I recently went here for a late Sunday brunch with a friend. Despite not having a reservation, we were able to get seats immediately. The decor is mostly understated with some Persian tilework and art. We received great service throughout our meal, ordering and receiving our food quickly. My friend and I shared the following dishes ordering a la carte (there's also a $55 all-you-can-eat brunch option): Do Piazeh Aloo: A delicious dish! The potatoes were perfectly cooked, the onions provided great crunch, the Aleppo pepper added great heat, and there was a good amount of toum. Spinach and Feta Omelet: The eggs were perfectly cooked, tons of fresh herbs and greens, and a good amount of creamy goat cheese. A good if non-distinctive vegetarian dish. Chicken Kabob: A good dish and a great portion size. We upgraded the tahdig to fava bean and dill rice, which was worth it. The rice was perfectly cooked, the tahdig was appropriately crispy and crunchy, and the fava beans and dill added great flavor and freshness. I also liked the lime, onions, and mint that came with the chicken kabob, which enhanced the flavor and balanced the heaviness of the rice and chicken. The chicken was well-cooked, extremely flavorful, and already taken off the skewer; however, it was quite salty. I would highly recommend Joon for your next birthday or other special occasion! read more

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This was my first time at Joon, and I came to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday with their weekend brunch. We both went for the unlimited brunch at $55 per person and honestly, it was so worth it. The portions were generous enough that we felt satisfied without feeling overwhelmed. I kept it simple with the pomegranate fizz, while my boyfriend explored a bit more, he tried the Mehjoon and had two of the Tehrooni Negronis (their unique take on a classic). Each drink had its own flair, and we were impressed with the creativity behind them. The space itself is beautiful filled with a great vibe. The staff was attentive and kind, which made the experience even better. We left full and happy, already talking about coming back again, this time for dinner. They have complimentary valet, but if you don't wish for that they have extra parking around Patsy. read more

Joon - French Toast - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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We had a great time today at Joon. We got together for a friend's dinner and the food was on point. The complimentary green butter looked fancy but was ok. Appreciated the aesthetically pleasing look of It but it did not taste remarkable. The rest of the food, however was delicious. We ordered the joon kabob platter which included the chicken kabobs, beef koobideh and the lamb steak medium well. Everything was tender and juicy and even people that did not eat beef or lamb appreciated it. The hummus was delicious especially because of the pomegranate molasses, feta, pepper and olives they added to it. Whoever came up with that combo, nailed it! We wiped it clean with the complimentary lavash bread. Even the cauliflower we got as an app was delicious so if you are a vegetarian, they have great options for you. I did not taste the falafel but the sabzi pulao (rice with herbs) was yummy. I got the mango ginger mocktail and it was a refreshing little drinky drink with my meal. The overall experience would have been a 10 outta 10 if it wasn't for the ridiculous fact that they charge $6 each for serving cake that we brought for our friend's birthday. And that too, in this economy, yikes! Plz do better! Otherwise our dinner was yummo and i'd be back for another special occasion. read more

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My mom took me here for my birthday dinner. I like the interior-it's elevated and elegant. They do not give anything extra for bday (just fyi). The staff is very sweet and kind. We got the $50 prix fixe menu: - season vegetable hummus - lamb and pistachio meatballs - chicken kabob - kubideh kabob - chelow rice (preferred this one) - cherry rice -saffron rose water ice cream -Persian love cake All in all very tasty! I got the pistachio martini and mom got the mango and ginger spritz! Would definitely come back! read more

Food was wonderful, but the service and logistics were a bit of a mess. While our main server was great, everyone else seemed like they'd never had any training. Runners and bussers placed food on the (too small) table, dropped it without regard to whom it was for, and reached over people to place dishes. Kabob entrees came on ridiculously small plates to eat on, leaving no room for any of the huge plates of rice that came with the meals. And entrees arrived barely 5 minutes after the soup was dropped on the table, not even in front of the person who ordered it. The meal felt rushed and hectic in an already noisy room (so many hard surfaces for sound to bounce off of). The food was wonderful, so maybe we'll just go with take out next time. Otherwise I won't be recommending this to anyone. (I shared the same review on Google Maps.) read more

