Wow! Pleasantly surprised how great this place was. 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! read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Met friends from out of town and came to enjoy a night out and to try a restaurant none of us had gone to before. The staff was very friendly and helpful making us feel comfortable and welcomed. We enjoyed the delicious smoked eggplant appetizer (enough for 4 to share). We ordered the Cornish hen, bone in lamb shank, the lentil and beef stew, and ground beef kabobs. Each dish was flavorful, not dry, and spiced well. Don't miss the saffron and pistachio ice cream. Creamy and a refreshing ending. We look forward to coming again. read more

Delicious food. I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and was finally able to go. And I'm happy I did. They were super busy when we arrived so it took about 10 minutes to check on us but were very apologetic. All good. The setting is very casual so not a romantic first date setting, but the food is delicious so if you want to impress via taste buds, then give it a try. Everything looked so good so we all tried different dishes for a wider experience. For starters we had tahdig, which I think is a must-try. I've wanted to try tahdig for awhile now and this hit my spot. For my meal, I had the pesto chicken kabobs, upgraded with shirin sweet polo rice, which was amazing on its own. One of my kids had the kadoo, which was also delicious. My wife had the bademjan, another winner. Also tried were the fesenjan, among other dishes. Again, everything was great. read more

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Ordered the koobideh kabob for delivery. I love Persian kabobs because once they're done well they're almost never dry! This was no different very juicy kabob with adequate rice and roasted tomato! The bread was a nice touch. It was packed well! The only thing I didn't love was they added some extra seasoning in the middle of the kabob and I would've preferred it plain, but that's just down to personal taste. It was really good and reheated well as well. Would definitely dine in! read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Always an amazing experience when I go here! Authentic Persian food and Amoo is always there working and greeting the people! The food, service and vibe are all top shelf and prices are very reasonable! If you want great Persian food this is your place! read more

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It was good... service was incredible, interior very welcoming and cozy. But I still have to say for authentic flavors Kabob Baazar in Clarendon still feels more true to me, for grandmas cooking and flavors. She tried a few dishes from kabobs to pomegranate stew (which is notoriously challenging to make), and it all tasted OK. The reality is people adore it here and they have a huge following which I am glad for them as again the place and space its self is lovely ! But not the flavor profile that hits it totally right for us :). For a nicer Persian meal in McClean check out Divan as well, their flavor profile is much more of our choice :) read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

When I want Kabobs in Northern Virginia, I only think of Amoo's. I know there are plenty of other places, but I really like their kabobs the best. The experience, although nice and updated, is not as much about the ambiance as much that the kabobs are reliably delicious here. And service is kind and friendly. I have ordered the basic chicken kabobs for myself and family, as well as splurged on the salmon kabobs. The house-made yogurt with minced shallots is good, but I prefer the housemate yogurt with cucumbers and sun-dried dill. Definitely visit! read more

The food was really good and i loved the kabob but the rice was not my favorite (THEY HAVE BACLAVA) read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Food - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

In my humble opinion, this is one of the best places for koobideh (ground meat with spices)! I love how tender and juicy their meat is, even when taken to-go. Their portions are generous and the prices are comparable for the area. Our usual order at any Persian restaurant is koobideh and saffron chicken - and this place just does both these dishes so well. Their barg is delicious too and great quality. The rice is fluffy and flavorful as well as their pita. Their tahdig is delicious, but is offered as a priced menu item, whereas some places it is given upon request/availability. Nonetheless, this place is consistently delicious and quick with the service. The ambiance is very casual/simple, but clean. Will definitely continue to dine/order from here when in the area. read more

Great spot! I heard good things about Amoos and had to give it a try. There was an older gentleman who I presume is the owner who greeted me at the front and was very kind. The food was also great- the chicken was very well seasoned and tender. I also had enough leftovers for dinner. read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Staff - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

First time dining in (had catered once) and enjoyed the food and ambiance. The focus is on kebabs - meat, chicken and lamb cooked in Persian style spices. There are many flavorful options that separates this place from other kabab eateries. Party had a chicken and lamb kabob, served with naan like bread, with both being very good, and rice and a grilled tomato. I would have liked more meat and vegetables rather than a plateful of lightly seasoned white rice, but the rice was good too. Service was very good. Parking lot is small and hard to navigate in and out. read more

