Was visiting my friend in Glover Park and we were so excited to pop into Bonjon Rumi for a little appetizer. We got the Mantu, an Afghan dumpling with meat, yogurt, and lentils on top. These were delectable! The lentils reminded me of Indian chana dal - very savory and full of flavor. The service was speedy! The restaurant gets pretty crowded, but the food comes out hot and fresh. The ambiance is beautiful - lots of mood lighting/individual lamps at each table with some cultural elements. I cannot wait to come back and try their rice dishes! Do not miss out on this wonderful spot. read more

Bonjon Rumi - Mantu (4pc) - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

( This review is based on delivery via a third-service provider .... ) I ordered from here for Nowruz (Persian new year) -- and everything I received was very, very good! I say 'everything I received' because I didn't receive my drinks -- but the food was all great! The Chickpeas were well-cooked and flavourful, bathed in a tasty red sauce, the Buranee Bademjan eggplant was nice and soft plus super-tasty, and the salata added a nice crunch -- I ate mine along with the chickpeas, mixing some of each in my spoon, bite-by-bite. I do feel the salata was rather small for the price, and feel you -- the customer -- should know none these dishes do not come with rice or bread. It would be nice, I think, if this fact were written in the descriptions -- but apparently, those are AI-generated, or at least the one for the Chutney Sabz is, and it's definitely not what you get! The description says you get four things, but you only get one. Maybe I should've known that from the price, but I only figured it out later, after I'd gotten it. It wasn't clear to me, because I saw both names and photos of four different things and they all sounded so good! It was still rather perfect. It was nice to not have leftovers, too! It's not that I wanted the rice or bread, by the way -- I didn't -- but it's just nice to know in advance what you're getting, with clarity! I do highly recommend this place! read more

Bonjon Rumi - Chickpeas, eggplant, and salata! Mmm .... This is at home -- so eating there won't look like this, ha ha! - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Another plug. We wandered into the beautiful sitar sounds of sushi, music, and the smell of cardamom again late at night. Everyone had smiling faces and served us hot green tea with Persian spices I hope everyone can come and support this beautiful little restaurant read more

Bonjon Rumi - Babaganush and Mantu - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Loved the Shami Kabob and Daal Chalaw both so delicious! Food was fantastic! The rice was so delicious Our waitress Hilal was so friendly and helpful. The ambiance was very warm and welcoming. Can't wait to come back many more times! read more

Came here today on my lunch break. It's right up the street so an easy walk from me. It was pretty empty when I arrived, and I opted to sit at the bar. They have a variety of options on the menu, although I do wish they had a lunch menu because I didn't necessarily want an entree for lunch. The price point is decent for dinner prices, but not necessarily for lunch. I ordered the lamb kabob which came with a side of rice and salad. The lamb was very well cooked and tender. I did wish it was a bit more seasoned, but it did come with two condiments. One was cilantro based in oil and the other was more of a ranch. The rice had golden raisins in it, so it had that savory and sweet taste and the salad was fresh. I think I'll definitely come back again for lunch. read more

Bonjon Rumi - Lamb Tikka Kabab SP - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bonjon Rumi is a newer Afghan restaurant that offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, as well as dinner options. We came here as a group to have an early dinner; we started off with: +Baba Ghanoush - an eggplant dip with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil +Hummus - mashed chickpeas with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, garnished with roasted onions +a Rumi basket - this contained Lola kabob (fried ground beef mixed with lentils, potato, garlic, herbs, and spices), fries, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks +Mantu - dumplings stuffed with beef, topped with lentils, veggies, and yogurt; comes with 4 pieces For our mains, we shared: +the Kabuli Palaw - rice with lamb, topped with shredded carrots, almonds, and golden brown raisins; we requested extra raisins, in which they obliged +Morgh Karahi - bone-in chicken, prepared with capsicum, onions, and tomatoes, garnished with cilantro; served with tandoori nan +Ashak - ravioli filled with leeks, topped with minced beef and yogurt; comes with 6 pieces +a Shrimp Kabob +Mix Grill Kabob - with chicken, lamb, and beef kabob; served with homemade chutney +Buranee Kadoo - butternut topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne +and, Chickpeas Portions were on the smaller end, so 'sharing' wasn't really an option, just 'sampling'. The interior was clean and bright, and I liked the exposed wooden frames, and the light fixtures that looked like tear drops, hanging from an ivy-like attachment. Staff were friendly, and we were warmly welcomed. Limited street parking in the area. +friendly service +limited parking read more

