It was my second time going there .I had good company which made it fun but I was not very thrilled with the service.the bottle of water that you are served is straight tap water and you can taste the chlorine. the servers bring your food to the table and reach across and hand you your plates which was odd to me. my favorite persian restaurant in VA DC area will remain Rumi . read more

For a late Friday dinner (late for me at least), I arrived at Shamshiry at 10pm to a packed establishment. My friend and I managed do get one of the few remaining open tables so. I ordered the Chelo kebab kubideh ($20.99). This entree had 2 ground meat skewers, a grilled tomato, raw onion, and rice. The skewers were not simply juicy and well spiced. They redefined how much flavor I could expect out of grilled ground meat, making others taste flat or missing something. The rice portion was absurd. I hadn't eaten anything all day, and yet could barely finish it. I passed out in a food coma afterwards. read more

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My sister had recommended this spot to me because she knew I enjoyed Persian kebab, and when I had a chance to be near today I stopped in. First, I didn't realize it was a sit down and order restaurant, I was used to short order. I was quickly seared and within a couple minutes one server had brought me water as well as fresh tandoori bread and a delicious spicy green sauce to go with it. A second server appeared quickly to take my order. I explained I was used to short order, and all I wanted was their version of chicken and steak (not ground beef.) The waiter explained how he'd do the combo on the menu and off he went. Having looked at the menu, I feared this might be an expensive option, and it was. But a few minutes later I was presented with a platter of delicious looking steak, chicken, rice, onions, tomato, and event a char-roasted jalapeño. It was enough food for my wife and I have had for dinner between us, so the price was well justified. Every thing was delicious. At the end of the meal, I asked if I could order another tandoori bread, and get a small to-go container of the green spicy spread to bring home for wife to try. They brought me both a generous helping of bread and the sauce, and charged me for neither. This service, combined with a delicious meal that, while expensive, will end up being three meals, means this is definitely a spot I plan to go back to as well as recommend. read more

Shamshiry - Tableside tandoori bread with a delicious spicy green spread. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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The food set up is not as good as it used to be. The portions are the smaller both in the rice and the meat while the prices are double! I've been going there for more than 30 years and things are going down. We know different, Indian Pakistani and Afghani placed that are good and recommend to started to different places. The old manager was Ali and he was great and he made a place in the top shape for over 30 years and I hear he open his own restaurant nearby so we're gonna try to go to this place now. I also heard Shamshiri sisters opened Alborz restaurant and we tried it and the food wasn't good. It's worse than I can imagine. read more

We've been coming to shamshiry for the last 8 years. We haven't been in a couple years now and recently went on a Friday. Restaurant packed quickly but service was still quick and attentive. Mahmoud was excellent - couldn't ask for a better server. Every plate is good here but personal favorite is the jujeh - very tender. Don't skip on the yogurt sauce or tahdig. Rice is super fluffy - order an egg yolk to throw into the rice. It's spectacular. read more

Patrick our server was AWESOME!! Fast, professional, friendly, efficient & gave us excellent service on a busy Saturday night. First time eating there for us and the food chicken kebab combo with salad & side of rice was the BEST‼‼ [[HIGHLIGHT]]They need a bigger location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is amazing. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This was my first time returning to Shamshiry after moving back to the area. It was just as good as I remember! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior of the restaurant has been nicely updated, although personally I like the fact that they decided to keep the familiar sign and awning out front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In an industry with plenty of turnover, it's a nice callback to how long this place has been around. The food at Shamshiry is as good as ever. Their chicken kabob is deliciously marinated and pairs well with a persian salad and tadik. Times change and life keeps moving, but a few familiar things mercifully persist. Might as well round out the evening with some baklava and hot tea while you're at it. For old time's sake. Thanks Shamshiry. read more

Shamshiry - Chicken Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I've been coming to Shamshiri for over 20 years and it's been consistent over that time. Pretty much everything is fantastic there from the kubideh to the lamb shank. Service is usually top notch, and so is the food quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is good, however, due to the size and popularity it does get busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I was excited to try Shamshiry but it was not that great. We got here just before a Friday night rush, but could not determine the cause of the rush, since the food was not good. Parking is frustrating and unclear. Service was fine. My joojeh was flavorless. Kubideh was a bit better. Bread was awful. Rice was fine; was able to make a delicious fried rice at home with the leftovers. I did like my tea with rock sugar candy though. There are so many better options for Persian. read more

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This is a restaurant I highly recommend to any of my friends or family when they visit the area. The meat is perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy. The portions are generous as well. Service is quick and very friendly when they explain the menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area is always busy every time I go but tables are nicely spread out so that you can enjoy your meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Forgot to take a picture of the Persian ice cream but that is a must have! read more

