Tried both Maman Joon & Zburger at this location for the first time. I won't be back. Both are overpriced and poor quality compared with other kabob or burger options in the area. Was also charged a hidden "service & packaging" fee that was not disclosed. Cashiers were not friendly, ours asked if we wanted rice or salad or both with our kabob entree. We replied both, figuring it was a half/half rice/salad. Instead we were charged extra for a small salad. If "both" is an extra charge, you should disclose that when offering options. We also ate in and there were owners sitting at one the dining table talking loudly and on their phones conducting business - pretty disruptive. If wanting kabobs in Mclean/Tysons - go to Amoos or Shamshiry, heck even Moby's would be a better option. If wanting a burger, just go to Shake Shack or Five Guys. read more

Great food!! Great service! The kabob barg, tahdig, gheyme, and salad dressing are amazing!!

Was excited about a new Persian restaurant/ fast food place in McLean, but I am disappointed! There is no sign when you enter where you need to order, very confusing when a few parties enter at the same time. The first take out order, lids were loosely placed and large containers were put on top of smaller ones which led to the bottom ones to open and make a mess. The food is mediocre, Ghormeh Zabzi was just oil added to dried vegetables, tasted awful! You can do better! read more

We already been to this restaurant twice this week. We had mouth watering salmon Kabob on salad with bread and yogurt dip on our first visit. Tonight my husband had beef chenjeh kabob combo with koobideh that was delicious, I loved the Thursday daily special that was Zereshk polo with 1/2 Chiken. The meals are prepared from best quality, fresh and healthy ingredients. The prices are definitely worth it. It was excellent quality meal for not much money. I highly recommend Maman Joon Kabob for eat-in or carry out. Highly recommend Thus restaurant. read more

There are a good amount of middle eastern kabob restaurants in the DC area, but this one specifically is the best one! The reason I say this is the food is freshly made as soon as you order it and is made with love from the friendly and caring staff members. The location and hours are convenient too. If you are a smart consumer, I would definitely give this restaurant a try soon! read more

Oh my god, unbelievable kebab and rice!! I've never tested before the kebab and rice like this. I love it. Thank you guys for this. Beef Kabob read more

Excellent food , great service. Love their rice it's really special it's the best Persian Kabab I have ever eaten.

I am a big fan of Moby Dick so I was excited to see how the chicken kabobs compared. The meal was delivered on very nice plates and the food was brought to my table when it was super hot. The kabobs were very juicy and large and had great flavor, better than Moby but the rice was probably the same which was good, I liked it so much I got a togo order to eat for dinner. I will be coming back and also the parking was much easier than Moby Dick as there are like 50 spots in the back. read more

Stopped in to Maman Joon for dinner tonight because we were in the area and love Persian food. Love that it's a burger joint too - delicious Persian food for mom and dad and cheeseburgers for our son. The staff was welcoming and friendly and went above and beyond. We ordered the gheymeh and gormeh sabzi and it tasted so authentic - took me back to my childhood days. Can't wait to come back and try the kabob! read more

I ordered the hummus and chicken kabob. The hummus was good and the bread that came with it was also good. The chicken was tender but lacked flavor. They give you a lot of rice which was good. I've had better meals but for fast food it wasn't bad. The counters were very clean and the prople were friendly. Would I go back? Maybe read more

Amazing Food and Staff!! Best Kabobs and milkshakes in the DMV. Saeid was so nice . Will return

amazing service and the kindest employees! the food is also incredible!! even gave me a free dish for being a first time customer! read more

Maman Joon Kitchen - they gave me a free dish for being a first time customer as well! - Middle Eastern Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Azi the host was super nice super excellent she made our stay is pleasant the food is another story is taste very delicious we tried mostly everything in the menu my self and my family I will be back again and again read more

the Fesenjoon and joujeh kabob and Chenjeh kabob was great . The best part is the attitude of the owners . Very friendly .

I have lived in the area for the past 25 years, have eaten at restaurants that are still around (or not!), and by far Maman Joon has the best food, especially, Kabob you can find anywhere in town.... Hands down! Great food, great customer service, friendly staff, welcoming ambience and a great experience. read more

Excellent Persian food and kabob. Really love the koobideh! The presentation with the rice and tomato is quite appealing. Great price for what you get. Friendly service :) read more

Good food. Horrible customer service. We ordered take out based on the website menu and when we checked our receipt they charged us $49 vs the website price of $39 for a family combo. When I went back the next day the manager said he would not refund me the $10 he owed me. Never going back read more

Ordering and food pick up is a bit chaotic. Something the owners should look to streamline. Always people standing around near counter. Both the burgers and kebabs are just ok. Because of exposed kitchen area, your cooks should have clean working areas, and act professionally. I have been on a number of occasions and really want it to be an excellent local restaurant, but sadly I give it a solid OK (3 stars), but nothing more. Change the burger buns to something softer. Brioche maybe. Always taste a bit dry and stale. read more

The service was terrible at MamaJoon Kitchen in McLean. It was very different than my experience at the branch in Tenleytown. The Mclean branch cheated me on the price and would not refund me. It had a very rude person at the cashier the day I was there. When I called to talk to the manager and explain the over charging, they would hang up. read more

This Maman Joon Restaurant in McLean is very clean with great customer services. Food is perfect as always and the manager of restaurant who is Mr SANAEI is very very helpful!! read more

This restaurant started out being pretty good, but went down hill fast. They have served me pita bread as hard as a saltine cracker. They have started charging $1 for the tiny cups of side sauce. Better value and more consistent kabobs can be found close by. read more

The best naan I have ever had! Very nice decor & atmosphere. It was easy to get a table for our large party, even though we had not made a reservation. read more

We stopped by today and had a great experience. My son said it was the best chicken he has ever had. Maman Joon is now added to our regular lunch and dinner spots. Say hello to Peter, one of the owners. Super friendly and a great guy. read more

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I've been meaning to check out Maman Joon Kitchen for a while and I'm so glad I did. I got ridiculously good chicken and beef kabobs, with bread and a salad for something like $16. It's one of those places where you want to order the exact same thing every day bc it's yummy, and affordable, and a lot of filling, delicious food. read more

Milkshakes were not that good and over priced. Chicken kabab was decent. Staff was helpful.

