A hidden upscale Persian food restaurant in Tayson Corner. Interesting food, pleasant tasteful decor, excellent service. read more

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Joon Restaurant is an exceptional Persian Restaurant. Right from the moment you walk in, you'll instantly feel a sense of style, beauty and elegance. And, the aroma of Persian food will leave you salivating and joyful! Once you are seated you'll feel like "wow, I can spend my entire afternoon here"! My husband and I found the staff knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The food was authentic, utterly delicious and visually appealing. I highly recommend this place especially for all your special occasions and celebrations! read more

Parking is definitely a little difficult for this place. They have so retail parking in the front or you can park where Patsy's is. This is located near Tiffany's where Chef Geoff's used to be. Our server was great and attentive, super nice. She did have to ask us to move toward the bar area toward the end of the night as they were closing. We ordered the scallops, chicken, cucumber, and meatballs. I wish the scallops were more pan seared, they tasted a bit raw and didn't have much flavor. We did enjoy the potatoes it came with. The chicken was large and great to share. The rice has crispy parts to it which was delicious. The meatballs were a bit dry for my liking but the sauce they came with was excellent for dipping. We also got one of the dips as an app but I cannot remember exactly which one it was. We also ordered 3 different desserts. The baklava was not my favorite, maybe because it just wasn't what I am used to. I did enjoy the log roll cake! The ice cream was just okay. They allow refills on their bread so get ready to eat a ton of carbs. I do think this place is a bit pricey for what you get plus the parking is a bit of a hassle. They did have other interesting things on their menu that sounded good though so maybe in the future I'll be back. read more

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All I can say is wow. This is my first time trying Persian food, and I was honestly blown away. We got the cucumber salad with some other appetizers and the chicken kabob. The cucumber salad was so refreshing and delicious. The yogurt dish was also delicious and came with some flatbread. The chicken kabob was a bit dry and bland but paired with the seasoned rice, it was perfect. The portions are also huge. We had so many leftovers. The servers were also all very nice and super helpful. I really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back again to try the other dishes! read more

We just experienced the Iftar at Joon. Absolutely wonderful! The flavors were a delight to the palate. My children can be picky with food, but they both loved the pistachio soup and the roasted chicken. My favorite dish was the roasted carrots - wow! read more

Delicious! Some of the best halal Persian food we have had in the area - juicy beef koobideh and excellent appetizers. Service was impeccable, one of the managers came over to check on us personally and the waiter was very attentive. Love the vibe of the restaurant, very clean and beautiful inside as well. We will definitely be returning to try more! Don't forget to finish off with the fresh Persian tea, so good! read more

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For atmosphere, this place is beautiful. For food, you can get better at Moby Dicks for half price. We received a large chunks of onion uncut and cherry tomatos uncut in our kabob platters. The chicken and beef kabobs were lacking in flavor. I am throwing away the leftovers because they are simply not worth eating. read more

Joon is a great experience. The food is exquisite, reasonably priced for what the restaurent offers, and draws on culinary traditions that are rarely offered in the United States. The service is attentive, but not overwhelming. The ambiance is elegant but relaxed. Highly recommended and we will be going back soon! read more

Wonderful experience, FOOD & SERVER & Ambiance was GREAT! BUT Not happy with the Friday 8/15 hostess--the one in a short black dress with a wide gold belt and mountain of Bad attitude. She looked at us like, "You don't belong here," with her nose high in the air! We had a reservation and, as a courtesy, showed up 15 minutes early. However, she led us to the most hidden table in a dark corner of the restaurant, as if God forbid someone might see us! When I asked for a better table, she offered a four-top directly in front of the kitchen and bathroom. I refused both options and went back to the desk. Thankfully, I asked a nice gentleman for help, and since we were still early, I was happy to wait. He graciously found us a perfect booth in about 10 minutes--for my birthday! read more

Good: Visually, the food looked very appealing. Our waiter was very nice. Bad: Food was very average, nothing special. All of the items took a long time to come out. When we ordered the whole rotisserie chicken, our waiter came back out 10 minutes later and said it was sold out (since the chicken didn't come with rice we had ordered an extra rice dish to come with it but turns out that was unnecessary since we didn't even get the chicken). Horrible: The manager of the restaurant came out and started clearing our table up while we were still talking and he was extremely rude without giving us a chance to try and enjoy our time there and we got our cue to leave the table. When he cleared our table, that was the quickest part of the whole meal. Will not be going back. read more

