Rumi Middle Eastern Grill Menu
Welcome to Rumi Middle Eastern Grill, a hidden gem located at 1534 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL. This family-owned establishment offers an authentic taste of Mediterranean cuisine, cherished by locals for its warm atmosphere and outstanding service. As you step inside, the inviting aroma of fresh ingredients and spices immediately captures your senses.
- Falafel: Customers rave about the falafel that "is to die for," showcasing a perfect blend of flavor and texture.
- Shawarma Plates: The steak shawarma is notably marinated and seasoned, delivering a rich culinary experience.
- Vegetarian Options: Rumi’s menu also offers fantastic vegetarian dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone.
With fast service and generous portions, Rumi Middle Eastern Grill is a must-visit for anyone craving vibrant Middle Eastern fare. Experience quality and care in every bite!
Lunch Specials
Fall Lunch Special - Meat Combo
Our Fall Lunch Special is here! Rice, chicken shawarma, gyro, and lentil soup - for just 8. Enjoy!
Fall Lunch Special - Veggie
Rice, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, lettuce, pickles, and lentil soup - for 8. Enjoy!
Wicker Park Platter
طبق كباب مشكل — Featured on Chicago's Best TV. Kabobs galore! A bed of rice with lamb kabob, chicken kabob, kofta kabob, hummus, tomato cucumber salad, onions, pickles, and pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly). Garlic Sauce & ...
All-in Platter
طبق مشكل — A bed of rice with chicken shawarma, kofta kabob, gyro, falafel, tomato cucumber salad, onions, pickles, and pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Falafel Plate
فلافل — Basmati rice plate with falafel, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Chicken Shawarma Plate
شاورما دجاج — Basmati rice plate with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Steak Shawarma Plate
شاورمة لحمة — Basmati rice plate with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Gyro Plate
دونير — Basmati rice plate with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita,
Kofta Kabob Plate
كفتة كباب — Basmati rice plate with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Chicken Kabob Plate
شيش طاووق — Basmati rice plate with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Lamb Kabob Plate
شيش كباب خروف — Basmati rice plate with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Plates — طبقات ارز
Salads — سلطات
Falafel Salad
فلافل — A bed of romaine lettuce with falafel, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Farah's Veggie Delight
سلطة فرح نباتية — A bed of romaine lettuce with falafel, grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, veggie toppings and sauce. Served with pita.
Chicken Shawarma Salad
شاورما دجاج — A bed of romaine lettuce with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Steak Shawarma Salad
شاورما لحمة — A bed of romaine lettuce with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Gyro Salad
دونير — A bed of romaine lettuce with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita.
Kofta Kabob Salad
كفتة كباب — A bed of romaine lettuce with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Chicken Kabob Salad
شيش طاووق — A bed of romaine lettuce with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Lamb Kabob Salad
شيش كباب خروف — A bed of romaine lettuce with meat, toppings and sauce. Served with pita (or tell us to skip it to stay gluten-free friendly).
Falafel Pita
فلافل — Pita sandwich with falafel, toppings and sauce.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
شاورما دجاج —Pita sandwich with meat, toppings and sauce.
Steak Shawarma Pita
شاورما لحمة — Pita sandwich with meat, toppings and sauce.
Gyro Pita
دونير — Pita sandwich with meat, toppings and sauce.
Kofta Kabob Pita
كفتة كباب — Pita sandwich with meat, toppings and sauce.
Pitas — سندويشات
Wraps — سندويشات لف
Falafel Wrap
فلافل — Hearty wrap with crunchy falafel, toppings, and delicious homemade sauce.
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
شاورما دجاج —Hearty wrap with marinated chicken shawarma, toppings, and delicious homemade sauce.
Steak Shawarma Wrap
شاورما لحمة — Hearty wrap with marinated steak shawarma, toppings, and delicious homemade sauce.
Gyro Wrap
دونير — Hearty wrap with gyro, toppings, and delicious homemade sauce.
Kofta Kabob Wrap
كفتة كباب — Hearty wrap with marinated kofta kabob, toppings, and delicious homemade sauce.
