Vienna, VA 22162
(703) 288-4500
In the ever-changing scene on the corner of Chain Bridge Road (Rte 123) and Old Courthouse Road in Vienna, near the famed "toilet bowl building," is a welcome addition to the NoVa restaurant scene - Alborz Persian Restaurant. Alborz is situated in the space of the previous Koi Asian Bistro, which we reivewed here back in 2012. Over the last 3 years, Alborz has created quite a following of clientelle. We were invited here by a devoted fan of the restaurant to join a group of diners and enjoy a deliciously prepared array of dishes.
(703) 288-4500
In the ever-changing scene on the corner of Chain Bridge Road (Rte 123) and Old Courthouse Road in Vienna, near the famed "toilet bowl building," is a welcome addition to the NoVa restaurant scene - Alborz Persian Restaurant. Alborz is situated in the space of the previous Koi Asian Bistro, which we reivewed here back in 2012. Over the last 3 years, Alborz has created quite a following of clientelle. We were invited here by a devoted fan of the restaurant to join a group of diners and enjoy a deliciously prepared array of dishes.
Alborz did not disappoint both in the selection and the flavors. The added bonus was warm hospitality, excellent service, friendly and attentive staff, willing to acommodate every request with utmost professionalism.
The savory dishes are described in detail in captions below each photograph.
This was a wonderful dining experience and we recommend to anyone who enjoyes Middle Eastern food in general, and Persian food in particular, to come to Alborz. We certainly will be back.
There are two notes that you should be aware of. On the plus side, there is plenty of parking behind the restaurant. On the minus side, there is no alcohol served in this restaurant. We didn't inquire regarding BYOB. Although this is certainly not a showstopper for the restaurant, but good to know in advance to temper expectations.
Wonderfully delicate Persian Ice Cream made with saffron, rose water, cardamom and almonds between two thin wafers - splurge on this dessert, it's worth it!
Crispy rice from the bottom of the rice pot, not for everyone, but a delicacy for those who enjoy it.
Delicious kabobs served with roasted tomatoes:
Jujeh Kabob - delicious marinated charbroiled Cornish hen
Koobieh kabob - juicy charbroiled seasoned ground beef
Kabobs were accompanied by the Alborz house salad - a mix of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese and Greek calamata olives
Gheymeh bademjan (beef stew) - sauteed beef and split peas cooked together in tomato sauce
and topped with eggplant
A heaping plate of Basmati rice topped with saffron
In addition to the Alborz house salad, kabobs were served with the Salad-e-shirazi - freshly chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and onions marinated in lime juice
A "must" go-with for any kabobs is the Must-o-khiar - compbination of yogurt,
chopped cucumbers and mint
Happy Norooz! Persian New Year, a celebration of the arrival of Spring.