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This place needs to change their name to "JOKE" Instead of "JOON"!!!! Because this place is a very bad joke !! The Food is horrible, over priced with no quality at all , the service is very bad , simply don't try this place if you want a good experience and nice food! I gave this place another try after the first try and a very average food and service experience but this time I bring two of my non Persian friends from Los Angeles to try Persian food The service is horrible it seems like everyone was just picked up at a high school or college campus at asked do they want a job at a restaurant instead of baby sittings the kids Neigbor , there is no manager insight to check on these kids Our order is all wrong because the server was busy talking and about personal stuff and totally missing her responsibility of getting the order right AGAIN , she is not to blame the invisible management needs to train their staff when they charge for their horrible sub par food, We ordered the koobideh , and the kookoo sabzi She made a mistake and placed an order of sandwiches after waiting for long time food is served paper thin kabob , cold and dry one of tge kababs was a half portion I guess the Michelin star chef dropped or burned half of the kabab and decided to serve it as is who cares about customers right??? When the server was confronted she took it back and another piece of cold burned card board was immediately added to my plate , so there goes made to the order part of the food!!! After I asked for the rice that the restaurant made a mistake in getting the order Three portion of dry tasteless burnt tahdig and rice was delivered to us and we were charged for everything!!! Although it was clearly the server who made the mistake !! Even the frozen kababs at grocery stores are tastier and juicier than this horrible thing called food This is definitely not a Michelin star restaurant, because you can get better food at a Michelin tire store vending machine!!!! read more

Joon - The horrible koobideh ! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Upscale ambiance and delicious food with generous portions. We visited for dinner and were not disappointed. Our server recommended the seasonal vegetable hummus and it was the best choice we've made. I could eat it every time I revisit. But it is a seasonal menu and will be leaving soon. The complementary pita cheese/butter platter is a genius idea. The dishes' aesthetics, in my opinion, enhance the experience. read more

Joon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Joon was the perfect date night spot for my fiancé and me, and we had such a great time. All of the staff that we interacted with were awesome, very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Our waiter was super helpful when we tried to decide what to order, giving us lots of recommendations. We had the pistachio soup and roasted cauliflower to start, as well as the complimentary butter/cheese/tapenade plate. The pistachio soup was so cool, I had no idea what to expect but it was creamy and so flavorful. The cauliflower had a small kick but as someone who doesn't like things too spicy, it was perfect. For dinner we ordered the braised lamb shoulder pavé, roasted half chicken, and fava bean and dill rice. The rice was HUGE, we're so glad we took our waiter's advice and split one between us. Everything we ate was delicious, no complaints whatsoever. For drinks we got albaloo sangria and a bottle of white wine, the perfect complements to the dinner. You absolutely need to go to Joon, you won't be disappointed. read more

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This review is slightly delayed in its appearance on the scene but nearly a month later and I am still dreaming of the fried sardines! First things first, we were very late for our reservation but they were very understanding and gave us a spot at the hightop bar. Grant was on service for us and quite informative for the entirety of the night. I was afraid that because we weren't set at a table we would be unable to sample their complimentary bread service but was delighted when I found out it was included. My friend and I decided on two appetizers, the fried sardines and the mirza ghasemi. Those sardines, as someone not as fish forward as I am meat...this is a dish I would/will repeat anytime in returning trips. The acidity and sort of mulled sweetness of both the fresh slice and the dried flakes tempered the chili and the punchy crunch of the pomegranate seeds mixed with the brightness of the mint..just made the whole dish sing. It was devoured, bones and all with relish. And if ever the burn of the chili began to seep deeper than desired, the rich eggplant of the other dish and its creamy egg yolk was there to soothe it away for the next serving. For our main we split the Shishlik lamb rib chops and supplemented the regular rice with the sour cherry instead. Honestly the pairing was everything. The meat was savory and tangy and when in the same spoonful as the cherry rice - it was just comfort eating cradled in a touch of cunning. Over a bottle of wine my friend and I discussed this shared meal compared with one we had had a day prior - which in itself was nothing to sneer at - but missed a vital element that JOON didn't. Each bite, kept surprising our taste buds. At no point did anything we ate become staple or muted on our tongues. Each and every single one only reiterated how good the dish was - from start to finish. The only thing that was a bit of a sideline was the dessert. We went for the ice cream cookie. For something that seemed to be so rose water imbued I could not taste a hint of it when I tried. To me it was reminiscent of a little debbies oatmeal crème pie - which thankfully my friend was a fan of. Next time I will absolutely go for the Persian love cake! But truly, the entire dinner was amazing and for those who read the menus before and budget out - it was an extremely well balanced price for the amount of food and drink we enjoyed. I eagerly await the next chance I get to dine here. read more