great food and service. Juicy kabobs . my kabobs place going forward. Bakalava was good as well read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness 5/5 This was a really fun time at a truly unique middle eastern restaurant. You want quantity? The size of these entrees can sate the growliest tummy. You want quality? Flavors and unique offerings galore. Your wallet's in a pinch? No problem, as there are plenty of affordable options (and you'll definitely have leftovers). What I particularly enjoyed were some of the options that you don't see too often. The Tahdig is a must-have appetizer if you're eating with a group - a mini meal in itself, you get truly flavorful crispy rice topped with wonderfully cooked meat to share. I also really loved the option to get a cornish game hen as the gamy taste of the meat paired well with the saffron lime spice blend they grilled it in. We got the house wine, which was very flavorful. And my wife particularly enjoyed saffron ice cream (a dessert I've not come across - loaded with pistachios as well). The lamb is juicy and fall of the bone (if you're wise enough to get it bone-in), and everything had a great char to it. The service was also really great. We were warmly greeted, the waiter struck a great balance of engaging and letting us have our conversation, and everyone we met was friendly. I can't praise them enough for the fun service and meal. read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Those "flames" are really steam. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

While in VA for a quick visit we decided to look for food we don't have back home. Looking for something different we found Amoo's and this Persian paradise was amazing. It's located in a small strip mall but do not let that fool you. The service we received from the moment we arrived by our server Ana and the rest of the staff was wonderful. Now on to the food. Where do I start we tried 4 different plates and mixed and matched. We tried for starters the hummus and Laboo - served with warm pita. Entrees we tried were the traditional Koobideh - the saffron chicken - Chimichurri Chicken - and a lamb dish (can't remember the name). This came with saffron rice and Fasl Seasonal Garden Salad. The meats were all so flavorful and tender. Everything was hot and fresh. For dessert we had to try both the saffron ice cream and the baklava! We loved it so much the sad part is when we crave this we will be too far to order Please give them a try. You will not be disappointed. When we return to VA we will definitely visit again. read more

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4/8/24 On our way from the Great Falls VA to DC, google Maps suggested this along the way, and we decided to stop in for something different. Ana and Estelle were friendly and helpful. We haven't been to many Persian restaurants, so it took time to understand the menu Saffron Iced Tea and Saffron Hot Tea Both were delicious, so refreshing. Kashk Bademjan Dip - Yogurt Eggplant Dip This was so good, spreading it on the bread. Mahicheh with Tahdig - Lamb Shank with bottom of the pot rice aka Concon aka Pegao Of course, hubby had to get the rice. His Dominican blood would not stand for him to pass this up, LOL. And he loved it. Cornish Hen with Baghali Polo They cut the Cornish Hen up for easy eating. I love that! It's so small and hard to eat when whole. Lima Bean rice was delicious. I'm so sad they are so far away. I would love to try everything on the menu! read more

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Small, family owned business serving classic Iranian/Persian dishes. The owners were very kind and welcoming- my friend and I came when it was empty so the service was fast. Overall a homey feeling on the inside. I got the Barg Soltani which includes a Barg Kabob and Koobideh Kabob. I was disappointed by the Barg- I hadn't had Barg in a while and recall it being flavorful, juicy, and tender. But, this was hard to cut, chewy, and not flavorful or juicy. However, their koobideh was nicely seasoned, easy to cut, and juicy. Although not a normal part of Persian cuisine, I enjoyed the green sauce/chutney provided as it actually had some heat to add to the bland rice and Barg kabob. The rice was salty and I wish butter came with it like at other Persian restaurants. My friend ordered the vegan tofu fesenjoon. I only tried the sauce and it was sweet, but good. They seemed to enjoy it. Overall, not bad food. But, I had higher expectations for the Barg which was a big disappointment for me. I expected more flavor from this place. Their koobideh is good, but I've had better kabobs overall at other places. I'm not sure if I'd come back again, but it's decent. read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Very good. Prices are a little high, but that's kind of the usual thing for kebob. We mainly go for carryout. The decor is not that inspiring to me. read more

Wonderful traditional Persian food. Some of the best tasting kabobs I have ever had. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think this has become our new kabobs place. read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Fresh pita bread - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Went at around 2 pm for a late lunch. The place was not crowded but folks started showing up as we were leaving. The service was good and they were patient and gave good recommendations. I am kinda bummed that I missed this place and did not gone here earlier. The menu is large but not overwhelming with something for everyone ie veg, lamb, chicken and beef with one bison option too. I had the puréed eggplant and pomegranate tapenade which my wife and I cleaned up. For the main course, we had lamb fillet with pomegranate sauce along with Shirin pulao. Note that they have multiple pulao choices. Ended the meal with Saffron ice cream. Not much dessert choices. read more

Great restaurant - while I admit I have only had sit down meals there a few times, I have routinely ordered from their take-out menu and absolutely love the Koobideh (ground beef filet on bed of white rice). I admit parking lot can be full sometimes leaving you with the only option of parking across the street. I tried the other place in McLean that offers Koobideh and wasn't impressed (they were the same cost as Amoo's). read more

