October 19, 7:00 P.M. Dinner: A Night with Moon Rabbit
October 19, 2023 07:00 PM
Regional Best Chef Dining Series presented by Capital One Featuring Innovative and Refined Vietnamese Fare from Washington, D.C.’s Chef Kevin Tien
25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Four-time James Beard award–nominated chef Kevin Tien captivated diners at his upscale Vietnamese concept, Moon Rabbit, in Washington, D.C, which was named one of the “10 Best Restaurants in America” in 2023 by Food & Wine. With a forward-thinking menu featuring plates like Crawfish and Temomi Noodles with Garlic Miso and Crab Fat, chef Tien’s dishes reveal a reverence for traditional flavors with a penchant for playful innovation.
Though the original location of Moon Rabbit closed its doors in May of 2023, Platform is privileged to experience an exclusive first look at chef Tien’s new tasting menu just before the opening of the restaurant’s new space in D.C.
Dining Table $150 / Inside Counter $165 / External Counter $120
Menu
Hors d’Oeuvre
Hến Xúc Bánh Tráng > New Zealand Mussels with Fish Sauce, Lime, Peanuts, and Grilled Rice Cracker
Pho Pâté > Five-Spice Chicken Liver Mousse with Tamarind Jam and Sesame Cone
Bánh Mì Ca Chua > Tomato with Sourdough, Calamansi, and Fried Shallots
Cruel Summer > Sour with Blanco Tequila, Tamarind, Pineapple, and Ginger
Dinner
Bánh Hoi Chao Tom > Woven Rice Noodles with Bibb Lettuce and Sugarcane Shrimp
Vallisto Extremo Viejas Blancas White Blend 2021
Sò Điệp > Seared Scallops with Scallion Mousse and Puffed Rice
Rain Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Bò Nướng > 72-Hour Beef Short Rib with Shallot Confit, Ten-Grain Congee, and Fish Sauce Caramel
La Antigua Clásico Crianza Tempranillo 2013
Sầu Riêng > Durian Mousse with White Chocolate Crémeux and Passion Fruit
Echeverria No Es Pituko Orange 2022
About Kevin Tien:
Moon Rabbit opened during the pandemic under acclaimed chef Kevin Tien- a four-time James Beard award nominee, and one of Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs” 2018. The food and experience are chef Tien’s homage to his mother’s and grandmother’s cooking, honoring history, referencing globally inspired techniques, and spotlighting reinterpreted takes on regional Vietnamese dishes. Tien’s menu is intended to be a love letter to his heritage as a first-generation Asian-American and a showcase for dishes that tell his personal story through an elevated and innovative lens.
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