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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

$50 and over

Vietnamese

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 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

Kaya x Moon Rabbit
$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
$195.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 2, 2025 only
5:00 PM
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 535 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!

535 Reviews

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Kelsey
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 2 days ago
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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manivanh
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time/experience and loved everything about it. It’ll become a favorite place to come back to as a local and to bring out of town guests. Thank you for chefs that love what they do as people like myself can taste it through the food that you curate on your menu.
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Geeta
VIP
Washington DC
95 reviews
5.0
95 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing amazing amazing - can’t wait to go back. Usually reviews are about the food - which was truly wonderful in taste and presentation and accommodation of gluten intolerance - but service can often enhance or ruin a meal. And in this case the service only enhanced our experience so thanks for a great birthday evening, and the chance to contribute to the victims of the tragic LA wildfires.
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Samantha
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal with amazing service! Every dish is superb, and all made with such great precision and care. Chef Kevin is outstanding and we always love returning to Moon Rabbit whenever we get a chance. Also, the desserts are a must!!
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Lea
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had such a wonderful time dining here last night—truly an epic meal from start to finish! First off, shoutout to the amazing team! From whoever answered my email (thank you for helping me snag an earlier time slot!) to our super warm and welcoming host and server, the hospitality was on point. Speaking of our server—SO cute, so friendly, and they even called us Ate and spoke to us in our language, which meant more to me than I can even put into words. 🥹 Our food runners were also fantastic—so patient, thorough, and great at explaining each dish while answering all our questions. The drinks? Dangerously good. We fell in love with the "Back in Cali" and may have had one too many. 😆 And the food? A+++—some dishes reminded us of home, bringing back childhood memories of SE Asia while still being different enough to be interesting. We were joking that even our asian mothers would approve! It was such an lovely experience. If I had one small note, it would be that the lighting could be a tad dimmer for a cozier feel, but honestly, everything else was SO spot on. Thank you for taking such amazing care of us—we’ll be back (probably for more "Back in Cali" cocktails)! 😄🍹
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Tipp
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent, as was the wine and most of the dishes. I wasn't a big fan of the scallops or the vegan appetizer cubes but my wife enjoyed both. Overall an excellent dining experience.
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Tom
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food. Great service. Only disappointment for us, The lady sitting next to us had a bad cough, which unfortunately she turned our direction to cough during dinner.
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Veronica
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was so warm and welcoming to me and my sister. Each dish was presented beautifully and explained with care. The food was phenomenal and it was fun to try new dishes. I highly recommend the crab dish. We felt like we were eating at a friend's home. Will definitely return!!
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Larry
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent weight staff! We were seated between two couples that were very loud so the experience was a little diminished. Overall, the food was excellent, and the service was A+ It’s why one goes out to a nice restaurant.
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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien is rated 4.8 stars by 535 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 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 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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Experiences

Kaya x Moon Rabbit

Dim Sum & Desserts Dinner

Menu

What 535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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