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Joon
Persian
The rice alone explains why the New York Times put this upscale Persian restaurant on its 2024 restaurant list: the tadig comes out with a shattering crust, and the fluffy sour-cherry version beside it is its own argument. Classic stews anchor the menu, with duck fessenjoon and beef with dried lime doing the heavy lifting. The room is relaxed enough for families, polished enough for a proper date.
The awards strongest first
- The New York Times 2024 · The Restaurant List
- The Infatuation #11 · Top 25: The Best Restaurants In Washington, DC
- Washingtonian #35 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
- Eater The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.
- Northern Virgina Magazine The 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic · Najmieh Batmanglij and Christopher Morgan
One number, weighted & current 83
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Duck fessenjoon
“the kitchen turns out such deeply flavorful classic stews as pomegranate-laced duck fessenjoon and beef with dried lime”
Washingtonian, 2026 -
Persian cucumber salad
“Take, for instance, the Persian cucumber salad, an assemblage of pomegranate, pistachio, feta, and mint that comes together in a symphony of loveliness.”
Northern Virgina Magazine, 2025 -
Grilled rockfish
“the grilled rockfish with sour-orange-and-parsley beurre blanc is a stunning fusion of French and Iranian influences”
Northern Virgina Magazine, 2025 -
Chenjeh kabob
“The chenjeh kabob, a cooked-to-order tenderloin that glows with earthy flavor and leaks juice like a broken faucet, is a perfect example of Persian saffron and skewers.”
The Infatuation
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