Hi.

Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures in travel, style, and food. Hope you have a nice stay!

Moon Rabbit

Moon Rabbit

Location: Washington, DC
Visit Date: August 7, 2021

“A Modern Vietnamese Restaurant In the Heart of Washington D.C.
Nationally celebrated as one of Food & Wine magazine’s 10 “Best New Chefs,” Kevin Tien and InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf offer Moon Rabbit, a 50-seat restaurant located at The Wharf in Washington D.C. Moon Rabbit brings modern Vietnamese cuisine that evokes memory, honors history, references globally inspired techniques and spotlights reinterpreted takes on regional Vietnamese dishes to the vibrant waterfront dining scene. Tien’s menu is intended to be a love-letter to his heritage as a first generation Asian-American, and to showcase dishes that tell his personal story, through an elevated and innovative lens.”

Food

  • Pineapple Milk Bun: Whipped Annatto Butter | Yuzu Pineapple Jam

  • Banh Mi Pate: Five Spice Chicken Liver Mousse | Chili Cherry Jam | Brioche

  • Xiu Mai Sot Ca Chua: Lemongrass Pork Meatballs | Black Pepper Tomato Sauce | Peanut Satay Powder

  • Kobujime Scallop Crudo: Tom Kha | Pickled Patty Pan Squash | Shiso

  • Tuna Crudo: Compressed Cavaillon Melon | Chermoula, Candied Quinoa | Amaranth

  • Green Mango Salad: Green Mango | Herbs | Lychee | Stone Fruit | Peanuts

  • Ga Chien: Fried Chicken | Chili Maple Fish Sauce Pickled Carrots | Fried Garlic

Drinks

  • District 11: Filibuster Gin | St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur | Yuzu Juice | FeverTree Cucumber Tonic

  • Golden Glow: Illegal Mezcal Joven | Fresh Lime Juice | Ginger Tumeric Cordial | Pineapple Juice Ramazzotti Amaro


Page Last Updated: August 8, 2021

La Bise

La Bise

Rooster & Owl ✼

Rooster & Owl ✼