Dinner for Two
Large Hummus; choice of 2 meats (chicken kabob, kofta kabob, chicken shawarma, gyro) over rice; 4 piece falafel; Jerusalem salad, cabbage; two baklava; two cans of soda. Pita bread and sauces included.
Dinner for Four
Large Hummus & Large Baba Ghanoush; choice of 3 meats (chicken kabob, kofta kabob, chicken shawarma, gyro) over rice; 8 piece falafel; Jerusalem salad, cabbage; baklava assortment; four cans of soda. Pita bread and sauces included.
Family Style Meals
Poutines
Chicken Poutine
A Rumi special. Fries, chicken shawarma, feta, garlic sauce, tahini sauce, hot sauce. You're gonna love it.
Gyro Poutine
A Rumi special. Fries, gyro, feta, garlic sauce, tahini sauce, hot sauce. You're gonna love it.
Steak Poutine
A Rumi special. Fries, steak shawarma, feta, garlic sauce, tahini sauce, hot sauce. You're gonna love it
Veggie Fasulya Mix
A vegan four-bean medley for a healthy, hearty fix. Lima beans, chickpeas, kidney beans and black beans with sauteed onions, carrots, celery & zucchini. Seasoned with olive oil, Himalayan salt and spices. Best with Rumi Spicy Sauce (not vegan).
Falafel (3 Pieces)
Vegan and gluten-free friendly.
Falafel (12 Pieces)
12 piece falafel
*NEW* Jumbo Crispy Chicken Wings (3 Pieces)
Breaded, crispy chicken wings with your choice of dipping sauce.
*NEW* Jumbo Crispy Chicken Wings (6 Pieces)
Breaded, crispy chicken wings with your choice of dipping sauce.
Fries
Vegan and gluten-free friendly.
Feta Fries
Feta Fries
Lentil Soup
Vegan and gluten-free friendly.
Hummus
Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush
Labneh
Creamy yogurt appetizer, topped with olive oil & served with pita bread.
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Jerusalem Salad
Flavor-packed salad made with tomato, cucumber, mint, and tahini.
3 Stuffed Grape Leaves / Dolmas
Vegan.
20 Stuffed Grape Leaves / Dolmas
Vegan. Fantastic appetizer or side for any meal.
Basmati Rice
Basmati Rice
Side of Red Cabbage
Side of Red Cabbage
Side of Pickles
Side of Pickles
Pita
Pita
Appetizers & Sides
Toppings & Sauces
Bottle of Olive Oil (16.9 oz)
Experience Rumi's distinctively rich and flavorful olive oil sourced from our own family's olive trees. This high quality olive oil is great for salad dressing, dips, bread dipping, baking, pasta, and other dishes.
Feta Cheese
Feta Cheese
8oz Garlic Sauce
8oz Hot Sauce
8oz Tzatziki Sauce
8oz Pimento Stuffed Olives
Extra Rumi Sauce (Spicy)
Extra Garlic Sauce
Extra Tahini Sauce
Extra Spicy Tahini
Extra Hot Sauce
Extra Ranch Sauce
Extra BBQ Sauce
Extra Honey Mustard
Extra Honey Mustard
Extra Stuffed Grape Leaf
Baklava
Baklava
Baklava Assortment
Baklava Assortment
Dessert
Beverages
Chocolate Cake
Layers of chocolate cake made with cocoa from Ecuador, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a hazelnut crunch, covered with a chocolate glaze.
Bruce Cost Ginger Ale
Bruce Cost Ginger Ale
Bottled Water
Can of Soda
Joe's Mango Lemonade
Ayran (Yogurt Drink)
Ayran (Yogurt Drink)
Vimto
Sparkling fruit-flavored drink
Rumi Platter (serves 10-15)
Choice of two juicy proteins over basmati rice, pan of hummus, and pan of tomato-cucumber salad. Served with fresh pita, tahini sauce, garlic sauce and hot sauce. Utensils included. Please note: falafels not included but could be added below.
Rumi Veggie Platter (serves 10-15)
Fire-grilled veggie kabobs over basmati rice, pan of hummus, and pan tomato-cucumber salad & 20 falafels. Served with fresh pita, tahini sauce, garlic sauce, and hot sauce. Utensils included.