Rumi's Kitchen
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/washingtondc14 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 7 threads.
What people say, in short
Rumi's Kitchen draws enthusiastic recommendations for Persian food, including fesenjan and a specifically praised duck version. Diners also mention good service and generous plates; one describes an elegant but casual setting. Cost and authenticity divide opinion. One visitor objects to the fish pricing, while another dislikes the cooking style and reports a long wait for the bill.
Address
Rumi's Kitchen - DC, 640 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Fesenjan
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/toorigged2fail in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024
Names Rumi's Kitchen as a direct answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/wrld_tvlr in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024taste
Loves Rumi's Kitchen and calls the duck fesenjān fabulous.
- Recommendsu/madeapizza in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste
Says it's great
- Recommendsu/ghostwooman in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024service
Calls the food delicious and the service great.
- Recommendsu/msdrbeat in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025
Recommends it as a Persian food option.
- Recommendsu/Dabeer27 in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024
Confirms Rumi's Kitchen is fantastic, agreeing with the parent.
- Recommendsu/SnowboardSquirrel in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste
Wants to know how they make the amazing pecans
- Recommendsu/priuspower91 in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024taste
Seconds Rumi's, saying their fesenjan is a close second to homemade.
Show all 14 cited comments
- Caveatu/jamesp999 in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024price
Feels the prices are not great, saying the fish in particular is overpriced while the gormeh dishes are less so.
- Recommendsu/asturDC in r/washingtondc · Jul 2024
Says no doubt, Rumi's Kitchen.
- Recommendsu/Poised_Prince in r/washingtondc · Aug 2025
Names it as their Iranian pick.
- Recommendsu/lailsthewhale in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024
Says they are really partial to Rumi's.
- Recommendsu/OGTheRealMcDouble in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024value
Phenomenal food and service within budget; favorite for food, service and value.
- Caveatu/fraise_2016 in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024service
Doubts it is Persian food and was disappointed waiting an hour for the bill.
More maps in Washington DC, United States
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.