The place looks nice, staff are friendly and food is good but big disappointment was that they did not have Torsh kabob which is their highlights from other locations; also no baklava served with tea (they have baklava cake which is not really what you really crave with you chai) ;so left a bit disappointed but bread quality was better than Atlanta and DC locations read more

Gorgeous restaurant with high class food, highly recommend! George was our server and was fantastic, gave good recommendations without being over pushy. They give free bread with cheese mint and radish, great way to kick start the meal. We began with lamb flat bread, super flavorful and tender and the mushroom hummus. Can't recommend the hummus enough, 10/10, I was literally scraping the bowl at the end. Split the wagu for the main. Tender and juicy. The saffron rice was buttery and full of flavor, wish we ordered more! Got the cardamom cake for dessert which was delicious and full of flavor. They treated us to a chocolate mouse on the house for our anniversary which was a special touch. We also got some cocktails - loved the forbidden fruit which was light and sweet and the orange umbrella which was more smoky with an almond after taste that added great complexity. Beautiful interior design! Only suggestion would be to lower the music and make the tables a bit further apart. read more

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Service was beyond rude. They kept us waiting for 30 minutes after our reservation time. Put us in a terrible and uncomfortable table. We have been here many times and the food is always exceptional but the waitstaff is consistently rude. We are continually shocked and wish it was a better dining experience. read more

Free parking in garage or valet. Exterior faces the street, not to be confused with the sushi place. Interior is pretty. Hostesses were rude. They'll seat you when your entire party is present-- or 4/5 of our group. It was for a girl friend's 40th birthday dinner. We had reservations and requested for the private room weeks ago. We were told that day it's not guaranteed and that they gave it to a bigger party (that hadn't even arrived yet). She didn't even apologize. We were seated in the regular dining area. Waitress was very sweet. We ordered 1 alcoholic drink and 3 nonalcoholic drinks. They all tasted great. You could barely tell the nonalcoholic had no alcohol. That's a win! The food was a no win however. The sea bass came out cold. Ugh. The rice was either too bland or too sweet. The yogurt sauce so soooo thick I couldn't spread it on the fish or in the rice. I liked the side dishes (roasted eggplant , mushrooms baba ganoush, the radish mint appetizer, and the cauliflower) but the main entrees were definitely not the best I've had. I didn't try the meats but my friends were not impressed by it either. Overall, it's def an overrated place IMO. read more

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Wow! Such a treat! Parking was easy as I opted for self parking in the garage. I arrived before the evening madness and it was wonderful. I'd suggest making a reservation, as the place was PACKED on a Monday night. Our waitress was patient and explained everything exceptionally well. The restaurant is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. They did a fantastic job with the details. Sparkling water is offered on the house which is really nice. The tea was exceptional. We ordered a few starters + one main dish to chair and it was the perfect amount of food. I lovedddd the kashke bademjoon, SO GOOD. I am so excited to return and try a bunch of other things on the menu. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Berke was my server and he was so amazing! He broke down the menu, gave amazing recommendations, very accommodating and very kind. Amazing service and food! I got the Lamb Humus! read more

Rumis Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Interior is beautiful! Large space with tall windows. Service was good, I had the sea bass with basmati rice and a side of potatoes. The sea bass was tender and delicious. It was quiet at noon on a weekend, but quickly became lively as the lunch crowd joined. There's a parking garage just behind the restaurant. read more

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Beautiful blend of flavors. Service was impeccable and the ambiance quiet and relaxing.

Food is delicious. Great ambiance and service! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston.

