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If you're feeling too skint for Vij's, go next door. The line is that Rangoli is the cheaper, more casual and more traditional restaurant of the two, and I'd say it's all of those things except traditional. The food here is just as inventive and interesting as next door. The portobello mushroom and red bell pepper curry is to die for.
Drinks-wise, grab a cup of chai, it's amazing.
Listed in: South Granville
Yeah, so the food is tasty for sure, but neither enough nor spicy. I also think they try too hard to appease Canadian sensibilities instead of just focusing on making amazing Indian food, ie portabello mushroom curry or wild rice instead of the usual basmati. In the end this just seemed like an excuse to bill themselves as more classy without necessarily being more flavorful.
My main complaint though has to be portion size. We ordered the yam curry, which was one scoop of rice with 4 pieces of cauliflower and a bowl of curry sauce. This was less filling than the appetizer of pakoras we ordered, which were very good by the way.
Also, although the space is beautiful, the seating inside is cramped and claustrophobic. In the end, I could get better Indian food and more of it for cheaper, so not really sure why I should come back.
And the kicker: food took too loooong. So I was extra hungry when our smaller-than-appetizers main courses came along.
Ate at Rangoli the other night after giving up on Vij's. I must say, opening a casual restaurant next door is a great companion strategy to the "refusing to take reservations" ploy of Vij's.
Food was pretty good. Certainly not the best Indian I've had. And the Strawberry Mojitos were a dissapointment, if for no other reason than I needed a buzz after enduring the wait. And, alas, no buzz was to be had.
I was expecting amazing. The pakoras were amazing. I was so excited for the food. I ordered a curry chicken dish and it was bland. The naan was doughy. Not so great. Just OK. Wait staff was slammed, but they were allowing their annoyance to be abundantly clear to the guests. I saw huffing, puffing and eye rolling. Unprofessional.
When I walked in the hostess told me I could not bring my umbrella inside and to leave it in the bin outside. There was a long line of people outside waiting to get into Vij next door. Well, I watched as some dude in line looked around and then walked over and stole my umbrella. I had to run out screaming at him and he gave it back. It made for an interesting evening.
I mean who tries to steal an umbrella in front of a glass window where people are dining. He should have been on one of those specials on world's dumbest criminals.
I just went here for an early supper, and yummm.
Two years ago, my friend and I went to Vij's and waited three hours to eat and the entire time I remember wishing we just ate at Rangoli because by the time we finally ate the "finest Indian food in the world", I didn't even know if it was good because I was so hungry. Today we went by and the line at Vij's was sooo long, so we went straight to Rangoli, where we got seated and served right away.
I ordered a strawberry mojito, which was strong and delicious with fresh strawberry chunks in it, and I also ordered the tamarind-yogurt grilled chicken, which was amazing. The chicken had a slight bite to it, and it was perfectly blackened. It also came with a sprout salad, rice, buttery naan and a buttery-creamy curry to dip it in, which all tied together well. I'm a pretty slow eater generally, but I downed all of this in probably 5 or 10 minutes because I couldn't get enough!
This is definitely my new Vancouver staple.
Listed in: Vancouver, BC
We came here planning to go to VIj's but we were the last people who didn't get in at opening :(
And we were on a time limit so we decided to go next door to Rangoli.
What a pleasant surprise that was! A lot of the menu items were the same, at much cheaper prices and just as delicious because they come out of the exact same kitchen!
Vij's does have the atmosphere etc. which I will go back for but this place is perfect if you want the same cuisine on a budget.
They serve lunch too.
Mango lassi's and anything on the menu are to die for.
Don't miss the appetizers (ask what the servers recomend!)
I wanted to try Vij's so bad during my trip to Vancouver, but unforeseen circumstances didn't allow me to. Instead, I got to eat at Vij's Rangoli, the casual (and cheaper) version of Vij's right next door.
Cute, funky and modern decor combined with great service and awesome Indian food is what Vij's Rangoli is all about. The grilled eggplant and chickpea curry was delish. Perfectly spiced and served with chapati and raita. The portions were perfect; enough to finish your plate (aka lick it clean) and leave you satisfied.
