Kookoo Restaurant and Lounge

Kookoo Restaurant and Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ximena

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 13 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service! Will come back for sure!
   

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   Luis

   New Mexico2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent ambience and great food. Their hummus was delicious
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Kookoo was amazing!! We really enjoyed the food, especially the tahdig and falafel. Our entrees were delicious. I wish we had tried their desserts, but we were so full! Great service too, very friendly staff. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Charles

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfectly seasoned food and wonderful staff! This is the best place to grab a Persian bite
   

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   Jacob

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly one of the best dinners we've ever had. We went as a couple for Valentines' Day. We haven't had much Persian food before, so didn't know what to expect, but this blew us away. The eggplant was incredible, as was the chicken (comes with incredible horseradish-pickled onions and rice)! The drinks were also delicious (the vodka/lemon/lavender one was particularly good). We met the owner, Yahya, at the end of the meal and he was incredibly gracious and welcoming. We will be returning and bringing our family here when they are in town. So delicious!
   

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   gina

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every bite was a delight. The owner made us feel very welcome.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I lunched at KooKoo with a friend and decided to return for dinner with some friends. The Persian/Iranian food was tasty and unique. The service was great. Olive, who serviced us, was competent AND entertaining. I highly recommend KooKoo. The underground public parking is only a block away. Taking the metro is only 2 blocks away.
   

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   dan

   Charleston9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Looking for exceptional fresh Persian food with spot on service and great art work this is your place . Authentic family recipes cooked by the chef that celebrates his family heritage with love and soul! Loved the steak/marinated tender chicken and sides, family braised chicken recipe in a pomegranate sauce over rice. Will return when we are back in town for sure!
   

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   Joseph VIP

   Washington DC13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 18 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Just super solid with nice people and large portions.
   

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    Janice

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The food here is absolutely delicious! We were a group of five and everyone loved their meal.
    

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