Saffron House Of Kabob - Sterling

Saffron Kebob in Virginia presents a culinary experience that, while satisfactory, strays from its advertised Iranian roots. The restaurant's ambiance and service create a welcoming atmosphere, and the dishes are competently prepared. However, discerning palates will notice a significant departure from authentic Iranian flavors.The spices and cooking techniques employed lean more towards Indian or Pakistani cuisine, creating a disconnect between expectation and reality. This misalignment is particularly evident in the menu, which labels dishes as Iranian but fails to deliver the unique, subtle spice blends characteristic of traditional Iranian fare. While the food is enjoyable, it's important for potential diners seeking genuine Iranian cuisine to be aware of this discrepancy.I was craving for Iranian food and searched for a restaurant close to the airport and Saffron showed up. Please either fix your menu or your food to align with the menu.

Best kabobs in northern VA. Everything is made and grilled to order. Highly recommend the Beef Kubideh. The rice is cooked perfectly and their grilled onions, peppers and tomatoes are just too good. Great vegetarian and pescatarian options too. Even my super picky three year old devoured half of a chicken kabob and a bowl of rice. That alone deserves a 5 star review. Super friendly staff and the owners are very attentive and engaged with their employees and guests. Highly recommend.

I ordered a spicy chicken kebab and made a note that I have celiac disease and cannot eat bread and would like chickpeas instead. The restaurant did not listen to my food allergy, and instead sent me three loaves of bread instead of what I asked for. If you can't listen to instructions, do not provide the service.

Came here for dinner with my family and this is literally the best Kubideh beef kebab we have ever had anywhere! We also got the mix grill, and all the meats were amazing perfectly cooked as well. We will definitely be back again!

We order from this restaurant often. The food is consistently good. I particularly enjoy the Spicy Chicken Thighs .