I heard a lot about ShamShiry before going for an early dinner with a friend. The first thing one…read morenotices is the absolutely excellent service--friendly, quick, and professional. Second, the portions of absolutely authentic Persian food are HUGE. Hummus may not sound exciting, but it's the best around. And the saffron ice cream for desert was out of this world. I can't wait to go back.

My sister had recommended this spot to me because she knew I enjoyed Persian kebab, and when I had…read morea chance to be near today I stopped in. First, I didn't realize it was a sit down and order restaurant, I was used to short order. I was quickly seared and within a couple minutes one server had brought me water as well as fresh tandoori bread and a delicious spicy green sauce to go with it. A second server appeared quickly to take my order. I explained I was used to short order, and all I wanted was their version of chicken and steak (not ground beef.) The waiter explained how he'd do the combo on the menu and off he went. Having looked at the menu, I feared this might be an expensive option, and it was. But a few minutes later I was presented with a platter of delicious looking steak, chicken, rice, onions, tomato, and event a char-roasted jalapeño. It was enough food for my wife and I have had for dinner between us, so the price was well justified. Every thing was delicious. At the end of the meal, I asked if I could order another tandoori bread, and get a small to-go container of the green spicy spread to bring home for wife to try. They brought me both a generous helping of bread and the sauce, and charged me for neither. This service, combined with a delicious meal that, while expensive, will end up being three meals, means this is definitely a spot I plan to go back to as well as recommend.

Definitely a place for great food, and at decent prices. It's tucked away in Tyson's, but…read moredefinitely worth seeking out. We will definitely keep going back.

Good and delicious food- very clean and better prices ... I enjoy going there every weekread more

Joon was amazing! This was my first time dining here. I had the pistachio meatballs and the…read moremast-o musir to start. My entrée was the duck fesenjoon, which is a whole duck leg sticking in a bowl of really savory stew. Just to make sure you got your carbs in, all entrees came out with rice tahdig, a dish made of delicious basmati rice compacted and fried on the surface for the nice golden brown crispy experience. The food all tasted generally authentic with an American kick. They make a great espresso martini as well. Had a couple of those. No issues about the atmosphere; it was lively and generally upbeat. The valet parking is complementary/priced at your discretion and they take cards, so that was super convenient, I tossed the guy a $20. Overall would highly recommend, has been one of the most authentic Persian dining experiences I've seen in the DMV, and I would definitely go back!

Beautiful setting but highly overpriced and overrated…read more Party if 8 for mom's birthday otherwise I wouldn't go there. Love her cookbooks and have them but the ratio of portions and prices don't correlate.

(1 of 5) Disappointing experience at Alborz Restaurant,…read moreVirginia On February 8th, around 8 PM, our koobideh kebab sandwich arrived completely cold. After a long wait for a replacement, the second sandwich was even colder. The manager explained that it's usually cold due to the vegetables, but neither the bread nor the meat was warm. After another long delay, the replacement finally arrived, but the experience of cold food and repeated delays was completely disappointing. For me, this experience wasn't worth returning for or recommending. Here in Virginia, the customer's time is the cheapest thing to lose.

One of my sisters recommended this place after leaving the Maverick City concert at Wolf Trap…read more Every place was pretty much closed and we were hungry & this place just so happened to be open. Walked in and decided to order for take out. The restaurant was clean and staff were very welcoming even though it was 30 mins until closing. The host took our orders and even offered us complementary tea which was delicious. Reminded me of Habesha tea. My sisters both ordered the chicken kabobs and they loved their dishes. They also ordered an appetizer of some kind of yogurt dip and that was the dish my sisters raved about as she recommended this spot. For me, I ordered the fish kabobs that came with dill rice and flava beans. Which consisted of a bunch of rice and 3 pieces of salmon. Was very dry in my opinion and really could use some kind of sauce/dressing to jazz it up. If I ever ventured back here I'd probably sub the rice for salad. The baklava was pretty good too! For that and the tea, I would definitely venture back. Happy Yelping!

