Tysons Restaurant Among 38 Best DMV Eateries On New List

TYSONS, VA — A Tysons restaurant specializing in serving upscale takes on Iranian cuisine was included in D.C. Eater's recent 38 Best Restaurants Around D.C. list.

"Eater’s editors, who are constantly eating out and checking in with restaurant industry insiders, compile this list every quarter to update it with the essential restaurants you need to know about in this moment," according to Eater. "As always, we ensure the list includes a diverse range of cuisines, prices, and neighborhoods in the D.C. area.

Since opening in 2023, Joon has racked up an impressive list of accolades, including being named as one of the Best Restaurants in Virginia by the readers of the Washingtonian in 2025. So, it's no surprise that Joon's appearance on D.C. Eater's list.

"It’s easy to see why, with the tucked-away Tysons Corner spot serving up inventive Persian dishes like the sour orange and ginger infused pistachio soup and braised lamb shoulder served with pickled garlic and tomato honey, all dreamed up by Persian cookbook author and executive chef Najmieh Batmanglij and chef-owner Christopher Morgan," according to Eater.

Joon is located at 8045 Leesburg Pike Suite 120 in Vienna.

For those looking for smaller bites, Eater editors recommeneded ordering any iteration of the hummus and kashke bademjan. This roasted eggplant dip topped with crispy onions pairs perfectly with.drinks at May Bar.

Read D.C. Eater's full 38 Best Restaurants Around D.C. list.

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