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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

Name: Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
Address: 927 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20002-1490
Telephone: (202) 525-1446
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

Vietnamese

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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 66 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
Neighbourhood
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

Kaya x Moon Rabbit
US$155.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 24, 2025 only
Join us on Monday, February 24th for a highly anticipated collaboration dinner from Moon Rabbit and James Beard & Michelin winning Kaya! Chef Kevin Tien and Chef Lo will be serving a family-style dinner highlighting the love of Vietnamese and Filipino food & culture. We are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions for this dinner. Beverages will be available for purchase a la carte.
Dim Sum & Desserts Dinner
US$195.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 2, 2025 only
5:00 p.m.
Come join Moon Rabbit for a special dinner of dim sum and desserts featuring 2025 James Beard nominated pastry chefs and bakers in honor of Women's History Month. Start the evening with dim sum snacks from Chef Kevin Tien and desserts by six of the best James Beard nominated pastry chefs and bakers below Susan Bae of Moon Rabbit (Washington DC) Melissa Yanc of Quail and Condor (Healdsburg, CA) Isabel Coss of Pascual & Lutece (Washington DC) Leigh Omilinsky of Daisies (Chicago, Illinois) Emily Riddell of Machine Shop (Philadelphia, PA) Monique Feybesse of Tarts de Feybesse (Oakland, Ca) Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated for this event. beverages are available to be purchased a la carte. Ticket prices include N/A beverages.

What 543 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

Washington, D.C. Area
Innovative
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Innovative
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "delicious, innovative food." The restaurant is celebrated for its "unique cocktail menu" and "beautifully presented dishes." With a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff, it's perfect for both special occasions and casual dining. Highly recommended!

543 Reviews

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Josh
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Get the tasting menu, it was sublime. The crab dish in the tasting menu was to die for. Cocktails were insane. 👍
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Meghan
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so so so so outstanding and everyone explaining the food to us was so kind. I recommend the chef’s journey! Our server was the best in the world!! Thank you Monique! You made our experience so special. We will for sure be returning!
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Kurt
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was phenomenal. The service was exceptional. Visit and interact with all your servers. Personalities of gold and extremely knowledgeable. This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. We even went twice this week while in town for business. Would give six stars if I could.
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Amanda
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall, had a very good experience at moon Rabbit! The only small thing, I received a text 10 min before my reservation time saying my table was ready and asking if I was on my way. I replied immediately that I was on the way and arrived a couple minutes before my reservation time. When we arrived, we were told my table was not ready yet and it would be ready in 10 min. I understand things like this happen, so it didn’t make or break our experience, but something worth noting!
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Jacklyn
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible staff! Incredible food and ambience! The cocktails were unique and delicious!
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Susan
VIP
Washington DC
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative twist in Vietnamese. Love the waygu beef and Squash dishes. Fabulous cocktails too!
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Lara
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Innovative but not to the point of intimidating. Gracious service. Memorable.
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Debra
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I don’t often leave reviews but as this spot is a favorite among many close friends & has come highly recommended I was very excited to try for my husbands birthday + Valentines Day yet left…underwhelmed. I would say overall our experience was just ok - especially considering we traveled out of town to DC. The spot is gorgeous & love that the menu was inclusive of the 14th only with everything cooked perfectly. Service however was inconsistent - some of our servers were so thorough & friendly while others were just ok. I heard adjacent tables receiving enthusiastic recommendations, while ours felt like “what do you want - it’s been a long day” for lack of a better example. At one point I ordered an almost $30 cocktail & the highlight was to make sure I used the lid to sit the filter on so residual mess didn’t drip on the table. With the gratuity already included on the bill I would expect a higher, more consistent standard. We’ve also been to many places to treat ourselves each year during Valentine’s Day and it always feels very special & worthy of the premium pricing - extra treats, palette cleansers. complimentary bubbles etc. After watching social for LNY & the like, I was surprised to say the least that they stuck strictly to the menu except for (the surprise of a shared main course only) & a penny sized puff pastry with the bill. I would perhaps try again on a non-holiday if I were in the area already but wouldn’t recommend the special trip. There are far too many restaurants in DC at a similar price point with free parking & exceptional service!
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Kelsey
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. From the cocktails to dessert absolutely amazing
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Andrew
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was amazing, overall service couldn’t have been better, and food was amazing.
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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien is rated 4.8 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 66 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.
Neighbourhood
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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Experiences

Kaya x Moon Rabbit

Dim Sum & Desserts Dinner

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What 543 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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