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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

$50 and over

Vietnamese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 92 times today

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.

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Location
927 F St NW, Washington, DC 20002-1490
Phone number
(202) 525-1446
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 574 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moon Rabbit by Chef Kevin Tien offers an "absolutely incredible experience" with inventive Vietnamese cuisine. Guests rave about the "Chef's Visit of Vietnam" tasting menu and dishes like shrimp thermidor and cumin lamb. Service is "outstanding," with staff praised for their attentiveness and knowledge. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," making it a top dining destination in D.C.

574 Reviews

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Zach VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and unique Vietnamese fusion. Perfect portions and perfect drinks.
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Amy VIP
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and service. Amazing experience- we’ll be back ❤️
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Allie VIP
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best meal at Moon Rabbit! We did the Chef’s Visit tasting menu and it was absolutely fantastic! The service was so kind and attentive, truly a wonderful meal and experience!
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Chris
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Try the tasting menu. It was amazing, and an incredible value.
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Jenny VIP
Washington DC24 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice interior, good ambience, good service. It got louder towards dinner peak time and was sometimes hard to hear server's explanation of dishes. Dishes were good overall. Some of the desserts were experimental and savory. Wasn't bad but not sure whether I like them as desserts.
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HeatherN
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible and we loved the ambiance.
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GeorgeL VIP
Washington DC16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff did an amazing job creating a wonderful birthday experience! We couldn’t have asked for more. A truly special evening!!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, presented by well trained and highly informed service team. One of the best meals I’ve had in quite awhile
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Michael
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal at Moon Rabbit. We ordered the chef-curated tasting menu., which included about 10 dishes. Everything was very good, at "worst;" most of it was great.
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Richard VIP
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasting menu was great. Wide mix of great tastes.
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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien is rated 4.8 stars by 574 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 92 times today

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927 F St NW, Washington, DC 20002-1490

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 525-1446
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

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