Amazing food, excellent service and great ambience five stars all the way. The owners are amazing and attend all the tables and make sure everything is being taken care off. Very attentive. One of the best Persian restaurants in the area. read more

We called this restaurant when we were 20 minutes away and asked if they can have our table and food prepared. They were so accommodating and did just that we had our drink and food within 10 minutes of sitting down. We had chicken and rice and barg Kabab. All of which was delicious. Everyone that works at the restaurants so pleasant and welcoming, the restaurant is quant and clean. I would recommend anyone that wants to try Persian food in this area! read more

The order I placed via uber eats was incomplete. I called to tell them that my salad was not included in my order even though I was charged for it. The owner was willing to rectify and was very apologetic. His solution was that I place an order for a Diet Coke via uber eats and he will send the missing salad plus he will give me ice cream. I was hesitant to use uber eats for delivery because of the delivery charges. He said he will take care of it. Now I got my receipt and I was charged $10.73 by uber eats because of the service charge and the overpriced Diet Coke. I basically paid for the mediocre ice cream that he sent. One job. Check the order before you give it to the customer. Your solution is an epic failure. My food was already cold when the salad was delivered. Damn. How hard is it to check the bag and compare it with the receipt that is attached? read more

Certainly one of the best Persian restaurants in the DMV region. Check out the Tahdig but recommend getting the stew on the side so as to keep the crispiness of the rice. The lamb loin filet with saffron cream is next level. Service is excellent. Prices are very reasonable. Beware parking is somewhat limited. read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

I can't speak for the physical restaurant because we had delivery. We were staying in a hotel nearby and decided to order Amoo's for dinner based on the reviews. My husband had the bison and I had the chimichurri chicken skewers. Both of our meals came with saffron rice. I didn't try the bison but my husband loved it. The chicken skewers had great flavor, were cooked well and I loved the chimichurri sauce. It had a little spice to it which I liked. We also ordered the Kashk Bademjan Dip. I never had anything like it. It was savory but I also tasted what I think was cinnamon. I really enjoyed it. The bread we had was very good. We ordered baklava as well and it was the best baklava I've ever had. I loved that it had a lot of pistachios. We would definitely visit often if we lived in the area. My only complaint was our meals didn't come with plastic utensils which we needed since we were staying in a hotel. Luckily we were able to grab some from the front desk. Interestingly, they did give us straws for our canned sodas though. read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Chimichurri Chicken - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

The only & only place in NOVA to get the most tender, flavorful, authentic Persian food. The owner(s) are super sweet and accommodating, the restaurant itself is clean, and the food is to die for. Have been here at least 8 times and it gets better with every visit!! Mast mousir 5/5 yogurt with shallot on their fresh pita bread is a must-order for an app. Chimichurri sauce 1000/5 I ask for extras EVERY TIME and take it back home with me. Yes, it's that good. Koobideh 5/5 phenomenal beef skewers paired with ample amounts of saffron and butter rice and roasted tomato. Saffron juicy 4.5/5 juiciest chicken I've had to date. Huge portions and divine when paired with chimichurri sauce and sumac. Amoo's is WAY better than Shamshiry in my humble opinion... and the loyal customers who frequent Amoo's would agree with me. read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Chimichurri Chicken Soltani (combo) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

This restaurant exceeded my expectations. It's rare that you find vegan kabobs at a Persian restaurants, and it was soooo good (speaking as someone who has had meat kabobs as well). We arrived without a reservation and were seated within 5 minutes, regularly checked up on, and even introduced to the owner of the restaurant. Everyone was very kind and double checked with us to make sure they got our order correct. The vegan Koobideh was definitely the star plate, so delicious with the roasted tomatoes. The Fesenjan Stew was not particularly my favorite - I was not expecting the the pomegranate flavors to be so prominent - but I can understand why others might like it. Still, it was a very unique dish and symbolic of Irani culture. If I went back again, I would opt to try a different stew. The Tahdig was also cooked perfectly, just like my mom makes it :) Overall, I would recommend the drive out to try this authentic and unique Irani joint. Try to make reservations if you have the chance to avoid a wait as it can get busy! read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Tahdig with Vegan Fezenjan Vegan Stew (top) and Vegan Koobideh (bottom) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

