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    Rumi Middle Eastern Grill

    4.5 (401 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    RUMI MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The food looks bigger in the photo than what is served.  Falafel plate, $15.75, tax inc.
    Robert S.

    It was just ok. For what I paid, the portion was kind of smallish, and I didn't think it was anywhere near the quality you'd get from other places. I still hold Falafel & Grill (a few blocks away) and Middle East Grill (Andersonville) as the standards for great Middle Eastern food in Chicago, and Rumi doesn't come close in quality, ingredients, nor atmosphere. Where's the fun?? You order via a kiosk, and you don't have any interaction with the staff. $15.75 is waaay too expensive for a simple Falafel Plate. The falafel balls were good, but the barely-seasoned Basmati rice was borderline dry and lifeless. It was only after I ordered that I noticed they offer lunch specials.

    Falafil & hummus
    Mohammed A.

    Love this place! Had to leave you guys a second review. It's hard to come across authenticity these days but no joke the consistency of this place is why I keep coming back. I usually order their kafta kabab plate or beef shawarma or kafta wrap. Falafil & hummus is a must. Kafta was juicy & that's usually my go to. Chicken kababs good but second place for me I'm a meat eater kinda guy. Parking could be better but I never had a problem. Milwaukee can be busy depending on the time of day but I usually park on Honore st which is the side street just passed their restaurant. It's usually free in the evenings.

    Pilar G.

    Such a great spot for quick service and deliciously healthy food. This place is family owned-- support local! They deserve it! I loved the chicken shawarma, hummus, and the flavorful falafel. The portions here are generous, the food is healthy, and everything tastes fresh. I'm not usually a falafel fan but theirs was perfect texture wise and not dry. 10/10 meal. I appreciate that the owners have made the dining space feeling inviting and comfortable even if a quick service restaurant.

    Beef Steak Shawarma Plate

    So so so delicious! Lots of tasty gluten free options, and they were very knowledgeable! Items are labeled on the menu and they are super helpful. Cute place, great price! SOOO TASTY!

    Chicken Shawarma Wrap
    Kruti P.

    MUST TRY!!! The Chicken Shawarma Wrap is absolutely delicious and fully of flavor. Be sure to ask for their spicy sauce. You will feel full after the wrap but will not feel like you overate. The veggies and marinated chicken are a healthy combo. Their bottled ginger ale is a must!! Highly recommend this restaurant! Create customer service and nice seating area. I can't wait to go back again myself.

    Chicken Kabob Plate
    Aesha E.

    We ordered tonight because I don't know how to plan meals. I really wanted Mediterranean and somehow stumbled upon Rumi. Ordering was frustrating... when I went to the site I entered my address first thing to check whether they delivered here, and the site indicated they did. But when I tried to add a modification to one of the items we wanted to order it didn't have an option for that... so I called, only to find out that they didn't deliver here. So according to the dude who I spoke with, I couldn't order over the phone for delivery because I was outside the delivery zone but I could order online because GrubHub or whatnot would pick it up. Weird. The food was good. The portions were adequate and the meat was flavorful. I didn't have much of the accompanying vegetables but the pickles were pretty good. The garlic sauce hasn't replaced my favorite, but it was good nonetheless. I would eat here again if I was near the restaurant, but not sure about using the ordering system again. However, it did get here pretty quickly--about half hour after I got a text saying it was picked up--and that I definitely appreciated.

    Yolanda V.

    Food: FANTASTIC. Service: Friendly informative. Ambiance: Wonderful. Highly recommend.

    Wicker Park Platter and Falafel (3 Pieces)
    Mohammad E.

    Food was great and service was even better. Very authentic beef shawarma, would highly recommend!

    Rumi Loyalty Rewards menu: 25 pts per $1 spent
    Rahul S.

    LONG STORY SHORT: Right in the middle of a happenin' block on Milwaukee Avenue of Wicker Park, Rumi solidifies themselves as the hip, fresh, cool mediterranean quick-serve restaurant with their assortment of middle eastern and greek dishes, including baklava and best of all, lunch specials! SHORT STORY LONG: As of recently, Rumi ME Grill went through a major remodeling that has refreshed their dining room experience with a very welcoming interior that screams boho-mediterranean. Amongst the beautiful dining room, Rumi has an expansive menu offerings with everything from small bites, lunches, dinners and platters. You'll see everything you'd expect to find and more! That said, I frequent them mainly for their $8 Lunch Specials which are packed with proteins, lentils, rice and your choice of sauce. Trust me, it's a good meal and totally worth the price! If that isn't already a steal, Rumi has a great Loyalty Rewards program that awards you 25 points for every $1 spent (subtotal). So that right there easily will earn you some 200+ points per purchase... and well, the awards are great too... you can earn a free Baklava for just 400 points!

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    Cute place in Wicker, really enjoyed my chicken salad and the service was fast and efficient.

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    Ask the Community - Rumi Middle Eastern Grill

    Do you have outdoor dining that could accommodate 5 people?

    Hi Margie, Our outdoor cafe with seating for 12 will be available shortly, and will be accessible… Read more

    Is everything made from scratch? Sauces , pita, falafel?

    Hi Fotiny! Many items are made in-house, including hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel, sauces, and more. We get our pita fresh from a local bakery!

    Are you a sit down restaurant for dinner?

    Hi Gerald! We're open for dine-in and have plenty of space for small or large groups. You place your oder at the register and someone will bring over your food.

    Is it BYOB?

    Hi Katy, thanks for your question! We are not BYOB. Have a good day!

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