Rangoli has officially earned a spot in my regular restaurant rotation!
First, I have to give credit to Anthony, who was our server at Loch Bar in Baltimore. My husband and I were there for dinner, we got to talking about good food, and Anthony recommended Rangoli to us. Anthony, you did not steer us wrong!
My first experience was their buffet, and honestly, the buffet told me everything I needed to know. 😂 It gave me a chance to sample enough dishes to know I absolutely needed to come back and explore the full menu. And I have been doing exactly that!
Since then, I’ve tried the chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, butter chicken, chana masala, palak chaat, chicken korma, mango lassi, garlic naan, onion naan, and their Masala Tea. And listen… I have yet to be disappointed.
Everything is incredibly flavorful, well-seasoned and tastes authentic. This is not food that’s afraid of seasoning or spice! Nothing tastes watered down or overly tempered. The flavors are bold, layered and savory, but they’ll still cater the heat level to you — mild, medium or hot. If you like some spice, though? Go for it!
My top two so far are the chicken tikka masala and chicken biryani. The struggle is that I’ve been intentionally trying NOT to order them every time I go. I made a commitment to myself that each visit I’m going to venture out and try something different because there is just too much on this menu to keep ordering the same thing.
Next on my list is the Dal Makhani paired with pickle. I'm determined to keep exploring this menu... although that chicken tikka masala and biryani keep trying to ruin the plan.
And I’ve developed a little routine: I like to finish my meal with their warm Masala Tea, then grab a mango lassi to go. Perfect ending!
The food alone would keep me coming back, but the service is just as impressive. Everyone has been attentive and welcoming, and the restaurant is VERY clean. And I mean very clean! Something I absolutely notice and appreciate.
If you’re looking for authentic Indian food that is flavorful, savory, beautifully spiced and not watered down, Rangoli is absolutely worth a visit. Start with the lunch buffet if you want to explore and figure out what you like. That’s what got me hooked!
At this point, when the Indian food craving hits, I already know where I’m going.