Rumi's Kitchen - DC Menu

640 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Taste

    • Ashe Reshte

      chopped herbs, wheat noodle ‘reshte’, legumes, mint oil,\ncrispy onion, cream of whey
      $9.00
    • Zeytoon Parvardeh (Marinated Olives)

      Castelvetrano olives marinated in walnut and pomegrante
      $9.00
    • Lavash Cracker - Gluten Free

      $5.00
    • Dolmeh

      Grape leaves filled with beef, raisins, rice, and herbs rolled and cooked in pomegranate sauce
      $15.00
    • Yogurt Duo

      mast khiyar (yogurt with Persian cucumber), and mast moosir (yogurt with dried Persian shallot)
      $13.00
    • Labne

      Strained yogurt, za'atar, olive oil
      $12.00
    • Falafel

      falafel, torshi (pickled vegtables), pickled beets, tabouli, tahini sauce
      $15.00
    • Kale And Grapefruit Salad

      Kale, grapefruit segments, pickled fennel, pine nuts, almonds, dressed in a walnut poppyseed vinaigrette.
      $16.00
    • Spinach Date Salad

      Baby spinach, date, red onion, toasted almond & naan, date\ndressing
      $15.00
    • Fattoush Salad

      heirloom tomatoes, herbs, romaine hearts, toasted flatbread, buttermilk dressing
      $15.00
    • Green Salad

      Artisan lettuce, cucumber, radish, citrus vinaigrette
      $8.00
    • Shirazi Salad

      tomato, Persian cucumber, onion, parsley, lemon vinaigrette
      $14.00
    • Grilled Shrimp

      garlic, black pepper, saffron, jalapeno feta cream sauce
      $16.00
    • Mast Khiyar

      yogurt with Persian cucumber
      $9.00
    • Mast Moosir

      Yogurt with dried Persian shallot
      $9.00
    • Rumi's Wings

      grilled with spicy lemon saffron (6 per order)
      $16.00
  • Hummus

    • Hummus- Green Tahini

      Our classic hummus with green tahini, urfa chili, and watercress
      $14.00
    • Hummus With Roasted Crimini And Oyster Mushroom

      Our classic hummus with roasted Crimini and oyster mushrooms and porcini broth
      $15.00
    • Hummus With Lamb Merguez Sausage

      Our classic hummus with homemade lamb merguez sausage
      $16.00
  • Eggplant

    • Kashk Badenjoon

      fried eggplant, cream of whey, crispy onion, mint oil
      $16.00
    • Mirza Ghasemi

      smoked eggplant, tomato, garlic
      $16.00
  • Vegetables

    • Crispy Potatoes With Radicchio

      shallot torshi, lemon yogurt
      $15.00
    • Roasted Cauliflower And Shallot Torshi

      lemon, green onion, parsley, urfa chili
      $16.00
    • Grilled Vegetables

      live-fired grilled seasonal produce
      $15.00
  • Feast

    • Ghaimeh

      beef, tomato, yellow split peas, cinnamon, crispy potato, saffron basmati rice
      $25.00
    • Ghormeh Sabzi

      herb and kidney bean beef stew, dried lime, saffron basmati rice
      $25.00
    • Duck Fesenjoon

      pomegranate and walnut stew, braised duck, saffron basmati rice
      $34.00
    • Rack Of Lamb

      saffron, rosemary, garlic, lentil & raisin basmati rice
      $48.00
    • Lamb Kabob

      Lamb sirloin, mint-yogurt marination, lentil & raisin basmati rice
      $39.00
    • Soltani Kabob

      beef koobideh kabob, beef barg kabob, saffron basmati rice
      $42.00
    • Barg Kabob

      beef tenderloin, saffron basmati rice
      $39.00
    • Koobideh Kabob

      Seasoned chuck, hanger & brisket ground beef blend, saffron basmati rice
      $25.00
    • Chinjeh Lubia Polo

      Beef sirloin kabob, garlic yogurt, braised green bean & tomato basmati rice
      $35.00
    • Hanger Steak

      sesame & cumin, crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted red pepper feta
      $35.00
    • Chicken Soltani

      beef koobideh kabob, chicken barg kabob, saffron basmati rice
      $37.00
    • Chicken Barg

      Saffron marinated chicken breast, saffron basmati rice
      $32.00
    • Chicken Kabob

      citrus & saffron brined chicken breast, saffron basmati rice
      $30.00
    • Joojeh Kabob

      Charbroiled poussin, lemon, lime, saffron, saffron basmati rice
      $33.00
    • Lamb Shank

      Persian lime, turmeric, fava bean & dill basmati rice
      $35.00
    • Roasted Salmon

      Salmon fillet, fava bean & dill basmati rice
      $39.00
    • Chilean Sea Bass

      saffron, onion, fava bean and dill basmati rice
      $48.00
  • Sides

    • Rumi's Yogurt

      strained yogurt, dill, walnut, garlic
      $6.00
    • Green Chili Chutney

      $5.00
    • Pickled Vegetables (Torshi)

      $5.00
    • Grilled Onion

      $4.00
    • Shirin Polo

      orange zest, barberry, pistachio, almond, and rosewater basmati rice
      $9.00
    • Zereshk Polo

      dried barberry basmati rice
      $8.00
    • Baghali Polo

      fava bean & dill basmati rice
      $8.00
    • Albaloo Polo

      sour cherry basmati rice
      $8.00
    • Adas Polo

      lentil & raisin basmati rice
      $8.00
    • Lubia Polo

      braised green bean, tomato, & beef tip basmati rice
      $8.00
    • Saffron Basmati Rice

      $3.00
    • Side Butter

      $1.00
    • Side Raw Onion

      $1.00
    • Side Mast Moosir

      $4.00
    • Side Mast Khiyar

      $4.00
    • Side Sliced Tomato

      $1.00
    • Side Sliced Cucumber

      $1.00
    • Side Hot Sauce

      $1.00
    • Jalepeño Feta Cream Sauce

      house made jalapeño feta cream sauce.
      $3.50
    • Single Skewer Beef Koobideh

      A single skewer of beef koobideh (no rice).
      $11.00
  • Dessert

    • Baklava

      Please Note: Ice Cream is not available for togo or delivery orders
      $11.00
    • White Chocolate Cardamom Cake

      tarragon strawberry sauce\nPlease Note: Ice Cream is not available for togo or delivery orders
      $11.00

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Menu Gallery

  • Menu 1
  • Menu 2
  • Menu 3
  • Menu 4
  • Menu 5
  • Menu 6

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