I love the concept of a casual eatery next door to their more fancy restaurant. I also loved that they sell their spice mixes and prepared meals. I will definitely be back to Vij's Rangoli on my next trip to Vancouver.
During my first real trip to Vancouver, our visit to Vij's Rangoli was definitely one of the highlights. However, it started out a bit nerve-racking.
We arrived at the restaurant to see a HUGE Disneyland-ride-esque line. I'm not kidding, this line was insane. After my dinner partners picked me up from the gutter and wiped the tears from my crying face, we got in line. So, there we were waiting in this huge a$$ line. It was actually moving though. After about 15-20 min. the end was insight, but we started to see people walking away.
I prepared the knot for my noose.
Sure enough, we didn't make it, AAAAAND we'd have a 90 min wait for a table.
Screw this! Well actually the hostess pointed us to the restaurant next door: Vij's Rangoli!!
Yup, apparently, we blindly jumped in line for Vij's! Screw that junk. We were fine with going to Vij's Rangoli---Vij's looked stuffy anyways! (this is my "rejected talk").
We were greeted by a sunny, nice and beautiful host. She was able to seat our party of four with no issues (Nya nya nya Vij's bitches! *and yes, more rejected issues here*).
At this point we were all a touch famished, so we ordered a couple of appetizers. I was the herd & not the herder, so I don't know what we ordered, but I do remember the sauce and the overall plates exploding with yumminess in my mouth. Yum! This was a good way to start our meal and raise our spirits.
Now I saw a Mango Lassi on the drink menu, but the Punjabi Mistress stole my glance quicker, and I had to have one. It was a coctail, and it was fruity, and it was a smash.
For the entree, it was easy. I went for whatever looked the craziest, and by craziest, I mean the yummiest: Goat Meat and Jackfruit Curry. I don't know what the heck jackfruit is (well, one of the people at our table is from Trinidad and she divulged the 411), but it was a pleasant surprise. Sad to say it, but I gobbled up my meal and just about licked and snorted the plate.
When I think of Vancouver, I'll think of the beautiful city, Stanly Park, walking across Granville Bridge, and Vij's Rangoli.
* Staff was funkily cool & accommodating.
* Food was on point.
* Bathrooms (yes, I have to mention 'em) were stylishly & futuristicly neat.
* If I lived here, I'd be pickin up multiple bags of their frozen dishes, and feeding myself intravenously with them.
So yes, this restaurant sort of ended up being our "sloppy seconds", but it REALLY was our first choice, and turned out to be a stupendously most excellent & triumphant choice!
I would have to say in general I do not like Indian food. This is basically due to the fact that I dislike foods cooked in a vat where the flavors blend together and eventually give me some sort of uncomfortable heart burn. However, I digress this is a review about Vij's Rangoli. Which I consider to be the best Indian food I have ever had.
The first time I went here was after my favorite Lebanese restaurant Habibi's closed. I was missing a kick of fresh ethnic food so my friend suggested we try it. There was no line up as we came an hour before they closed. As soon as I was offered a free tasty snack I was instantly converted. I hadn't even sat down to a meal, but I couldn't wait. Everything we ordered that night and have had there since is simply delicious.
The portions always seem small when served, but I always leave feeling full and satisfied. The staff are all really nice and the decor is really cool. After eating at Rangoli's I now really want to try Vij's as I hear it's even better.
This place is so good. My sister and I popped in here the other night on my recommendation because I wanted to finally try Rangoli. We were impressed.
My dinner was the perfect amount of food, and I enjoyed that it came with naan instead of having to order it as an extra (I had the Portobello Mushroom and Red Bell Pepper Curry, which seems to be a favourite here on Yelp). This meal also came with a beet salad which was different and delicious. My sister had the pea and onion cakes in a sauce which were also tasty (I tried some). The presentation of the meals was very nice, and I thought the price point for the vegetarian dishes was actually quite reasonable for the quality. I could have gone for some more spice, but I guess you just need to ask if you want it hotter.
The chai was really good and very creamy. And the rice pudding was excellent and came with some slivered almonds on top. My sister wasn't a fan so ate all of it. Sucker.
