Upcoming Events:
Eltham Bookshop presents
A BANQUET DINNER EVENT at RUMI
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Rumi, where culinary excellence meets warm hospitality. Indulge in a sumptuous banquet feast crafted by our very own talented chef, Joseph Abboud. Entry to the banquet includes a copy of the cookbook or a $35 gift voucher.
Date: Monday, 3rd of March 2025
Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Place: RUMI @ 2 Village Ave, East Brunswick Village
Single $100 | Couple $165
Early pre-paid bookings are essential. Phone 03 9439 8700 or book via Eltham Bookshop's website on the link below:
International Women’s Day Breakfast
The second annual International Women’s Day Breakfast is back at Rumi! Come and join us as we hear from some of the best female hospitality writers and editors in the business about their experiences in the game over the years.
Nat speaks about her admiration for the writers observed from the safety of the kitchen over the years and chats with our speakers. Enjoy a delicious middle eastern spread for breakfast. Fill your belly and your soul at our fantastic event celebrating the achievements of women in the hospitality game.
Date: Wednesday, 5th March 2025
Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
Place: RUMI @ 2 Village Ave
East Brunswick Village VIC 3057
Tickets: $50pp includes coffee or tea
Book your tickets now! Select date and event via Now Book It link below:
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Mother’s Day
Treat Mum to an unforgettable experience this Mother’s Day with our exclusive dining options:
Mother’s Day Lunch / Dinner
Treat Mum to a modern Middle Eastern lunch or dinner at Rumi this Mother’s Day. Enjoy a four course set banquet menu of Lebanese Prawn Cocktail, Beef & Pistachio Kafta, 'Djej' Baked Chicken, and much more.
Book now to secure your table and give Mum a Mother’s Day experience to remember.
Cook with Joseph Abboud
Embark on a culinary adventure.
RUMI: Food of Middle Eastern Appearance.
Joseph will share his culinary wisdom by teaching a curated selection of his favourite dishes, drawing inspiration from the bountiful offerings of The Agrarian Kitchen garden.
Joseph's innate teaching abilities will shine as he transforms the kitchen into a canvas, infusing Middle Eastern colours and spices into your culinary repertoire.
Now’s your chance to bring the essence of RUMI into your own home, creating a tapestry of flavours that echoes the warmth and richness of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Next Classes: Friday 12 April 2024 OR Saturday 13 April 2024
$595pp
A Taste of East Brunswick Village (EBV)
For one night only, experience a unique food and movie night with three of the new cornerstone venues of Bluestone Way in East Brunswick Village - FoMo Cinemas, RUMI and Bridge Road Brewers.
Screening for your pleasure will be one of the best food-oriented films of recent years, The Trip. If you've seen it, you'll know you're going to love it, and if you're new to it, you're in for a treat, as comedians Steve Coogan and Steve Brydon tour the great restaurants of northern England, playing satirical versions of their real-life.
Relax, recline, and enjoy an in-cinema dining experience at FoMo Cinemas with a mezze box from RUMI and Bridge Road Brewers, a craft beer, a glass of Victorian wine, and a FoMo choc-top created specially for this event.
$81pp
Mersel Wine Dinner
Celebrating Lebanese wine. Celebrating wines of Mersel, one of the most progressive wine makers in the burgeoning Lebanese wine scene. Enjoy a memorable evening in our private dining room.
Mersel winemaker Eddie Chami will share his experience of working with indigenous Lebanese grape varieties. Chef Adam Ali has tailored a menu to match some of Eddie’s best wines, including freshly shucked oysters, Circassian duck and Kharoof Mahshi.
‘Mersel Wine carries the story of our heritage, the passion of our ancestors, the strength of our mountains and the perseverance of our people’.
$125pp.
Women of RUMI Kitchen
Celebrate International Women’s Day with bottomless Code Black filter coffee and a modern middle eastern breakfast at RUMI.
Join Nat as she shares her experiences in hospitality over the last three decades and speaks with the women of RUMI Kitchen, Malaky Abboud, Bubble, Olivia and Paola.
Count Her In | Wage Equality
When women are given equal opportunities to earn, learn and lead – entire communities thrive.
$45pp
Valentine’s Day
Love is the water of life. Drink it down with heart and soul - RUMI.
Turn your reservation into a lasting memory with our modern middle eastern inspired menu.
Celebrate your loved one and let RUMI Spice things up this Valentine’s Day with a bespoke set menu to share for $80.00 per guest.
Enjoy a Four Course dinner of BBQ Chicken with Rose Harissa, Herbed Barramundi Skewers with Tahini and our simply delicious Turka Misu among other RUMI favourites...
Optional upgrades:
Freshly shucked oysters with pickled grape for $5 each or French Champagne for $28 glass.