Incredible. Proof that Vietnamese can be elevated without westernizing. Special recognition for the dessert, which was highly technical, innovative, and very delicious. Excellent customer experience all throughout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yuri Perel
It was unexpectedly good, every dish was a work of art with service to match.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier Kohen
Exciting food, great flavors and nicer presentation. I tried the set menu and loved everything. My favorite was the crab with potato dumplings, and the wagyu kebabs were surprisingly good. The fish crudo seemed to veer off the theme, but it was still tasty. The zero proof cocktails were very good, too.
The staff was friendly, and the ambiance is really nice. The room is spacious, but the tables are close to each other.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Legere
Everything about our dinner was superior. Service was provided by a cast of team members, each completing their tasks professionally and warmly. The food was flawless, flavorful, and most importantly, enjoyable. While I concede that some diners could hold the opinion that Moon Rabbit is neither Vietnamese nor Cajun, you can't deny that it is excellent. We most enjoyed the Charred Eggplant and Stuffed Leaf. Our entrees, Red Snapper and Lemongrass Pork, did not disappoint. If I had the slightest criticism, the cook on the pork chop was uneven, and the lesser-cooked pieces were even more enjoyable than the fully cooked pieces. Cocktails and desserts might require a leap of faith as few of the items and ingredients will sound familiar. Trust your server and try something different!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sanjay Janardhan
$364 after tax + tip for 2 tasting menus ($89 each) and two wine pairings ($49 each).
Great overall. We got one vegan tasting menu and one regular. The vegan one was just as great. Got one cocktail pairing and one wine pairing. 4 cocktails: 2 whites, 1 rose, 1 red and 1 dessert wine. Saw others order the same 'Visit of Vietnam' tasting menu but received some different dishes. Saw others tables receive pork chops & snapper. I don't think I had a whole piece of meat (excluding the 2nd course of Hamachi) that was great. The wagyu 'slices' looked like whole slices but were actually pieces of finely ground wagyu chuck molded too look like slices. Just looked a bit deceiving. The quail was alright, with the chicken and duck mince stuffing not really doing anything. Again, these were the only shortcomings and the rest was excellent, especially the starters in the 1st course.
Service was objectively excellent but felt impersonal since we had 4 different servers interact with our table through various points of the night.
Atmosphere was nice - lighting was ample and not overbearing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camila
I went to Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was modern but still warm and welcoming, and the service was friendly without being pushy. Every dish felt thoughtful and full of flavor — a perfect mix of traditional Asian comfort food with a fresh, modern twist. The cocktails were great too. It’s one of those places that feels special but still comfortable, perfect for a nice dinner with friends or a date night. I’d definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DH Choi
We recently celebrated my daughter's 16th birthday with a dinner. The staff provided excellent service, and the culinary offerings were exceptional. We highly recommend experiencing the award-winning pastry chef's desserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Blossman
I am from Louisiana and have been to Vietnam. Can say with confidence this is one of my favorite and most unique meals I have ever had. Would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian Burley
I hope the ancestors share in our blissful reverie.
Great menu, cocktails, service and food were all tremendous. Pricing is incredible for the experience, easily the best value in the city. Seems poised to be the next d.c. restaurant to get a star, it undoubtedly deserves it. Thanks for a wonderful time and sorry for ordering too much food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Wetterauer IV
Great priced tasting menu and delicious food. Worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex
Moon Rabbit is next-level! Every dish is packed with bold, creative flavors—from the crispy eel mochi beignets to the rich wagyu-stuffed perilla leaves. Desserts are fun and unique, full of Vietnamese-inspired twists. The food looks amazing, tastes even better, and the service is on point. Highly recommend for anyone who loves inventive, flavorful cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peasley C
Comfortable seating. Had just one dish which was delicious. Thank you Moon Rabbits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Ronoubi
Very impressive offerings at Moon Rabbit, and a really fantastic gluten free dining experience. Dessert is the best part, even though I'm not usually one for sweets. Had a nice anniversary gift for us too. Can't go wrong here!