Bonjon Rumi is a welcome addition to the Glover Park neighborhood. The food is tasty, the service is friendly, and I love that it adds a diverse new dimension to the area. Some of the highlights include: * Mix Maza of spreads including hummus, baba ghanoush, barta, and mast-u khiar - all flavorful and served with copious portions of fresh warm pita bread * Mantu - the dumplings filled with beef were really delicious - it is nice to see this cultural staple done so well * Kabuli Palaw - the rice in this dish is so buttery and fragrant, and the lamb is cooked to perfection * Chainaki - a unique dish that is served with a warm and comforting broth. I liked how different this was from anything I've had before * Lamb kabob - the meat came out nicely cooked, and was marinated in a lot of delicious spices * Desserts - halwa sooji and sheerbrenj - both were tasty and not overly sweet My group's only qualm was that the serving sizes are overly generous on the rice / sides and less so on the main proteins / meats. Overall, highly recommend giving this place a try, and hopefully this establishment can stick around the neighborhood as there has been a ton of turnover over the past 3-5 years. read more

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Everything was great! Fantastic service in this family run restaurant. We were led through the menu. We had an eggplant dip with homemade flat bread that was steaming hot as it arrived. We had mantu (Afghan dumplings with beef, lentils) A lamb dish with rice pilaf. Was wonderful and we hope to be back. I wish they offered gift certificates so I could introduce our son. read more

We went for dinner once and we don't plan to do it again. The Kabuli Palaw is $35 for a tiny portion of lamb on a mound of rice. The kabob was clearly not made with quality meat. Even though the restaurant was empty, our server was nowhere to be found and we went without water for quite a while. The food was forgettable and overpriced. CAVEAT: The lunch special is the only reason to eat here. It's a pretty good deal and the wraps are decent. read more

This place is a gem. The place looks beautiful, the staff is friendly and the food is to die for! Everything was great! We got the Barta, Mantu, Salmon Mahi, Mixed grill kabob, Shami Kabob and Chapli Kabob. Everything was delicious and would highly recommend. read more

Well, the name is just the beginning because the food is absolutely incredible! If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and go. Here's what we ordered, and let me tell you--every single dish was a hit. The Mantu dumplings were delicate and flavorful, the Kabuli Palaw was perfectly spiced and aromatic, and the Lamb Karahi was rich, tender, and packed with bold flavors. The Morgh Tekka Kabob was juicy and grilled to perfection. And for dessert? We indulged in the Halwa Sooji with vanilla ice cream, a warm, sweet, and comforting finish to an unforgettable meal. Glover Park is lucky to have such a fantastic restaurant. If you love great food, you need to check out Bonjon Rumi! read more

Food was phenomenal; amazing flavors. Service was quick and our waitress was very polite. Food was so good I had to make this review while sitting in the restaurant. read more

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Great food, quiet ambiance, super nice staff. The owner is very engaging. I often get the shrimp kabob and hummus

Best in the DMV. Really great food and great hospitality. We got breakfast on the weekend, I absolutely recommend this restaurant. Thank you to the staff for the experience. read more

Bonjon Rumi - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A great new addition to Wisconsin Ave! Visited on a Sunday for brunch. First and foremost, the menu is extensive and has something for everyone! My sister is vegetarian and usually just gets dips at Afghani restaurants, but there were plenty of vegetarian entrees for her and they were delicious and cheap ($9!!!) Our group started off with the cold mezze platter, which set us off on the right foot w hummus, baba ganoush, barta, and mast-u khair. We then got the sabzi, buranee bademjan, qorma chalaw, and morgh karahi for our mains. All of the dishes were delicious and we had plenty of food with enough for leftovers too! The restaurants decor is also lovely and the servers were kind and incredibly helpful as well! read more

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WOW! Spectacular! Delicious! Delightful! The food was made with detail on the plate and with love. The taste... Perfect! read more

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Came here on a random Sunday for lunch. We sat down right away. The place is really cute with a greenery wall. It looks like it's a two level place, could be wrong about that. The staff is friendly and service was great. The food was good, but I wasn't a fan of most of the dishes we got. The food was fresh but something felt like it was missing. I should also mention I am Afghan do it could be a regional thing, where different regions spice their food differently from other regions. The aushak wasn't bland for me and I'm not used to eating it fried. It tasted fresh. The sambosa, the filling was great but it was in the same breading as the aushak which I felt took away from it hitting the mark for me. I'm used to having it in a much more flaky phyllo. Minus that it was how I always like them. I should also mention I can't do sour yogurt, just doesn't taste good to me. It seems like they use sour yogurt in a lot of them dishes. I'm used to plain yogurt with garlic. We got this stew dish which for me was bland as well. The lamb was very soft and melt in your mouth which I liked. Overall, the food is fresh and is good, it's just my personal preference that didn't allow me to love it, which is not the restaurant's fault, it's me not them. I would recommend people to try it still. read more