This Persian Restaurant was clean and the service was excellent. Our waitress gave us great suggestions and was very attentive! We started off with their hummus and warm bread. The lamb was moist and perfectly seasoned! The meals are not shy in their portion sizes. We were so full that we didn't have room for dessert, but we will surely return! read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Lamb with salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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This is one of the best kabob places I've ever been to. The service is always quick and if there is a long wait it will be worth it. The ambiance was nice they have a lot of beautiful photos. The Lamb Soltani is really good which is combination of Lamb and Koobideh. Any kind of food that you order is really delicious and nice and juicy. read more

Food was good, definitely try the Lamb chimmichurri. Came here on a Sunday evening around 6pm. Seated as we walked in for a party of 5. read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Lamb and Koobideh Soltani w/substituted rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Delightful restaurant that was a great choice for my vegetarian friend and me. The atmosphere was relaxing and the service attentive. The food was excellent and the portions were more than generous Will return again soon read more

Really good Persian food with excellent service. Chicken was flavorful and tender and the variety of different kinds of chicken dishes was great. The restaurant is small and has a small parking lot, but it's probably not a problem unless there's a major even happening at the restaurant. It's not very close to where we live so being regulars isn't going to happen, but if we are down in the area, I would gladly return. read more

Amazing Persian food Best koobideh I've ever had to be quite blunt Service was also very nice. Owner squeezed us in even during a busy night. Would definitely recommend read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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We're visiting from out of state and so glad we found this place! The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions and very reasonable prices. The welcoming, family-owned atmosphere made us feel right at home. A memorable dining experience that we'll definitely remember next time we're in town! read more

I absolutely loved this place. Great food and great service! Ordered Shirazi Salad and Torshi Shareables to start. Each came in a small bowl but was more than enough for two people to share. They also brought out some fresh flat bread with butter and what tastes like a chimichurri sauce. For drink try out the Saffron Iced Tea. For mains we ordered Chicken Soltani which is a combination of Saffron Chicken & Koobideh like a ground beef (reminded me of meatloaf). We opted for salad instead of rice. This was delicious 10/10 highly recommend. We also ordered Barg which is a beef tenderloin it wasn't bad but compared to the Chicken Soltani it was definitely underwhelming. We finished it all off with their Bastani Sonati Sandwich which is a Saffron ice cream sandwiched between thin Persian wafers (fyi it has pistachio bits in there too wasn't mentioned in the description). It was very good. Overall everything was good will definitely be headed back. read more

Call ahead because it's a small place. Service was amazing our server loved her job. We started with tahdig with stew. We got the chicken with pomegranate and walnuts omg delicious. 10/10. Chicken skewer with a special rice with carrots and fruits. Very good chicken was so soft and tender and moist. 8.7/10. Saffron ice cream 9.5/10. A decent portion for 3 of us to share. We will be back! read more

After discussing a few Persian dishes with a contractor who remodeled a room in my home, I began searching for Persian Restaurants on Yelp. My husband and I stopped in one afternoon and were immediately greeted and seated. I ordered the Sheslik and Seresh rice with a side salad. My husband ordered the Barg Soltani. We both loved the flat bread and butter. My dish was quite tasty... the chops were seasoned well and I loved the saffron rice dish. The salad had a homemade dressing of herbs and lime juice. My husband enjoyed his dish and indicated he would try something different on a future visit. We came in early afternoon and was told by our server to make reservations if we intended to come during the dinner hour. I was glad we arrived early as we received attentive service, tasty food and the server answered all our questions regarding the foods on the menu. Also we were able to get a parking spot (which is very limited), right in front of the restaurant. We definitely plan to return soon. read more

Amoo's Restaurant - Sheslik (Persian lamb chops)and zerech rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - McLean, Virginia

We love Amoos...so much better than Moby Dicks if you are looking for a tasty, perfectly spiced and prepared kabob. Both the chicken and lamb kabobs with rice are delicious. We frequently get carry out from Amoos for a healthy dinner. The only downside is the parking lot. it's small and hard to make a left turn on your way out. read more

I had a Sunday lunch to catch up with out of town relatives. The food was great -- especially the Shirin Polo rice. The service was fine and, at least at this time of day, the noise level was low so conversation was easy. The owner thanked us for our visit and made sure everything was fine. We had a wonderful time. read more

It is a great spot to have lunch or dinner. I first tried this place with my coworkers and then I brought my family for dinner. 1. Food: good and hearty It is not some Michelin star experience, it is a hearty, easy-going home food like feel. They do have a generous portion of rice and kebob or other meat and always dresses it up with a flower, which is sort of their signature. 2. Drinks: you can stick with beer or rather i'd recommend tea here. 3. Service: a bit slow, and no-nonsense, simple I'd certainly recommend this place for simple good food out. Their food will work great as a take-out too as there's nothing that's get mushy or lose shape in travel. read more

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