Incredible. Proof that Vietnamese can be elevated without westernizing. Special recognition for the dessert, which was highly technical, innovative, and very delicious. Excellent customer experience all throughout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was unexpectedly good, every dish was a work of art with service to match.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exciting food, great flavors and nicer presentation. I tried the set menu and loved everything. My favorite was the crab with potato dumplings, and the wagyu kebabs were surprisingly good. The fish crudo seemed to veer off the theme, but it was still tasty. The zero proof cocktails were very good, too.
The staff was friendly, and the ambiance is really nice. The room is spacious, but the tables are close to each other.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything about our dinner was superior. Service was provided by a cast of team members, each completing their tasks professionally and warmly. The food was flawless, flavorful, and most importantly, enjoyable. While I concede that some diners could hold the opinion that Moon Rabbit is neither Vietnamese nor Cajun, you can't deny that it is excellent. We most enjoyed the Charred Eggplant and Stuffed Leaf. Our entrees, Red Snapper and Lemongrass Pork, did not disappoint. If I had the slightest criticism, the cook on the pork chop was uneven, and the lesser-cooked pieces were even more enjoyable than the fully cooked pieces. Cocktails and desserts might require a leap of faith as few of the items and ingredients will sound familiar. Trust your server and try something different!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
$364 after tax + tip for 2 tasting menus ($89 each) and two wine pairings ($49 each).
Great overall. We got one vegan tasting menu and one regular. The vegan one was just as great. Got one cocktail pairing and one wine pairing. 4 cocktails: 2 whites, 1 rose, 1 red and 1 dessert wine. Saw others order the same 'Visit of Vietnam' tasting menu but received some different dishes. Saw others tables receive pork chops & snapper. I don't think I had a whole piece of meat (excluding the 2nd course of Hamachi) that was great. The wagyu 'slices' looked like whole slices but were actually pieces of finely ground wagyu chuck molded too look like slices. Just looked a bit deceiving. The quail was alright, with the chicken and duck mince stuffing not really doing anything. Again, these were the only shortcomings and the rest was excellent, especially the starters in the 1st course.
Service was objectively excellent but felt impersonal since we had 4 different servers interact with our table through various points of the night.
Atmosphere was nice - lighting was ample and not overbearing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was modern but still warm and welcoming, and the service was friendly without being pushy. Every dish felt thoughtful and full of flavor — a perfect mix of traditional Asian comfort food with a fresh, modern twist. The cocktails were great too. It’s one of those places that feels special but still comfortable, perfect for a nice dinner with friends or a date night. I’d definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We recently celebrated my daughter's 16th birthday with a dinner. The staff provided excellent service, and the culinary offerings were exceptional. We highly recommend experiencing the award-winning pastry chef's desserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am from Louisiana and have been to Vietnam. Can say with confidence this is one of my favorite and most unique meals I have ever had. Would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hope the ancestors share in our blissful reverie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Do the pairing with the desserts!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Great menu, cocktails, service and food were all tremendous. Pricing is incredible for the experience, easily the best value in the city. Seems poised to be the next d.c. restaurant to get a star, it undoubtedly deserves it. Thanks for a wonderful time and sorry for ordering too much food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great priced tasting menu and delicious food. Worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moon Rabbit is next-level! Every dish is packed with bold, creative flavors—from the crispy eel mochi beignets to the rich wagyu-stuffed perilla leaves. Desserts are fun and unique, full of Vietnamese-inspired twists. The food looks amazing, tastes even better, and the service is on point. Highly recommend for anyone who loves inventive, flavorful cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Comfortable seating. Had just one dish which was delicious. Thank you Moon Rabbits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very impressive offerings at Moon Rabbit, and a really fantastic gluten free dining experience. Dessert is the best part, even though I'm not usually one for sweets. Had a nice anniversary gift for us too. Can't go wrong here!
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