Taking its name from a famous poet, Rumi Turkish Grill has been serving hungry crowds in Jersey City for several years, offering an extensive menu that makes you want to order everything. We went on a Saturday evening and the place was busy, but not to the point of overwhelming the kitchen as the food came quickly, or the wait staff who was welcoming and checked on us regularly. I love Turkish cuisine and was really looking forward to try few dishes. Here is what we had:

Sigara Borek: these crispy Turkish cheese rolls are a must have.

Eggplant in tomato sauce: I love it with their homemade bread (ekmek) that, by the way, you can buy to go as they have a small grocery section. This dish reminded me of eggplant shashouka.

Then came the entrees that were quite generous portions. Jodi got their veggie kebab, while I had Tandi or slow cooked lamb. The veggies were good, but for sure my favorite was the lamb that was really good and is a perfect dish if you love lamb.

With my meal, I got their homemade Ayran drink (yogurt drink), and then, with dessert, I got a Turkish coffee and Jodi a Turkish tea. Now, let's talk about dessert. My favorite that I am always looking for in Turkish restaurants is kunafeh, that is made with kadaifi (shredded phyllo), cheese and pistachio, in a sweet syrup. At Rumi, they make it and this was fantastic: crunchy on the outside, gooey in the inside, and delightfully sweet, but not overly. This is a must have!

Overall, we had a great meal at Rumi Turkish Grill: the food is great and not to be missed. The his is the type of restaurant I would love to have in my neighborhood!

Enjoy (I did)!

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Rumi - 67 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Rumi Turkish Grill in Jersey City

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