I've been wanting to come back after a fun night at Joon for Yelp event over a year ago! My best friend and I went for brunch on a Saturday. We had their unlimited small plates option. It felt family style instead of tapas because the dishes were generously big for tapas. My favorites were the falafel and the beef sausage (Sosis Bandari) but every dish was flavorful! The space is beautiful and our server was very friendly. The complimentary valet is a plus! I'd definitely recommend! read more

Excellent service, and food! We ate pistachio lamb meatballs, hummus, and Joon Kabob platter and this was enough- plenty!- for the three of us. This was the best way to try as much of the food as possible. Loved it all. Happy Mother's Day weekend! read more

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I can count in one hand the number of Iranian Restaurants that I have ate in the US. After reading the info about this new restaurant in Tyson, I knew I have to stopped here and try. It is located in the same block as Tiffany & Co. I do like the deco and the ambience of this restaurant. It definitely feels upscale but homey. Service is great. Our waitress is very attentive and knowledgeable. Our water bottle and bread were refilled promptly. Now for the food. Instead of the usual Kabob, we decided to get the Duck Beryan and the Barg Kabob. We also orders the Lamb & Pistachio Meatballs for appetizer. The lamb appetizer is amazing . I never have anything like this before. The Duck is very flavorful and is a huge portion. Now, the meal isn't cheap. For us, it's about $250 before tips. I'm torn on this. The food is very good but I'm not sure if the price is justified. But I guess that's the price you have to pay for a chef who used to worked at a one Michelin Star restaurant in DC. read more

Joon - Barg Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Situated in the former Chef Geoff space, Joon's interior design/decor was well thought out for the perfect ambiance. Beautiful spaces with perfect levels of lighting from lovely fixtures, fixated with marble tables and luxurious color tones. Our server Madison really made the night a memorable experience. She was attentive, funny, and accommodating. Each table is immediately set with a small sampling of dips and bread - great way to start the meal. The food overall was good. Branzino was fresh and tender, the eggplant dip savory, and the kebob dish flavorful. Downside - the prices are quite high, definitely upscale (dress appropriately). I was really excited about the tadigh rice..which was ok - it wasn't as fluffy as it should be, a bit dry. The chicken kebob was also a tad dry. I wouldn't order the dessert again, it was underwhelming. We'll definitely be back to try the other dishes! read more

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The steak kabob was extremely tender and cooked just right. I enjoyed the various flavor combinations like the cucumber and pomegranate ariels. The chicken was juicy and also flavorful. read more

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Went for lunch to celebrate Eid with my family on Friday. All of us were pleased with the food and hope to return again sometime soon. The buttery kubideh kabob was well made and delicious. The tadig was lovely and the side of mint complimented everything perfectly. The drinks were great, my brother even order two. The servers were attentive, friendly, and considerate. The decorations and seating were both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. read more

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Beautiful ambiance and decor and delicious food! We were a group of 3 and were able to be seated on a Saturday evening at 5:30 without a reservation, but it's definitely a busy place so would be better to reserve on the weekend. Here's what we tried: Roast half chicken - delicious, juicy, and came on a flavorful bed of mushroom stew Seasonal vegetable hummus - the BEST dish! sweet and creamy, you must order it Tahdig - we ordered the herbal rice and this one had fava beans inside so I'm not sure if those are the same dish, but it was delicious, herbal, and slightly fatty roast cauliflower and tomato - in a fairly spicy sauce, the tomatoes and pickled onions were good but the cauliflower was not particularly exciting, probably wouldn't get this one again eggplant - (forgot the name of the dish) very tasty and minty, eggplant flavor came through the flatbread was also so delicious, even on its own! and for dessert, the brûléed custard tart, flavored with cardamom, was lovely. highly recommend! read more

Joon - Seasonal Vegetable Hummus - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I used to love this place. Would have given 5 stars but... Something changed in recent months. When ordering dip we received one bread wrap per dip. Which was not enough for us. We still had dip left with no bread. When we requested more bread we were told it comes with one. Really? Bread is so cheap! Eventually they gave us more bread, but already felt weird. Also bread used to arrive warm this time it was cold. When we ordered our favorite dessert, the rose water ice cream, what used to be three scoops and a cookie, is now one scoop and a wafer. For the same price! There is also a high turnover of staff. read more

