DC | The Best Asian Fusion I've Ever Had (Seriously!) šāØ
We were actually on our way to Silver Lyan when we passed by this place. I checked Google Reviewsāit had a 4.4 rating, so I was a bit hesitant. But then I asked a friend from the DMV if it was good, and they said, "Yes, highly recommended!" So after our drinks at Silver Lyan, we headed straight to this Vietnamese fusion spot. And let me tell youāMoon Rabbit is hands down the BEST fusion Iāve ever had! š„¢š Fusion cuisine is hard to get right. Some well-known fusion spots donāt really suit the Asian palate, but Moon Rabbit nailed it. I loved it so much Iām planning to go back tomorrow! šø Pho Äįŗ·c Biį»t Cocktail A Japanese whiskey base washed with beef broth, served with a grilled pickled shallot. The first sip was unusualāitās savory, like drinking a rich beef pho! š As the drink warmed up, a subtle sweetness came through. So creative and well-balanced. Iād already had three drinks at Silver Lyan, but I couldnāt resist trying thisāand it was totally worth it. š° Durian Mousse Paired with milk cookie crumbs and passion fruit iceāthis dessert was the perfect ending to the meal! The durian and milk combo softened the durianās strong aroma, making it smooth and delightful. The passion fruit ice added a refreshing touch, and the dill oil? Surprisingly genius! šØš³ I was so impressed I immediately followed the pastry chef on Instagram! š¦ Crab Gnocchi Not your traditional Italian gnocchiāthis oneās made with tapioca, giving it a bouncy, pearl-like texture (exactly what I imagined gnocchi should be!). Served with a roasted crab roe sauce and crab meat, with a hint of chili oil. A bit salty on its own, but so flavorful and deliciousāI loved it! š Octopus with Blood Cake First time seeing blood cake in the U.S., and it had no weird taste! I usually avoid blood and offal, but this was amazing. Served with three Asian-inspired sauces: cilantro, date, and goji berry. So harmonious! The chef mustāve been inspired by Taiwanese street foodāblood cake there is often paired with peanut powder and cilantro. So tasty, Iām definitely ordering this again tomorrow! Have you been to Moon Rabbit? Whatās your favorite fusion dish in DC? Let me know below! šš¬ #DMVFood #FusionCuisine #AsianFusion #VietnameseFusion #MoonRabbit #DCDining #FoodieFind #CreativeCocktails #MustTryDC