I have only had Rumi's once so when we moved closer to one, I was so excited to take my husband there. The restaurant was clean, and we took notice of how every staff member was helping each other out. You didn't go a second without your water cup being filled, your empty plates being taken away, the service was top notch. I wish my picture quality was better but I was ready to dig in. For entree, my husband and I share the chicken kabob and wings. The sauce that came with the wings, isn't for the weak. The flavor was so so good, perfect amount of spicy and acidity. Please get the sumac. My cousin raves about this and I didn't understand the hype behind it. Sumac is basically pulverized sumac berries and made into a powder that you can sprinkle on EVERYTHING. Put it on your chicken, throw it on your rice, you won't go wrong. Hummus with their naan that's made in house is great. We were going back and forth between the white chocolate cardamon cake or Persian ice cream sandwich. Our waitress told us about each one and we went with the cake BUT she was so nice and brought us a scoop of the ice cream to try!! It was DELICIOUS. You have to like rose and pistachio in order to like the dessert, so if you don't, go with something else. Great restaurant, great atmosphere, will be returning read more

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Rumi's is one of the best restaurants in the area. I would highly recommend sitting at the bar, the bartenders are amazing and will give you the best recommendations. However, spots fill up quickly. Everything, food and drinks, is incredible here and worth the price. read more

The is Persian food at it's finest. I have had the chicken barg, chicken kabob, beef Koobideh and hummis. Everything was fantastic. The house bread and appetizer plate are also great. The wait staff and management are very attentive and helpful. The ambiance is also nice. Highly recommend! read more

Located in same center as Uchiko with complimentary valet. Rumi's is dark and chic. Pretty packed for a Monday night but plenty of staff to accommodate all of the patrons. Everything we had was delicious. I favored The lamb merguez hummus, shish kabob, and soltani kabob (subbed beef tenderloin for chicken). All the meat was tender and juicy along with being seasoned well. If needed, they provide sumac for the table to sprinkle on top of your entree. Rumi's is a good addition to the area whether it be for dinner, drinks, or both. read more

Rumis is a very nice restaurant with high ceilings and a gorgeous interior. It is fancy pants Iranian food, but man they do it well. Everything is delicious and service is great. Hurts my soul to spend $25 on a plate of kubideh, but it's delicious enough for me to not care. Will be back hopefully in time for happy hour. read more

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Came here on a Friday evening with no reservation. We only waited about 10 mins for a table. The service wasn't the best- the server forgot our appetizer and when our food came out we had him cancel it. Food was good, and I would come back here again. The ambiance was cute and décor was beautiful read more

I was really blown away by how much I enjoyed the dining at Rumi's Kitchen. Our server's name was Kyle. He was awesome. You should ask for him. We came on New Year's Eve night and it was a packed house, so I recommend reservations for weekends or holiday time. The ambience of this spot is super chill. They have an amazing bar. Like IG pretty. This is one of those spots that you shouldn't skip on cocktails. some of my favorites were the Shazdeh Garden and the Breeze at Dawn. I'm sad I didn't get pictures of all the food, but the Dolmen (grape leaves) are some of the best grape leaves I've ever had. Their lamb rib was fall off the bone tender just amazing and full of flavor. I will try a hummus next time, but this time we tried the Mirza Ghasemi which was so delicious. I really commend how they keep the bread coming, you don't even have to ask. For the entrées we got the Shish Kabob and the Chicken Barg. I surprisingly liked the chicken more than the filet. I recommend adding the yogurt, duo and the chili chutney on the side. This is not a cheap spot, so come ready to spend some money. I assure you it will be money well spent. read more

Rumis Kitchen - Lamb Ribs - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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3.75 rounded up to 4 Really good service and ambiance! The standout dishes were the eggplant appetizers and the chilean sea bass! Lamb rack appetizer was really yummy i just wish it had a little more meat on the bone. Lamb kabob and Chicken Barg was fine, a little dry for my taste. read more

