Joon: Upscale Persian Dining with Halal Options in Vienna, Virginia
First published on my writing site: www.aliamin.info/2024/02/joon-review/
I first posted this as a Google Maps review on February 16, 2024.
My rating: 5 out of 5
Most importantly: this is an upscale halal restaurant in the area. Too often in this area, Middle Eastern or North African restaurants inspired by our cultures serve food that people from those areas (majority Muslims) can't even eat. It's wonderful that they are inspired by our cuisines or that Arab chefs are gaining recognition, but the least bit of authenticity requires a reasonable selection of halal/dhabiha menu options.
Joon offers that.
Lamb meatball appetizer was delicious. Fesenjoon was good but rice to meat ratio was slightly off (although the fesenjoon itself was spectacular). Tea with rock candy was great. Rose ice cream was phenomenal. It took a while to be seated and I would have appreciated being guided to the couch a bit earlier. Decor and atmosphere was wonderful. Waiter was respectful, friendly, helpful. Highly recommend.
Joon, 8045 Leesburg Pike suite 120, Vienna, VA 22182. View on Google Maps.
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