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We did enjoy the food We went for all the menu for 45 dollars a person. It was too much food and very delicious. Highly recommended for sure. Check out the photos and judge yourself read more

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We went for a family dinner in honor my daughter's 22nd b'day. It was a fun dinner with excellent food, ambience and service. Our server did a great job giving us menu recommendations. We tried a number of mezeh and platters... all were very good. read more

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Delicious! Simply delicious. The food was fresh and held such amazing flavors. When you go ask to be seated in Zach's area, he's an outstanding, knowledgeable, and professional server. Everything that he recommended we order and each item was so flavorful and perfect. I asked for a Sprite but he recommended one of their in-house made sodas, the Sour Cherry soda and it was perfect. At Joon you're going to get a taste of the Mediterranean and Asia wrapped up in one. There's something for everyone on the menu. #HappyEating read more

Joon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Came for kind of a dinner on a weekend evening with a group of 4 relatively soon after the opened. They restaurant was pretty packed but we were able to find a seat at the bar that accommodates us. While the server was pretty attentive the food came out a bit slower than we would've like. I wonder if they were still shaking off some rust and figuring things out given they just opened. That being said the food was fine. We got a mix of things to share amongst use starting off with the bread and dips. The weirdest part of the whole meal was how slow the bread came out. I'm not sure if that was on purpose so they could give other people who were asking for bread too but felt like something could've came out faster. The dips were all pleasant though and flavorful. The lamb and pistachio meatballs were pretty good despite the small portion size. The Kubideh plate was good. Wish there was a bit more for the price but the crispy rice was a nice surprise and the skewers were cooked to perfection. The best dish of the night by far was the dip, the mast-o-musir. It was tart and creamy and left us wanting more. The Persian love cake for dessert was ... fine? I'm not a dessert person so not a good judge but the people i were with enjoyed it so there's that. Overall it's a pretty nice venue and food was good enough to warrant another visit. Just wasn't blown away the first time around. read more

Joon - Lamb and pistachio meatballs - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Wonderful people working there, hardworking, trying to give good service at all times, a must try.

Amazing experience. Very accommodating for walk ins and fantastic lamb. Highly recommend if you're in the area! Superb service by Leila!! read more

Nice spot for a special occasion Persian meal! I'm a fan of the cookbook author, Najmieh Batmanglij, have several of her books, was excited to try this out after also seeing the Washington Post food review around their opening. Excellent restaurant that lives up to the hype! Service was great, helpful in explaining the appetizer and various menu items. We were comfortable and it was an upscale ambiance, could easily take a date or business meeting there, or also go just for the food and enjoy your time and food. We parked at the garage around the corner, there is a short cut from second level to walk thru the building, or you can use the valet parking. We had the pistachio meatballs with pomegranate sauce and a white fish dish with a mild cream sauce. I got the sour cherry rice and mom got the regular rice with tahdig, both good but I think I would get regular next time as the food was already very flavorful. The table appetizer was bread with goat cheese, sabzi butter, and a fig sauce, all good. You could also order more appetizers but we didn't get any additional on this trip. Worth a trip out to the Tyson's area to have dinner here! You may want to make reservations. We went on a rainy weekday before the peak dinner hour and got seated okay, but the tables are spaced out, and lots of open area, limited number of large tables. Bunch of the tables were smaller for 2 or 4 people. The menu changes periodically, rotating based on season etc. so you can go back again and try more dishes! Enjoy! read more

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Beautiful ambience and convenient location in Tysons area. Service was fantastic and lots of flavorful vegetarian options.