Came here for a birthday celebration with family! It is a busy place but luckily large. We had a reservation for a Saturday night. I started with an espresso martini, since it was my birthday being celebrated. Then I ordered three dishes for the the table. I ordered the Kashk-e Bademjan, a eggplant dip with crispy onions and green onions on top. It was very flavorful and a creamy texture. I ordered the Mushroom Khotesh, a creamy mushroom stew/curry kind of thing. Very very tasty, and it came with rice! The last item was the Joon Kabob Platter. It was the perfect size for four people. It came with everything - rice, kubideh kabob, barg, chicken kabob, grilled tomato, and grilled onion. It was all absolutely delicious! The three dishes were just a little more than needed for the four of us. But we brought some home as leftovers so very worth it. We even ordered dessert, saffron and rose water ice cream! It was so good and refershing, easy to eat after all the food. Definitely would come here again for special celebrations! read more

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Overall, a lovely experience! Our server, David, was wonderful. Went way back in January and ended up doing the restaurant week menu. We liked all that we ordered and left incredibly full. Rice portions were absurd and we saw a ton of waste coming from other tables as well. While this was a good experience, it's not somewhere I see myself returning. The food was great overall and elevated but the the flavor of most, I can get elsewhere at a much more reasonable price point. read more

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This is a solid brunch spot. I split the lamb and potato hash, breakfast platter, and Joon french toast with others. I would say the french toast was my favorite. It was nice and spongey, and I liked the bread that they used. The whipped cream with lemon curd was quite nice, and I liked the apples on top. The hash was pretty good as well, but I wish the potatoes were cut smaller and there was more crunch to them. But the lamb was quite tender and tasted really good. The breakfast platter was solid. The interior is nice, and the restaurant has plenty of seating. I thought the price for the portion size wasn't too bad. The service was pretty good, nothing really to complain about except she maybe didn't visit the table enough. My main complaint would be that they gave us water jugs for the table, and one of them was dirty near the top. It looked like there was something in it. The restaurant needs to do a better job of making sure their dishes are clean, as that was a little bit of a turn off. Overall, the experience was pretty good. I would come back for the food in the future. read more

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This is a very solid 4 star establishment. I could have given it a 5 star but the ambiance isn't there. Also I am not a big fan of the Persian style cooking of fish - they can get a clue from the Turkish neighbors. For kebabs however they are very good. read more

Great place to go with families . Went there for Father's Day . Reallly enjoyed all the entries. We ordered French toast , lamb and potato hash, chicken kebab and few other dishes. All the food was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. Definitely going to be back soon. read more

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On Sunday, I drove out to Vienna, VA to be formally introduced to the Persian cuisine at Joon. I was treated like royalty and had the opportunity to try almost everything on the menu. I thoroughly enjoyed everything, however the standout for me was the Duck Fesenjoon. The duck was so tendered that it easily came off the bone with no effort at all. I learned that the tenderness was due to the 14 hour cooking process. Special out to the bartender, Justin for crafting a speciality cocktail that centered around my love of citrusy flavors. It was so good that it was my drink of choice all night. read more

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Food - 4 Service - 2 Ambiance - 4.5 I was going to give this review a 4, as most of the food was yummy, and the ambiance is really nice. It's a huge restaurant but they do a great job making it feel cozy because there's a lot of separate rooms, and nooks. But, the waitress Madlyn, although she started great with a lot of enthusiasm and suggestions which we appreciated, was a huge a turnoff towards the last 20 minutes or so. She got really quiet, and kept coming to our table to slowly clear it off. But what got us is she went so far as to take our water cups all away, and snatched one of our napkins too. It was very abrupt and rude. There were many tables left still eating and drinking, so they were not anywhere near closing down. I have never had water cups snatched up that way, it was startling, and extremely off-putting. We went from raving to quite upset at the end, we were annoyed we even left a generous tip at that point. I learned from this not to tip until we are about to leave. Back to the food, I love the starter plate, it's a compliemtary pita plate with three little dips, delicious start. The hummus app and the lamb meatballs, again very delicious. We got a number of other main dishes to share, and I did not love a couple of them. The salad we got was way overdressed and heavy, and the cherry rice was just okay. The fish dish we got already had rice in it, so the cherry rice was an unncessary addition. The filet mignon was a little tough, and not flavorful. I would go back if I had a different waitress and would probably focus mostly on the small plates (and maybe try another meat dish) because they were the highlights of the night. Parking is a little interesting, they are located on the right side of the tiffany building, you can either use the valet or parking near the tiffany store (not right in front, unless they are closed). read more

