Rangoli

The best EVERYTHING!!!
You can’t go wrong ordering anything from here.
Simply amazing food. Fresh. Delicious

Went last night with a few family members and we ordered a ton!
Appetizer:
Keema Samosas: A little dry, but with the chutneys this was delicious! There was more dough than I would prefer, but it was still good.
Main Dishes:
Lamb Rogan Josh: Not as soft as I would like it. Those who usually like this type of dish enjoyed it though.
Kadai Chicken: Yum! Flavorful and would definitely order again.
Mutter Paneer: GET THIS! If you don’t usually like mutter paneer, you still need to try this. It is the best mutter paneer I’ve probably ever had. I love that the paneer pieces were smaller too so I could get a piece with each bite.
Butter Chicken/​Chicken Tikka Masala: We got both dishes, but couldn’t tell the difference between the flavors of each. The flavors were still amazing and butter chicken is a staple at every indian restaurant, so I would still get it.
Also, their garlic naan is soft and has a ton of garlic… which is a good thing!

Awesome food. Awesome service. What I liked the most about this place was the quality. The flavors were clear and distinct and the food was light (meaning not spoiled with too much oil or cheap spices). And I really liked that there were many what seemed to be Indian people dining there, makes me feel like I’m eating some authentic stuff, hehe. Loved it. Go!

The food is amazing, but the delivery is horrible. Expect to wait forever! Typical delivery is over 2 hours.
No phone number to call because it automatically goes to a full voicemail.
The food is great, but not worth the hassle. If you really want it (which you do) dine in or do pick up only.

This restaurant is awesome. The aroma of the Indian spices hits you immediately when you open the door. The food was very authentic and delicious. They also provide a delivery service, which seemed to be bustling. We ate in and ordered lamb vindaloo and a chicken dish with spices. Bonus; both of the dishes came with basmati rice. Please pay attention to the spice level as noted in the menu. They are not kidding when it denotes 4 chili peppers as the spice level will creep up on you. The wait service was polite and attentive. However, it did take a while for us to receive our entrees. You should definitely plan ahead as this is not a «hit it and quit it» type of place.

Excellent and authentic. When they say spicy… they mean it! We ordered several things and they were all very good. I had the food delivered by Caviar and the prices were reasonable. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

I came here on a Saturday night for a birthday party, we had a group of 16. So they do take reservations and they do accommodate large groups, however, our large party did dominate the restaurant.
The place is BYOB without corkage fee.
I thought the food was good. I’m not an expert in traditional Indian food. Myself and my whole party enjoyed their food. The service was good.
I’d come again.

Rediscovered Rangoli after years and still very impressed! So wish they were located closer!
We tried the paneer butter masala and it’s the real deal! The pav bhaji is as good as ever. The only challenge with this place is how tiny it is! Tables are setup NYC style where you have no privacy in conversation.

So cozy and very authentic! We sat with a large group at the front big wooden table and we had the best time. Great conversation, great food and since it’s BYOB the bill comes and you are just shocked and thrilled at how inexpensive it is! We got about 12 – 16 diff dishes for 8 people and shared it all and it was a perfect amount! We will for sure be back!

My friend and I were at the Garfield Park Conservatory and in search of somewhere to eat for dinner. We did a quick search and Rangoli popped up. We arrived around 7pm on a Wednesday and it was packed! We put our names down and waited about 30 mins. It was a little awkward because there was nowhere to stand and wait except for near the door where a small crowd of people were already standing. We patiently waited for a table to open and when one finally did, we were informed that it was reserved! For such a small restaurant, I don’t think it’s a good idea to take reservations or at least just have one large table reserved for big groups. While waiting, we looked at the menu and figured out what to order.
We ordered:
veggie samosas
lamb saag w/​basmati rice
mutter paneer
garlic naan
Everything was delicious! The lamb was so tender and the garlic naan was fresh and hot. I had been craving Indian food for awhile and was extremely satisfied with all the dishes. I was stuffed and we still had plenty of leftovers to bring home.
All the food was reasonably priced. If I lived in the area, I would go there more often or order take out. I want to go back and try their other dishes!

