Moon Rabbit

Setting was very nontraditional Vietnamese. Does not seem like the best place for overly large parties. We had a group of six, but seating appears to mainly accommodate smaller parties. We got the banh xeo and salt and pepper calamari for starters. The calamari knocked it out of the park! Delicious and crispy cooked to perfection. Sauce was chef's kiss! Tangy, spicy, and so good. My favorite dish of the night. I personally thought the banh xeo was so so. It was light and refreshing with a coconut creme sauce, but I don't know that I would get it again. My main entree was the bone marrow dish. I was really looking forward to this, but it kinda let me down. There was a little concoction on top of the marrow that wasn't the most palatable thing to pair with marrow. I felt like it overpowered the star of the dish. Service was nice, no issues there.

I was so hopeful this place was gonna blow me out of the water but I was extremely let down. First, parking was a nightmare. Then, the service was awful. Slow and inattentive. Took several times flagging our waitress down to ask for the check. The overall vibe was modern with an Asian flare. We got the tostada and the spring rolls to start. Tostada was mediocre at best. I did enjoy the spring rolls. My guest and I both got the shaken beef on the recommendation of the waitress that barely cared about our table. It came out and for $27 I expected more beef? It was basically a salad with some beef tips on top. Value here was not matching up. I didn't want a steak salad. I wanted a beef dish. Afterwards, I was still so hungry that we got the bread pudding for dessert. Then trying to get the check was a whole ordeal. There's a $3 charge for splitting the check which is kind of annoying. I won't be back.

Came here on my friend's suggestion to have lunch to her and it was pretty tasty! Honestly this sandwich was like a Vietnamese French dip and the soup was super flavorful. Everything was hot and a perfect temperature. I didn't loveThe banh mi bread. Something was off about it. It wasn't French bread ish enough. Overall a good meal and a good price!

Tried out this place during lunch time on a Friday. There was a nice lunch crowd at around 12 pm but still plenty of tables open. The place is really cute and hip inside which I loved. They also have an extensive cocktail menu that I would like to try next time I come when I am not on my work lunch break LOL.For my entrée I ordered the garlic butter shrimp vermicelli. The shrimp was so flavorful and a nice size. I really liked it! The only reason this dish was not 5 stars for me was because the vegetables that came in this plate was just a spring mix that did not taste super fresh to me. My friend ordered the chicken pho and her dish looked amazing! I definitely want to come back and get that next time. Overall the service was good, food was decent, and the vibes were great. I will probably be back to try more of their dishes and drinks!

This is a great Vietnamese place. We had lunch here and enjoyed all the dishes we had. We started with the calamari, which was flavorful and just spicy enough. Then, we shared the veggie egg rolls. I love that these were served traditionally with lettuce, fresh herbs, carrots, and fish sauce. My partner had the veggie bahn mi and he enjoyed it. I had the beef carpaccio and it was so flavorful. I easily ate the whole thing (no regrets). I would go back just for the carpaccio! I look forward to going back and trying more dishes and maybe a cocktail. Oh, and parking can be tricky because when we were there they were towing cars across the street and our server checked with us to make sure we did not park there.

Elevated Vietnamese comfort food is the attraction at this Heights eatery, which occupies a square one-story building set with stylish and colorful décor. The ambiance was awesome and supplemented with excellent service, but I ultimately felt that the items we ordered were conceptually fantastic but fell a bit flat. My cocktail, the "back up terry!", was a sort of tiki riff with rum, mezcal, pineapple, and ginger. It wasn't bad but I found it a bit spiky, which is to say the transitions between flavors felt abrupt. The visual aspect of each dish was top-notch. For example, the Banh Beo, a popular street snack from the Hue region of Vietnam consisting of mini rice pancakes, was artfully imagined as white disks dusted with dried shrimp and chicken skin, garnished with microgreens and a drizzle of scallion oil. The contrast in texture between the elastic cakes and crunchy toppings was compelling, and the vegan fish sauce on the side was punchy and sweet. The Miso-marinated Claypot Fish was decent but nothing I would run to order again. The fish sauce caramel had a nice umami funk, but the fish was a bit gummy rather than melt-in-your-mouth tender. It's probably tough to get the timing just right and avoid overcooking the protein when it continues to steam in the clay pot. Lastly, the Papaya Salad was flavorful with crunchy shreds of papaya, minty herbs, fried egg, and a very necessary pungent sauce. Realistically, I found the food itself to be a 3.5/5 but the menu showed a ton of promise. Nothing was necessarily subpar, but nothing particularly stood out as exceptional either. I went pretty early in the restaurant's life, so perhaps I owe it another visit to see how things have progressed.