I liked the water jugs they put on all the tables. Nice touch.
The bathrooms are definitely cool. I was a little confused trying to find them at first because they blend into the wall, but once inside they are spacious, have hooks (thank you!) and have a wee tv screen with Bollywood films playing. also they are nice and clean and smell pretty.
The take home meals are a little pricey, especially if you get naan and rice, but if you were just to buy the meal, it's nearly the same cost as eating it at the restaurant. But pretty good once you get it home!
My only gripe with this place is how cramped it gets inside. I felt the back of my chair was constantly being bumped even though I was tucked right in to the table. Perhaps it is a bit roomier on the patio.
Listed in: Best Bathrooms, Indian Food Obsession
Vij's Rangoli was a dining highlight of my recent visit to Vancouver. I had heard of Vij's and was not planning on going to such a fancy place (with my 9 and 13 year olds). While driving around in search of lunch, coincidence had my search locate highly rated Indian food in the vicinity (thanks, Yelp and iPhone!) and there we were at Vij's Rangoli. I love the concept (as other reviewers) of a more casual place right next door to the fancier one. Vij's Rangoli is THE place to go.
Vij's Rangoli was great in all ways. No wait. Tables available inside and outside. Nice, friendly servers. Kitchen (visible) staffed all by women...wonderful...just an observation. My younger daughter wanted to sit inside since we spent the entire morning kayaking in direct sunlight, and she was feeling a little baked. Our server sat us down inside but feared it might be too warm inside for us, so she prompt brought over a fan, placed it by our table! How fantastic is that!!
The food is outstanding. I think fairly priced too, for the quality. We sampled each others order. High recommendation for the Spicy Pulled Pork on Sauteed Greens (a little fusion going on here with Indian spices combined with traditional fare from the American South). That was the tastiest dish! Natural Chicken Tomato and Green Bean Curry was also excellent. Beef in Pureed Onion and Cinnamon Curry was another WOW! My 9 year old got the Soba Noodles in Vegetable and Organic Chicken Broth Curry (surprising because it was spicy, though not too spicy for her, and it was a piping hot bowl of noodles in broth considering that she was the overheated one!). She loved dipping the naan bread from our dishes in her curry broth...seeing this, our server brought us more naan, at no extra charge (and we didn't have to ask)!! After all, we couldn't be left naan-less when our little girl was poaching ours!
The Ginger Lemon Drink is very refreshing...a little pricey, but treat yourself and get one too.
Yes yes yes. Go go go!
Once upon a time, I lived across the street from Rangoli. Fearing not the damage to my waistline or my credit card statement, I could be found eating there multiple times a week, fat and happy.
Did I worry as I dunked my delicious naan in the creamy yellow curry sauce with the portobello mushroom that there might come a day that my doctor would encourage me to "get more exercise?" No, I did not, for I was too busy stuffing my face with British Columbia's best rice pudding.
Was I concerned as I waited for the sweet and tangy chai to cool down that I might never sleep from the caffeine? No, I was not because Rangoli is open late -- and I could always get my fix. Did the thought ever cross my mind that it might be absurd to wait up to an hour for a table on a weekend? Absolutely not, for as soon as I thought of the tilapia, my stomach would growl so loudly it could not be sated any other way.
In this faraway land, I was fat and happy, and all thanks to Rangoli. Now that I no longer live in Vancouver, my bubble has been burst. I can only pine away for those better days.
my bad! i reviewed Rangoli instead of full-dela Vij's!
Vij's was fantastic.
They don't take reservations, so on a weeknight we had about a 30 minute wait…
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I usually love Rangoli and generally the food is good. Is it consistently good? I think not. Went there this week for lunch, and flavors were starting to pale, as was portion size. When it first opened, it was fantastic, but now I think it can vary a bit. You can find better Indian food now I believe :(
Their take-out food is pretty good, excellent selection, but not cheap.
Mint-mango chutney still is delish :) but the rest of the food needs to be kicked up a notch.