Wow. Amazing food. Very elegant interior. We loved the cauliflower and shishito. The lamb was fantastic too. Yacine took great care of us, service was very fast, and we appreciated the great recommendations. Looking forward to coming back. read more

The food was amazing and Yaseen the waiter was very attentive. This was our first time and the courses and flavors brought me to heaven Thank you Joon read more

Having patronized some of the ghost kitchen businesses affiliated with Joon, such as Franki's Cookies (3.85 to 4.15/5), Pizza Serata (3.25/5), and Yasmine (3.75/5), I had high hopes for the marquee experience: an upscale contemporary Persian sit-down venue. Unfortunately, expectations were, instead of merely not being met, rebuked. Allegedly there are several publications which have cited this restaurant as being within a portfolio of current top 50 nationwide restaurants, and top 10 in the Virginia/DMV area. I have to offer my most sincere and heartiest of scoffs at any diner, paid or otherwise, pedigreed, affiliated, hired or otherwise, who would be included in such baseless sycophancy. Nothing about Joon supports either laurel. I dined here for brunch on a warm Saturday afternoon. Per my reservation, I was seated and tended to nigh immediately despite the abundance of customers. Good. The server greeted us and answered questions directly while offering recommendations. Service is to be commended. Likewise, the ambiance, decor, and tables are of an upscale quality; perfect for any occasion or mood you may seek to invoke. However, quality of ingredients is not up to par, as some items tasted stale. Execution, perhaps the most grievous offender here, was exhibited in a seemingly willful and intentional attempt to insult the customer; an homage to complete lack of regard or even an attempt, let alone the attention to detail one would presume from an upscale establishment. My two kebab dishes are overcooked and poorly seasoned; the rice is overcooked, overly abundant relative the rest of the respective dish, dry, and lacking any flavor; the tomatoes taste overly boiled and slightly past; the appetizer bread is plain to the point I wouldn't be surprised if it were pre-made and store-bought; the salmon omlette is a mishmash of unprepared cuts of smoked salmon from a grocery refrigerator with hard, crumbly egg yolk loosely encasing it, absent any flavor, softness, creaminess, cohesion, or pizzazz; and the serving sizes, relatively and absolutely, are befuddling. Price-point aside, I would not willingly and knowingly pay for any of these dishes. That they are the prices they are (approx. 156$ for the items pictured below) only compounds the reckless, self-involved, out-of-touch narcissism of critics who would trumpet such a venue. The food is not edible. My fiance and I both agreed, even if removing the factor of price, Wendy's and Taco Bell would have been far more enjoyable. Honesty, criticality, and an obligation to the every man (relatively) is the way in which an establishment must be judged. Within those confines, it is close to impossible to attempt to offer this business a rating greater than 1/5. I find more reason for disfavor in that, my friend who joined my fiance and I for lunch was talked down to when he inquired about something he wasn't familiar with. While seeking clarification on what exactly constitutes Persian cheese, as he is not familiar with such, the server acted as if his query was ridiculous and not readily understood; matter-of-factly regurgitating that it is, simply, Persian cheese. It was not until I explained the nature of my friend's query that said conversation advanced. For note, my friend arrived late to our meeting; and my prior note on service solely applies to myself and my fiance. The best items are the desserts and tea. I am biased in favor of tea, as trying each culture's teas--namely those that put a high emphasis on such--is important to me. I derive a high level of enjoyment from such unless it is beyond disastrous (so the bar is low and the grade inflating is high). Desserts, on the other hand, suffer from a high bar and low inflation, in that, enjoying sugary sweets is easy; therefore, judgment is critical and unforgiving, as it doesn't take much to make something sweet, delicious. The desserts here are nothing exceptional; but still enjoyable, relative to the food, merely on account of being desserts. Would I rather patronize Lady M or Teas'n'You nearby for such, however? Unequivocally. I cannot tender a recommendation in favor of even one visit, even if to satisfy curiosity and novelty. Hopefully things improve. As it stands, I double down in my convictions that many cited critics should be stripped of their weight; on the merits of this example; let alone another restaurant in close proximity which is also, in my eyes, unjustly and intentionally dishonestly elevated. read more

