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    Rumi's Restaurant

    3.9 (554 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    RUMI'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Ash Reshteh / Persian Noodle Soup
    Sana A.

    What can I say about this place. We were craving Iranian cuisine and randomly came across this gem. We went with low expectations as we have had very mixed experiences with a lot of Iranian restaurants... some turn out great and some leave us underwhelmed .. any how when we came we took the staff's recommendations.. we ordered their noodle soup and boi oh boi it was soo good.. warmth in a bowl. Followed by the main course .. we ordered their soltani platter, mixed plate koobedeh and salmon platter ... the barq in soltani was soft juicy and so well prepared coz normally it tends to get dry or chewy.. so we had chosen medium ... and it was amazing.. I chose their salmon platter as i was contemplating on white fish but i went as per staff recommendation.. even their mix koobedeh was delicious... it consists of one skewer of chicken and one beef.. not only is their food delicious their portions are very decent .. so much flavors .. we had no room for dessert so we skipped it .. [[HIGHLIGHT]]they have a very cosy and neat ambiance.. nothing over the top neither basic.. just perfect..[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and what can I say about their staff.. superb.. this has to be our goto place for Iranian cuisine.. by far it scores in all aspects...

    Juicy Chicken Kabob, Rumi's Salad, & Lubia Polo
    Sara S.

    Delicious Persian food in the Inland Empire! We've been coming here for years and it still is a go-to spot when we get the craving. Food sometimes takes awhile to prepare (20+ mins), but everything is so fresh and tasty when it arrives at the table. Can't wait for my next visit!

    Barg Kabob
    Shereen H.

    I ordered barg. They stated it was "our finest cut of charbroiled filet mignon." This is by no means filet mignon. This is skirt steak or carne asada. You don't get long fibers like these in filet mignon. Don't lie to customers. Just advertise what you're serving or serve what you're advertising. I took two bites and was done.

    Juicy chicken.  Incredible.
    Christina L.

    This place is so incredible I could literally eat there everyday. I cook a lot at home and do pretty well but I couldn't do anything as close to these dishes. The hummus starter was excellent. We also had the eggplant baba ghanoush that I typically never eat. This time it looked so good because it had crispy thin sliced onion rings with roasted garlic on top. Oh my, it was the best. The show stopper, however, was the juicy chicken. That is the name of the dish. So incredibly good. This is what I could eat every single day. I want to try a salad next time. They all looked really delicious and refreshing. Super clean food. Highly recommend! Sorry, this is not the best picture.

    lavash bread service
    Maisune E.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]underrated in my opinion! i love that this cozy spot exists in corona.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]you can come for a date night or family night or solo dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] hospitable staff who check in with you but let you eat in peace. [[HIGHLIGHT]]clean and tidy inside, and appreciate the linens and marble tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] they start with lavash bread service with onions, butter, and sumac. we ordered a soup, salad with lamb koobideh, and i got the chicken and beef koobideh. it was plenty for 3 people and i just happened to be extra hungry otherwise we would have had leftovers. i'm a sucker for juicy koobideh and i knew lamb and beef we're going to hit the spot but do you know how hard it is to make chicken koobideh taste juicier than lamb?! what is this magic! absolutely enjoyed it.

    Chicken fesenjoon

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    Just terrible customer service. Especially since we are the only people dining in right now.

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    Good food , decent place , good koobideh, but they don't have koobideh wraps . I would go again

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    Ask the Community - Rumi's Restaurant

    Is there hookah?

    No it is only food and no smoke.

    Is this restaurant certified halal?

    Yes, all the meat we serve are certified Halal

    Are they open during this COVID 19 time? I keep calling and no answer.

    I just called twice too and no answer so I'm guessing they're not open.

    Do they have lahmajoun?

    No they dont .

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    Kabob House is amazing - an absolute hidden gem in Riverside that I've had at least 20 times in the…read morelast 7 years. I've had halal kabobs from restaurants all over SoCal and the country and this place is still my favorite. It's a great option for catering (I always get the family platter pictured) and this was my go to place when we lived nearby - the flavors are tasty but not too overpowering so it works for all guests no matter their spice preference. We still drive up to 30 mins to cater from here because the food is always so good and a reliable hit with any guests that we have over. FOOD: The meat is not just flavorful but most importantly, it's somehow always just so moist, so juicy, and so tender all the way through. And it's not just the meats - every item they serve is just really unexpectedly delicious. At most kabob places, the rice/pita/salad/hummus are just weak add ons to fill up the plate, but these items are always so delicious at Kabob House and you can always taste the flavor bursting in every item (my fav is the salad which has a lemon/vinegary kick to it that just elevates the meal). All the items on the menu are great, but my personal favorite is the salmon kabob (if you've never had a salmon kabob, do yourself a favor and try it out and at least add one skewer of it if you get a combo) - the owner recommended this to me years ago, and I've always added at least a couple skewers every time since - all my guests rave about it. SERVICE/AMBIANCE It's a small casual family owned restaurant and the service is always super friendly. You can see the food being made fresh behind the counter which shows their confidence - it's clear they take immense pride in the quality of all their items and are eager to share their food and Palestinian heritage. The price is also exceptional value for the quantity of food you get, especially compared to other similar restaurants. OVERALL: I will continue to eat from here and would highly recommend trying it out.

    "Personally I never open a session of parliament without eating a kebab first."…read more ROBERTA METSOLA One just has to love the Kebab, or Kabob ;-) Was in town checking out potential sites for a new affordable housing project and at the end we all checked yelp and this spot was close by. Reviews were good, local hole in the wall, let's find out... Service is counter, friendly and nice. As befits the current economy, prices are a bit higher for a local lunch. Food was excellent, enjoyed my Kafta very much although I would have preferred a grilled tomato and peppers like other places have. Bread was good, rice was good. Soda refillable :-) I will definitely try again when in the city. Recommended!!

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    Cash resister with business cards and other desserts (sweet dates and sesame cookies, think they were out of mamoul)
    Cash resister with business cards and other desserts (sweet dates and sesame cookies, think they were out of mamoul)
    Family platter - comes with 8 skewers (we chose beef, chicken, salmon), rice, salad, pickled veggies, hummus, garlic sauce, pita.
    Family platter - comes with 8 skewers (we chose beef, chicken, salmon), rice, salad, pickled veggies, hummus, garlic sauce, pita.
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