I came here to get takeout since I was in the area. Last time I recall, I liked the Persian love cake but this time it was very different. It still had its base cake familiarity - dense and fragrant, but the toppings are very different. However, the toppings were different with raspberry instead. It was still good--just different. I also got the lamb shoulder pave which was a relatively large block of beef--well cooked and tender. Not the prettiest dish, but certainly filling! read more

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I would probably say it's a 4.5, but I feel very comfortable rounding up! We arrived for a late reservation, but they were very kind and accommodating, and this is the only place for the half star removal where we sat felt like an afterthought position. So there was seating in the bar That wasn't as vibrant or as boisterous as other areas of the restaurant, and I didn't really wanna sit there, because I think it changed the vibe of the evening, but that's my only complaint. The cucumber and pomegranate salad was outstanding, the Bronzino was phenomenal, and honestly probably no need to get the fancy rice, because the saffron rice was amazing! A nice glass of cava, and a server who was readily available for all things made for a perfect evening! Highly recommend, and will certainly be back! read more

Joon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Everything was exceptional! Service, ambiance, and most of all food. My favorite was the filet mignon kebab--so tender! Can't wait to go back. read more

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I really liked everything I tried here. It was such a great experience. The food was very flavorful and every bite was so interesting and delicious. The drinks were so unique and good too! I loved my pistachio drink. It was creamy and had a distinct pistachio flavor. The desserts were good too! I was way too full by the end of the meal, but they still tasted delicious. All the appetizers were my favorite part of the meal! I would go back and I recommend this spot. read more

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First came here a couple years ago for a Yelp event and once one of my friends said they were offering bottomless food brunch, I knew I had to return! We came for brunch on Sunday and it was amazing. They have lots of different options, so we let our waiter take the reins and order for us. The portions are still huge and they don't let you take leftover food to go (bring your own Tupperware lol) so be mindful when ordering. The French toast is legit so good and that's coming from someone who doesn't generally like French toast. Definitely get the crispy rice and the kabobs! The iced coffee was delicious and really pretty but also $10 so beware. read more

Joon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Beautiful location! Wonderfully decorated. Very good Persian food. Very attentive waitstaff read more

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The food was amazing, we had the unlimited small plates. Was bombarded with loads of food and couldn't finish it. The service was great as the server explained each dish and the best way to eat. Attempted to have him join us as there was too much food. read more

The food is just superb, the executive chef personally came to our table. We went with her suggestions - lamb, sour cherry rice, eggplant appetizer, and wonderful tea to end the meal. My lamb was delicate, rich with flavor. The sour cherry rice was a highlight also. I loved the eggplant. The service was only 'fair' at best, had to repeatedly ask for water refills, took our appetizer order but didn't pick up the menus (which are large), then disappeared after entree was served. That said, I would come again in a heartbeat!! read more

I visited Joon for lunch with a friend. I ordered the Joon Burger and the Pistachio soup, while he had the Chicken Kebab and Tahdig rice. The soup, while well presented, had little flavor in its base and oddly almost no distinctive flavor of pistachios. After a few spoonfuls, it became boring to eat and I left about half uneaten. My Joon Burger was also not great - the kofta patty was quite small relative to the size of the bun and was cooked well done (they didn't ask me to specify a temperature). The best part of the meal for me was the side of seasoned shoestring fries. My friend enjoyed his Chicken Kabob but felt the rice was not very flavorful and ridiculously oversized relative to the size of the lunch entrees. He left probably 80% of it uneaten. After he took our order, we never saw our waiter again until the check. Our iced tea glasses were never refilled, and he never checked on us with regard to the food. The busser cleared the plates but left food debris lying on the table - which was never removed even when the waiter came with the check. The final insult - we decided to stay for coffee and continue our conversation; however, the waiter told us they do not have decaf coffee and cannot make decaf coffee from decaf espresso. They simply don't offer it. read more

The food: I ordered the unlimited brunch and everything was very good, but not really much better than many of the other outstanding Lebanese restaurants in the area. My favorite dish was the fried shrimp. For something on the sweet side, the french toast was very good, although it did come out a little undercooked. Atmosphere: The bar area is very pretty. The main dining are is nice, but nothing spectacular. Service: Service was excellent! Price: Way overpriced! I feel kind of like I was tricked. The font they use on their online and print menus makes it very hard to read the price of the unlimited brunch. I was certain it was $30 per person, but it turns out that the "3" is really a "5" and it's $50 per person. And if that wasn't bad enough, they charge $6 for an iced tea and they don't offer free refills. read more

