I love this place. What a treasure amazing service every time.. the food is extraordinary the sea…read morebass is so crazy good. Hummus is extraordinary. Innovative cocktails.. many great rice options. The SOLTANI kebab I think that's what it's called is really great too I've been here three times and it never disappoints.

We had a wonderful dinner at Rumi's Kitchen in DC. The restaurant has a beautiful, warm and upscale…read moreatmosphere, but the food was definitely the highlight. We ordered several dishes to share, which was a great way to experience different Persian flavors. The Falafel was crispy on the outside and came with hummus, tabbouleh, pickled beets and vegetables, making it a really flavorful starter. The fresh herbs, feta, radishes and walnuts served with the bread were also such a nice touch and a great way to start the meal. The Hummus with meat was rich and creamy and one of the standouts of the meal. We also tried the Roasted Cauliflower & Shallot Torshi, which had a nice char and plenty of flavor. For our main, the Chicken Kebab was incredibly tender and juicy with a beautiful saffron flavor, and the fluffy saffron basmati rice paired perfectly with it. We finished with the baklava and ice cream, which was such a good ending to the meal -- crispy, nutty and sweet, with the creamy ice cream balancing everything out. Overall, we really enjoyed the variety of flavors and the experience of sharing everything at the table. The food felt comforting but also special, and the portions were generous. Definitely one of the memorable meals we had in DC, and I'd happily come back!

This place is truly a gem. Best Persian food in the area. And that's saying a lot since there are…read moremany excellent Persian restaurants in the Baltimore area. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Get the hummus app. Get kabobs... any kind. Also try the Khoresh!

Best Iranian food i've had in a while and one of the better places overall in Baltimore. We tried…read morethe grilled chicken thigh and the barg filet mignon and they were both excellent. The beef koubideh was decent but much preferred the grilled meats. They were out of tahdig unfortunately but would love to try it next time.

The meal was decent with fair portions and reasonable prices, but service felt slightly slow. The…read moreatmosphere was pleasant enough, although nothing particularly memorable stood out during our visit today.

Went with a group, we ordered a couple of shareable items such as the Potato Gratin, Beef and…read moreChicken Skewers, the Lamb with rice, Falafel - all amazing dishes. Went during lunch and wasn't too busy. Honestly, I walk past this place all the time and I think what this place might need is better signage. I'm so glad I stopped by, it was sooooo good. I will definitely be coming in more. You won't regret coming here! Also, the decor is super cultural and clean.

Place is clean, no parking lot at the restaurant but street parking close-ish, up north on Belt rd…read more(ok in good weather but you wish it was closer if bad weather). I was craving kebab and this unfortunately did not hit the spot for me. We got lamb and chicken kebab combo (#5) and ghormeh sabzi. The meats were bland and very dry. Usually when I order lamb kebab I expect full of flavor and juicy, but this lamb was TOUGH like I had to really chew and there was no flavor. Ghormeh was bland too and not that many cubes of beef. Pita bread and rice were both good. The staff were friendly but not really helpful...we asked what ghormeh was and he just said it's "beef." I would say gourmet bazaar (Rockville) is much better.

This chain has several locations, but it is notable that the one in DC appears to offer more on the…read morevegetarian side that some of the others do, so this one is specifically what I'm reviewing. The entree was a bit of a cafeteria style thing, but it fit the bill; the menu says it offers not only tofu but some red kidney beans in a stew of greens with lime flavor, and while I can't think of any similar combination I've had in all my travels, it works. The yogurt they offer on the side is a Persian staple, but what really shined was the fresh bread whose odor wafted through my vehicle as I drove my takeout elsewhere. A delightfully thin and browned creation, it was 100% worth adding despite the fact that they already gave me a massive pile of rice (with a bit of saffron rice on top of the plain white rice). This isn't high-end cuisine, but they delivered distinctive flavors in a timely and convenient fashion, and with a good range of vegetarian choices. Of their other locations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, some of them offer these stews with tofu mixed in and some do not, though falafel and a few other options remain available.

We had a wonderful experience dining at Amoo's! We started with the hummus and pita, which was…read moreaccompanied by a vibrant and somewhat spicy chimichurri. I then enjoyed the tahdig with bean and potato stew, and my partner enjoyed the lamb. Will definitely dine here again!! Another note, we observed they were doing a lot of Uber Eats, so it must be a popular place!

Wow! Pleasantly surprised how great this place was…read more Parking is a little tight & on a hill so be caution of that! Menu has a great selection of meats and kabobs to select from in addition to apps! I opt for the saffron chicken that pairs with saffron rice (can opt to have salad as well) and this was amazing!!! Chicken was extremely flavorful & juicy (for chicken breast especially!) the rice was fluffy & tasty (perhaps had some butter mixed in) I wish there was so sort of sauce to pair with this meal but still amazing. Service was friendly and nice - there indoor seating but the dining space a little limited. Recommend coming before dinner rush bc this place is packed!

Genuinely beautiful. The food was amazing. Service was attentive and friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed…read morethis. Star of the show was definitely the lamb tagine. However, the halloumi and scallop were impeccable as well I will be back for Many more visits as my wallet allows.

