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Hey everyone,

So I had a discussion with my girlfriend yesterday about a place that we consider ourselves “regulars” at.  Of course, we are regulars at this restaurant because she likes it A LOT, which is an opinion which is not shared by me.  Naturally, we started arguing about Moby Dick (the name of this restaurant – if you couldn’t tell by the title) and whether or not it was overrated.  I have to admit, it is a good place and has good food, but my argument to Eri (girlfriend) is that it was OVERRATED and slightly overpriced.   Though the food was good and the basmati rice was pretty tasty, I’d say that I’ve had better Persian food for a lot cheaper.  I would also venture to guess (though I haven’t tried it…YET) that the street vendors in New York have way more authentic and cheaper eats than Moby Dick (a chain restaurant with several locations). Perhaps, it’s also my slight bias towards smaller hole-in-the-wall kind of joints, but I consider myself a fan of some pretty big name restaurants.  That said, I would never say DON’T GO TO MOBY DICK, but I would advise to check out some other local spots near you. Of course, if Moby Dick is the only exposure you have to Persian food, then by all means, you should try it out because it’s good food.  To me, it’s overrated; but of course this is because I’m surrounded by people who think it’s great.  

Anyways, I usually get the steak and rice platter, which has basmati rice covered in butter, sumac on the rice, and peppered steak which is good.  Anyways, just thought I’d let y’all know about it.  I’ll try to find some vendor in New York that I can refer because as you know…I’m all about the small businesses. 

Here’s the info:

Moby Dick

1070 31st St NW

Washington, DC

(202) 333-4400

Happy eating everyone,

Rayray

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