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We visited Joon to celebrate my friend's birthday which was noted on the reservation. We arrived early so decided to grab a drink at the bar since it was still happy hour. We were disappointed in the light pour for our drinks both glasses were half full (cocktails and wine are $5 off). When I got the bill we were charged full prince when I said something to bartender he said we weren't there before 6pm. He adjusted the bill even though I could tell he didn't want to and then I went to find my friend. To my shock she was seated squeezed in at a tiny table for two by the cold front window. Not exactly the ambiance you want for your birthday (cold, technically in the lobby and crowded). I asked the hostess to move us to the main dining area as we wanted something with more of a vibe and I noted I had been there before, she said sure and then sat us in an equally terrible table in an isolated back room that looked like it was originally an additional bar area. The table was so tiny that we had a hard time with the small plates all night. Additionally, I had to tuck my coat behind me on my chair and balance my bag on the table and pray it didn't fall with the balancing of the plates. There was no vibe and no ambiance, I even said this is no better when she took us to the table but they still sat us there. When we walked past other tables there were parties of two seated at larger tables in the main dining area. Our server was great he knew the menu well and offered good suggestions everything was great minus the eggplant it had a sour taste/small that made it impossible to enjoy. The kebab was great but I actually didn't care for the way the saffron rice was prepared it was really dry. We went with the apple dish for dessert and they brought it out with a candle for my friend's birthday. We ordered the same cocktails with our dinner and noticed a much more generous pour since it wasn't happy hour which I found ironic. This was my second time at Joon and the dinner experience was much different than brunch. They offer complimentary valet. read more

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3.5 stars for an inconsistent experience. I am feeling bad for not giving Joon 4 stars because they really tried, but 4 stars to me means that pretty much everything was solid to great in an experience but not across the board outstanding enough to warrant five stars. There is a lot to enjoy about Joon, so I want to say at the outset that I would *still recommend it* if you're looking for fairly upscale Middle Eastern food in a very well-designed space that certainly helps to curate the experience. You just may need to embrace a bit of chaos or confusion in the process, which will likely include more hummus than you'll ever know what to do with. We had a 7:30pm reservation at Joon for a party of four on a Tuesday night. The space itself is quite large and when we walked in it initially seemed like we were the only people there. As it turns out, there are a few different rooms, so all of the diners were somewhat hidden in the back. It still wasn't all that busy, perhaps because of the weather and the time of week. I tend to feel trepidatious when a restaurant is relatively empty at primetime, but I had to remind myself that I am coming from the NYC dining scene which is a different beast altogether. It did mean that the service was extremely speedy, which is not always needed but always appreciated! Drink-wise, I started with the Tehrooni Negroni (Gin, Blanc Vermouth, Bergamot Orange Liqueur, Genepy, Saffron Ice, Mint & Basil), because there are few drinks I love more in the summer than a white negroni. This one was not your typical white negroni, mainly because of the fruity and fragrant ice sphere it features. The drink overall was good, though I do think the bright flavors of the ice took away a bit from the softer, more floral/aromatic notes of the liqueurs featured in the drink. But still, it was a very beautiful cocktail and even if a bit overcomplicated, the flavors were solid. Food-wise, I would urge you to under-order if you get any of the mains that come with rice. I would also urge you not to order a special hummus unless you are absolutely sure you want the veggies or the lamb or whatever is featured, because you will also likely be gifted some hummus from the kitchen, and there is quite a lot of it. I will also say that they give you this sort of pita-injera under a pile of napkins that you need to rip in a way that gets a little unwieldy, and they also may drop a series of spreads on the table prior to bringing what you've ordered, yet neglect to tell you what they are. As I'm writing all of this it occurs to me that I am finding fault with the logistics behind the complimentary items and I should not complain about anything that's free, but it got confusing and ultimately wasteful, because there was no way we were finishing everything. In any case, I should say that the food here is pretty solid, most of it very well seasoned albeit fairly oily in some cases. The menu has great diversity and tons of options for the conservative and adventurous alike. Eats, below: Seasonal Vegetable Hummus (grilled seasonal vegetables, black garlic, feta, herb oil, Persian basil): B+ As I mentioned, we did not really need this because they brought two massive dishes of hummus out in addition. That said, I did prefer this one, though we all hoped that there would have been more veggies than just a few on top. Persian Cucumber Salad w/ pomegranate seeds, pistachios, feta, goat cheese, spring onion, golpar, mint, lime: A- A little too oily but the flavors were there. I love cucumber salad and eat some variation of it several times a week, and this one gave me some good inspo. The combo of ingredients was delicious and intuitive, and nice to have something fresh and relatively light. Grilled Rockfish w/ sour orange and parsley beurre blanc, smoked trout roe, hakurei turnips, pickled pearl onions, fava bean and dill rice with tahdig: A- The fish itself was delicious. The flavors were there and it was presented beautifully, but again it was perhaps a bit heavy-handed on the sauce/oil. Still would absolutely recommend this as your main if you're a seafood person, because there's a lot to enjoy here. Just know that the portion of dill rice is hefty, so if you prefer saffron rice (which is prepared the same way but fairly plain), you should request a substitution. We also ordered the Kubideh Kabob (ground beef tenderloin, sumac onions, grilled tomato, chelow (saffron steamed rice) with tahdig), mainly because my partner wanted to supplement what we had with meat. I didn't try it because I don't typically like red meat and this didn't look particularly appetizing, confirmed by my partner. He ate it but felt it was meh. The onions were yummy though. The saffron rice on its own was a bit bland, but luckily you will likely have plenty of excess sauce/oil to provide some flavor. The rice also travels well relative to the hummus, so if you find yourself overwhelmed by the quantity, get some takeaway containers. read more