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After reading the very mixed reviews, we were a little nervous about our dinner at Joon.  What we found was a mixed experience.  The food we ordered was very tasty and well prepared.  The atmosphere was comfortable, relaxed and colorful in its surroundings full of plush, soft furniture and bright tiled surfaces.  The service was very friendly and helpful but, as many others mentioned, they seemed super busy and getting their attention was not easy.  Because of this, waits for water, bread, the check, etc. took a lot longer than expected.  We were seated right away in a very well-lit dining room and presented with a varied menu.  Our server was great about answering questions and offering suggestions.  As others have also mentioned, the table was immediately graced with a trio of really delicious dips and nice warm bread.  My only disappointment was that there were only two pieces of bread (though they were large) for four diners.  This can make things a little awkward.  I really wish that, especially when a restaurant does not have an issue with providing more bread, the number of pieces of bread would match the number of diners.  Four people - four pieces of bread.  Joon was very happy to provide additional bread but the wait in between was long as the servers were really busy.  As we were only four and not six diners, we opted for more appetizers than big platters.  This worked out really well. The apps we shared were the lamp and pistachio meatballs which were super good (more bread to dip please - the sauce was super!) and the mast-o khiar. We did opt for the sour cherry rice which was also great.  Several people have mentioned that they thought the rice was hard and crispy.  This treatment is supposed to have that delicious layer of crispy rice and it is really tasty.  Another smaller dish was the duck fesenjoon.  This gave us a chance to taste the duck without ordering such a large platter.  Everyone enjoyed it and had enough to taste.  The one platter we did order was the whole roasted branzino.  This was also very good.  My only suggestion would be to offer to fillet the fish once it is presented to the table.  Trying to get to all the fish among all the bones is messy business.  One more issue with how the dishes were served was the lack of serving utensils.  This seems to often be the case.  Many of these dishes were meant to be shared and we had clearly stated that we were going to share them all.  It would have been much easier to have the large spoons, forks, etc. when the dishes were served rather than waiting to be able to get the server's attention and then waiting for him to have the time to get them.  Again, our server was great but obviously pulled in many different directions.  It was nice to have the complimentary valet especially since it was raining the night we dined and the garage is kind of away a bit around the back.  If you don't opt for all the large platters, once can have a super good dinner at Joon and not break the bank.  But, you do need a lot of patience and time to get what you need during your meal. read more

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I was disappointed to be disappointed by the rave reviews. Came here for happy hour, which has a nice selection of appetizers/dips and drinks. The reason why I didn't love Joon? The rice was undercooked, dry, hard, and chewy. I took leftovers home and added some water and finished cooking it the next day, so that the rice was fluffy, and then re-crisped it. The salad has too much parsley stems and some strong herbal note to it that I didn't like. I usually have no issue with parsley but couldn't eat the salad and couldn't put my finger on it. Biggest offender is that chicken was slightly underdone. Not raw, but still slightly pink, which was off putting. Things that I liked? All the dips dips were excellent - the eggplant and spinach bolani especially! Service during happy hour at the bar was mixed. One bartender was lovely (Grant), the other spent most of his time flirting with a group of girls. read more

Exceptional Service. Culinary Excellence. Our dining experience at JOON was extraordinary, made even better by the exceptional service from our server, Yacine. His thoughtful recommendations, warm demeanor, and perfectly timed attentiveness made for an unforgettable evening. Even as the restaurant got busier, Yacine maintained his focus on us-- a warm and welcoming touch that elevated the entire experience. Thank you! As fans of Persian cuisine and frequent shoppers at Yekta Market in Rockville-- having recently tried our hand at making Persian dishes like Fesenjan at home-- coupled with all of the culinary accolades-- we had high expectations for JOON. It not only met but exceeded them. Mast-o Musir, yogurt dish with Persian dried shallot and rose petal, was exceptional-- more elevated and nuanced than any we've had. The mushroom Khoresht stew with white truffle was another highlight, offering perfectly balanced flavors something hard to do with white truffles and a satisfying richness, complemented by the perfectly crunchy Tahdig, iconic golden rice crust. The braised lamb shoulder which Yacine suggested was the undeniable highlight of the meal I which each dish was excellent. Tender and flavorful, it was paired beautifully with texture. It's a signature dish that rivals the best we've ever had, bringing to mind the legendary Bo Ssam pork shoulder from David Chang's Momofuku-- bold, unforgettable, and expertly prepared. The Gormeh Sabzi, short rib stew with its delicious sour depth, was excellent but couldn't quite match the lamb's showstopping brilliance. Two very minor points. While the food and service are exceptional, the main dining room lighting would benefit from dimming. A water filtration water system could make a big difference as well. JOON has firmly secured its place as a must-visit dining destination for us. We can't wait to return and explore more of the menu. read more