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Food and service were great! I had lamb chops and rice which were delicious! Our waiter was very helpful in explaining the different dishes. Would definitely go back next time we are in the area. read more

Randy Jackson voice: "It's a no from me dog." How can a Persian restaurant mess up a classic Kubideh this bad?? Our party of 8 had a reservation for Tuesday night. Service was great and so was the ambiance. We were seated in a semi private nook which we all loved since we were celebrating. Most of us got the kubideh, a few got the chicken and one went for the chenjeh. The kubideh was just awful. The texture was similar to sandpaper, no flavor and most of it was served cold. I personally wasn't a fan of the rice either. The chicken was OK and the chenjeh was the best dish out of everything. We also tried a few appetizers - eggplant, hummus, cucumber salad and shirazi salad - all were good and probably the only items that were worth it. Sadly I won't be returning and will stay loyal to Shamshiry. read more

servers have always been amazing, food has been great, we go for a birthday dinner and they tell us we're being too loud. nobody else is in the restaurant. we have gone here for MULTIPLE gatherings, date nights, etc. Sadly we will not be back. owners were very rude and entitled. it was truly an awful experience and our entire Persian family will not be back. read more

Food is beautiful but bland. Seated at the bar and our bartender disappeared for longer than we were dining there. Finally got the check by flagging someone down. They give you some complimentary starter bites that were good. The hummus with duck came out and I could not recognize it. Looked like a soup. Mains arrived quickly and had the most beautiful presentation, especially the charred rice. Except when you touch it, the rice wasn't crispy at all. Was this previously cooked and reheated? The burnt bottom has the same texture as the rest of the rice. Lamb shank was great on the top, falling off the bone. But on the bottom it was dense and not what you would expect. Overall it needed salt. Didn't eat half my food. It's an elegant space with free valet parking. They can improve on seasoning the food. read more

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I've been here before but we got the brunch this time...and it's phenomenal. And amazing value as well. Thanks!!! read more

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My friends and I tried out Joon for their unlimited brunch served on the weekends for $50/pp. Get ready to feast because the portions are bigger than your average all you can eat restaurant. The decor and ambiance is beautiful and everyone was very friendly. We loved the Magyu-e Sokhari, which had large pieces of fried shrimp and fried pickled veggies on top of a spicy tomato sauce. Pair that with the garlic aioli and you have perfection! They offer free valet parking so you can pull right in to the front entrance. Our waiter Grant was spectacular and made our dining experience one to remember. We let him order our plates each round and his parings and suggestions complemented each other very well. I can't wait to go back to try other items on their dinner menu! read more

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While the food is decent yet a bit overpriced the service went from ok to terrible at this place. After speaking with the manager, Steven Sullivan, to fix the issue he made things worse. Not going back to this spot. read more

Amazing place! Fantastic ambiance even for the early bird special. Maddie was a great waitress and so was her trainee. The hummus, the beet borani, and Kubideh kabob were delicious. Tehrooni Negroni was the best cocktail. Tea service 14/10. Also frisée salad was the best salad I've had in years. read more

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Had unlimited small plates brunch here and tried a lot of their dishes. The flavors of the classic dips (hummus, labneh, etc) and chicken and lamb kabobs are very good. However the flavor of their main dishes or bigger foods I would say falls very very flat. The omelette and eggs all lack flavor. Also I got an iced coffee and it was $10. So for unlimited brunch with one non alcoholic drink it was $55+ tax and tip. Also they don't really assist you in ordering the small plates nor do they pace bringing dishes out in a nice sequential way. For example it would be helpful to know before we order that the dips (listed at the end of the menu) are good to order with kabobs from the waiter and that the French toast listed 3rd, is the only dessert item they have for unlimited brunch. All in all the place is beautiful and the dips are good, but otherwise over priced and definitely won't be returning back. read more

