Moby Dick (restaurant) facts for kids
| Privately held company | |
| Industry | Quick service restaurant |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Nezameddin "Mike" Daryoush |
| Headquarters | , |
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Number of locations
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31(as of August 2024) |
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Area served
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Washington Metropolitan Area |
| Products | Persian cuisine and Kabobs (Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Fish) |
| Services | Catering Service Available |
Moby Dick House of Kabob is a popular restaurant chain. It serves delicious Persian cuisine, especially Kabobs. You can find these restaurants mostly in the Washington metropolitan area in the United States.
The name "Moby Dick" comes from a famous kabob restaurant in Tehran, Iran. That original restaurant was near the American Embassy. It closed after a big change in Iran in 1979. The new Moby Dick chain keeps its name alive.
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The Story of Moby Dick Kabob
The first Moby Dick restaurant opened in Bethesda, Maryland in 1989. It was started by a man named Mike Daryoush. He came to the United States from Iran in 1975.
How It All Started
Mike Daryoush first opened a small sandwich shop in 1987. This was in Bethesda, Maryland. He served a few dishes from the Middle East. In 1990, he changed his menu. He started focusing on Persian food. He also added a special clay oven to cook the kabobs perfectly.
Why the Name "Moby Dick"?
The name "Moby Dick" has an interesting story. It refers to a very large and well-known kabob restaurant in Tehran, Iran. This restaurant was close to the American Embassy during the Shah's time. The owner of that original restaurant really liked the book Moby Dick. That's how the name came to be.
Growth and Legacy
Moby Dick House of Kabob has grown a lot since it started. The newest location opened in Annapolis in 2024. Mike Daryoush, the founder, passed away on May 9, 2019. This was just a week after the restaurant chain celebrated its 30th anniversary. His legacy continues through the many Moby Dick restaurants today.
See also
In Spanish: Moby Dick (restaurante) para niños