Shamshiry - Complimentary taftoon with butter and zhoug - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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I have to give an update to this place. Over the years, I feel like they have improved. We dined recently on Christmas Eve, and even for them being crazy busy, they did such an amazing job trying to seat us efficiently. They told us a hour wait for us being a party of 9 but they sat us in 45 minutes which was amazing. Food did taste amazing and I loved the green pepper sauce as a dip. I ordered the combination of chicken and kabobs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment was very nice with table properly ready and table was prepared well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server did a good job putting the food quickly in the system and us getting everything timely. The bread and butter was nice and fresh as well. read more

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Delicious Persian / Iranian food at an affordable price point. Not much free parking but there is a parking garage. Service was average but also what I would expect at this price point. It gets busy. We got the Mast-o Musir which was a shallot flavored yogurt. It was an excellent dip for the free naan at the table. I also tried the Shamshiry kabob with combines a kubideh kabob and a barg kabob. I preferred the kubideh kabob from this dish. I ordered the jujeh kabob and the cornish hen was very tender and had a nice charred flavor. Would recommend if you like chicken. Tastier and more unique than a regular chicken kabob. I also highly recommend the Persian Ice Cream. It was super creamy and bursting with flavor. Great way to end the meal. I preferred it over the rollet which was like a Swiss roll. read more

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Food is & can be powerful! It can serve as a powerful unifying force that brings people together. It can build community & even foster a sense of belonging. Through shared experiences, we get to celebrate traditions, bridge differences & strengthen our relationships. Food is described as a universal language that transcends cultural & language barriers. Such was our experience at Shamshiry. We were able to experience a taste of home while remembering and paying homage to how powerful of a force food can be. Set in a very comfortable and homey ambience & superb service, we felt at home and for those moments, the world was good & all was well. Every single menu item was exquisite and to die for. Many thanks to the entire staff of Shamshiry for such an incredible experience. read more

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We went back to Shamshiri after a long time and I have to say that we won't be back again . The restaurant is very factory like. It took them a while to bring water and bread to the table . We ordered Masto -Musir which was very small. For food we ordered Chelo kabob shamshiry( we got sick from that) and chicken soltany with Baghali polo. The chicken was burned and dried out, when we told our waiter he just looked at us! For desert we got Persian ice cream, it was all melted so they brought us another one , it was absolutely flavorless. read more

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We went for a birthday celebration and boy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh boy that restaurant is packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They do not take reservations so get there early. We ordered a lot of different things. The bread is wonderful and the chicken kebabs are amazing. Very moist with the rice and salad. The hummus was good and needed a little more tahini and garlic. Our waiter was very attentive and I ordered the lamb and filet mignon. I did not realize it was going to cost $47 everybody laughed at me, but what are you gonna do? The Cornish hen looked a little overcooked. Otherwise it was a nice time. I would not recommend the ice cream with saffron in it and rose. Very pungent flavor. read more

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THE KUBIDEH KABOB HAS MY HEART. It's really that good! To be safe you have to come on a weekday because the weekend is packed! You could find a table but you're going to have to wait. The chicken tandoori is also delicious and don't forget to try the green sauce! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant feels like you're in a fancy restaurant with fast food prices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Shamshiry - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

This is our first try here since we were in Washington DC. Ali was the one who was our server and host. Absolutely excellent food and vibe . Each portion is enough for two individual. Albaloo polo was super tasty and fresh . Shiahllek was juicy and tender, without meat smell. Highly recommended read more

Shamshiry - Lamb rack - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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If you are looking for one of the delicious and succulent kubideh around US, this is the place. Service is efficient and considering how busy the place gets they do their best. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Come here for the vibes, not the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Dont forget the saffron ice cream!!! read more

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It's a must show to any out of towners. I lived in LA for the past 5 years and had incredible Persian food in the land of their people (Glendale hahahah) but I missed this place most of all. Put egg yolk and butter in your rice, pair the spicy green stuff with everything, get khiar and shirazi with your kubideh. You're welcome. read more

Shamshiry - Kubideh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Phenomenal food. Been coming here for over 20 years and it gets butter, now with freshly made bread. Over the years, we've enjoyed the food and service. Tonight, we had another great experience with a new waiter, Mahmoud - super kind and attentive. This place rarely disappoints, but he took it to the next level. We always order the same thing: Soltani - a combination of marinated chicken and kubideh (ground meat) kabob with a side of shirin polo (an incredible sauce made with slow-cooked sliced orange peel, carrot, pistachios, and rose water in a simple syrup. A party in every bite. read more

Shamshiry - Persian tea - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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What a wonderful experience! Best Persian food, great service. We had lamb shank and two types of beef kebab (filet mignon was melt in your mouth), with doogh and delicious maast and bread. Everything was fresh and made in the restaurant. Persian tea was very delicate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Prices are good, setting clean, noise level better than most restaurants these days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back! read more

I enjoyed this spot. Made me miss Persian food back in Houston (Kasra). What I liked is the food was good and the servers were nice. Though it took a while for the food to arrive on a somewhat busy Saturday evening - was there at 4:35pm (got seated right away) and it got busier there after. I missed having cherry rice Kubideh and ordered their Zereshk rice which was a bit too much tartness and sweetness. Next time, I'll opt for the plain ones like my friends. Wished the rice was a little more buttery. The meat was flavorful and chewy like sausage texture ish. Overall, I liked it but not pressed to come back anytime soon. read more

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The chicken kebab plate was great! The portions were very hearty. I'd definitely go back!