Rumi's kitchen on New Year's Eve was such a win. For starters the door of Rumi's is something out of a story book and sets the stage for the picturesque dining room boasting high ceilings and classy decor. Our table had a comfortable booth side with pillows and 2 chairs on the other. The server took great care of us all night, starting with the complementary fresh pita bread and cheese/herbs spread (sabzi). The cocktails were phenomenal. Our table tried several and enjoyed all of them. Sparkling water was complimentary and refilled the same as still. We had the falafel, lamb hummus, labne charred tomatoes, and lamb ribs for starters. Lamb ribs stole the show but the tomatoes were a close second. Our entrées were the rack of lamb, Chilean Sea bass, Wagyu beef Skewers, and beef Soltane. Everyone's favorite bite was from the sea bass, but all of the dishes were excellent. The saffron rice was perfect and fluffy. We didn't save any room for dessert and had plenty to eat. I'll be back! read more

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Food here is SPECTACULAR! Service is great and the drinks don't disappoint. Their version of Baba ganoush (Mirza Ghazemi) is my ultimate favorite appetizer. I could eat that as my entree. Lamb chicken and stake kebabs are equally good but the Lamb Ribs are the MVP. Our favorite rice is Adas Polo (the one with lentils and cranberries) but the fried potato rice is also a favorite. We have never been able to try deserts here bc portions are generous and we end with no room left! Food quality and service have been consistent the Two times we have dinned there. read more

Rumis Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a wonderful dinner at Rumi's. The ambience is very nice and decor is beautiful. Our server was great. We were with someone who is gluten and dairy free and they were extremely accommodating, any dish can be modified. The food was delicious. We had the lamb hummus and grilled shrimp for apps. For dinner the wagyu, chilean seabass, and chicken barg were excellent. Just one disappointing dish- the shish kabob (filet mignon) was not very good. Thankfully we were eating family style so the other dishes made up for it, but this is one piece of feedback I would give in hopes they improve this dish. The dinner entrees come with plenty of rice. Overall a great night and would recommend this restaurant to others. read more

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Saturday night , great family, girls night out or even date night spot for dinner. Highly recommended reservations, it's very full and booked . It's pretty loud so you do have to speak up. Lighting is gorgeous here and the inside decor is beautiful. Good use of very flavorful and delicious. We started off such smoked salmon hummus and roasted cauliflower. Feast, sea bass and beef . Love it !! So much flavor and the meat and fish cooked perfectly. read more

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honestly, I'm so disappointed. We had a reservation and we get there 15 mins early, they tell us that we have to wait until our reservation time which is fine I understand so we wait 15 mins. We go back up to the host counter at our scheduled time and they tell us "it's getting cleaned" 13 more minutes go by and we are finally called and brought to our seat. Our seat is right next to the restroom, if I didn't have a reservation I totally get it, but after waiting almost half an hour I thought a reservation would guarantee a seat in a lower traffic area? Bummed it was my anniversary dinner too. read more

The ambiance in this restaurant is so beautiful & very open, which I absolutely adored. There is also complimentary valet! The service was excellent. Overall, the drinks were delicious and the bread they gave (which I think might've been naan) & butter was yummy. The salad we got as an appetizer was very fresh and good and the shish kabob I got was tender and the rice was good, but for the dishes itself, they both could use some salt or at least more seasoning in general. I will definitely come back to try more items! read more

Rumis Kitchen - Shirazi salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Just checking back in to let the Yelp world know that this place is still 10/10. The service, the food, the decor all is amazing. With so many new places in Houston I rarely circle back but I will be a regular here. Thanks for another lovely experience! read more

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Service was wonderful, though most everyone on the table was fasting and not quite focused on what the young man was saying! Dishes were amazing - each a traditional Iranian / Persian dish with a modern twist. Don't want to spoil it for everyone by naming my favorites - suggest you try something different on each visit. Don't miss out on their house made Kanefeh, Persian ice cream for dessert - really well made. Plus the almost obligatory after dinner tea - I enjoyed 3 cups, maybe why I was wide awake past my usual bedtime. Free valet parking is a bonus. read more