The $45 unlimited brunch deal is a steal and a great way to introduce people to Persian and Middle Eastern food - everyone in our group left full, happy, and having tried a couple of new dishes. The kabobs, french toast, and mast o musir were our favorites. Decor is beautiful, they have really done a good job making it feel welcoming and upscale. Staff was super nice and made sure we got absolutely everything we needed. 100% will return for dinner! read more

I came here for dinner and had a great meal. First off the vibe is great. Seeing the artistry and hearing the music playing you get the feel you are in a middle eastern restaurant. They have a bar area and different seating styles including chairs and booths. The servers were very helpful and checked in to provide recommendations and see if we needed anything during the meal. For dinner I had the Persian cucumber salad and the duck fesenjoon. Both were delicious. For desert I had the roulette, which has pumpkin and glazed apples and has a unique sweetness to it. I was expecting a bit more from it but was satisfied. Overall great meal and experience and would come again. read more

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I don't typically give restaurants five stars, but our experience at Joon exceeded expectations! SERVICE: 5/5 To begin with, the waitstaff were kind, attentive, and efficient! They made our experience even more delicious! AMBIANCE: 3/5 The ambiance, too, was nice - modern, elegant, and sleek. My only qualm about this was the harsh lighting: I believe it just so happened that where we were sitting, there was a harsh overhead light, but I noticed the entire restaurant is not this way. FOOD: 5/5 Our meal was fantastic. We came hungry, and it looked like we barely made a dent in the kebab after we ordered by the end of the night! To start with, we were given a complementary spread of lavash, fresh olive paste, a grassy and bright tarragon and herbs spread, and cheese with olive oil. The bread and spreads were fresh, handmade, and delicious! FATTOUSH SALAD: 4/5 The fattoush salad we ordered as an appetizer was quite large and was seasoned very well! SHENGOOL: 2/5 We were opted to try the signature cocktail, Shengool, which was unlike any drink I'd ever had. It wasn't really my cup of tea, but if you like light, fruity, and fizzy, it's your drink! KEBAB PLATTER: 5/5 For the main course, we ordered the kebab platter, which says that it serves 2-3 people, but I would argue much more! The saffron rice was moist, crispy on top, and flavorful; the vegetables, perfectly grilled; and the meat, absolutely succulent! The filet mignon, beef, and chicken were each seasoned and cooked perfectly (and differently). The chicken might have been my favorite, which is saying something, considering that when paired with anything red meat, tends to not be as flavorful. PERSIAN LOVE CAKE: 5/5 I'm still thinking about this dessert, which is fluffy cake sandwiching a pistachio cream filling and apricot jam, all topped with a magical rose glaze. Accompanied by a delicious cardamom ice cream with sugar encrusted almonds, this blend of sweet, light, and tangy flavors and textures made this my absolute ideal dessert. Joon would be an excellent place for family gatherings and large parties due to its comfortable seating (and massive portions), read more

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As a first timer, it's a great place to dine. The food and service was amazing and so delicious. Our waiter was top-notch and very helpful in deciding what to try out. Luckily, it was restaurant week so we got to taste several different dishes. Come early as this place does get full quickly for the dining service hours. 10/10 and will come back soon for more! read more

