When is Rumi's Kitchen open?
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–11 PM; Sun 11:30 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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PersianChinatown
Rumi's Kitchen
- 4.63.1k reviews
- Closed now
Contemporary Persian restaurant in Mount Vernon Triangle serving kabobs, small plates, cocktails and wine, with a bar and some outdoor seating.
Quick answers
Rumi's Kitchen in short
When is the best time to visit Rumi's Kitchen?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Rumi's Kitchen indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Rumi's Kitchen good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Rumi's Kitchen cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Rumi's Kitchen?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Rumi's Kitchen?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Rumi's Kitchen?
640 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Is Rumi's Kitchen wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 12 pm.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 11:30 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 11:30 AM–11 PM
- sunday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Rumi's Kitchen
- 2 Pearl's Bagels · 1 min
- 3 Saints Paradise Cafeteria · 3 min
- 4 The Delegate · 5 min
- 5 Founding Farmers & Distillers · 5 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 3.1k reviews
Known for
- Lamb koobideh kabob
- Duck fesenjoon
- Cauliflower
- Persian ice cream sandwich
What people say
- People like:
- Kabobs, cauliflower, fesenjoon and the Persian ice cream sandwich; bar seating and outdoor seating mentioned
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowPearl's BagelsBakery · 1 min walk
Saints Paradise CafeteriaSoul food · 3 min walk
The DelegateRestaurant · 5 min walk
Founding Farmers & DistillersAmerican · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.