Had to try one of the new restaurants in Houston. Remi's kitchen was a great experience. 1. Parking: there is complementary valet parking, but also, there is a parking garage behind the building. 2. Service was superb. Our waiter was Kyle. He was very attentive, and he gave really great recommendations. I don't think we went wrong with anything. The appetizer was just wonderful. 3. The drinks looked pretty and tasted just as good. It's been a long time since I've been to a place that actually gave me both. 4. I just want to say the lamb ribs on the appetizer are a must have. I think the next time I go back I'm just gonna have that as a meal because I'm still thinking about it. I am still thinking about the lamb ribs. But in any case, I will definitely go back! It doesn't have to be a date night. It can be catching up with your girlfriends or just hanging out with the boys, but highly recommend. Drinks: Sharbay- Orange umbrella Breeze at dawn Gifts of the beloved Other recs: Lamb ribs- fall off the bone, flavorful Labne charred tomato - so good read more

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The pros: The noon-o-panir was fantastic, the walnuts tasted like you got them off the side of the road on Darband That corn, just fantastic, I ate most of it and shared very little with my sister, so what if it was her birthday dinner... The service - our very kind Turkish waiter carded me, I'm in my 40s, felt great! Those little rotund tadighs, fantastic The cons: Just a pinch too much cinnamon in the gheima I must say My aunt and moms kashk-e-bademjan is better (sorry) Overall fantastic! read more

We tried to pick a new spot as a work group before the holidays and landed here. Parking in the uptown area is not ideal; we parked adjacent near the Katz/ Ill Bracco parking lot so valet or paid parking could be avoided. You walk into their large wooden door and are surprised by the amount of restaurant space is inside. The interior is very well done and the very high ceilings really help to add to the higher end ambiance. The dishes here look more on the handmade side, so bonus for that. We ordered some apps for the table and while I didn't have the names of everything, the item to eat was the lamb ribs, which was delicious but on the fatty side. I did not like the cheese/yogurt dish that was apparently a favorite. I wasn't a fan of their salad either, the flavor profile is just not for me. For the entrees, I think we literally ordered every meat dish and had them combine it to eat in family style, including their $145 pomegranate ribs. The meats were not anything above expectations. The wagyu kabob was definitely not wagyu. It tasted more like a USDA choice or prime cut at best. I got to try everything besides the chicken and honestly I just wished we got more of the lamb rib appetizer instead of the entree meats. The lamb was probably the best meat but it was slightly bland and unoriginal for me. The pomegranate ribs were a whopping $145 but the flavor wasn't for me. The rice was probably the best thing in the entrees. Service was great and attentive! We ended up doing about $150/person after tax and I felt like for that type of value, we could've done much better... none of the dishes were anything to fall in love with and while the Persian style is a great cuisine, I felt like just based on the taste, the meal as a whole underdelivered. The interior makes a great space for sure but the entrees missed the mark for me. read more

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If you like style over substance this is the place for you. Food was mediocre at best. Not to mention they neglected to tell us that parties of 10 must spend A MINIMUM $100 PER PERSON. The lamb genuinely tasted like a farm, like every bite took me to the stables of a barn. Some of the gamiest lamb I've had in the states. The chicken was bland (wings). With the chicken kabob tasting like straight lemon (I had to pucker my lips ). The perfect place for someone looking to impress their easily impressed side piece. Just not if you actually want to eat. THE ONE positive is that servers are good at their job. They're cool Go to kasra or bijjan instead. read more

Booked a reservation here for a girls night and let me tell you it was packed!!! So much so people were legit standing on top of each other and it was a tad uncomfortable. Our reservation was for 8 but we didn't get seated til around 8:30. The inside of the restaurant is super nice, a tad dark inside but nothing overbearing. Our waiter was very informative and welcomed us, but unfortunately, he was tad too loud. It felt like he was yelling at us. Our appetizers were delicious ! We ordered the corn ribs and wings. The sauce that comes with the wings I wish I could bottle it up it was so good! Our entrees were tasty as well. My food did come out cold but it was nothing for them to warm up. It was still tasty nonetheless. Overall I think it was a good experience and I'd come back to try something different. read more