I recently tried Joon's unlimited brunch and everything was amazing! Upon arrival, Joon struck me as an elegant representation of Middle Eastern culture. The interior of the restaurant is so beautiful, with comfortable lounge areas, and intimate dining spaces surrounding a large bar. They offer complimentary valet service for parking, but you can also park in the lot for the surrounding retail center. The service was great. We chose to try the unlimited small plate brunch for $45 each, and our server offered some recommendations to start off with. Every single thing we tried was so delicious! And the food comes out pretty quickly. My favorites were the baba ganoush, the toshka - an Armenian "quesadilla", the magyu-e sokhari - fried shrimp and vegetables in a tomato sauce, and the Persian cheese omelette. I also really liked how detailed each menu item was. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available, but they are not included in the unlimited brunch price. However, I didn't mind, because I felt like Joon really exemplified each dish on the menu and the price is fair for unlimited small plates of such quality food. I would definitely go back again! read more

everything about this experience was amazing!!! i came in by myself on a sunday night after seeing a movie. it's a bit hard to find walking from the metro, but a helpful passerby directed me to the restaurant. they seated me immediately in a cozy little corner, and all the servers were incredibly nice. sometimes dining alone means the servers think you're sad and lonely, or that they treat you rudely, but these servers were super kind. all the food was incredible. the eggplant and split pea stew was warm and the herbs they gave me with the stew added an amazing lightness. the espresso martini had cardamom syrup in it, which gave such a subtle sweetness to it that i enjoyed immensely. overall i really enjoyed the experience and cannot wait to return!! read more

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Wow! We went with a group of 5 and everyone shared dishes. Everything was tender and delicious! The service was also fantastic, our server Yacine went above and beyond. Highly recommend! read more

Joon restaurant was amazing! Service was magnificent and team was very attentive to detail. The Iranian food was very flavorful and presentation was impeccable. read more

Joon - Part of all you can eat menu - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Great food, services and ambiance!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yasin was great at explaining the dishes.

Joon has a pleasant atmosphere and a generous menu of choices in lamb and vegetables. All dishes where hood and well presented. Now some of the bad: the joon spritz is an 18 dollar no no. Our waiter was helpfull but when it came time to pay, he insisted several times to us h That we needed to review the service, so here I am, however by the fourth reminder to put in a good word for him ; it was too much. Overall good and would return. read more

Joon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

If it was just food & ambiance Joon would have scored a 4.5 from me but they are getting a rating of 3 due multiple issues with service . 1/The bottle of still water had a kind of gross residue floating at the bottom. When we brought it to their attention they said may be it did not get cleaned properly in the dish washer and just apologized. 2/ The 'For the table' appetizer plates were just being shoved in between 2 people without making proper space at one end of the table which was making it hard for people on the other side to reach the plate. 3/We ordered the Soltani with chicken but were served with a mix of chicken and beef. We requested to replace beef by chicken but were charged us additional $$ read more

Joons menu and service is incredible. The food was perfectly made and our servers recommendations were on point. The restaurant was quiet, beautiful, and well decorated. A perfect location for quiet intimate evening. Special shoutout to Tariq for phenomenal service. read more

Joon offers a pretty good brunch option. Our favorites are the French toast, chicken kabobs are flavorful and tender, crispy potatoes, the fried shrimp (even though the vegetables had a less desirable strong vinegar pickled flavor). Everything is overall good. The staff are friendly and helpful. The venue has nice ambiance and is a nice size able to accommodate large parties. read more

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food. We had a large party and they created a pre fixed menu which allowed us to focus on each other. They were very attentive to food allergies and the service was impeccable. read more

Wow!!! Came here for a drink after dinner and we felt like kings with a casual vibe!!! Also, my favorite bartender Aldo greeted me and Jalal and the rest of the bar staff were amazing. Ashaad came over to say hi and made me feel some welcomed! I will definitely come back and make it on my list of places to go in Northern Virginia!!! read more

Joon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Food was OK, server was great, service was good. The expensive food at this place wasn't worth the price. The chicken kabob tastes like any other kabob at a middle easter fast casual joint, and the drinks are overpriced at $19 a pop. BEWARE, although I couldn't find it ANYWHERE on the website, you have a 2 hour time limit for dinner, drinks, desserts, and payment. You only find out about the time limit after you pay to reserve your reservation and when you receive your reminder. At our two hour mark, a lady came by and kicked us out of the booth - this really annoyed me as we just dropped over $300 on dinner with our table of 4, and we were treated like riff-raff and kicked out. I expect more from a fine dining establishment - let me enjoy my company while my dinner digests. The sour cherry rice was unique and something I'll make at home now. We won't be back. read more