(301) 424-4040

  Full halal menu

  Alcohol-free

  $ out of $$$$

   accepted

  Available to-go

  Clean restrooms

  Parking available

  Mass transit nearby

  Child-friendly premises

  Wheelchair accessible

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★★★★☆ The food was good. You have the closing time wrong though. They are open every day from 11-9:30 except Sunday when they close at 8. Posted on October 20, 2018

★★★★☆ This is a halal Persian restaurant located in the back of a suburban strip mall plaza (look out for Duck Donuts) serving various iterations of kabobs. There is plenty of parking available in the mall's lot, but spare the 2001 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante with the 6-speed manual transmission (!) from the donut clientele and leave it at home. This author tried several of the kabob platters, each served with grilled tomatoes, saffron rice, bread, and a few leaves of "Greek salad." The kubideh chicken ($9, ground chicken kabobs), kabob kubideh ($9, ground beef kabob), kabob barg ($15, strips of beef tenderloin), and chicken kabob ($9, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast) were all fairly decent for Persian food. 4 stars for decent food, and this author would return. Posted on August 13, 2017

★★★★★ Best, authentic Persian food. Posted on September 13, 2015

★★★★★ Have been to this restaurant several times. Good food, friendly owners, good service. Posted on May 28, 2015

★★★★★ Best place to eat halal food in town. Loved the kobideh and chicken jojeh. Highly recommended!!! Posted on August 4, 2014

★★★★★ The most delicious iranian food I had in my life. Posted on January 1, 2014

★★★★★ Decent looking restaurant, friendly staff, and very good food. The meat is extremely fresh as the restaurant is owned by the same family that owns the butcher shop in the retail mall. One of my favorite places for koubideh. Posted on December 31, 2013

★★★★★ Came here last sumer and it was great. So I came back again 2 days ago and it was the same (still awesome!!!) :) Koobedeh for the WIN!!! Posted on September 9, 2013

★★★★★ [No review submitted] Posted on March 20, 2013

★★★★☆ Iranian halal grill food @ moderate price. Ordered #4 Jojeh Kabab their version of Bone-in Chix Kabab one to eat-in Posted on January 31, 2013

★★★★★ This is one of the best places if you your looking for flat out really good meat. I always get the bargh (I think that's how it's spelled) steak. It's always perfectly cooked. The free bread, yogurt and pepper sauce they give you for an appetizer is excellent as well. The atmosphere is great and the place is very clean. All in all a great place to go for a perfectly cooked meat Posted on June 21, 2011

★★★★★ I've been going here since it has opened years ago. I knew the owners and bought meat from their butchery (in the back of the restaurant) plenty of times before. Pros: 1. This place is clean, and looks good and has clean bathrooms. I would definitely recommend bringing guests over. 2. The food tastes good and does not take too long to make. 3. The prices are decent and even good in comparison to where it is located. 4. Owners are nice and good muslims. The food has always been 100% halal and no alcohol has ever been served. Con: The rice is usually not hot, so it takes some of the taste away. I prefer my food hot, and it bothers me a bit that it's not hot enough. It's not something most people notice, but for a near perfect restaurant, I've got to have some request for improvement. Posted on April 18, 2011

★★★★★ I've eaten here several times now and I have never been disappointed. The service is great, the food is better, all around a excellent place to eat. Posted on December 4, 2010

★★★★☆ Had lunch here today and was very impressed. Definitely one of the better Kubideh Kababs in DC. The brother at the counter was very friendly and took time to explain the menu to me. The place was packed (which is a good sign). I will try to revisit and try other items. I recommend this place. Posted on October 22, 2010

★★★★☆ Came from out of town, followed zabihah user's comments and went to Sadaf! Food was impeccable. Authentic persian. A bit pricey for the service though. For the price the establishment could offer real cutlery and plates. Grilled meat is hard to handle over disposable plates with plastic cutlery. Someone should drop that suggestion by the owner. Posted on April 25, 2010

★★★★☆ I have enjoyed Sadaf food multiple times. Menu is little average with low selections but food is good. Posted on April 11, 2010

★★★★☆ Awesome food, good quantity. Only one beef, it is closed on Mondays :) Posted on April 28, 2008

★★★★★ I went there after looking at the reviews here. If you like Middle eastern food, then this is the place, very nice, excellent food, very clean, great service. I will go there again, as I am found of Middle Eastern food. Highly recomended. Posted on September 5, 2007

★★★★★ Been here once and we really liked it. Yes, the kubidah was amazing. We ordered extra single kubidahs for all of us (listed on last page of the menu.) Rice was excellent. Everything else, chicken, lamb, etc, was cooked with care. We were hoping they would have the tangy white sauce many afghan places have, but guess they are persian and not afghani. Chatni was good, though, and food was flavorful enough by itself. Posted on July 18, 2007

★★★★★ i have gone to sadaf so many times and each time i leave absolutely satisfied. the kubidah is amazing and the lamb is always charred to perfection. the rice is made perfectly and the service and decor are excellent. definitely go here. the only downside is that not many people know about it, so usually the place is rather empty which feels a little odd because it's considerably large. but that's something we can change.... Posted on June 13, 2007

★★★★★ I have eaten in many Halal restaurant cross the nation. Sadaf is one of the best with their food quality, and having such a freindly staff. this place is so clean that you will be amazed. food test is the closest to one we used to eat in Iran. You have to try this place! Posted on December 28, 2006

★★★★★ Very clean, excellent service. The rice is cooked to perfection and the meat (beef & chicken)is very moist. Posted on November 6, 2006

★★★★★ THE BEST! Especially the GYROS...this place is a GREAT EAT and Great Price Posted on May 2, 2006

★★★★★ Excellent food (I went with the chicken and beef shish kabob combo - spectacular break also came with it), and even more impressive (for me at least) excellent eating area. Most of the halal places I eat at are pretty crappy. This place is really nice and clean with good tables. I wish more halal restaurants would learn from this place and invest a little more in their eating areas. The owner's a real nice guy. While my food was being made, he was telling me all about the place and his future plans and everything. Everyone was nice to me. The owner even gave me a free mango juice and an extra bread because we talked for so long. (No, this good review is not a result of his bribery). Location's a little tough to find, so it takes a sec to find this place since it's on the side. And they need to start having later hours. Because of the nice setting, I think this could be a very cool late night hang out spot. Posted on October 20, 2005

★★★★★ Excellent food, curtious staff, highly recommended Posted on September 16, 2005

★★★★★ This is a restaurant run by the same management as Gourmet Halal Meat right around the corner from it. All the meat is HALAL. The food is wonderful. And the prices are great! Posted on June 21, 2005

★★★★☆ Sadaf is an excellent addition to area halal restaurants. The seating, location and parking are the best among all. People are very courteous and accommodating and halal is as authentic as you can get.Food is excellent.Dr. Yameen Zubairi Posted on May 14, 2005

★★★★★ The kubedeh kabab was excellent! Posted on April 7, 2005

★★★★★ The owners are the same people who own the best halal meat store in the area--the gourmet one that's also on rockville pike. Posted on April 6, 2005