Marjan

So good!While visiting the bubble tea shop next door, we spotted Marjan. Lovely smells were coming out of this restaurant and we had to pay a visit. Online ordering was simple and straightforward. Our order was ready in a timely manner. Everything was neatly wrapped and ready to go. The employee was welcoming and kind. There is little seating inside, this is mainly a takeout and catering restaurant. I like the homey feeling to this place. We enjoyed every dish ordered. Super fresh and the flavors are all there. The dishes are aromatic and well prepared. Nothing was overly greasy or heavy. Seasoned perfectly. Quality ingredients are used and they are generous with the portions. The Zereshk Polo and Bagali Polo with Lamb is where it's at. You also can't go wrong with some Mast-O-Khiar and Shirazi Salad to accompany your meal.

Rarely do I find a restaurant that I visit over and over again, enjoying every last grain of rice as if it was the first time. Marjan is one of those restaurants for me. I'm still sticking with the gormeh sabzi (famous Persian herb, meat, and bean stew) and zereshk polo (chicken rice pilaf with barberries). The cucumber salad is delightful and refreshing. The yogurt sauce is perfectly tangy. Everything tastes like you stopped by the house of your favorite Persian aunty who is a great cook and she's thrown together some of her best dishes. I suggest ordering directly from the restaurant instead of through an app. Pickup is available, though I usually get delivery. It's been one of my favorite spots during the pandemic, and I'm happy to keep supporting a family-owned small business.

We love Persian/Iranian kebabs and had no idea a whole variety of these comforting stews existed. We've been driving by Marjan for years, not realizing they were a restaurant (I assumed they were a catering business). I'm so glad we finally got to try it. I love that each stew had it's own distinct flavors. Everything tasted so delicious that I can't pick a favorite. The Abgoosht is a tomato based stew flavored with lamb shank, potatoes, and chickpeas. This dish looked simple but was bursting with flavor. The Khoresht Karafs is a lemony stew flavored with celery and beef. It tasted so comforting over rice. I'm usually not a fan of celery but this stew was so good. The Ash Reshteh is a vegetarian noodle soup. It was a lot lighter tasting but the crispy shallots? yogurt? and mint they put on top gave it a bright flavor.A big surprise was the Kashk Bademjan, a mashed eggplant dip. This is seriously the best eggplant dip I've ever had. Sadly it didn't come with any bread so we'll be buying some pita later today. Online ordering was a breeze. The estimated time was spot on.Overall, I'm so glad I finally got to try this local restaurant. Stews and rice are such a comforting meal.

Really good place for short hangout. Tea and lamb shank were really impressive. We will back for rollett Also super welcome please

As others have shared, Marjan is not easily seen from Maple Avenue in downtown Virginia, but it is definitely worth the extra effort to find to try their delicious food.Marjan is tucked back off the street on a driveway fronted by the Maple Avenue restaurant and the old car wash. On our maiden visit we were pleased to be warmly greeted by the owners who were very helpful in deciphering the options in front of us in the warming station. The options we went with, the Lamb Shank, the Lentils with Chicken and the Beef & Vegetable Stew (Ghorme Sabzi) were absolutely fabulous. Served with more than generous portions of rice/basamati rice (with a topping of fried rice) and a green rice combo with the Lamb Shank, we were stuffed. But that did not deter us from also taking an order of the Vegetable Noodle Soup (Ash Reshteh) that was creamy yet very flavorful, and a side of eggplant that was thinly sliced and baked just right with again wonderful seasonings.As a carry out this was so delicious we didn't think to take pictures. And if you are a Persian dessert lover, they had plenty of options in a display case that looked decadent and delish.We will be back!

I was craving something sweet and found Marjan through yelp search. Marjan is located in the heart of Vienna off 123. Plenty of parking spots available (6). 2 gentleman inside, one who was extremely helpful. I had eaten prior so I was only looking for a desert. Deserts are sold by package, not individually. Marjan has Persian cuisine (soups which smelled delicious, entrees, packaged refrigerated items) for dine-in (2 tables) or carry-out. I picked-up:Latifeh - Persian cookie (reminds me of a cream puff). The cookie is drier than a cream puff but soft. The whipped cream is not as sweet and the pistachio was not noticeable in flavor.They also carried Zaffrus products.Lemonade- It's not Persian lemonade unless it has cooked basil seeds floating around. I love Persian lemonade. The best lemonade ever! Saffron honey - Whew. This is some legit honey. I use this honey with warm water (honey water for my mornings).

So many good things to say about this place! This was my first experience with Persian food and it was amazing. We came in for lunch on a Tuesday. It's an unassuming place tucked in off Maple Ave, with just 3 tables, but the food will blow you away. The owner was so great - we admitted we knew nothing about Persian food and she got us all set up with three delicious meals. The lamb!!! OMG. The chickpeas!! OMG. Each dish was so different and so good. Highly recommend this place.

Mom and pop- homemade style Persian restaurant. Mostly carry out orders. Good to dine in with small groups and carry out or cater from here. The food is perfection! It is so yummy! The rice is fresh- most places I have been to the rice usually tastes a bit old and microwaved but the rice here is FRESH and served straight from the oven! They have a variety of stews. The shirazi salad is like a "Chopt Persian salad" made with tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a little lemon juicy dressing. The bowls and plates are really cute! And they serve you tea right after your meal. When dining here you really feel like you are in "Iran" having a meal. The owners are very welcoming- a very cozy place. I love it and highly recommend everyone to try it!

Wow, I'm shocked at how bad the food was here. Honestly, everything about this place was a letdown. The service was no better - the guy running the place always seemed like he was in a bad mood. And the food? It was the most tasteless Iranian cuisine I've ever tried. What a disappointment.

The worst food I ever had. I basically trashed my $37 in the garbage. It was greasy, had been sitting out for hours and the oil made me sick. Never again.