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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien, Washington, DC
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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

$50 and over
Vietnamese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Moon Rabbit is a highly-regarded Vietnamese restaurant situated in the heart of Washington D.C., drawing inspiration from the virtuous rabbit depicted in the Buddhist Jataka tale. Led by acclaimed Chef Kevin Tien, the restaurant embodies an innovative approach to Vietnamese cuisine, showcasing a menu that is both unique and complex. Chef Tien's main objective is to pay tribute to his heritage as a first-generation Asian American, using Moon Rabbit as a platform for expressing his love for Vietnamese culture and food.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Kevin Tien

From the OpenTable editors: Come to the Moon Rabbit reboot for chef Kevin Tien’s singular approach to Vietnamese fine dining. In a modern, library-like space, his ambitious menu—think Mực Nhồi Thị (squid-stuffed boudin) and Cá Viên (barbecued monkfish with collard greens)—is both rooted in his Asian heritage and Louisiana upbringing while boundary-pushing, for a singular experience every visit.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Contemporary Asian, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 525-1446
  • Website
    https://www.moonrabbitdc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please reach out to us at events@dokidokihospitality.com
  • Location
    927 F St NW, Washington, DC 20002-1490
  • Area
    Washington
  • Cross Street
    9th and F St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown or Metro Center
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Holiday Take Home Box by Moon Rabbit

    US$195.00 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Dec 2024 only
    14:00
    If you'd like to bring a little Moon Rabbit to your Holiday celebrations, we've got just the thing! - This pre-paid experience is a Take-Home Package, not a table reservation - The number of people selected will be the number of packages purchased - Your order will be ready fro pick-up from 2 - 4pm on December 23rd, 2024 - Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergens Our Holiday Box for $195 is designed to serve 2 people and includes the following: Prime Rib with black garlic and horseradish Coconut Milk Bread Radish and Chicory Salad Roasted Brussel Sprouts Midnight Moon Potato Gratin Palm Sugar Glazed Carrots Buche de Noel with miso-Hennessey butterscotch (Wine optional)
    Holiday Take Home Box by Moon Rabbit photo

  • New Year's Eve Four-Course Pre-Fixe Menu

    US$95.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us at Moon Rabbit on New Year's Eve for an amazing 4-course prix-fixe menu, for $95 per person, guests can choose from our special, seasonally-inspired modern Vietnamese menu. The 4-course prix-fixe menu features a selection of snacks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts never before offered at Moon Rabbit. Come spend your New Year's Eve with us!
    New Year's Eve Four-Course Pre-Fixe Menu photo

Menu

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What 408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Innovative

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien offers an inventive dining experience with "phenomenal food, service, and ambiance." Guests rave about the Chef's Tasting Menu, describing it as "worth every penny" and "a journey of fabulous flavors." The creative cocktails and unique Vietnamese-inspired dishes make it a "must-visit" in DC.

408 Reviews

  1. Tammara

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow what an experience! We had a fabulous time celebrating friendship and family at Moon Rabbit!!!

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  2. Joann

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful service with knowledgeable servers who were enthusiastic about each course. Four of us chose the chef’s selection and found it to be amazing, plenty of food, and served at a perfect pace for old friends who sought a unique dining experience and yet wanted time to visit with each other. The cocktails were a highlight as the ingredients and presentations were amazing. Highly recommend Moon Rabbit especially if you’re attending one of The Shakespeare Company’s performances as it’s about 2.5 blocks from the theatre.

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  3. Sharon

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of three had a marvelous dining experience. We all ordered the tasting menu, one vegetarian version and two featuring seafood and meat. Such unusual flavors, textures and colors. Drinks were terrific...unusual combinations, so fresh and interesting. Service was friendly and professional. Each dish was described as it was served. Clearly the team knows the ingredients and cooking methods. We had a wonderful 2 hour experience at this very innovative and accessible restaurant. The sound level was energetic, but it was possible to have a conversation without shouting. We had a lovely time and will definitely return in the future.

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  4. Rosemary

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Moon Rabbit is a stellar experience ce all the way around. The comfort of the rooms, the attentive service only serve to augment the excellent, highly inventive food. A must-visit, in my book.

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  5. Tobin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their service is exceptional, and the food was delicous. You will not be disappointed. I will be back the next time I visit DC.

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  6. Brian

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Ambience was lovely. All good food.

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  7. DeAnn

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way. Went for lunch, exceeded my expectations.

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  8. Brian

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Moon Rabbit has become one of my favorite restaurants after this experience. Truly amazing food and drinks with great service! We will definitely be back.

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  9. Amy

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I read about Moon Rabbit in NYT and it did not disappointed! The ingredient combinations were unique and came together beautifully! Baked Squash with toasted seeds in spicy curry was memorable and the charred cabbage with pickled mushrooms was outstanding! The service, at first, seemed a little pretentious but our servers made us feel welcome and were really fun to work with. the Sharable’s, at first, were all coming out at once and really fast but we ignored the pace and took our time and enjoyed every bite, then things eventually slowed down to match. I don’t like to be rushed through a meal of 6 shared courses so maybe that’s just me. If you are into cocktails the menu is extremely diverse and popping with numerous well balanced blends. I look forward to coming back.

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  10. John

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding and the service is even better. While we had a designated server, who was very attentive, often our plates came out from the kitchen but served by someone else - each of which was very knowledgable about the dish as well as friendly and engaging. Even the 'front desk folk' had us at ease and laughing. It's obvious that the staff likes each other and that translates to their guests. Can't say enough positive things about our experience at Moon Rabbit.

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FAQs

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien is rated 4.8 stars by 408 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

927 F St NW, Washington, DC 20002-1490

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9th and F St.
  • Area
    Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Contemporary Asian, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown or Metro Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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