Moon Rabbit

"This vibey Vietnamese restaurant pairs a menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, spring rolls, and bowls with fun cocktails in a stylish, dimly-lit space. The shaken beef, made with tender pieces of filet mignon and tossed with onion, garlic, and jalapeños, is easily one of Moon Rabbit’s most popular dishes, but diners can also build their own dream dishes by choosing from its savory protein options, like honey lime chicken, lemongrass pork, garlic butter shrimp, and spicy fried chicken. Don’t forget the spring rolls wrapped in delicate rice paper and stuffed with fresh, crunchy vegetables." - Brianna Griff, Brittany Britto Garley

"Moon Rabbit offers an effortlessly cool backdrop for folk’s weeknight dinner in The Heights. Wood and pops of color from wall art fill the dining room, while basket lights overhead give dishes the perfect glow. But in a city with excellent Vietnamese food, Moon Rabbit doesn’t land at the top of our list. photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen There’s nothing wrong with a meal here. You can have a perfectly pleasant bowl of miso claypot fish with a few charred brussel sprouts. But sometimes, the wrapping on the spring rolls is gummy, and tostadas made to mimic bánh xèo leave us underwhelmed and missing the original. None of these mishaps are enough to turn us away, but they keep us from naming Moon Rabbit one of the better Vietnamese spots in town. So, if you’re in the neighborhood and want a plate of shaken beef and a cute place to pass around spring rolls with a friend, Moon Rabbit will get the job done. Food Rundown photo credit: Quit Nguyen Classic Spring Rolls The spring rolls are a nice choice for starting your meal. But if the wrapping arrives a little gummy, the sauce served on the side is good enough to save the dish. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Bánh Xèo Tostada The tostada base is too crisp and crumbles beneath the rest of the dish, making the toppings the most interesting part. Feel free to skip this one. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Bo Kho Dip Dunking this beef-stuffed sandwich into a pool of spicy sauce may be one of our favorite things about Moon Rabbit. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Miso Marinated Claypot Fish Make sure the miso claypot fish hits your table. The tender fish is flanked by slightly crispy brussel sprouts, thai chilis, and a caramel fish sauce that makes this dish a bit sweeter than it looks. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Shaken Beef A plate of shaken beef is pretty standard to see on tables here. And the tender cuts of seasoned meat make us understand why. You can technically share it with someone, but having it solo will keep the mealtime fights to a minimum." - Gianni Greene

"This Heights restaurant is a vibey place for well-executed Vietnamese fusion dishes and equally compelling cocktails. Start with the banh xeo tostadas, topped with shrimp, pork belly, lettuce, and coconut crema, then dig into crowd favorites like salt-and-pepper squid or shaking beef — filet mignon sauteed with onion, garlic, and jalapeños and served on a bed of greens with rice and lime dipping sauce. Diners also can’t go wrong with one of Moon Rabbit’s banh mi, pho, or vermicelli bowls." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This Heights Vietnamese joint slings some killer banh mi. While the classic options of cold cuts and grilled pork are compelling, it’s the spicy fried chicken and bo Kho, or braised beef dip, which comes with a side of stew, that has new and old diners counting down the days until their next visit." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Moon Rabbit has made its mark in the Heights, offering an elevated take on Vietnamese food that is still authentic and familiar. Banh mi options include grilled pork and chicken and even mushroom and tofu, but the stand out is the bo kho dip — a sandwich of tender braised beef shank, served with a side of the stew it was cooked in for dipping. The bread is crunchy and flaky, and the stew is fragrant with lemongrass, anise, and cinnamon." - Minh Truong, Brittany Britto Garley