Delicious food with good prices, portion sizes, and the BEST KOOBIDEH! Better than other popular…read morePersian spots in the area! I'm normally very particular about koobideh as it has to be juicy and nicely seasoned because I've had plenty that were dry. Maman Joon does an excellent job ensuring the meat is succulent and incredible. I got Combo #1 and had koobideh with chicken. The chicken kabob was cooked perfectly and cut easily. The yogurt and green chutney complimented the meal well too. Such a great value for well priced food, good portions, and delicious high-quality Persian food within the mall and surrounding area. The staff were kind, the service was quick, and the seating is casual, comfortable, and great to bring families to. I will definitely be coming back. This will probably be my go to spot if I'm ever in Tysons corner.

I am not saying this lightly but Maman Joon has the JUICIEST KOOBIDEH and that's a fact…read more I have had koobideh for 10s and 100s of places but it is always dry or dryish. Somehow Maman Joon makes them juicy and this reminds me of home. This memory of home tha triggers through Koobideh is priceless. The rice is aromatic and the sauces are amazing. I don't think I can say more but this is 5/5

We used Maman Joon in McLean, VA for catering for our wedding, and I honestly cannot say enough…read morepositive things about our experience. We ordered Joojeh Kabob, Koobideh, and Lamb Shank. There are several reasons why I would choose this restaurant again for my wedding: 1. Food quality was amazing. Both our Iranian and American guests raved about the food, saying it was the best food they have had at a wedding. The meat was tender and juicy and the rice was delicious without being oily, which is very hard to do. Our guests went for seconds and thirds and majority of the food was finished even though we ordered extra! Even my mom, who is a very harsh judge of Persian food, loved it. 2. Service was excellent. Wedding planning is a really stressful process, so choosing a caterer is really important. Coordination with Mr. Sanaei was very smooth. He gave us his personal phone number and texted us everything we needed within hours (including COI and business license). The business is very organized. The delivery was on-time, and all the food arrived well-packed. 3. Most importantly, the staff at the actual restaurant is just really kind. I initially just went for a meal and after being treated with such kindness, I decided to use them for catering. Honestly, I get a feeling that the staff are more like my cousins. The ability to run an efficient and organized business, while still giving us a homy/comforting feeling is what makes this Maman Joon so special! 4. Price is great! I got a quote from several Persian restaurants in the DMV area (and even other Maman Joon branches) and this was lower for the exact same meals. Overall, I highly recommend Maman Joon at McLean as both a restaurant and catering!

AMAZING!! I tried this place out for the first time today and got a family platter for 2-3. The…read moreamount of food they gave me was so much it was able to feed four people with leftovers still! The place is split with a burger place and it reminds me of a classic diner style. The cashier was super nice as well and gave me some baklava on the house! I called in my order and it was ready within 10 minutes. Super convenient, tasty and worth the price. I didn't even get a chance to take a before picture because my family started devouring it straight away. The meat was very tender and I loved their hummus. It was super smooth and garlicky. Everything was cooked to perfection and I will definitely be coming back!

Had lunch here with a friend today. I had the 3-appetizer combo ($25) and chose the Hummus, Maast…read moreO Khiar, and a spinach/yogurt based item. My friend got the soup and salad combo. All three of the dips were a generous portion and the bread accompanying them is delicious. The bread was refilled 3 times during the meal. Very, very good. Each of the dips was different and very tasty. The Hummus was smooth and flavorful and the Spinach (served warm) had a garlic flavor. I took a lot of the dips home - the bread was so delicious, I filled up quickly. My friend thought the salad (Salad Alamut) was ok, but the soup (tomato based) was very good. We each had a decaf cappuccino, which were also very good. The service was outstanding. The bread basket was refilled several times and our water glasses were tended to very well. The place was not crowded and we had a leisurely lunch that lasted almost 3 hours. There was no impatience to present us with the bill, and, after we paid, we were still offered refills on water as we lingered for a few more minutes. Excellent service! We felt very welcomed here. The restaurant has a traditional Persian restaurant appearance. It's nice and light, a bit fancy in appearance, but not stuffy.

