1141 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Mari Vanna
“Darvish Kitchen DC
Driven by a deep love for sharing the warmth and flavors of Persian culture”
There is an incredibly lifelike mannequin in front of Darvish Kitchen and if it would’ve started talking to me I might have dropped dead right then and there. Some close ups: (more…)
“Hidden gem Persian brunch in Columbia Heights! Perfectly cooked yolks, prepared three ways! 🍳🍴”
Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Now there’s brunch at Persian restaurant KooKoo – menu looks good. the menu looks really good with a Persian shakshuka 🤤”
Check out that menu: (more…)
1422 L Street, NW previously home to the Post Pub
“Experience the rich flavors of authentic Afghan cuisine in the heart of Washington, D.C.”
In February last we noted that a new Afghan Cuisine restaurant was about to drop at the former Post Pub space.
They opened in June 2025. Anyone take a taste? What’s the good word? What’s the must order?
Check out their menu here.
“Discover Kabuli Pulao: (more…)
4531 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Beefsteak and the Radio Shack before that, if you can believe that…
And the hits just keep on coming. Thanks to Mark for also sending word about the Maman Joon. I just stopped by and it’s cleared out too: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was recently at KooKoo Persian Restaurant in Columbia Heights and the owner mentioned they are launching brunch this weekend! This immigrant owned business is fantastic but they have been struggling a bit so I want to spread the word.” (more…)
404 8th Street, SE previously home to The Sweet Lobby
Thanks to Marie for sending: “This is opening on barracks row. It looked open but I couldn’t find the location online.”
You can see their Tenleytown menu here.
Hopefully lasts longer than the Truxton Circle experience…
429 L’Enfant Plaza SW in the L’enfant plaza food court
Thanks to Maggie for sending the update on the newest Maman Joon.
This space was previously home to Roti and Moe’s before them.
Maman Joon has other DC locations in Truxton Circle, Columbia Heights and Tenleytown.
You can see their menu here.
Thanks to Stephen for sending:
“Maman Joon is opening up a location in L’Enfant Plaza (in the old Roti, older Moe’s spot)”
Maman Joon has other DC locations in Truxton Circle, Columbia Heights and Tenleytown.
You can see their menu here.
Stay tuned for an opening date in L’Enfant.
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street
Thanks to Isaiah for sending the update. Back in July we shared some scuttlebutt about “BKK in Shaw to become a Persian restaurant”. (more…)
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Shaw and ran into the new owner of who will be taking over the previous BKK restaurant. He said it would be a Persian restaurant selling yummy middle eastern food like kebabs and hummus.”