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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

$50 and over

Vietnamese

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 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.

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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
Neighborhood
Washington
Cross street
9th and F St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown or Metro Center
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving Take Home Box by Moon Rabbit
$295.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 27, 2024 only
If you'd like to bring a little Moon Rabbit to your Thanksgiving 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 - The time booked will be the time your order is ready for pick-up at Moon Rabbit - Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergens Our Thanksgiving Box for $295 is designed to serve 4 people and includes the following: Brioche Dinner Rolls Turkey Breast with Duck Sausage Pho-spiced Gravy Roasted Chili Sweet Potato Laughing Cow Cheese Mashed Potatoes Coconut Creamed Spinach Cornbread Stuffing Sichuan Green Beans Miso Pumpkin Pie (Wine optional)

What 362 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien offers an extraordinary culinary journey with its "fantastic" chef's tasting menu and "amazing" cocktails. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and "innovative" Vietnamese-inspired dishes. The restaurant is praised for its creative fusion, lively atmosphere, and attentive staff, making it a must-visit dining destination in DC.

362 Reviews

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Elizabeth
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We loved it! Food was phenomenal from beginning to end!!
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Porsha
Greater Boston
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the creativity of the cocktails and food. Chef Kevin and his team all seemed to take pride in their work. Each dish was so impressive right to the last course with the savory mashup with the dessert. The service was also on point- from the front door to the table!! Look forward to returning
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Troy
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and hospitality. Our server was superb and the dishes / cocktails were top notch.
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Katie
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic experience from start to finish. We’ve been big fans of Kevin Tien since the Himitsu days and this was just as amazing as we remembered. Every dish, dessert and cocktail we tried was an explosion of flavors and textures. Standouts included the cocktail with shrimp salt, cumin lamb, crab gnocchi and tofu cheesecake. The space was beautiful and service was just right for our date night. Looking forward to returning!
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Nalee
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I already love Moon Rabbit and the whole team makes the experience so enjoyable. Being able to go in for lunch is a game changer, I now have a place close to go near work for an amazing meal before a shift.
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Blake
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would love to be a fly on the wall during their staff tastings because the flavor/texture combinations are so well crafted
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Michael
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So phenomenal. great food, great service, at a reasonable price
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Ashley
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our experience - from the service, ambiance, cocktails to the incredible food was top notch at Moon Rabbit. Favorites included the pork belly large plate, crab ragoons and the leaf wrapped wagyu.
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Jonathan
New York City
18 reviews
1.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Mediocre food --- some dishes were good, others less so (and one needed to be sent back). Service was also mixed. The runners who dropped off and cleared food were great, but our main server was MIA.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The 22% mandatory service charge means I wont be going back or recommending this place
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FAQs

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien is rated 4.8 stars by 362 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 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.
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.moonrabbitdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 525-1446
Private party facilities
Please reach out to us at events@dokidokihospitality.com

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

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What 362 people are saying

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