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Refreshing rooftop atmosphere in Glover Park. Excellent service. Tony is a great host! read more

Bonjon Rumi - Cocktail Menu - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went last night with some girlfriends and we're all SO excited to welcome this restaurant to our neighborhood. The ambiance was lovely, the wine was delicious and very reasonable ($28/bottle?!), the service was perfection (frequently refilling water, checking in but not rushing us since my friends and I had a lot to catch up on), and most importantly, the food was DELICIOUS. I need to try everything on the menu now. We started with the Baba Ganoush and the Mantu dumplings. OMG - the dumplings are the best thing I've eaten in a long time. For my main course, I ordered the Kofta Chalaw - slow-cooked beef meatballs in a rich tomato gravy served with rice. I ate too many dumplings so I brought half of this dish home and it was just as delicious the next day. A couple of my friends ordered vegetarian items, which were delicious and flavorful and only $9. We probably should have ordered a bunch of items to share. I can't wait to come back on a date night with my husband and/or to try brunch. read more

This is a woman owned Afghan restaurant with fresh food and lovely service. The ambiance is charming and welcoming.

Great food at a great price and wonderful service. Going back. The samosa appetizers are a must. It's quiet. They never rush you over dinner. Their baklava is awesome. read more

We ate lunch there today and it was delicious. This Afghan restaurant in Glover Park is new and they sure know how to make Afghan food. We had Buranee Bademjan, Mantu, Gormah Sabsi, and Chapli Kabob. It came with lots of Naan. We were stuffed and had to ask for boxes to go. Will definitely go back! read more

A gem of a restaurent. The food is special and the staff are wonderful. I would highly recommend. It's also not too crowded so really nice for a leisurely meal. read more

Excellent Afghan food that tastes like home cooking with a beautiful ambiance Definitely worth a visit, we tried and loved everything!! read more

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Our reservation was a bit early in the evening & the place was empty so we didn't know what to expect. (It did fill up as the night went on). There were 5 of us & we ordered for family style. Our server was very good & had a great sense of humor. The food was delicious; we had the dumplings, meatballs, lamb & chicken. Everything was very tasty, highly recommend. We will definitely return on our next visit to DC. read more

I was really excited for this place based on the yelp and google reviews. Unfortunately we had terrible service, no one was tending to our table for long periods at a time or even looking in our direction. The restaurant wasn't busy so it seemed very odd. I also felt that the ambiance was a bit lackluster, it seemed half done. The food was fine, but it was nothing special/memorable. There's other Afghan places like Lapis that I think are more worth it so I wouldn't come back here. read more

The service was amazing!!!!! The food was suberb!!! The location is on the rooftop & I felt served to the absolute most. I can't wait to be back to see Tony & Dani!!!!! There's the best!!!!! read more

Food was amazing, and the service was top tier. They really make you feel like you're in an Afghan setting and the food on top of it was outstanding. read more

Food was amazing, and a very reasonable price. Service was also very good. Highly recommend, we will be back.

Great food and great service. My server had some great recommendations, such as the Kabuli Palaw, Highly recommend! I will be a repeat customer. read more

This place started in a location that housed a different restaurant. And the place used the existing furniture that was just fine. Recently, they upgraded all the furniture and opened the rooftop. The place has an active take out service and I think this helps it remain profitable and successful in that location. One good thing is the place posted its menu outside like you see in NYC and that tells people they can come in and have a reasonably priced meal. Whenever I go in, I always see families there. Little children and babies. This conveys a positive, family friendly atmosphere that encourages more customers. I always order the Rumi salad and the point noir from the Fairfax Wine Company. This is the only restaurant in the area that serves wine from that Company. It is very mild and fruity. The atmosphere is relaxing and unhurried. The service is very good. The restaurant received grant from the Glover Park Main Street project to fund its outside sign and other items upgrading the storefront and interior. I predict this restaurant will become a neighborhood staple. It is clearly already very popular! read more

A welcome addition to our local food scene, this new Afghan place was a great stop for lunch. We'll definitely be back to try out the dinner menu! read more

Great Afghan food! Portion size is fair for the price. Tastes fresh and authentic. Service was quick and very good.

Yesterday, their opening day - we ate at this Afghani restaurant in Glover Park. What a gem! The food was authentic, very tasty, and well presented. The beverage selection was limited, but I am sure that will be corrected . The staff was very pleasant and helpful. We will be returning! read more