Moon Bar brings Japanese-style cocktails to KC
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Moon Bar launched its brick-and-mortar cocktail concept last week after three years of popping up around KC.
The big picture: It's the nighttime counterpart to Tian Tea House, a slow-bar in Columbus Park serving creative flavor combinations and high-level hospitality.
Dig in: Cocktails run $13-$16 and mix Asian spirits with teas, botanicals and flavors like miso honey and pickled plum.
- Additional drinks include sake, shochu, Asian beers and non-alcoholic.
What to try: The Yuzu Chrysanthemum cocktail is punchy and floral, and the Kaffir Lime Soda is super refreshing.
- The Jasmine Rice small plate ($9) was a standout, combining sweet sticky rice with soy sauce and fish flakes to create a sweet-savory flavor explosion.
What to skip: The Oolong Dry Manhattan is for folks who like it very bitter, and the Ebi Sunomono shrimp small plate didn't feel worth $12.
💭 Travis' thought bubble: This menu will keep adventurous tastebuds coming back for more. There are simply too many yummy-sounding drinks to try in one sitting.
If you go: Moon Bar is open Wednesday-Saturday, with 1.5-hour seatings running 5-10pm. 911 E. 5th St.