This is my second time going to Joon for a restaurant week lunch. I'll start off by saying the food is so so good and the portions were large for the $35 price which was great. The restaurant is beautiful in the inside and though parking can be tricky, they do have a free valet service in front of the restaurant if you are dining there which was great. The negative however is that this is the second time I've gone and the service was so slow both times. I went for lunch with people from work and it took 2 hours to get our food and get out of the restaurant, not only that but the waiter was one short on the entrees as well. At multiple points we tried to get the waiters attention simple to ask to get the bill with our last course because of how long it was taking and he was blatantly ignoring us. So much so that he'd go to tables nearby with his back fully to us and we'd have to speak out to get him to turn to our table. I completely understand when staff is overloaded and trying to help everyone but the room was mostly empty and all we wanted was our bill so we could pay and leave. While the food was incredible, this was the second time going where the service staff just left a bad impression. read more

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Food is fantastic. ambiance and interior is very nice. service also great. I wish it was in a better location, but otherwise an amazing restaurant. read more

The food was tasty. A bit too greasy. Restaurant week menu was very limited. The waiter although the place was not busy at all was very unattentive! My coffee took too long and was lukewarm warm!. The bus people took all Of our napkins before dessert was served. We sat in The middle room which was cold and drafty. As a previous restaurant manager I would have seated guest in one of the many rooms. Few tables of people spread out I. A large restaurant with multiple rooms presented as a cold empty environment. Wait staff were never seen unless delivering food. Poorly run . Service was friendly but inefficient!!!!! This was a late luncheon. Expensive for the experience. Not sure if I would go back!!! Bathroom was nice with a warm candle burning best atmosphere of entire restaurant.. My advice get it together management!!!! read more

I'm Persian, so I'm 1) always a sucker for the Persian spots in LA and 2) heartbroken that we only have a handful of respectable Persian spots anywhere near us in DC. So of course when word went around that there's a new spot opening where Chef Geoff's used to be in Tysons, I thought "well duh of course it'd be planted in Porsche City." Jokes and jeers aside, it's clear Joon's been playtesting their opening night for weeks as the service was pretty solid right out the door (something that was painfully absent from some of the other places I've reviewed since covid). Service was prompt, the sparkling water was gratis (+1 star), and the service team evidently memorized all the details about the menu. Downside for me in coming here is that being keto means I had to get a bit crafty with what I could get. I spared them the indignity of preparing a Soltani without rice--which would've essentially been two skewers of meat on a plate--but they were at least able to accommodate my need for the egg yolk (!) on top of the meats. I can't exactly recommend coming to Joon *alone* if you're doing Keto, but if you're with friends, have them put your rice to good use and you're good to go. Still, the traditional persian dishes were transformed by the simple addition of egg yolk, which elevated them above what you might get at e.g Shamshiri. I also ended up smearing the sabzi butter all over the kabob in addition to the egg yolk, which might be treasonous but ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ The bluegreens, browns, whites, and golds are a tidier and cleaner aesthetic than I've come to expect from most other middle eastern places that have a sloppier implementation (the literal greenhouse in the toilet bowl building comes to mind), and if you're at all familiar with the Jonathan Adler aesthetic, you'll probably feel at home here. Which is to say that it's the exact opposite of Maydan, though easily just as good given that apparently Chris Morgan is involved. In all, four stars for the food and service. The only reason I didn't give a raw five stars for the food is because of the lack of obvious restricted diet indications (gf, vegetarian/vegan, etc) But... the sparkling water was free. So, +1 stars for that. Five stars. read more

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I came here today with my family for lunch. Our waitress was so nice and attentive her name was Justice. The wait for our food was longer than usual but she gave us additional complimentary dishes while we waited. She was actively checking on us periodically to see if we needed anything. They gave free appetizers got us to snack on while we waited for the food. We ordered the whole chicken rotisserie platter and the kabob platter. Both dishes were delicious! They had a wide selection of Persian and Instrumental music. The setup was simple yet elegant. It's a nice place to visit for a special occasion such as a graduation celebration. read more

Joon - Whole Rotisserie chicken platter and rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Great sharing appetizers. So favorable, great seasonings. Omar our waiter was personable, knew the menu well and gave great recommendations. The ambiance was amazing. I will be back. The Persian Love cake was delicious!! read more