Such a great addition to the neighborhood! It's housed in the same building as Z Burger, and they are both terrific. I went tonight and had a salad and the Kaskh e Bademjan, and both were terrific. My son had a cheese dog from Z Burger and loved it. And the staff couldn't be nicer. I hope people will support this place! read more

It was okay but it's not a substitute for Moby Dicks House of Kabab. Too much gristle in my Kabab. Messed up my wife's order and it took a long time to get the right order out to us. Parking was in the back and limited. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. read more

The place and the food are amazing to a very reasonable price. The staff is really worried to guide you and provides quite a experience. Totally recommended read more

All. Just walked in to the new Maman Joon on Chain Bridge Road. My husband and i were really impressed. The food was super fresh. The owners were very gregarious. At the owner's suggestion we had gheymeh bademjan. And eggplant beef dish. It was delicious and unique. We also had chicken kabob. It was moist. I have ordered this elsewhere and ended up with dry cubes. We also had some hummus and pita. Pita was piping hot fresh out of the oven and it was clear that the hummus was freshly made. Also if you come with picky children they share space with z burger offering burgers hand cut fries and shakes. Caveat. We didn't try anything from burger side but looked good read more

The best kabobs in NoVa! Everything is cooked to order, fresh, and delicious! The staff was so kind, attentive, and friendly. I felt like we were dining at a friend's house because everyone was so hospitable! read more

Service was incredible. Owner was so kind and generous. The chicken kabob is amazing and the rice is so yummy and buttery. Great cheeseburgers too and the milkshake options are INFINITE. Definitely going back! read more

Wonderful service, the staff were super friendly and created a overall cheerful mood! The kebabs were fantastic, however the only minor complaint I had was the amount of rice given with the kebabs. For me personally, it was a bit too much rice. They had an extensive list of milk shakes to go through and all the while the staff was very kind and explained each menu item fabulously. read more

Love the food here. Definitely a great addition to downtown mclean area. The staff is super friendly.

This by far is the best Persian food I've been in the northern Va area! I've been many places but this chicken , bread , rice , tomatoes is by far the best! Chicken is very tender and juicy, the bread is very crispy and large , the rice melts in your mouth!! Def highly recommend! read more

We picked up a family platter for 4 people to feed the 4 adults and 2 kids. The platter was delicious and quality was excellent. Meats not that different from other Persian fast casuals nearby, but what the difference is in the sauces/dips/salads. The hummus tasted fresher and smoother than other places where it feels like it is commercially produced. The other sauces were equally flavorful. We did not get a hot sauce. I'm not sure if they don't have it or my friend did not pick it up. Overall a great food experience, I'd eat there again for sure. Okay read more

This is a great kabob place! We ordered the family platter and got very large portions. Definitely a great deal for the price! The Kubideh was my favorite but all the other kabobs were good too. The ghormeh sabzi was offered to us as a free sampler and we all loved it! The service was great as well and everyone was super nice. read more

I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. First, the restaurant: not imposing but attractive, light, pleasant. Ample parking in the rear, but a few steps to navigate to get to the convenient rear entrance. Next, the food: I had the Garg kabob with salad, pita and yogurt. The meat was terrific, flavorful and tender, the salad fresh and more than ample, the pita and yogurt fine. My wife had delicious large chunks of chicken kabob with salad, etc. Our friends had the same except with large mounds of rice instead salad. Prices were reasonable but not a great bargain. The service was very interesting, mostly middle aged Persian men, somewhat amateurish (not a criticism) but COULD NOT HAVE BEEN NICER. Very attentive to our needs, coming back to our table multiple times to ask if everything was O.K. and whether we needed anything. Suggestion: provide outside lighting at the back entrance to illuminate the path and steps after dark. Special comment: My friend, a college classmate and retired highly esteemed medical professor was delighted to find he could get his favorite malted milk. I think I'll return with one of my Persian friends to get their opinion. In summary: a very good experience, with super kabobs and caring service. read more

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. They make everyone feel at home. I've had a few of their stews, kabobs, and rices. Generous portions, my kids can easily share a meal. Everything's been equally if not better than what I've had at the finer dining Persian restaurants. Love that everything's made in-house, even their sides, nothings store bought of frozen. It's really High quality food at the convenience of quick dining. read more

Delicious food, great service and such a cute spot to dine with friends. We ordered a platter with kubideh and chicken which were both amazing. The bread was fresh out of the oven and still steamy. The owner even brought me and my friend a free milkshake at the end of our meal. Can't recommend this place enough!! Will be back:) read more

Very clean, casual, and tasty Persian kabob restaurant! Tried it for the first time with friends today and the customer service was phenomenal. Received our food quickly, which had a classic Persian taste, and the staff kindly checked on us throughout our meal for if we needed anything. Would highly recommend this place! read more