(4) ~ very good overall food & service…read more DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Persian Tea = (4) very good, wish they had rock candy though... FOOD: ** Bread & Dips = (4) very good ** Beet Borani = (4) very good ** Soupeh Joh (Persian Barley Soup) = (4) very tasty (see photo) ** Kabob Torsh (medium) = (4) very good, wish the tomato was charred... ** Faloodeh = (4) very good * Berries Divan = (3.85

Four of us, all adults, were staying overnight at the Staybridge Suites across the street, and…read morewanted a quick dinner. We would be having a vegetarian luncheon on the following day, so Moby Dick House of Kebab, with many Persian entrees with meat, seemed like a good choice. While Moby Dick is a chain, none of us had eaten at any of their locations. In addition to other offerings (such as sandwiches only or salads), the restaurant offered many entree plates that include your choice of (1) meat, (2) either basmati rice or salad (lettuce, tomato, red onions, feta crumbles, dressing), or half-and-half of each; (3) a 1/2 pita; and (4) must-o-kheyar (cucumber yogurt). The menus at the counter had photos of each of these options. Two of us ordered the Barreh Kebob entrees, which featured lamb kebabs, with the sides mentioned above ($17.99 each). One ordered the gyro entree, which featured slices of beef gyros ($12.99), and I ordered the Joojeh Kebab, with marinated and grilled chunks of chicken ($14.49). The girl who took our order was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed sitting outside with two tables pushed together. Overall, the restaurant was moderately priced. Our bill for the four entrees and two sodas was under $90. (April, 2025). We would eat here again. All of us were very pleased with our meals. In fact, the quantities were more than suggested by the menu photos, and they arrived hot and tasty. The weakest parts of the meals were the pita bread and the yogurt sauce. In both cases, they didn't seem to be restaurant-made. The pita was flavorless and the yogurt sauce came in a plastic tub.

The kabobs are amazing and the staff is super. I love their spicy ground chicken kabobs…read more The owner is a great guy. Whenever I go for pick-up, I ask him what does he do for workout and he responds "I Eat". Ha ha Following this, I ask him if he does wrestling to which he responds "I used to". Then I shake his hand and take my yummy kabobs.

I'd rate this a 2.5 but upped it to 3 bc the staff is kind…read more The parking is small and people don't care to park within the lines lol. Also didn't realize this place has hookah but luckily the room on the right and the room on the left have doors to keep the smoke out from the center room which is for the restaurant ordering and seating. Staff is very nice, attentive and they check in on you, which i appreciate. They weren't standing around or being lazy, they were between rooms checking on customers. I orders a chicken shish kabob with the veggies, my sister got the combo 1, and I ordered the spicy chicken for my parents. Personally, the butter rice, chicken and veggies taste good together, but each separate component is very bland. The spicy is a bit better but other places are better compared to here imo. Food came out hot and fresh, the dressing in the salad was good. The bread is more of a flatbread almost like lavash or thin pita, not like naan. Not bad, definitely good enough to eat, but wouldn't go out of my way especially with other options in the area.

Food is good but the prices are inflated when you come to purchase. I'm very certain they add a tip…read moreeven when you're taking out as the math never adds up compared to the menu prices and what you end up paying.

Always fresh and delicious man I come here every Sunday with my family after flag football. Great…read morerice, chicken and beef salad and fries that's our go to. Service is always very nice as well. thank you, Navid and the team are awesome.

Moby Dick has become a staple for me -- I've been eating here about twice a week for the past two…read moremonths after returning from a business trip overseas and it never disappoints. I usually order the kubideh platter with half rice and half salad, and across multiple locations, the food has been impressively consistent. One small note: for to-go orders through UberEats, some locations offer the salad on the side, while others don't -- but it's never been a dealbreaker. The white sauce is excellent -- flavorful without being heavy like other halal spots -- and if you like a little kick, don't forget the green sauce to elevate the flavor even more. If you've never tried Persian/Iranian food, Moby Dick is a perfect place to start your journey!