Tysons Restaurant Earns Spot on D.C. Eater's Best Eateries List

Joon, a Tysons eatery specializing in upscale Iranian cuisine, was named one of the 38 Best Restaurants Around D.C.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 4:08pm

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Joon, a Tysons restaurant serving innovative Persian dishes, has been included in D.C. Eater's latest list of the 38 Best Restaurants Around D.C. The restaurant, which opened in 2023, has already earned praise for its menu created by Persian cookbook author Najmieh Batmanglij and chef-owner Christopher Morgan.

Why it matters

Inclusion on D.C. Eater's prestigious list of the region's top restaurants is a significant achievement that highlights Joon's culinary excellence and the growing reputation of Tysons as a dining destination, particularly for unique ethnic cuisines.

The details

Eater's editors compile this quarterly list to highlight the essential restaurants in the D.C. area, ensuring it includes a diverse range of cuisines, prices, and neighborhoods. Joon, located at 8045 Leesburg Pike Suite 120 in Vienna, has impressed with dishes like sour orange and ginger infused pistachio soup and braised lamb shoulder served with pickled garlic and tomato honey.

  • Joon opened in 2023.
  • Joon was named one of the Best Restaurants in Virginia by the readers of the Washingtonian in 2025.
  • D.C. Eater published its latest 38 Best Restaurants Around D.C. list on March 10, 2026.

The players

Joon

A Tysons restaurant specializing in serving upscale takes on Iranian cuisine.

Najmieh Batmanglij

Persian cookbook author and executive chef at Joon.

Christopher Morgan

Chef-owner of Joon.

D.C. Eater

A publication that compiles a quarterly list of the 38 Best Restaurants Around D.C.

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The takeaway

Joon's inclusion on D.C. Eater's prestigious list of the region's top restaurants is a testament to the culinary talent and innovation driving the Tysons dining scene, which continues to evolve beyond its reputation as a suburban office park to become a destination for unique and exceptional dining experiences.