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Joon was recently included in the NYTimes Top 50 Favorite Restaurants in the US, and it is well deserved. We had the opportunity to visit on a Tuesday when they have 3-course pre-fixe dinners, and it was perfect for our group of 4. Pretty reasonable for $50 especially given how much food you get. The portions are generous. The restaurant is gorgeous. Cocktails are divine. The service was next level. Would highly recommend for a date night or a night out with friends! read more

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A lovely space to catch up or celebrate with friends or family. The Joon iced coffee was strong and good. The chicken kabob dish was reasonably portioned. My guest ordered the lamb hash, which was flavorful and I'd order it next time. I don't typically like sour cherry in desserts, but the sour cherry brought out a nice refreshing contrast to the vanilla (?) ice cream. Persian love cake was beautifully presented, though a bit dense for my preference, so I'd likely try something else next time. Our server Tristan provided excellent service, and checked in at the perfect times. read more

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The food was amazing, generous entre portions, excellent service . Will go again - often!

It's been a while since I've written a Yelp review, but Joon is the place where I want to end this break. To begin it first got on my radar when I watched the episode about Chef Chris Morgan on the Eater YouTube channel. I was immediately intrigued, particularly about the rice based sides that are all individually cooked. I constantly badgered my wife for us to come try it which was hard because we were dealing with her being in the hospital and then a newborn baby. It also didn't help that we needed to be on more of a budget and it is a $$$-sign type of place When we were finally able to get someone to watch our baby we went out to try to make the lunch menu time since the prix-fix meal is affordable. We made the lunch menu time and was able to order right at 3:30 pm EST. Initial thoughts, not a lot of people at the time but great ambiance/decor. I ended up getting the kubideh and she got the chicken one. I also sprung for the $8 extra for the sour cherry rice which was absolutely worth it. My wife was jealous she went with the standard rice that came with it. We also ended up getting an eggplant based appetizer that was really good on the sort of happy hour menu. Additionally I ended up getting a Tequila happy hour drink. The service was excellent. When the food came once we saw it my wife was like I see why you wanted to try Joon ;) read more

