Rumi’s Kitchen brings Persian-inspired brunch to Houston’s weekend scene

Rumi’s Kitchen, Houston’s celebrated dining destination known for its refined and elevated Persian cuisine, is set to launch a much-anticipated brunch menu on Saturday,November 16, 2024. Located in the heart of Uptown at 1801 Post Oak Blvd., Rumi’s Kitchen has quickly become a local favorite since it opened in October 2023. Known for its stunning ambiance, exceptional service, and inventive dishes, the restaurant—founded by celebrated chef Ali Mesghali—is now offering a new brunch experience.

Served every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the new brunch menu is an opportunity for locals and Houston’s diverse international crowd to indulge in Rumi’s Kitchen’s signature Persian flavors during the weekend. The restaurant’s regular menu will also continue to be available for those seeking their favorite dishes.

The brunch blends traditional and contemporary items, reflecting the restaurant’s unique approach to Persian cuisine. Highlights from the Breads & Pastries section include the Bread Basket, featuring in-house baked Jerusalem bagels, za’atar biscuits, traditional Persian sangak, fig jam, and butter. Guests can also enjoy the Boreka, two savory lamb merguez sausage pastries served with labneh and pickled beets, or the Sangak Toast topped with clotted cream and honeycomb. For something a bit more unexpected, try the Bunitsa, a filo creation filled with feta and pistachio preserves.

For entrées, the menu offers enticing options such as the Dutch BabyPancake with sour cherry jam, cream, and powdered sugar, or the rich Persian Omelette made with eggs, tomato, and Turkish sujuk sausage. The hearty Zabuton Steak and Eggs features a special cut of American Wagyu Zabuton, paired with potato and shishito hash, and turmeric-fried eggs. Brunch lovers also can explore Persian twists on classic dishes like the Olovieh Toast, a Persian chicken and potato salad served atop brioche, or Za’atar Biscuits and Gravy, featuring spiced drop biscuits and lamb merguez gravy. Vegetarian options include the Shakshuka with tomato, pepper, poached eggs, and cilantro and Turkish Eggs served with labneh, spinach, and chili oil.

No brunch experience is complete without cocktails, and Rumi’s Kitchen has crafted an impressive lineup. Sip on the Naranj Bellini with bubbles and sour orange; Merci 75, made with gin, Persian lime, and sparkling wine; Kish Island Iced Tea, a refreshing blend of vodka, Persian tea, mint, and orange blossom water; Breakfast Martini with vodka and Cointreau; and the rich Iranish Coffee, a bold concoction of Bruichladdich unpeated scotch, nocino, coffee, and cream, finished with a dusting of nutmeg.

With its signature blend of rich Persian flavors and warm hospitality, Rumi’s Kitchen’s brunch promises to be a new weekend favorite in Houston. Whether it’s a leisurely weekend meal or a sophisticated brunch outing, Rumi’s Kitchen offers a dining experience like no other.

For reservations and more information, visit rumiskitchen.com or call 713-715-7020.

ABOUT RUMI’S KITCHEN

Rumi’s Kitchen is the result of a life-long vision of Chef Ali Mesghali to bring elevated Persian cuisine to the forefront of dining in the United States. Originally started in 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia, Rumi’s Kitchen is named after the famed 13th Century Persian poet Jalal ad-din Rumi. In Rumi’s poetry, love is the soul of the universe which heals all humans. In his own words, “Love is the heart’s paradise, having fountains and gardens. Within it the righteous eat and drink, and the free rejoice and are happy.” Rumi’s Kitchen strives to be a place where hospitality, love and friendship come together in an unforgettable dining experience, illuminating the rich cuisine of Persia with modern versions of hand-crafted cocktails and a world class wine list.