Still as good as ever. Open one in Gaithersburg or Germantown please!! Meat is perfectly seasoned…read morefor both chicken and lamb. Rice is cooked perfectly, solid portions. Relatively quick service (people in front of me kept getting like 4 platters). Chill atmosphere.

I've driven past this place plenty of times and always see it jam-packed, so between the crowds and…read morethe reviews, I kept telling myself I needed to try it. I finally stopped by on July 25, 2026, while I was in the area. The line was long, and I waited about 5-10 minutes before ordering. At the time, I took that as a good sign. The place is small and a little dingy "allegedly", but of course these are the best food spots! I got home, took my first bite, and immediately smirked. I took another bite and realized the smirk was confusion because I could not understand the reviews or the crowds I always see waiting to order. The food severely lacked flavor; literally the only thing I could taste was the sauces. Yikes. I live about 45 minutes away, but even if I were already in the area, I do not think I would stop in for another try. For me, the hype, the line, and the food just did not add up.

Beautiful atmosphere. We arrived for lunch and the place quickly filled up…read more Dined on the lunch special of Waygu Beef Kebab and falafel. the meal was accompanied by the most buttery crispy rice Ive ever had. You have the choice of yogurt sauce or cucumber salad. We had both. Yogurt cooled the beef well. The cucumber salad worked well with the falafel. The food and service were divine will dine again.

3.5 stars but rounding up for the great service and beautiful interior. Have heard a lot of hype…read moreabout Joon and as a huge fan of the flavors of the region I finally got to check it out with a group of colleagues for dinner. And let's be honest, I was there to judge their famous Tahdig. The inside is beautiful, clad in dark green colors and velvet chairs, it's definitely going for a romantic dinner energy. The floor buzzes with staff and families giving the whole dining room a lively energy. The group had a few picky eaters that got their own dishes, but for the cool kids we shared the Gilani Kebab platter which came with prawns, chicken, lamb; ya, a little bit of everything and was perfect for sharing. The grilled/charred flavor showed through on top of rice and fresh herbs. We also got the whole roasted branzino, cause, who's not up for the challenge. Served in a pistachio citrus sauce over rice, it was very lightly flavored and succulent. The Tahdig did not disappoint, perfectly crisped rice, beautiful color and good flavor! A few dings because the cocktails (and all the drinks) come out very slowly (bar is probably under-staffed) and everything need juuuuuust a little more omff flavor wise. I'm a huge fan of Persian cuisine and the DMV is no slouch here so color me spoiled. The bill is also on par with being neighbors with a Tiffany's; so if you can get your boss to treat you, then go in!!

Great sandwiches, casual and relaxing vibe, very reliable if you want to go out with someone or…read morejust going out to lunch.

Portions have shrunk but the prices have gone through the roof…read more So sad because it used to be so good and such a good deal.

I recommend this place! The food is very fresh; whenever I'm visiting, I stop by to eat. I love the…read moreservice, and the woman at the front is very friendly. The best Orange Chicken I've ever had.

First time trying this place, and it's safe to say that it's going to become a place I frequent…read moreoften! Great food and customer service! Highly recommend trying the beef and broccoli and sesame chicken - they really hit the spot!

hands down my favorite Indian restaurant in the dmv!! So much flavor and actually spicy if you want…read moreit. The murgh madani and Hakka noodles are my fav. Most Indian food in the area can't compare to home cooking but there's does. I always come here when I'm back in town!

I love the food and customer service here so much that we came two nights back-to-back, and that…read morealone should tell you something! A few things really stood out: The chana masala that comes with the samosas is OUTSTANDING. The fact that the samosas automatically come with chana masala is exceptional. The samosas themselves are huge, the dough is delicious, and the filling has so much flavor. Definitely not an afterthought here. And can we talk about the rice?! They give you a HUGE serving of rice with your curry. So many Indian restaurants charge extra for rice with a curry, and that annoys me to no end. Just build the rice into the price of the curry! Okay, rant over, because this place gets it right. The shrimp biryani gets an A+++. What impressed me most was that it didn't taste like they used one generic biryani base and tossed shrimp in after the order came in. It was obvious the shrimp had actually been cooked with the biryani, so the flavor was incorporated throughout. And they were NOT skimpy with the shrimp...there were shrimp throughout the entire dish. The people here are just as impressive as the food. Everyone is genuinely customer-centric, constantly checking in without being overbearing, and you can tell they actually care whether you're enjoying your meal. Honestly, everything we've tried has been good, hence us coming back the very next night! And DO NOT skip dessert. Get the gulab jamun with rose ice cream. It's the perfect way to end the meal on a sweet note -- pun absolutely intended. Two nights in a row and I'd still come back tomorrow.

New halal spots pique my curiosity, unlike the average restaurant. It's almost impossible for them…read moreto be both overpriced and bad. At worst, it is one of the two (with exceptions). This establishment seems to be Egyptian owned, as the walls claim that Egyptians created bread, cupcakes and falafel. The service was fine, though the tables could have been cleaner. I appreciate that they allow you to substitute some of the rice portion for lettuce/spring mix although the spring mix was wet. They also offered both spicy and regular options for rice and chicken. I got spicy rice with spicy chicken, and for my toppings I got Mediterranean salad, hummus, and tzaziki. I didn't realize you could also get white sauce, green sauce, etc, so I probably wouldn't get tzaziki and get olives or something else next time. The chicken and rice combo was a bit overly spicy for me and upset my stomach slightly. I'd probably get regular for both the next time. I also got tiramisu which they recommended over all the other "cupcakes" which they claim (via the wall) is Egyptian. The tiramisu was surprisingly good. There was soft music that seems Arabic-speaking. They have fountain drinks as well as bottled beverages. They also include a service charge - it was like $0.42 for me. I don't regret stopping by, but I wish my stomach was more settled. I just came from a restorative yoga class and I was thoroughly at peace.

GO HERE. I've been charging near here for a while now and we've always gone to the other…read morerestaurants nearby. But, I've always made a comment about wanted to try this place. Well, this time we actually tried it. I'm a simple caveman - we've got a bowl with basmati rice, chicken AND lamb/beef gyro, tahini, and hummus. Hits the damn spot. Fountain drinks, combo options, cups for water, and bottled drinks. You go down the line, say what you want (like every fast casual these days), and end up at the register. Fast operation. Plenty of seating indoors.

Came on a Tuesday night at 6:30 pm to try dining in this time. It as empty when we arrived and full…read moreby the time we finished. The eggplant moussaka was delightful again. We also ordered a Turkish Conan salad and a lamb/beef Doner Kabab, which was delish. We also ordered desssert: one sutlac and two kunefe. Not one drop was left. The service was attentive, even as the place filled up.

Brunch offers a lot of breakfast dishes that are all good. Service is attentive…read more Walls have pictures of Istanbul.

It was my second time going there .I had good company which made it fun but I was not very thrilled…read morewith the service.the bottle of water that you are served is straight tap water and you can taste the chlorine. the servers bring your food to the table and reach across and hand you your plates which was odd to me. my favorite persian restaurant in VA DC area will remain Rumi .

For a late Friday dinner (late for me at least), I arrived at Shamshiry at 10pm to a packed…read moreestablishment. My friend and I managed do get one of the few remaining open tables so. I ordered the Chelo kebab kubideh ($20.99). This entree had 2 ground meat skewers, a grilled tomato, raw onion, and rice. The skewers were not simply juicy and well spiced. They redefined how much flavor I could expect out of grilled ground meat, making others taste flat or missing something. The rice portion was absurd. I hadn't eaten anything all day, and yet could barely finish it. I passed out in a food coma afterwards.