Found my new upscale Vietnamese spot!!! The peppers and aioli were SOOO good. I always love a viet egg roll wrapped in lettuce, their dipping sauce here was great. Shaken beef was definitely the star of the show! I'd love to come back and try more dishes like the tostada & branzino. The El Tigre drink might be my favorite new cocktail in the entire city. I LOVED it, it was the perfect balance of spice. The flavor profile of the drink was incredible. Service was amazing, our waitress helped with some suggestions and was very patient with us as we wants to take our time at dinner. Vibes inside were very cute & had a good crowd on a Saturday night. Will be back!

Great spot for dinner! I've been here twice with family and friends and enjoyed both visits. The menu offers a variety of modern Vietnamese dishes from vermicelli to pho, shaking beef, spring rolls, and more. The Vietnamese coffee espresso martini is a must, a twist on the classic with bold coffee flavor and hints of orange. The interior is what I would call "nice casual" with a variety of high tops and regular tables and bar seating. Service was attentive. I also appreciate the fact that they ask if you would like all of your menu selections at one time or as they are prepared. Definitely recommend for your next date night or dinner with friends!

Cool modern Vietnamese restaurant in the Heights. We've been hearing rave reviews about this place, so we were excited to finally check it out.We went on a Saturday night with a reservation, and the place was popping. The place has a very modern aesthetic - definitely not your typical Vietnamese joint..Our server was very friendly and prompt. We got the spring rolls and banh xeo tostada for starters. The spring rolls were pretty basic while the tostada was a fun take on traditional ban banh xeo. For mains, we ordered family style. We got the clay pot fish, shaken beef, and salt pepper squid. The favorite was definitely the squid - everything was perfect including the green sauce and the addition of the confit garlic. Not your typical salt pepper squid for sure. The clay pot fish was also good, and the beef was super tender on the Bo luc lac. We also got the Thai tea crème brûlée for dessert which was just delightful.This place definitely has great iterations of traditional dishes. I'll definitely be back for date night or even just a group dinner with friends. Definitely recommend!

The boy and I stopped in on a super rainy Houston afternoon after hearing it was good. It's a somewhat trendy Vietnamese place with a full bar and some tasty cocktails.He got the "Back Up, Terry" and I got the "Elixir of Immortality", both of which were great. The elixir would be a great drink on a hot summer day for sure.He went with the brisket/tenderloin pho since it paired with our rainy afternoon. I decided to try the Shrimp Goi salad. The pho was really flavorful and the meat delicious. I would eat the salad multiple times a month if I could. The shrimp was grilled nicely, the veggies were fresh and crunchy, and the salad dressing was fishy/limey/salty in all the right ways.Our server was helpful with suggestions and very attentive.I would absolutely come back if I find myself in the area again.The boy and I stopped in on a super rainy Houston afternoon after hearing it was good. It's a somewhat trendy Vietnamese place with a full bar and some tasty cocktails.He got the "Back Up, Terry" and I got the "Elixir of Immortality", both of which were great. The elixir would be a great drink on a hot summer day for sure.He went with the brisket/tenderloin pho since it paired with our rainy afternoon. I decided to try the Shrimp Goi salad. The pho was really flavorful and the meat delicious. I would eat the salad multiple times a month if I could. The shrimp was grilled nicely, the veggies were fresh and crunchy, and the salad dressing was fishy/limey/salty in all the right ways.Our server was helpful with suggestions and very attentive.I would absolutely come back if I find myself in the area again.