Joon - Dinner - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I had the privilege of dining in this establishment a few weekends ago. I've worked in restaurants for 13 years and can be critical of places to eat. But between staff guidance, quality and intention of food, meeting the executive chef & founder, and a tour from Caro (events & catering), I've had an excellent experience with Joon. The evening we dined in, we sat at the bar and were greeted by a gentleman who got us started with water and provided us a sample of two wines we were considering. He later seemed shifted to service bar position and Grant was with us for the rest of the evening. Grant was kind, approachable and knowledgable about the menu. Every question about food, wine, and history of the restaurant, he has an answer for. It was so hard to pick what to order from the menu, because everything looked amazing! We took some of Grant's suggestions and were very pleased. Every dish was balanced, flavorful, intentional, memorable and recommendable. We reflected on every bite and could hardly believe the level of flavor. Our wine selection of Pinot Gris Rose was excellent with the majority of what we picked (eggplant dip, fried sardines, Lamb rib chops with sour cherry rice) Midmeal, we saw a woman in a lovely white cape walking around schmoozing. She eventually came over to us, and we were pleased to find out she was THE Najmieh, executive Chef & founder, sharing her story and love with patrons. She was a joy to speak with and we loved hearing about her abbreviated journey to get to this culmination of her career. We finished the meal with the very rich & hearty Bastani-E Gol-O Bolbol and went home happy, enriched and inspired. Would absolutely go back and recommend to others. read more

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Joon is a solid 4/5. They are a newer restaurant and so they have a few kinks to work out but I'm really hopeful it will take off and become popular. The aesthetic is beautiful from the moment you walk in. You can tell how much time effort and money was put into designing the restaurant and it is stunning. The vibe is Tiffany's meets the Middle East. Even the restrooms were stunning. Food was very good but not OUTSTANDING. We started with complimentary bread and a scoop of "zaytoon parvardeh," herb butter and feta (?) cheese. The zaytoon parvardeh was like a ground dip consistency which is not what zaytoon parvardeh is. Both the breads and comp sides were ok. We ordered mast mooseer and kashk bademjoon. Both were great and I would order again. For entrees my friend and I split the soltani with barg and kubideh (side note they gave us a small side plate each to share when we asked for plates, way too small and would have been a nice touch to just split for us). We asked for the barg to be medium well and the kubideh well done. Unfortunately the barg was still mooing in many portions and the kubideh was more like medium well. While my friend ate her portion minus the raw parts, I let the server know as a heads up and was just planning to take mine home and heat it up. Our server was amazing during the whole dinner, and after showing him the mooing parts he took it back and brought us each a new piece to go. Very much appreciated! I had a bite of my friends lamb tahjin and really enjoyed it!! All in all a good experience and was happy to see the place filling up. The food is quite pricey but I would go back for a special occasion. read more

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I reside in Massachusetts, and whenever I find myself in Washington, DC, I make it a point to dine at Joon. Since its opening, I've had the pleasure of visiting Joon four times, and each visit brings delightful surprises with new additions to the menu. The quality and flavor of the dishes have truly elevated; what was once very good is now unbelievably delicious and unique. During fourth of July weekend, I was in DC, a group of four of us went out for dinner at Joon. We ordered a couple of appetizers: the Lamb & Pistachio Meatballs and the Cucumber Borani which was accompanied with fresh hot Persian bread. Both were amazing, but the meatballs blew me away, so flavorful and tender. For my main dish, I ordered the barg kabab, which reminded me of my time in Tehran with its rich flavor and perfectly grilled tenderness. Everyone else loved their dishes too, and we all agreed how tasty the food is. I should also mention the great service we got. Our waiter, a friendly young Iranian guy, was very knowledgable about each of the menu items and provided us a great service during our visit, making the experience even better. The restaurant had also such a welcoming vibe that really made our dining experience special. I'm already excited for my next trip to Joon when I'm back in Washington, DC. I highly recommend Joon, it's definitely become one of my favorite places to eat. read more

Amazing food and great vibes at this place. I really enjoyed the service; our servers, Yacine and Luke, were wonderful. I can't wait to try their brunch menu! read more

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My husband took me here for my birthday and we had a wonderful time! The service was exceptional, the food was delicious (all fresh and locally sourced), and the ambiance was elegant (if a bit loud). A truly enjoyable evening! read more

Joon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Let me start by saying Joon is one of my favorite restaurants. I love the decor, service and food. Eleven of us celebrated my 90th birthday at Joon on 5/17/25 with the all you can eat menu. A special accommodation was made to include their wonderful Pistachio soup ( do not miss this). Our wonderful server Nadine B managed to bring out the small plates on the menu at a timely pace while keeping up with requested drinks. The three vegetarians in our group had lots of choices and were well sated. It's really hard to pick out a favorite among the dishes since they were all so good. Thank you for adding the complementary birthday ice cream and candle for me. This is MY restaurant MWR read more