Best Persian Restaurant in McLean, VA | Maman Joon Kitchen | Maman Joon | Casual Dining

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Authentic Persian Dishes You’ll Love

Explore a menu filled with bold spices, fresh ingredients, and comforting Persian classics.

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Hummus

Smooth chickpea dip blended with tahini, roasted garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Served with warm bread.

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Chicken Kabob

Chicken breast marinated in saffron, lemon, and garlic, then grilled. Served with saffron rice. All entrées are served with our fragrant saffron rice or salad, homemade warm bread & yogurt sauce .

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Falafel Platter

Crispy falafel patties served with saffron basmati rice, house salad, warm flat bread, and yogurt. All entrées are served with our fragrant saffron rice or salad, homemade warm bread & yogurt sauce.

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Falafel Wrap

Wrapped in our fresh homemade flat bread with lettuce, tomato, onion (optional), and feta cheese.

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Combo 4 (Lamb Kabob & Beef Koobideh)

Marinated lamb kabob paired with chargrilled koobideh, served on saffron rice.

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Maman Joon Kitchen brings authentic Persian cuisine to 1319 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101, serving fresh kabobs, rice dishes, and family recipes daily.

We’re open Monday through Thursday from 10 AM–12 AM, Friday and Saturday until 2 AM, and Sunday from 10 AM–12 AM.

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Maman Joon Authenticity

Here at Maman Joon, our philosophy is simple – food should be authentic, well-crafted, and delicious. We practice this in everything we create, from our homemade yogurts to our fresh-baked breads. That commitment extends to how we source our ingredients. All of our meats are 100% halal-certified, so every guest can dine with confidence.

As for the restaurant’s name, the word Maman means “mom” and the word Joon means “soul, spirit of life.” Used in a modern day to mean “dear”, as a gesture of close kinship and hospitality.

So all together Maman Joon, means DEAR MOM!

Order Persian Food Online

Enjoy authentic Persian cuisine from Maman Joon Kitchen with easy online ordering. Browse our full menu, place your order in minutes, and enjoy freshly prepared kabobs, rice dishes, and stews at home or the office. Convenient, fast, and always made with care using family recipes.

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Customer Reviews

Check out our most recent reviews!

Mairin Batten

Fabulous Persian food. The kabob was amazing and their rice and dips were perfect. The green cilantro jalapeno sauce was soooo good and the beef koobideh was on point. Fast service. Absolutely excellent!

Frequently Asked Questions

What dishes are you best known for?

We are best known for our authentic Persian dishes made from treasured family recipes. Guests love our Beef Koobideh Kabob, Beef Chenjen Kabob, Ghormeh Sabzi, Fesenjan, Chicken Kabob Sandwich, Koobideh Kabob Sandwich, Lamb Sandwich, and more. We also offer Falafel, Hummus, Must O Mooser, Shirazi Salad, Dolmeh, Skewer Chicken Breast Kabob, and more authentic options. Each dish is prepared fresh using high-quality ingredients and traditional spices imported from Iran.

What type of cuisine do you serve?

We serve Persian Entrees, Stews, Vegetarian & Veggie Stews, Sandwiches, Kabob Entree Combos, Appetizers, Side Orders, Soups, Salads, Family Platters, Daily Specials, Hand Spun Milkshakes, and more.

Our menu includes Halal and Vegetarian Options.

What services do you offer?

We offer Lunch and Dinner. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick Dine-in experience, enjoying a family dinner, ordering online for Takeout or Delivery, or planning food for an event with our Catering service, our menu offers authentic Persian dishes to fit every occasion.