Went to Maydan in DC and had such a lovely time. The ambiance is amazing -- such a fun, warm,…read morebeautiful place, and our server, Haley, was so wonderful and attentive. We always had pita, they were quick to check in on us, and overall the service was great! Food-wise, there were some HUGE standouts. The red pepper walnut dip is a MUST. It's a little sweet, a little tangy, and super flavorful overall. The hummus was also delicious, with a sorta woodsy, smoky depth of flavor. The oyster mushrooms, though, were an absolute standout. SO much umami, really well seasoned, and perfectly cooked -- they genuinely tasted like steak. Amazing, amazing dish. The vegetables were also really well done overall. The fire-roasted asparagus was great, and the sweet potato was perfect. The cauliflower was also amazing, although we ordered so much food that we weren't able to finish everything and had to take some home. If you're choosing vegetables, do the sweet potato and the mushrooms, hands down. The carrot havuc was yummy as well, more mild and yogurt-y, and the pickled veggies were really interesting. I had never had a pickled tomato before! The pomegranate mocktail was also delicious. Gingery, well balanced, and very refreshing. HIGHLY recommend. There were a couple dishes that fell a little short for me. The halloumi comes out VERY hot, so be careful lol, but it was veryyy sesame-forward and ultimately wasn't my favorite. It was good, just not something I'd necessarily reorder. The saffron couscous was also not a huge hit around the table. It wasn't bad, just a little too sweet with the raisins and not 100% there for me. My mom liked it more than I did! Overall, you can tell everyone at Maydan believes in the food and really cares about the experience. We were celebrating my brother's birthday, and Haley even brought out a little champagne toast :,). I will absolutely be back!

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.

I came here on a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed, but they were able to get us a seat…read morevery quickly. We ordered the chicken kebabs and it was great. It's a really big portion. Definitely enough to share with two people. We had plenty of leftovers. I got a side salad, which was three dollars extra and it was not very good. However, if you don't make any modifications, it is straight rice. It's good if you're in the mood for some Persian food, but I'm not sure I would be craving it anytime soon. I was also missing some type of sauce to go with it. Comes with free bread and a spicy green sauce as well as some butter. The food took a little bit longer to come out, so I was glad they gave us something to nibble on.

Great kebabs, top notch rice and food. Worth the pit stop for sure…read more I ordered the lamb kebab and my son the chicken and it was amazing.

My partner and I had a very pleasant meal here last night (Wednesday). You order at the counter…read moreand have a seat. Someone brings the food out to the table when it is ready. We ordered the 4 mezeh appetizer plate (4 8-oz containers). There are a number of choices and we got the baba ganouche, Mirza ghazemi (eggplant, tomato, garlic), pickled cabbage and beet hummus. Most were very good (I would say the weak one was pickled cabbage - crunchy, but not as flavorful as it could have been.) The beet hummus was a new item for us and we both enjoyed it very much. The dips were accompanied by a decent portion of triangles of pita. The pita was "ok" - a bit hard and chewy. We each got chicken kabob. The chicken was very moist and flavorful. I got mine in a platter with half salad and half rice. I enjoyed both. We also ordered roasted vegetables, which were one of the highlights. Onions and zucchini - roasted perfectly. The platter is a lot to eat and we took most of the dips home for another time. The staff were helpful. One person was friendly and the other oddly not. The restaurant seating area was comfortable.

Great place for burgers and fries, didn't get to try the kabobs on this visit but will definitely…read morebe back! Got the cheeseburger and loaded fries. The cheeseburger also came with fries, which were a huge portion. The loaded fries had steak, onions, and their special sauce. The portions were generous and a great place if you want some comfort food. My only regret is that I was too hungry and ate the food before I could take pictures.

I love the veg samosas here. They are a good size, stuffed with flavor. I get them unheated and…read moretake them home to heat fresh in the air fryer. The two sauces are good, but spicy. I like them and also the Trader Joe's mango chutney. Maman Joon's also has meat options. I've also had their butter chicken, which is very good. Their milkshakes are thick and homespun. The ice cream is so thick you have to work on getting the shake up the straw. I consider this a good thing as you know it isn't processed stuff coming out of a machine. I need to give their burgers another try. The fries and onion rings are good, too. This place is on the higher $ side but the food is fresh and the staff is pleasant. You won't go away hungry...you get a fair amount of food for the price. Even better, you get quality ingredients which is not cheap, especially now that food prices are so high.

Ok, so I'm mixed about review stars, but am giving 5. We ordered take out as we have for years…read moresince the sit down restaurant closed. I always orfer same thing as well as my husband. It is like someone either changed the recipe & maybe cut back on the stew ingredients like molasses, pomegranate & walnuts. Its not as savory as years past. Sad!! My mixed thoughts are specifically on my ultimate FAVORITE & ONLY dish I go specifically to Yekta for, Fesenjan. I have ordered and had this for at least 20 years, but later night was 1st time in either 1 or 2 years & I was truly disappointed. It tasted less spectacular, chicken cubes, only found literally 3 cubes for an $18 meal were very dry, tough & had NO flavor of the sauce, so they obviously were thrown in, not simmered for hours in the stew which usually they are & absorb all the wonderful flavors. I may not return much to my husband's dismay. Hubby had 1 of his usuals and LOVED it, Kabob special, both beef & chicken skewers. All rice as side with pita. Ww forgot to ask for salad but he had plenty to eat without. Everyone was friendly, place is well managed. Sorry no pics, got too excited to eat instead.

Yekta Market & Kabob Counter is a neat place. I was in the area getting my car serviced and stopped…read moreby for lunch. There is an area to get made to order sandwiches and bowls. The store itself has many goodies, including Turkish delight. Prices are fair, and there is plenty of parking.