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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.
Five honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
- 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 81
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Pomegranate-laced duck fessenjoon Washingtonian, 2026
- Beef with dried lime Washingtonian, 2026
- Lamb-and-pistachio meatballs Washingtonian, 2026
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- Ometeo Afghan Middle Eastern Eat · 76
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