The food here is better than average. The kabobs are well flavored and still juicy, including the chicken which can be hard to do in many places. The rice is cooked perfectly, each grain well separated. The doogh, also known as Persian yogurt drink, is tart and carbonated. Quite an acquired taste, but many tables seemed to love it. Portions for kabobs are huge. Lots of rice with raw onion and grilled tomatoes. Although no included salad. Powdered sumak is provided on the table as is free oven baked lavash, similar to naan. Along with a green spice sauce. Service is fast and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere us cozy, although a little noisy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very busy for a week night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Free parking on the top of the garage, a few spaces. We still prefer our favorite, Maiwand Kabob read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The AMBIANCE, has not changed much since 1993 although the tables have been moved around a lot and it has actually gone down a bit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Since 1993 the food has been getting worse and today on May 8th 2026 I had the LAMB SOLTANI the FOOD, was dry and terrible it was not what I expected and the SERVICE, was horrendous especially the LADY at the REGISTER she was talking with a friend instead of taking care of the guest she in a rude manner said I should pay my server that was not around so the older GENTLEMAN took the payment I will not return until a major change is done specifically with the lady up front that is nothing but rude and the experience was overall terrible exception is the older GENTLEMAN who was extremely WARM & FRIENDLY and who understands a warm welcome even without hot tea read more

Shamshiry - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

What a fantastic experience! Let's get one thing out of the way. This restaurant is in an unusual location, but don't let that stop you! Just park on the top level of the parking garage at the spots marked "Shamshiry." Okay, now the fun stuff. I've rarely read menus with such creative descriptions as "tastes as if imaginative honeybees made it." The menu alone is with the visit! Our waiter Mahmoud answered our numerous questions with kindness and good humor, and he has great suggestions for the vegetarians in our group. The hospitality at Shamshiry is simply next-level. Getting a complimentary taste of the deliciously different doogh was such fun. We tried multiple rice dishes and salads, and every bite was absolutely delicious. I loved the Albalou Polo and trying the Shirin Polo. Though we had no stomach room left, we got the saffron ice cream--I have no regrets. The hint of saffron paired with the cherry coulis and wafers was delicious. We left with full stomachs and plenty of leftovers. The portions are massive--so much value for your money! If you can, order for the table and try a boatload of things, rather than getting individual entrees. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bonus: nice, clean bathrooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Shamshiry - A sample of the fantastic menu descriptions. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Shamshiry is hands down my go-to for Persian food--it's honestly the most authentic I've found in the area. The kabob koobideh is amazing every time--super flavorful and juicy. Prices are really affordable for the quality and portions you get. We usually order pickup and it's always ready fast, but even when we've dined in, the service has been friendly and quick. If you want to switch it up, the lamb shanks are a must--tender, packed with flavor, and the portion is huge. The stews over tahdig (crispy rice) are also incredible. My favorite is the gheyme (seriously mouthwatering). Don't skip the salad shirazi either, it's fresh and delicious. And the complimentary fresh bread they bring out? So good. No complaints--we always come back and are never disappointed. read more

This was my first time tasting Persian food. It was ok, I feel like it is an acquired taste. The presentation was great, service was amazing as well. I did really enjoy the bread as well as the green pesto looking dip. read more

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Super good and authentic food. The service is fast and I definitely recommend the bread. The ice cream is also delicious. read more

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I'm extremely disappointed by my experience today at Shamshiri Restaurant. My family and I have been loyal customers for several years . [[HIGHLIGHT]]We regularly dine here in both cold and hot weather, always choosing the outdoor seating area because we come with our dog.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our dog is calm, quiet, and always stays in a stroller -- never bothering anyone. However, today we were asked to leave simply because another customer (an Arab guest) did not like dogs. Instead of handling the situation fairly, the restaurant chose to remove us -- long-time, respectful customers -- to accommodate someone else's personal preference. As an Iranian supporting an Iranian restaurant, this was especially upsetting. Respect and fairness toward all customers should come first. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If someone is uncomfortable with pets, they can choose another seating option -- not force others out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After years of loyalty, this treatment was truly disappointing. I expected much better. Unfortunately, this experience has changed my view of this restaurant. Rate for this restaurant is one even under one with this new manager read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Went here with my older relatives and they really enjoyed the ambiance and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We do wish the platters automatically came with a sauce of some sort to complement the assortment of meat options. The beef platter is definitely our favorite. read more