After reading the reviews I was really excited to give Rangoli a try. I was really underwhelmed. It's not that it was bad, it just was lacking. There wasn't a lot of flavor and I just found my meal to be rather dismally uninteresting. However, they have a really fun bathroom with a tv. :)
If Vij's Rangoli were half the price, I'd definitely rate it a 5. But my Tamarind and Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken (the most expensive lunch entree, admittedly) cost 16 bucks, which was a lot for what you get.
Naturally the food was good, but even the Indian food at eight-dollar all-you-can-eat buffets is typically just as good. The sprout salad on the side was interesting, and definitely not your standard Indian fare. Their naan was soft and fresh, which is definitely a requirement for any good Indian place.
Other notes: Fortunately, despite the crowds for the Olympics and recent mentions in the NYT and elsewhere, there was no wait for lunch. Service was prompt and friendly, and each outdoor seat had a fleece blanket resting on it for cold weather.
Rangoli is the casual sibling to Vij's next door, but it doesn't disappoint in terms of food and service. After being told there was a 45 minute in Vij's (alas, we were aware of that possibility since it has such a great reputation!) and only having enough change for an hour and a half at the parking meter, we decided to head over to Rangoli instead. Delicious choice!!!
They have a few alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on the menu. My boyfriend asked me if he could get a Punjabi mistress. Well okay but only here!!!!
We started with the chaat, which my Indian friend has made for a potluck before, dubbing them a sort of "Indian nacho"...I guess that's the easiest way to think of them. The flavours all mixed perfectly together, the spiciness neatly balanced by the cool yogurt, with some tang from the chutney, all overlaying a layer crunchy (not soggy!) wheat thins.
My boyfriend chose the goat curry while I had the cumin lamb. Both were cooked to tenderness, in generous portions. They definitely did not skimp on the meat. Both dishes were accompanied by rice, naan, and salad.
For dessert we shared the meeti roti, which is like a thin crispy crepe covered with cream and different spices; I thought it tasted like chai tea...yum!
Service was attentive and friendly, and for us relatively-uninitiated in terms of Indian cuisine, the waitress helpfully described all of our dishes to us. Our utensils were replaced between courses.
We plan to come back to sample all the other things; and if the casual side has food this good, definitely making some time to go to Vij's, where I heard the menu is broader and more adventurous!
Listed in: Vancouver Spots
Top ten reasons to eat at Rangoli:
(10) Their dishes got more spice than that Puerto Rican chica you dug in middle school.
(9) If Design within Reach and CB2 had a fashion show, the place woulda walked fresh off the runway.
(8) The drink choices that'll get you tipsy are the bomb.
(7) It's the one Indian place where you'll never have leftovers, just too good.
(6) Vacuum packed, reheatable bags of to-go curry are the perfect office lunch, sick food, or I'm-too-lazy-to-cook meal. Hello, lamb. I love you.
(5) Their grill makes sweet love to the eggplant. Divinity on a plate.
(4) Raita.
(3) They provide fleece blankets for al fresco diners
(2) Where else can you use the potty while watching Bollywood built into the mirror, then wash your hands with ginger-scented soap?
(1) You deserve the best.
Listed in: Curry Fever, Visting Vancouver!, Fried
I was in Vancouver for the first time for the olympics and this place was highly recommended to me. I have heard that this is one of Elton John's favorite restaurants so I knew i had to try it. I rarely eat indian food, so we just told the waitress to get us a bunch of plates of all your best stuff. Everything tasted amazing from the goat, to the chicken to the chai tea.
Food was delicious and service was impeccable. If i'm ever in the city again I will definitely be heading back.
Having heard countless rave reviews from friends and media, I finally got to try Vij's today for lunch. Luckily there was no wait to get in.
The servers were amazingly friendly. Started with their awesome chai tea. I must have had 4 glasses.
For lunch I had their goat and jackfruit curry. Taste was sensational and came with rice, salad and fresh naan bread. I was stuffed and had no room for dessert but all three sounded great!
Now I definitely want to try Vij's for dinner.
