Lunas: Latin-Asian Fusion & Bar — Restaurant in Redding

My girlfriend and I have tried a few times to visit fusion restaurants and have never happened upon something that feels like it really embodies the spirit of fusion - two cuisines interacting totally with each other and playing off each others strengths. That all changed when we went to Luna's after seeing it recommended on a Reddit best of Redding thread.

There is obviously some serious culinary talent involved in the development of this exciting menu. My favorite thing we tried was the chicken dumpling burger. If you love dumplings and have ever greedily wished that succulent, tender filling went on forever, you will end up in the same heaven I did. Beautiful crafted patty, perfectly seared on a delicious bun with exquisite sauce. The presentation was also so adorable - it arrives in a steamer tray!

My girlfriend's favorite was the pho sandwich. All the rich & nourishing toppings from iconic pho, vegetable and meat, bursting out of a banh-mi presentation. The master stroke of genius is rich and hearty pho broth to dip it in. I can't really even explain how satisfying the crunch of the sandwich is with the flavor profile of comforting pho.

In addition, we both were extremely delighted with the playful and creative boba menu. I settled on the Ponyo-yo, which was a delicious little concoction of rich vanilla yogurt, peach puree, lemon popping boba served strikingly in a fishbowl glass with gummy sharks peeking out of delicious whipped cream topping. A feast for the senses! We also had a fantastic time splitting the bananas foster churro plate with beautiful strawberries and perfectly prepared bananas. If we hadn't been road tripping, we would have really enjoyed exploring the drinks menu, which was also very appealing. Maybe next time ;) oh and of course the chips & salsa were so good - love the little Korean spice profile touch on the chips.

The venue also has wonderful ambience. Obviously very intentionally designed, the aesthetic is warm, inviting, and skillfully marries whimsy with comfort and charm. Pink SpongeBob in the women's restroom? HELLO? And of course you can enjoy the vintage anime playing on the big TV - I loved peeking up at Sailor Moon. The staff is also all very charming and friendly and the service was great.

If you haven't given Luna's a chance, let this be your sign!! Just such an incredibly enjoyable night out, and I can't wait to visit next time we're in town. Thank you for a...

Okay, if you love Mexican and Asian food—Luna’s is where it’s at. The flavors are bold, fun, and totally hit the spot. We came in wanting the posole pho (because how could we not??), but it wasn’t ready yet—so we went with the birria mac & cheese, and honestly… no regrets. It came out a little later than everything else, but it was rich, cheesy, and had that perfect birria flavor. So good.

We also ordered the Yum Yum Bowl, the Macho Burrito, and the sweet al pastor wings—and yeah, we went all in. Everything was bomb. That fusion vibe? Chef’s kiss.

Drinks were great too— • The Mexican Lollipop was sweet with a little kick • The margarita was solid • And the Hello Kitty strawberry boba drink was super cute (though I do wish it had actual boba—not just the little ones for the eyes)

Service-wise, our server was super sweet, but it felt a little off—one of our meals didn’t get rung in, and we didn’t get napkins after asking. Nothing major, just little things. Still, the good vibes and amazing food definitely made up for it.

We’ll totally be back—there’s so much more on the menu I...

I was looking to try something new and exciting I came in the place was rather empty but I was still excited I ordered the thai tacos and thee souel tacos The saul tacos came with a ton of flavor the sauce was great cabbage added a nice crunch and it's paired well with the homemade tortilla unfortunately the Thai tacos were a real disappointment I found that the meat was flavorless I didn't pick up any Ginger basil garlic it was not topped with any type of salsa although there was like cabbage and carrot maybe some pickled onion It did come with a peanut sauce which was nice but Overall they were bland lacking in flavor .... I feel as though the tacos could be greatly improved if the Ginger and garlic were more present in the ground beef and maybe there was some fresh basil The staff was very friendly and I did enjoy my thai tea It looks like a great place to go for drinks and maybe some Appetizers Reviews say that nachos are good maybe I will try those next time. Maybe the owner should consider replacing the tie talk goes with some Thai spring rolls a flavourful...