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Address: 605 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008
Phone: (713) 684-3991
Website: http://moonrabbithtx.com/
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Love it! Thanks to Alex at the bar and his 3 homies on staff who stopped by to say hello too. Great! Loved it
Xoxo, your favorite spy – Ari
I asked my friends to recommend a spot for me to try in the Heights for lunch. Unknowingly, they both recommended this spot in the same conversation. A quick lookup and I noticed that it’s supposed to be Modern Vietnamese cuisine. I was excited to give it a try.
I arrived in the middle of the lunch rush, where I had wait about 20 minutes for a table. The hostess kept pointing to the bar, but no seats were available.
After sitting down and looking at the menu, I noticed that Bun Rieu is on the menu. This is a common noodle dish that is often overlooked. I grew up with this and, IMHO, it’s way better than Beef or chicken Pho or Bun Bo Hue. I was excited to try it.
I also ordered the egg rolls and lemongrass banh mi. The egg rolls came, and after snapping a photo, I noticed there was no dipping sauce. The server brought it out after I asked. I ate it like my mom showed me, wrapped in lettuce with carrots and dipped in sauce. It was so good, though the rolls were a bit small.
The Bun Rieu came out, without a spoon or vegetables. Asking the server if they normally served it without vegetables, she politely asked if I wanted it. Growing up, I would load this with vegetables with a squeeze of lemon, which only complements the seafood and broth in this dish.
The broth was nice, and the shrimp meatballs were really good. But I was missing the crab that I know should be in there. But every family has their own recipes. I just never had it without crab but always with vegetables.
The lemongrass pork banh mi came out a couple of minutes later and my order was complete.
The banh mi was exactly as I imagined it. Crispy bread, lemongrass pork and pickled and fresh veges to liven it up.
A bit more staff training and better attention to detail would really give me a better dining experience. Still, I will be going back if I find myself again in the heights.ok
The wings were SO crisp and delicious, we dug into them before I could take a pic. The shaken beef is their most sold meal and I can see why. I love it with the sauce they serve with the vermicelli, which is what my boyfriend ordered and inhaled. The lady who made our happy hour margaritas def did her job! They were strong and you can tell the ingredients were fresh. The cost was for 2 meals (shaken beef & vermicelli bowl) and 2 happy hour drinks each.
We sat waterless before and after meal.
We had three appetizers and main entree before we received our alcoholic beverages – which were awful.
However, the food was nice. Salt and papered squid was perfect. Buttery noodles with egg on top, spring rolls and cucumber salad were all enjoyable.
The atmosphere was pleasant.
However, our mates at the next table brought their dog and foul mouthed daughter – who was drinking and quite loud with her obscenities.
I don’t think we’ll be back, but it’s now understandable why there were so many to go orders. Front of house was a dumpster fire.
Perhaps they were concerned we would run off without paying the bill. However, the more wait staff hovers waiting for payment – the lower the tip goes. We normally start out at 20-25%. This one got 15%.
We came in for dinner and were blown away by the flavor, presentation, and creativity of every dish. The Roasted Oysters were rich, savory, and topped with crispy bits that added the perfect crunch. The Bone Marrow dish was beautifully plated with toasted baguette slices, creamy aioli, and a pop of fish roe—decadent and delicious. And the highlight for me: the Pho Tao Chinh. Deep, rich broth with tender noodles, fresh herbs, and just the right kick of spice—total comfort in a bowl.
The vibe is modern yet cozy, and the staff was welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. A unique take on Vietnamese fusion that truly stands out in Houston’s food scene.
Highly recommend if you’re in The Heights and want something memorable. Can’t wait to come back!