Listed in: Unique Places
3.5 Stars
Fresh off the road from Seattle, Rangoli was our first stop in Vancouver. It was a lovely summer day and we sat on the patio for lunch. The reviews on Yelp were impressive and we had high hopes. Sadly, I found the food to be a bit overpriced and bland. Not bad by any means, but did not exceed my expectations.
The menu is on the small side and I wasn't drawn to many dishes. I had the Beef and Broccoli ($14.50) and my boyfriend had the famed Portobello Mushroom ($13) and a Mango Lassi ($4.50). I can't remember if we had naan or not. I don't see it on the receipt, but perhaps it was complimentary? Our dishes were prettily arranged with leaves underneath the food. My beef was tender and served with a yogurt sauce. It was good but did not blow my mind at all -- def lacking spice. And the portion was on the small side. Ultimately fine since we were on the road and the hotel didn't have a fridge, but for $15 I'd like to be stuffed or have leftovers. My BF quite enjoyed his mushroom, served with curry and a beet salad. He also liked the mango lassi, which I thought needed to be chilled. Our waitress was friendly and things ran smoothly and our fellow restaurant patrons seemed happy.
The restaurant is cute: minimalist and modern, filled with natural light, painted in warm earth tones. I was not such a fan of the hidden bathrooms though. Cool once you get in there but awkward wandering around until you either have to ask or feel bold enough to enter what appears to be a closet. The distinguishing feature would have to be the frozen food section in the front. Really neat idea and how convenient if you really dig this food! I didn't look at prices but it seemed like the selection was quite complete.
Overall I'd recommend Rangoli but wouldn't rush to come here next time I'm in Vancouver. My BF woulda given it 4 Stars though, hence the 3.5 rating.
3.5 stars really.
After reading so many reviews for Vij's, that is the only place my mom wanted to eat at on our day in Vancouver for the Olympics. So even after arriving there around 9:20pm we thought for sure we could eat there without a horrible wait. Oh how we were wrong. It was still an hour and a half wait. So not wanting to put off the 2 hour drive home to Seattle any longer, we went with Vij's sister restaurant next door, Rangoli.
This restaurant doesn't even appear as a normal restaurant when you first walk in. It has a line of refrigerated cases on one side the place. It is one room with the kitchen taking up most of the space.
There was no line to get in and we chose a table in the corner. Soon after we arrived other people also started to come making it very hard to get in and out of the small area to go to the bathroom or just leave.
The kebabs, as an appetizer, were very good. They came with a mango chutney that was so deliciously spicy my mouth is watering just thinking of them. The ginger lemon drink is refreshing with an interesting taste. I can only describe it like Bundaberg's Ginger Beer mixed with lemonade. My husband and I shared the lamb curry with rice and naan. All was pretty tasty, but I was expecting a thicker and spicier curry.
Great service, decor and ambience. Great milky sweet chai, just like the chai one gets in the Siwaliks. But the food is not as great as it can be. The naan was dissapointing, the rice okay and the goat meat with jackfruit was tender but not tender enough, plus I couldn't taste the jackfruit. Eating at Vij's is a great experience and his Rangoli does not dissapoint. But I am not sure I want to go back for the quality of the food. I may go back because Rangoli has the knack of evoking nostalgia for someone who grew up in India. And no dish did that more for me than the Meeti Roti. If you do go, make sure you try it. Eating it I felt like I was a sixth grader eating from my lunch 'tiffin' on a hot day in the shade outside my school in Pune. The only problem was that the naan tasted like it was from my tiffin too, too rubbery.
I don't know how many times I have eaten at this restaurant in the past year. My dad always goes to Vancouver to work so sometimes I tag along with him. And every time we go there, we ALWAYS stop by this restaurant at least twice every trip. I think I've had just about every entree on the menu. I would have to say that the lamb won my heart, along with the naan bread. Oh good Lord. The chai tea squeezes its way into my heart too.
I also love the cozy atmosphere of the area. The frozen food section is just such an ingenious idea. And as for the secret bathroom? Ah, well, it was love at first sight.
I also met Vij a couple times as he walked around the restaurant &asked the customers about their food. Such a nice man (:
Listed in: date spots
Love their prepared food freezer section.