Rangoli was a very pleasant surprise. We went recently to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, symbolizing good wins over evil. I give it 4 stars and not 5 only because the food was ‘super HOT’ aka chilly hot, not the temperature. My wife can’t handle a lot of heat but by the end of it, she too had watery eyes and needed yogurt to cool her palette. Please emphasize the level of heat in advance.
Even with Diwali, we were able to secure a reservation the same day for 5 of us. *star*
BYOB — *star*
Food — we ordered yellow lentils with goat, chicken chettinad, chicken tikka masala, assorted Bread, the shrimp appetizer, and tandoori chicken. Everything was flavorful and the taste varies from dish to dish. We also got some gulab jamun and mango kulfi for dessert. *star
Value & Service — the restaurant was very busy but service was fast. Everything came out timely. The bill for all our food with tip and tax was $ 100. *star*

This place is legit! I’ve been to Devon Street spots and other restaurants around the city, but Rangoli is the place I crave! Great, authentic environment; friendly & attentive staff; & amazing food! I love that their food brings the heat — there’s no dumbing it down for Westerners. BYOB.
A must!
This place gets busy, so make a reservation or come prepared. They deliver too!

Chug your wine, ’cause you are outta there!
Starting off, I want to say that if I could separately rate the food versus the service, my rating would be different. However, since I cannot, this place get a 3. I didn’t want to do 2 stars, but the service was so horrific that I wish I could give them a 1 star. If this peaks your curiosity, read on.
A group of us came for a 7:30pm reservation. By the time everyone showed up it was closed to 7:45 — 7:50. We were seated in the front, in 2 tables. There were 7 of us total, but they only gave us 3 chairs. if you have been here before, you know that each table is essentially good for 1 person on each side. We were forced to have 4 people on one side, which was very, very, very annoying, as there was so much food on the 2 tables that eating was a sport — make sure you don’t spill on yourself, make sure your arm doesn’t hit the other person next to you, make sure your smallest movements don’t cause a domino effect of things falling on the table. It wasn’t thought out well. I asked for another chair, so we could at least have 3 people on the side, and rudely I was told they had no chairs and that we would need to have all 4 on one side. Who does that? How do you not have enough chairs?
We ordered a ton of food. A ton. The food was fantastic. I would come back here for the food anytime. However, the service was shotty. We ordered naan, and it came last, after all the food, and we had to ask again to make sure they were bringing it. After they brought it, we asked for the sauces, which should have already been given to us. Nope. We had to ask. And they were not the most polite about it. We had to continually ask for these sauces, as there were 7 of us, and they gave us 1 small dish. We also had to keep asking for water.
Normally, these things would not bother me as much if the last thing didn’t happen. But it did, so now this place is tainted in my mind.
We finished eating and since it’s a BYOB, we were still finishing our wine bottles that were open (3). We were asked by 2 separate waiters that we needed to go, because they needed our table. I have never, ever, been asked to leave an establishment when we are still not done with our drinks/​food. I could understand if the entire place was packed, people were waiting in line outside or in the front, or if we were there for 3 hours and still not leaving. But we weren’t even there 1.5 hours and were being forced to leave. We had full wine glasses full of wine, and we had just had the table cleared! It was appalling. You NEVER tell your guests they have to leave when your establishment offers BYOB, forcing them to essentially leave what they have behind.
We ended up chugging our wine because we got asked again to leave. All of us were in shock that they had the nerve to ask us again to leave. We were respectful the entire time, but it seemed the politeness only was one sided. It’s a shame, really. Because terrible service is a big factor in choosing where you want to spend your money. There are plenty of restaurants in chicago to choose from.
Even though the food was great, the service is what got me. It won’t be the first place I’ll suggest for indian from here on out, so if you don’t care about being treated like you don’t matter, then go to this place. If you actually want the establishment to appreciate you as a customer, then I would suggest going elsewhere.

This review is based on one takeout order.
Based on the favorable reviews, I was super excited to try Rangoli. I phoned ahead and ordered naan, two samosas and chicken tikka masala. The naan, samosas were standard and tasted fine. The disappointment came in the tikka masala because all the chicken pieces were dry. The masala was spot on but had the chicken been cooked better, I would have given Rangoli a fourth star. Loved the interior décor of the restuarant (check out the photos).
I may give it another try but I’m not cruising 32 MPH on a Chicago Speed Zone of 30 MPH to go back.

I was so happy when I found an awesome Indian restaurant on the West Side of Chicago. I am obsessed with this place! Everything that I have gotten has been delicious. I have ordered the
gobi manchurian: Spicy and great crunchy appetizer for vegetarians
bagara baingnan: Very spicy with great flavor
malai kofta: sweet tasting, personal favorite that I have gotten so far
bindhi masala: go to dish for anyone trying Indian for the first time
I can’t wait to go back and try some other dishes. Thank you, Rangoli!

So good here! This place is one of my fav Indian restaurants, and it’s BYOB! I’ve dined at the restaurant as well as ordered grubhub and it’s always been fantastic…
The only thing I don’t like is that they don’t accept reservations. Get here at a decent time or you’ll have to wait a while. HIGHLY recommend this place!