My husband, son, and I returned for a delightful Friday night dinner, with reservations set for 5:45 PM. We were seated in the back area of the restaurant and were pleasantly surprised by its spaciousness. Our server, Nadine, was both polite and friendly. We kicked off our meal with lamb and pistachio meatballs, accompanied by a bread garnish. They were tender and absolutely delicious! We ordered two iced teas, which were quite aromatic, along with a Diet Coke. The drinks came in slim 8 oz glasses, filled to the brim with ice, and were gone in just a couple of sips. My husband chose the barg and kubideh combo with Tadiq. The ground beef sits on top of the steak in one large skewer. While the rice was tasty, the ground beef was mushy and undercooked (probably because it didn't cook through) which left him feeling unwell and with an unpleasant aftertaste. My son and I both opted for lamb shoulder dishes. My son's was fantastic, but when I cut into mine, I found it was mostly fat , over 70% with very little meat to enjoy. We sent it back, and the manager came over to sincerely apologize and promised to prepare a new portion quickly. Unfortunately, this meant I had to wait an extra 20 minutes while everyone else finished their meals. When the replacement finally arrived, it was acceptable, but no one followed up to check on us. It may seem picky, but waiting for my meal after seeing all that fat was quite frustrating. We ended our meal with blueberry pavlova for dessert, which was, as always, delightful! When the bill arrived, we were shocked to see a $6 charge for each drink, with no refills included! We ended up paying over $50 just for iced tea and Diet Coke, which felt outrageous. This wasn't mentioned anywhere, and the tiny glasses filled with ice for that price felt like a rip-off. Our total for two people came to $260, including tax and tip. It's not about the money; we wouldn't dine out if we couldn't afford it. It's more about the principle of how the restaurant treats its guests. The drink was honestly worth less than a small 10 oz mini can, and that's what made it frustrating. read more

Joon - Lamb Shoulder pave. The Diet Coke is in the photo. It's hard to tell but it is slightly taller than the tea light candle - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

My husband and I came for date night and everything was so good! The place itself is beautiful and got pretty packed while we were there. The service was great, everything was explained to us and everyone was so friendly. My husband and I split the pistachio soup, I was so amazing and creamy. I've never had anything like it. I had the Barg Kabob, the meat was so tender. The portions were bigger than I thought but we also had to get a dessert. We got the apple tarte tartin and it was divine. Highly recommend coming! We will be back for sure. read more

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We had planned to go to a French restaurant for my birthday. But while out with friends a few nights beforehand, they mentioned having eaten at Joon and that the food was great. I love Persian cuisine and immediately was interested. So McDreamy surprised me with a reservation. I'm not sure where to start. The atmosphere was simultaneously elegant and relaxed. Many families were seated but so were many couples, like us. The waitstaff were exceptionally welcoming and attentive but also gave us plenty of time to just enjoy the experience and one another's company. The noise level was held to an ambient hum of voices. The food was off the charts delicious. Again, I love Persian cuisine so I went in ready to like it. But Joon took it to another level. We enjoyed the standard dips and such to start. But then tried the makaroni, which can only be described as somewhat like an upscale, homemade beefaroni. It was unique and yummy. We shared a kabob platter with tomatoes and crispy rice and made sure to take home what we could not enjoy at the table. Then for dessert, we shared a piece of love cake that was slightly sweet and a perfect way to end the meal. If you are interested in trying Persian food, I highly recommend Joon. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Happy birthday to me! read more

Very great date spot. Went recently and sat by bar for dinner. We missed their happy hour which is daily but the food was excellent! We shared the lamb meatballs and the giant huge fish with pistachios and some berries and herbs served with crispy rice! They deboned the fish for us and it one of the most flavorful things I've had in a long time! The restaurant was great with swapping the rice out for the dill one we wanted to try. The bread they serve at the beginning is also so good and thin! We appreciate that it's not super thick like some places. Only wish is they had the delicious green zoug sauce to eat with everything. It's our favorite Persian sauce. Def will be back to try some other things again soon! read more

Amazing food and service. We tried several appetizers, drinks, and shared the kabob platter. Omar recommended the tea with dessert (kataifi!) and it was perfect. read more

