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.

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

Dear Joon Management,…read more My family and I have been regular customers at your restaurant since March because we truly enjoy your excellent Persian food. I have also brought many coworkers and friends to introduce them to your restaurant. Unfortunately, during every visit over the past several months, the rice has been excessively salty. It tastes as though salt was added to the rice rather than the rice being properly seasoned. In May, I brought eight guests, and nearly everyone left their rice untouched. In early July, I returned with four people, and once again no one ate the rice. We mentioned the issue to our waiter, who was very polite and said he would inform the manager and the cook. On the third Wednesday of July, I came with two friends, and once again none of us ate the rice. I spoke with the manager, who was very kind and assured me she would discuss the issue with the cook. Unfortunately, despite reporting the problem more than once, nothing has changed. If this had happened only once, I would not be writing this email. However, after several disappointing visits, I expected that our meals would have been replaced or that we would not have been charged for food that was left uneaten because of the overly salted rice. I respectfully request that you consider providing a refund or another appropriate resolution for our most recent visit. More importantly, I hope this issue is corrected so future customers can fully enjoy your excellent food. If our feedback is important to you, I would appreciate hearing from you. I would also like to share your response with the friends and coworkers I have encouraged to visit your restaurant. My name is David A., and my email address is Shirpelang@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, David A.

First time at Joon, and it was a great intro. Went with a friend for social hour and shared a…read morespread: the Joon burger, lamb and pistachio meatballs, falafel, lamb hummus, and French fries. Everything was delicious, no weak dish in the bunch. The meatballs and falafel especially stood out, but honestly the whole table was clean by the end. We also tried the Fig Old Fashioned and the Hafizz Spritz. The Fig Old Fashioned was the standout of the night: bourbon sweetened with fig cordial and warmed with Angostura bitters. Perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and dangerously easy to drink. The Hafizz Spritz was refreshing too, cucumber, lime, and mint with gin, prosecco rosé, and elderflower, but the Fig Old Fashioned is the one I'm already thinking about ordering again. Great first visit. Will be back for social hour again.

Here's a polished Yelp review:…read more Excellent food, service, and ambience! We had a wonderful experience at Alborz Restaurant. The food was excellent, and the ambience was warm and inviting. Our server, Emberson, was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and very professional. The portions are quite generous; many dishes are large enough to easily share between two people. Overall, a great place for a delicious meal and a relaxing dining experience. Highly recommended!

incredibly delicious and authentic!!! some of the best persian food i've ever had! portions were…read morehuge but it was pretty rice heavy - wish it had a better ratio of rice to meat. was slightly pricier than I was expecting for the area but still very much worth it especially for the amount of food. dessert (faloodeh) was also quite good! went on a weekday night and it was plenty of availability.

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!

Sysco Food quality and Soko butcher price!…read more Waste of stomach space. Desperation brought us in Regret sends us on our way. The kabob looked to be a better choice. Z burgers hotdogs and fries were awful. Sticky steamed potato buns - low quality over cooked Sysco patties Never again

As my girlfriend is Persian we will sometimes eat at Persian restaurants. Let me just say Divan's…read morefood was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I was blown away. After other restaurants my response is often "that was good", after Divan I spent the next two days thinking about how amazing everything was, from the Mirza Ghasemi (smoked eggplant) appetizer to the incredible Kabob Torsh, WOW! And even the cocktails were imaginative and delicious.

Divan food quality and taste is getting better,…read moreRecommendation Work on the faloodeh, have options for traditional noon panir sabzi vs innovative

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.

The FOOD, and the SERVICE, is really good but as for the small things that people get the prices…read moreare high and outrageous for a fruit roll-up and the little bit of fruit like watermelon $8 is high and $7 for the the roll-up is very high plus the room that one smokes hookah in is also very smokey although the food is great the room has no ventilation and the windows are always closed due to someone wanting more cigarette and hookah smoke too fill the room which is not good the only reason I gave a 2 is due to the food and nice staff my friend and I have asked them too put a ventilation fan to suck out the smoke but nothing yet or ever

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.

Best hummus, period. Meat is always cooked perfectly. The grilled vegetables are outstanding -…read moretomatoes, eggplant, squash - but only seem to be offered through catered orders. Fresh salad with delicious feta, olives, pepperoncini. Wonderful catering.

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.