I love Indian food, and I love «Indian spicy» as opposed to «white boy» spicy. That is why I love Rangoli. This is the best Indian food I’ve ever has had outside of a few choice home-​cooked meals I’ve been spoiled to in the past.
I have only had takeout, and it has always been ready before whatever time the site says. They pack everything nicely to stay warm.
My favorites so far are the chicken ’65 and lamb josh rogan.

Okay, so I was soo excited to try this place since I’ve had it on my bookmarked list for quite some time and heard so many good things about it. However, I left thinking, I’m glad I tried it but it was nothing special or amazing. I read that it gets super busy so I decided to check it out on Sunday afternoon for an early dinner right when they open at 4:30pm. Well that was genius since no one was there and we got to pick any table we wanted. They have one table right by the open doors which is nice when the weather is great to catch some Chicago breezes. I mean you know it’s about to get hot in your mouth so you need some extra air, right? Right. So upon arrival, the place is very nice decorated with little pillows, funky chandeliers, definitely liked the vibe. The service was good the entire time as everything was brought out fast and served hot just like we like it.
Here is what we got that some people recommended with our friends to share:
Gobi Manchurian –Cauliflower florets golden fried, saut’eed with chopped garlic, ginger, spring onions, with a hint of soy sauce. Super yummy, my hubby hates cauliflower and loved this dish so it’s a must get and get it medium spicy.
Keema Samosa (2pc) Crisp, deep fried turnovers stuffed with mild minced lamb and peas. These were a little dry in my opinion and couldn’t really taste the lamb nor the flavor of it.
Chicken Tikka Masala– Marinated white meat chicken cooked in tomato based sauce with herbs and spices. Something we get at every Indian restaurant and it did not disappoint. Loved dipping all their fresh naan into it. Oh, and get the butter naan, you’ll thank me later.
Vegetable Biryani-​Basmati rice and vegetables cooked in aromatic spices; served with raita. Okay, so I didn’t love this version as I’ve had others I liked before. Plus, our curries came with rice already so I wasn’t sure why a server didn’t let us know before we ordered this as well.
Lamb Rogan Josh-​Boneless lamb cooked with mild dry red chilies with a hint of yogurt. Our server told me to get this dish and he said it’s a little spicy. A little spicy?! OMG, it was on fire. I can’t tell you my thoughts on this dish since it was basically fire in my mouth and I couldn’t taste anything else.
Overall, some classics like tikka masala were awesome, loved the gobi manchurian and of course all their naan, but other dishes were all so eh. I’m really happy we didn’t have to wait an hour to sit down because then I would have really been disappointed. Not sure if I’ll be back but maybe I would carry out if I was in the area.

I do have a confession to make, I don’t like a whole lot of Indian places in Chi town which I admire so I wasn’t expecting this spot to be great either but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
During our recent trip we were craving some good Indian food and decided to venture out of downtown area. The location of this area is quite unassuming and there are not a whole lot of eateries around this place.
The place itself is not huge but has some decent seating area, the white wall background with dim lighting added up to the décor.
They have a menu which is a good mix of traditional Indian and some Indian fusion (Indian Chinese) fare. We decided to try to both, we indulged in —
* Gobi Manchurian — Tender pieces of cauliflower cooked in tangy, sweet and spicy sauce. Cauliflower is coated in a flour layer before tossed in sauces.
* Paneer Masala — Indian cheese cubes cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
* Lamb Biryani — Traditional basmati long rice cooked with curried meat.
* Plain and garlic naan — Bread with butter and garlic flavor.
First the food overall was really good. Gobi Manchurian is a must try it had some really good flavors. The entrée paneer dish was also tasty, we wanted little more spice so we got the Indian pickle on side ($ 1 extra). Biryani was also really flavorful and it is recommended to pair it with raita (curd with mix veggies).
It was definitely worth driving from downtown to eat at this restaurant.

Rangoli got it going on.
Rangoli has surpassed my expectations every time. I’ve been here with friends, family and even hosted my hubby’s surprise 30^th bday party. For the party, the staff let me bring a cake beforehand, decorate the table with corny bday crap and when his fam rolled up with coolers to BYOB (which is why I love them), they didn’t even bat an eye.
Their food is phenomenal. Something that stands out here is the gobi manchurian which I always get. It tastes like calamari but it’s cauliflower. How the f? I’ve had the samosas, naan, roti, tikka, the kofta which were all excellent. Recently I said yolo and tried the navratan korma, which was sweet and peanuty and a beautiful break from spicy food when you need it. Hubby loves the lamb korma and pretty much every lamb dish here. Every time I’ve been, I’ve shut the place down and they’ve never said a thing. Truly the nicest staff ever!
I love Rangoli forever ever.