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(4) ~ very good overall food & service DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Coffee = (4) very fresh FOOD: ** Bread Complimentary Course = (4.35) Very Tasty! The Olive tapenade & Herb butter were my favs;) ** Lamb Pistachio Meatballs (see photo) = (4.25) Very good ** Blood Orange Granita = (4.25) Fav dessert b/c of the Marshmallow;) ** Barg Kabob (see photo) = (4) very good * Chocolate & Kataifi Pie = (3.5) good, but they need to get rid of the Almond flavor b/c it's supposed to be pistachio... * Persian Cucumber Salad = (3.25) kinda bland tasting.... read more

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

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Service: the hostess was so sweet by offering a coat check as I was taking off my coat in order to sit down. Paul was our waiter and he was professional and checked in several times. Food: I came last spring for restaurant week and didn't have the greatest food experience. But after seeing they had continued great reviews, I've decided to give it another try. My friend and I got the breakfast platter and it was great! Ambience: decor especially the tiles are incredible! read more

Joon - Breakfast platter with lamb shalk, potatoes, 2 eggs, tuom, grilled onion and tomato. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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The ambience and decor are quite nice. The only thing is that the restaurant is rather loud, so we couldn't even hear each other speaking across our table. The waiters don't seem to be that experienced, which is surprising with how fancy the restaurant tries to be. The plates we got for the main course were dirty with little white specks, which I mostly wiped off before asking for a new plate. The waiter and others made a show of inspecting the plates in front of us. The waiter then brought new plates and said my previous plate just had marks from the knife on it, which is not true. The new plate had the same white specks, which I at that point wiped off and didn't say anything further. We had an eggplant dish to start, chicken kabobs, and mastomusir. The quality of ingredients is good but everything was a bit too salty. Towards the end of the meal, a waitress came to clean our table but went as far as to wipe underneath where my arm was, which was odd and unappreciated. read more

Briefly updating my review to share an excellent dinner experience. The food and service at Joon remains superb even during peak weekend dinner hours. While pricey, the experience merits the cost. Some dinner exclusive highlights include the following: -Cucumber Borani - refreshing slices of cucumber coated with thick, creamy yogurt and an ample helping of dill. This dish tasted refreshing and paired excellently with the fresh bread. -Cauliflower and Shishitos - the well fried florets of cauliflower tasted pleasantly nutty and contested well with surprisingly spicy shishito peppers and a zesty green tahini -Lamb Chops - likely the best lamb chops my wife and I have had at a restaurant. The chops possessed a perfect medium cook per our request without a hint of gristle, and were coated with a very flavorful pistachio chermoula -Lamb shoulder - the tender meat was perfectly seasoned with warm spices and the ideal amount of tangy-sweet pomegranate molasses. This is what we expected of the lamb shoulder at the more famous Maydan. My wife and I are already planning a return trip for more lamb chops. If you are a fan of Middle Eastern flavors in elegant surrounds, Joon is the ideal option in the area. read more

great kabobs, delicious flavor and fresh herbs, the tahdig was delicious, sauces were good. and the toum is my favorite around, very addicting. ordered takeout and it was ready quickly, will try to eat in at some point read more

Cucumber and yogurt had a lots of salt as well as kash ke badem john , and also kobide!! THEY USE TOO MUCH SALT , read more

If you like rice, this is your place! All the entrees come with a ginormous bowl of scorched rice dish (tahdig) The mazzeh (appetizers) were our favorite! - tuna tartare (the zatar lavash/crispy thin pita) - hummus with black garlic - lamb meatballs Parking is a little tricky. There isn't much available retail parking but Joon provides free valet parking. read more

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Joon made the New York Times 50 favorite list. It's a fancy Persian restaurant next door to Tiffany's at Tysons. Being next to Tiffany's has plus and minuses: plus is you can shop at Tiffany's before dinner; minus is it may be an expensive outing. All kidding aside, Joon is reasonably priced for the quality of food. We ordered the following dishes: Beet Borani: a wonderful sweet dip Maygu-c Sokhari: fried pawns over slightly spicy sauce. Appeared to have come with calamari even though not mentioned. Recommend if you like little spicy Joon Kabob Platter: platter of chicken kabob, filet mignon kabob and ground beef kabob served with rice and pickled vegetables. We added sour cherries for slight charge. Chicken was great and the beef kabob were tender though not sure how it was cooked as did not see any grill marks. Sauce Tray: four sauces as we like spicy food. Also ordered one of their desserts with their tea served on platter. Overall, enjoyed the food and will definitely be back to try other items on menu. read more