Tried this place for dinner and really enjoyed it! The lamb was soft and juicy while the chicken tandoori was also robust with flavor from the spices! My only cons were that the tables were not cleaned as throughly even though we watched them clean it in front of us. My cup also still had some residue on it so I didn't really drink my water. We also went during the dinner rush as it was completely packed! I also ordered a sprite with my meal and next time want to try the Doogh drink. Parking is accessible in the garage. read more

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We were in the Tyson's area looking for a place to eat, and remembered that a friend mentioned Shamshiry. It is kinda hidden, so even with the GPS we had to look around a little bit to find it. It was great! We both had the chicken kabob; the rice was very good, and their naan is excellent (thin, but fluffy). We particularly loved their garlic yogurt sauce, and the green jalapeño sayce serve with the naan. We really like this restaurant! read more

I love their Kubedeh Shamsheri I call and tell them it's for delivery, they usually have it ready waiting for me when I get there! Definitely recommend eating here in the restaurant but also pick up! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came to Shamshiry at 7:30 on a Monday night and it was packed but rightfully so![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were lucky to get seated right away though. The owner was very kind and helped us order all the best items. Everything was so fresh and cooked perfectly. All the workers were also very attentive and kind. The price for quality is unmatched. Couldn't recommend this place enough!! read more

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I love this place and the food never disappoints. I ate so much I couldn't walk but the food is incredible. Service is so so. Didnt get a menu and no smiles. It's fine because the food quality made up for it. read more

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Great food. Fast and nice service. Our server, Mahmoud was very attentive and nice. He kept checking on us and suggested different options for our party. Second time we had Mahmoud as a server. Great both times. The quality of the beef (Barg) is unbelievable. read more

My favorite place in the DMV currently to get kabobs. Parking can be a bit weird but if you just go past the restaurant, there's ample parking in the garage. I have always used this and never had any issues. Inside, it's a bit chaotic. There are many tables close by and it has a formal look but it's very casual. I don't think there is a dress code though. Lots of servers running around, big crowds of people eating, and sometimes a big wait too. Fortunately I came around the time where it wasn't too packed and I was immediately seated for this visit. Upon seating I was asked for my drink order and what I wanted to get. As per usual, the Chicken Soltani is probably my go to dish here and I can do no wrong. After I got my drink, bread was served. There's this green sauce that had a slight kick to it and I was just here slabbing so much of it on to my bread. I absolutely loved it. The butter is well just salted butter you'd get from ordering to go but it's very good too paired with the bread. The Chicken Soltani is basically Chicken Kabobs & Kubideh over a big pile of rice with vegetables. The food is fresh for sure as the kabobs have a smokey taste with every bite. That when paired with the rice, it's very soft and cooked to perfection. The grilled tomato is also good but I didn't find myself enjoying the raw slices of onion though. Portion size wise, this is the best value you can get here if you want consistently good kabobs but definitely check out this place when it's not busy. You'll be waiting for a bit! read more

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Back again during the holiday season 2024 for a Friday lunch. I arrived early and waited in the car for the restaurant to open at 11:30AM. My friend arrived for our lunch only a few minutes later. We both had the Persian tea and ordered the Mast-o Musir (i.e., yogurt with cucumber) appetizer to share. The big bottle of water and bread for dipping came first and then the tea and then the appetizer which excellent. I ordered the "Traditional Persian Cuisine of Chelo Kabob" (i.e., filet steak with rice, onions and tomato). Today, the meat seemed to be dry and had no taste. Perhaps it was just me as I was still cold from the outside temperatures. The portions are still large; I took half of the meal home. Hmmm.....I wonder if they have "kids menu"? I did see parents sharing part of their meals with children, but no children's offerings on the menu. We ordered the baklava. Out waiter was kind to tell us that there would be five pieces and decided that just one order would be enough and that we could share. This was still a good meal, but still fairly expensive for a lunch (i.e., $33 per person). This is still our favorite Persian restaurant and we will be back again soon. read more

Ok...first thing first...the bread and the green sauce they serve you As soon as you sit...bread is so light and the sauce is spicy but so flavorful. Delish We ordered the cucumber salad which was light and refreshing. The kubideh was spiced well and cooked just right. Pieces were tender. But for me the star of the night was the lamb kabob. The lamb spices were balance well and did not overpower the lamb taste which I love, The service was fast and friendly, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience was welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] this was our first time there. We will return to try the other items on the menu. Once more Yelp reviews helped us another winner. Thanks peeps! read more