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Most beautiful restaurant in Houston, with great food for affordable prices. Service is very upscale and some dishes that make the top lost are the raw kibbe (crudo), Hummus with butter and shiitake mushrooms, lamb ribs, and many more. Don't miss it if U are in the Post Oak Houston area! read more

I tried. I'm all for trying something new. The food was disappointing in a major way. The service was exceptional. The aesthetics were stellar. I felt so bad having to give such a low rating, since I received such great service but after two (2) appetizers and three (3) Entrees, I literally could not find anything I liked. I ordered the Labne Charred Tomatoe and lamb ribs as an appetizer. Both were grotesque. I ordered the roasted salmon, nasty. I ordered the American Wagyu Zabuton Kabob, nasty. Lastly, I ordered the Chilean sea bass, nasty. The only thing that was good was the pita bread. I hate to say this, but it is true for me. Now, if you are Persian, and this is your culture, then please forgive my American palette. Many Persian people were eating here, and I could tell they genuinely enjoyed the meal. But for me, this experience lacked the necessary seasoning to make it enjoyable. Both the salmon and sea bass tasted extremely fishy like fish was just caught and placed in the oven. Like those were the only two steps... catch & cook. The waitress was so nice. She was a Persian woman who understood the culture and the food. I only wish I could've enjoyed something more than the pita bread... read more

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Another great visit ti Rumi's Kitchen! We came here the first few weeks it was open for lunch and had to come back and try it out for dinner. I'd have to say that I definitely preferred and would recommend coming earlier in the day but recommend coming whenever you can. The staff are friendly and attentive, but seemed a bit more personal in their care when it's not the dinner rush. The vibe is very dark and you don't get to appreciate the decor as much in the dark, and while it is a bit of a romantic atmosphere it does get very busy and when you are seated next to a blowhard ranting about how his plane had to land in Utah waiting to head to Jackson Hole, it takes away from the atmosphere of your evening slightly as your table is right in on their conversation. The food is just as wonderful as ever though. We came specifically for the mushroom hummus and LOVE it forever. I want to try to the salmon hummus so there will be a next time. We also had the lamb shank and the soltani kebab. The lamb shank was very nice, but it's something you can get about the same elsewhere so look for more exclusive items on the menu. The Soltani's meat was so good! Very happy with it and would definitely get again. Overall 8/10 would come again but for lunch. read more

Rumis Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time we have eaten here. The server said this place has been open for a month. Saturday night is packed and the ambiance is really nice. The decor and the look and feel of this place is great. Service is a bit slow but expected as the place was jam packed. Unfortunately the most important elements the food, was lacking in flavor and spices and was bland compared to amazing Persian food that I have eaten. It just seemed that flavors and spices were lacking in each dish and we tried many. I did appreciate the wine selection though and the desserts were good. read more

Rumis Kitchen - Israeli wine - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went to Rumi's for my pregnant friends 40th Birthday. She ordered a mocktail, next thing we know she is chomping down on something. Turns out it was glass. She filled out an incident report. She did not finish the drink. The manager did not offer her another drink, nor did they remove that drink from the tab...smh. Be careful read more

Had to try upscale Persian abd admit I was skeptical. As a qualifier, this review is written through a lens of lifetime home cooked Persian food. We ordered tahdig with gheimeh and ghormeh sabzi- not on the menu. They offered potato tahdig or just rice. The gheimeh had cinnamon forward taste and the ghormeh sabzi was on the sour lemony side. IMO, the stews weren't as balanced as in used to but still tasty nonetheless. Drinks were amazing. We had 4 different drinks and my favorite was the Maydan. Entrees: chicken barg with shirin rice and kubideh with plain rice. I really enjoyed the chicken barg it was so tender and juicy. Dessert: makhlood. The ice cream was prefect and also the faloudeh. Ambiance: beautifully decorated, high ceilings, great place to impress a group or date. I'm glad I tried it here but prefer the kubideh from Avesta. read more