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I'm shocked this restaurant gets so many 4-5 stars...it's insanely overpriced. The two best things we had were Mast o Khiar and mast o musir... 2 yogurt dishes. The lamb was tough/dry and had too much piled on top of it... the swordfish was inedible. We are always looking for great high end experiences... I would give Joon the lowest rating of at least 30 high end restraunts we've eaten at worldwide. I was so excited to go... was sick when I got home. read more

Our first brunch, having been for dinner numerous times. RahHel was a delight, she really took care of us and was super patient. Truly one of the best brunches in the DMV. Not just the variety and quantity- but the QUALITY was incredibly impressive. The one note (and possibly because it was a holiday - they were understaffed?? ) was the pacing was somewhat disrupted. We had an almost 20/25 minute wait between the dips / eggs/ potatoes & lamb, before the chicken kabob / sandwich's / flatbread was delivered. And the wait was so long that 10 minutes after they were brought, we had to have the French toast brought as the kitchen was closing. Other than the pacing issue- the food and service are top notch. Cocktails on POINT as usual, and beautiful interior with bright lights and comfy seating! They NEVER rushed us out even as service was turning over for dinner. We'll be back ! read more

Joon was an enjoyable experience. I came early to have a drink at Maybar, which I thought sounded like their speakeasy, but it is really just a bar/lounge before the restaurant. It's quite pretty though. The bar service was good and I enjoyed my Negroni. I'd definitely have cocktails here again. We did the tasting menu. I got the falafel, chicken kabob with sour cherry rice with tahdig, and saffron and rose water ice cream. My friend ordered the meatballs, kubideh, and pavlova. And we shared the lavash and accompaniments. I love my meal and I had leftovers, which I appreciated. The falafel was crisp and flavorful. The chicken was addictive. The meal comes with Shirazi salad, which I thought need seasoning, as the vegetables were not that flavorful. I loved both the saffron and rose water ice cream and the pavloa. Both were delicious but the ice cream was so rich and flavorful, plus I'm an ice cream girlie. I forget our server's name, but he was great. However, the reservation system needs to be more specific. I inquired with the host where we sitting and they said the lounge. There was no option to choose between lounge and dining room while reserving. My preference is typically the dining room. I'm lucky they were able to rectify that, but to automatically seat us in the lounge is unacceptable. The entire staff was so friendly and kind though, and I'd probably return on that basis alone. read more

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Run, don't walk to eat here as soon as you can. We had a truly transcendent meal here -- everything was delicious, from the duck fesenjoon to the braised lamb shoulder to the seasonal vegetable hummus (seriously, get it, I wish I took a pic before we devoured it!) to the kashk-e bademjan eggplant dip to the Persian love cake, saffron rose water ice cream and beyond. Every moment was amazing -- the host Alex was super kind and our server Nadine helped us navigate menu with her expert recommendations and tips, plus she was so dang attentive and thoughtful -- always making sure my dad had hot water, tea, etc. -- I'm in awe. It's truly a hidden gem -- kinda hard to see from main street -- but worth finding tucked away, it's the most gorgeously appointed restaurant too. Can't wait to go back when I'm in town -- just wish it were closer to CA :) read more

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Amazing experience at Joon! Had Hummus, cucumber salad and braised lamb. All dishes super flavorful, and I'd be happy just eating their delicious Hummus with bread. Our server, Paul, was on point with his recommendations. The restaurant is elegant but not pretentious. Will definitely come back! read more

Joon - Braised lamb with safran rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Came to much-hyped Joon for dinner before a show. I don't love the location, buried in the Tysons mall-scape, and parking was a little tricky (lots of spots labeled only for this or that). Once inside, we were seated in the front window. The restaurant is larger than it seems, and the spaces are loosely designed around a house - a living room room, dining room room, etc. I liked that! Menu is Persian Mediterranean, lots of cool stuff. We ordered almost all the vegetarian small plates. There were standouts like the crispy rice (Tahdig) and eggplant dishes. A little confusing language on happy hour pricing for cocktails led to a tricky interaction with our server - they've gotta fix the menu! Anyway, it was a nice meal and we'd be willing to return. read more