Rumi’s Kitchen Menu
Rumi’s Kitchen, a Persian-inspired restaurant located in Washington, DC, offers a perfect blend of traditional and non-traditional dishes. With a 4.5-star rating and rave reviews from customers, this upscale eatery boasts flavorful options like lamb chops, Chilean Sea Bass, and succulent prawns. The ambiance is described as intimate and classy, making it ideal for a dinner date or a group gathering. Customers praise the generous portions, reasonable prices, and the delicious flavors packed into every dish. While the bustling environment adds to the excitement, some reviewers suggest making reservations in advance to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Overall, Rumi’s Kitchen promises a memorable culinary journey with its exquisite Persian cuisine and attentive service.
Taste
Ashe Reshte
chopped herbs, wheat noodle ‘reshte’, legumes, mint oil, crispy onion, cream of whey
Zeytoon Parvardeh (Marinated Olives)
Castelvetrano olives marinated in walnut and pomegrante
Lavash Cracker - Gluten Free
Dolmeh
Grape leaves filled with beef, raisins, rice, and herbs rolled and cooked in pomegranate sauce
Yogurt Duo
mast khiyar (yogurt with Persian cucumber), and mast moosir (yogurt with dried Persian shallot)
Labne
Strained yogurt, za'atar, olive oil
Falafel
falafel, torshi (pickled vegtables), pickled beets, tabouli, tahini sauce
Kale And Grapefruit Salad
Kale, grapefruit segments, pickled fennel, pine nuts, almonds, dressed in a walnut poppyseed vinaigrette.
Spinach Date Salad
Baby spinach, date, red onion, toasted almond & naan, date dressing
Fattoush Salad
heirloom tomatoes, herbs, romaine hearts, toasted flatbread, buttermilk dressing
Green Salad
Artisan lettuce, cucumber, radish, citrus vinaigrette
Shirazi Salad
tomato, Persian cucumber, onion, parsley, lemon vinaigrette
Grilled Shrimp
garlic, black pepper, saffron, jalapeno feta cream sauce
Mast Khiyar
yogurt with Persian cucumber
Mast Moosir
Yogurt with dried Persian shallot
Rumi's Wings
grilled with spicy lemon saffron ( per order)
Hummus- Green Tahini
Our classic hummus with green tahini, urfa chili, and watercress
Hummus With Roasted Crimini And Oyster Mushroom
Our classic hummus with roasted Crimini and oyster mushrooms and porcini broth
Hummus With Lamb Merguez Sausage
Our classic hummus with homemade lamb merguez sausage
Hummus
Eggplant
Kashk Badenjoon
fried eggplant, cream of whey, crispy onion, mint oil
Mirza Ghasemi
smoked eggplant, tomato, garlic
Crispy Potatoes With Radicchio
shallot torshi, lemon yogurt
Roasted Cauliflower And Shallot Torshi
lemon, green onion, parsley, urfa chili
Grilled Vegetables
live-fired grilled seasonal produce
Vegetables
Feast
Ghaimeh
beef, tomato, yellow split peas, cinnamon, crispy potato, saffron basmati rice
Ghormeh Sabzi
herb and kidney bean beef stew, dried lime, saffron basmati rice
Duck Fesenjoon
pomegranate and walnut stew, braised duck, saffron basmati rice
Rack Of Lamb
saffron, rosemary, garlic, lentil & raisin basmati rice
Lamb Kabob
Lamb sirloin, mint-yogurt marination, lentil & raisin basmati rice
Soltani Kabob
beef koobideh kabob, beef barg kabob, saffron basmati rice
Barg Kabob
beef tenderloin, saffron basmati rice
Koobideh Kabob
Seasoned chuck, hanger & brisket ground beef blend, saffron basmati rice
Chinjeh Lubia Polo
Beef sirloin kabob, garlic yogurt, braised green bean & tomato basmati rice
Hanger Steak
sesame & cumin, crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted red pepper feta
Chicken Soltani
beef koobideh kabob, chicken barg kabob, saffron basmati rice
Chicken Barg
Saffron marinated chicken breast, saffron basmati rice
Chicken Kabob
citrus & saffron brined chicken breast, saffron basmati rice
Joojeh Kabob
Charbroiled poussin, lemon, lime, saffron, saffron basmati rice
Lamb Shank
Persian lime, turmeric, fava bean & dill basmati rice
Roasted Salmon
Salmon fillet, fava bean & dill basmati rice
Chilean Sea Bass
saffron, onion, fava bean and dill basmati rice
Rumi's Yogurt
strained yogurt, dill, walnut, garlic
Green Chili Chutney
Pickled Vegetables (Torshi)
Grilled Onion
Shirin Polo
orange zest, barberry, pistachio, almond, and rosewater basmati rice
Zereshk Polo
dried barberry basmati rice
Baghali Polo
fava bean & dill basmati rice
Albaloo Polo
sour cherry basmati rice
Adas Polo
lentil & raisin basmati rice
Lubia Polo
braised green bean, tomato, & beef tip basmati rice
Saffron Basmati Rice
Side Butter
Side Raw Onion
Side Mast Moosir
Side Mast Khiyar
Side Sliced Tomato
Side Sliced Cucumber
Side Hot Sauce
Jalepeño Feta Cream Sauce
house made jalapeño feta cream sauce.
Single Skewer Beef Koobideh
A single skewer of beef koobideh (no rice).
Sides
Dessert
Baklava
Please Note: Ice Cream is not available for togo or delivery orders
White Chocolate Cardamom Cake
tarragon strawberry sauce Please Note: Ice Cream is not available for togo or delivery orders