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I love Rumi's food and the reading is gorgeous. Equally I've been to the DC location which is equally delicious. The annoying thing here... they've a 10% fee for tack out. Which is ridiculous and kinda annoying. Losing 3 stars because of this. read more

Really good Persian food in an upscale environment if you don't mind spending more money. I was hesitant but was actually surprised. Mirza Ghasemi (eggplant) appetizer $15- smoked eggplant, tomato, garlic. It was okay to me. We ate it with the complimentary bread. It was just a bit too smokey for me. Corn ribs appetizer $12- this was actually really good. I thought it would be just corn, but the jalapeno butter and seasoning were very tasty. Chicken barg $29- hesitant to spend $29 on chicken when I eat chicken all the time, but man I was surprised at how tender (cut with a spoon or fork) and flavorful (saffron marinated) it was. My favorite entree out of all the ones we shared. Comes with Saffron basmati rice, which was also cooked excellent. Super fluffy and fresh. Large portion of chicken, but I finished it all. Had leftover rice though. Coworker ordered beef barg (off menu). It was very tender but not as flavorful as the chicken. Definitely recommend the chicken. Roasted salmon $36 - comes with dill and Fava bean basmati rice which was really good. Prefer this to the saffron basmati rice. (Maybe you can substitute it?). But the salmon portion was humongous. 3 big thick pieces. My coworkers got them well done, but it was still very moist and juicy. There wasn't a special seasoning so it really just tasted like straight up salmon from home, but what made it stand out was just how well it was cooked. Not sure if I'd get this for myself tbh unless I was craving salmon. Restaurant is upscale. I think it's best to make a reservation as it was still packed for a Tuesday lunch. A bit hard to find - turn right where Cartier is, and there's complimentary valet. The restaurant is on the corner next to Uchiko, but you can hardly see the sign. read more

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This is my Persian wife's and I favorite Persian restaurant in the DMV area. They make the best Ghormeh Sabzi close to your Persian mom's authentic dish growing up maybe if not better, but don't tell your her. Their Koobideh is very good and tasty coming 2nd to my favorite at Shamshiry. You have to try the Kashk Badenjoon, it's so delicous but simple. Try not to fill up on the Barbari Bread (Persian Flatbread) it's made fresh and served hot. My favorite order is the Soltani with half Baghali Polo and Shirazi Salad. A fun date night outting if you don't mind be seated close to your neighbouring guest. They really pack as many guest as possible since the city made them remove seating on the outdoor sidewalk. Also due to the amount of people and small space, it gets very loud and you may have trouble hearing. This restaurant is alway very business so make sure you make reservation unless you want to dine at the bar or wait. Overall it's a great experience and we have been coming back since the grand opening. BTW, we recently went to Rumi's in their fairly new location in Houston and it was AMAZING. The place is spacious, classy modern design with Valet. Definitely a must try if you are in Houston. My wife and I thank you for such a friendly, attentive, knowledgable and professional service staff. Also it's a nice touch to have the Restaurant Manager stop by at each table to check on us. Thank you Rumi's Kitchen!!! read more

Came in for Saturday brunch. Walking in through the door, you already know the place is already going to be impressive. The mediterranean/beach vibe did not disappoint. Kyle was pretty helpful and explaining the menu as it was our first time. He recommended some of this favorites. We ordered the roasted crimini & oyster mushroom hummus. It was ok, a little too much topping of the mushrooms. I think we would have enjoyed it more had we ordered the regular hummus with no toppings. Of course I had to go classic with the Koobideh Kabob. The meat was tender and crispy on the outside. Also ordered the Lamb Kabob, it was also tender and liked it because it was not gamey at all. For drinks, we really enjoyed the Shazdeh Garden. It was citrusy but not tangy, just so very refreshing. read more

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