. Each person who came to our table described each dish beautifully. The stories about each dish were so fun to hear and I could taste the love in every bite. I would absolutely come back every time I'm in town and I've already recommended this spot to all of my friends who live in the DMV. 10 s if I could. read more

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I was really excited for this place and went in for lunch with the the wife. We did app, entree and dessert special for $35 pp. we selected the following: App: Bbq shrimp 4/5 Rice cake 2/5 The bbq shrimp was very flavorful and comes sourdough bread to dip into the sauce. Overall pretty good! The rice cakes was really small and honestly not the best. Entree: Chicken katsu 3/5 Beef leaf 4/5 The chicken katsu was pretty good with the garlic rice. I think it could have used some curry to accompany with it. The beef leaf was really good it was a little small but I understand since it seemed like really good quality beef. Dessert: Tiramisu Cream puff These both were 10/10 and honestly some of the best desserts I have ever had. I would come back just for the dessert l. Overalls i was disappointed but it was worth a try because I have heard so much about this place. read more

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First time at Moon Rabbit for drinks - but definitely need to come back for the food! I ordered a mocktail - Hồ Xuân Hương | The Poet chrysanthemum rice milk, red bean, sesame, ginger syrup. It tasted like horchata with the rice milk and red bean. I didn't taste much of the ginger syrup. The bartender gave us a couple of mini cream puffs to end the evening! I wish they offered bar snacks to munch on, however. read more

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Overrated by a long shot. If you're looking for innovation, yes, it is that. If you're looking for good food with an enjoyable texture, it is not that. read more

Exceeded expectations. The food was outstanding, flavorful, and inventive. Drinks were also excellent and dessert was a standout, especially the vegan option. Highly recommend and will be back next time I'm in town. read more

Moon Rabbit - Dessert...the front one is vegan and outstanding! - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went for restaurant week and I don't think the food quantity OR quality matches the $200 price tag... we were served pork rinds in the first course and I ordered the hangar steak, which was incredibly chewy and I couldn't eat some of it. For a "fine dining" establishment I would not expect pork rinds and chewy steak... The service was good, but tbh that's expected when they charge a 20% service fee Also it's supposed to be a Vietnamese restaurant yet none of the dishes were Vietnamese read more

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The best way to end my last night in DC! The vibes were absolutely immaculate. We ordered 3 dishes which were enough for the two of us. The dish that stood out to me the most was the stuffed leaf- perilla leaves stuffed with A5 wagyu... mmm I knew it was a 10/10 at first bite. The staff were all super welcoming and warm. The sweet potato and crab gnocchi (inspired by bun rieu) was scrumptious... super herbaceous and I could definitely taste the crab. I loved the pork chop which came with rice and salad. Lowkey the salad was underrated, loved the crispy veggies complemented with the tart dressing. Pork chop was super juicy with all the rich flavors of Southeast Asia. Def recommend trying this place out if you can get a reservation. The space was so light and airy and very spacious. read more

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We made reservations for three people at 6pm last Friday night. The inside is adorable and spacious with a bar and three rooms with seating. Our server was fantastic and took time to explain things to us and give recommendations. She even remembered that my friend was vegetarian and got her a different vegetarian friendly goodbye bite at the end when she got our check. The food itself was fantastic which doesn't surprise me because they're Michelin recommended and their pastry chef is a James Beard finalist. The plates and portions are small but done beautifully with so much flavor and care. The deserts are incredible. I absolutely want to come back when I have more room to do their tasting menu! read more

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I had a fabulous time at Moon Rabbit tonight with my girlfriend and my friend. The ambiance was nice and we were seated promptly with our reservation. All the dishes we ate were delicious and the service was spectacular! Our main server Monique was well informed and aptly described each dish's creation as well as providing us with fitting recommendations. I selected the life of a showgirl mocktail and it was everything I wanted in a refreshing bubbly nonalcoholic drink. Every single one of the menu items were unique and prepared to excellence. All the waitstaff were incredibly attentive and all together we were very pleased with our experience. read more

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Came for restaurant week and most of the selections were solid. It's a Vietnamese spot but most of the menu items seem to be more fusion to me. The shrimp sate was AWESOME. Amazing flavor, loved the sauce and the sourdough toast. Everything went perfect together. Chicken katsu wasn't spectacular. Pretty standard. Not enough sauce. Rice was in special. Chicken was smooth but a little dry and hard to cut into. Tumeric Catfish was amazing. The flavors and the juiciness of the fish was perfect. Great great flavor. Rice again unspecial. 4 leches pretty disappointing. Dry cake, and I didn't think the flavor or sweetness did much for me. Overall, would come back, but I expected a little more from a place that's been on my list for a long time. read more

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4.5 stars. Will be back. Just one of those where it's excellent but cannot get it to "socks knocked off" territory. Food: It's tapas style, essentially and meant to be shared amongst your party. 2 people is fine but 3 or more is probably best. Even with DC prices and all the stuff. Everything food-wise was amazing. Honestly, my only nitpick here is that for the price, the bread (which you have to order) could've had maybe 1 or 2 more buns. I was getting over a cold when we came with family, so I didn't register all the flavors, but it was still amazing. Like I said though, my socks need to be knocked off for 5 stars. Ambiance: lovely Service: excellent and all the staff are super knowledgeable. At one point, because we were kind of confused which dish was which--important for us due to an allergy in our party--we asked and the staff immediately gave us the schpiel. NY Times had it right. This place is excellent. A foodie haven for sure. read more

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