After eating a fantastic lunch here one day on our Spring Break vacation, I decided to load up the car and purchase some food for the trip home. When customs asked if we were bringing back any meat or produce I told him we were bringing back Indian food and showed him the styrofoam cooler.
I totally thought he was going to pull rank and jack my stash, but he let us through. I will forever be grateful, and I was the star of my kitchen for at least two meals.
Listed in: The Other Vancouver
Number of attempts at eating dinner at Vij's in the last 3 days = 2
Number of successes = 0
What's one to do?
Lunch at Vij's Rangoli instead.
The yogurt and tamarind marinated chicken was extremely flavorful and juicy. The dish came with a side of salad, rice, and naan, which were all pretty good, although, I have had better naan.
We also had the lamb curry, which I thought was fantastic. The meat was so tender, it was falling apart.
I thought the portion sizes were perfect for a mid-day meal. In fact, I'm still pretty stuffed from lunch.
Indian food for lunch = success!
One of the best Indian meals I've ever had.
Favorites:
Savoury Chaat
Portobello Mushroom and Red Bell Pepper Curry
Local Organic Chicken in Cilantro, Mint and Yogurt Curry - the chicken just melts in your mouth!
JONASAPPROVED!
We headed up to Vancouver this past weekend mainly just to eat some delicious food! After finding out that the wait was at least 2.5 hours for a table at Vij's, we settled for the 45 min wait at Rangoli.
First of all, I'd like to say that this restaurant does not serve authentic Indian food. If you are looking for some chicken tikka masala, aloo gobi, channa masala or other traditional dishes, you aren't going to find it here. Instead you will find Indian influenced American food, which isn't a bad thing, but if you are looking for the real thing--this place isn't it.
Anyhow, between the five of us, we ordered the lamb, chicken, pork, eggplant, and portabella mushroom dishes. All of which had extremely good flavor and spice. I would definitely recommend the pakora appetizer. It also looked like they had a great selection of frozen takeout items.
They don't take phone reservations so if you want to eat here, I suggest getting here pretty early!
I am usually an ambitious order-er when returning to a restaurant for the second, third, sixth time. But I can't help ordering the same darn thing every time at Rangoli. The Portobello Mushroom with Naan, Chai tea and rice pudding for dessert.
The word Rangoli refers to a beautiful colourful Indian art form.
Vij couldn't have picked a more appropriate name for this gem. I love it!
Listed in: Spicy Vancouver, My dirty picks, Good things come in little…
I was having a bad hair day, clearly. Wireless Wave had deprived me of my dinner the night before by giving us the run-around about our broken phone sending us to no less than 4 places, and now here we were, nearly 2pm the next day and waiting for (same) customer service.... tap tap tap... Okay that's it! LOOK, I'm across the street at Vij's Rangoli.
The currie smell gave me all the facts I needed to eat here.
I sat myself at an outdoor table in the sun to relax. I ordered what they call Kebabs. It was just the right spicy goodness, Plum Chutney on the side that was delicious and Oooooh, the yummy smell, the sun, --OH CRAP ! a Bee! The only Bee in Vancouver found me and my bad hair day to harass.
The Bee was the nerve that broke the Camels back (ha-ha). I had to move inside. I got up, flinging my arms around shooing it but to no avail. Meanwhile I also flung my fork which sprayed food all over the chair...... and on my jacket.... ( ! ) and then to my rescue came the SO nice server.
She said "it's okay, just go inside and have a seat and I'll bring everything to you" She saw my eyes well up.
What a kind soul. The big guy showed up (with a replacement phone.) and we ordered him a Ginger Lemonade and I ate my yummy lunch, and even had a coconut puree desert. (entirely over priced, but tasty.)
The kitchen staff are very professional, they take their food seriously. There is also an array of sauces and yes, that Chutney for sale on the shelves.
Just on the other side is a more serious atmosphere for dinner diners. But this is the perfect lunch spot and the outdoor patio area is perfect if you're not being a nervous Nelly like I was about the Bee.
I'd like to go back and have a meal on a better day.
We ate at Rangoli last night while on vacation on Vancouver.
We had wanted to go to Vij's but were told there would be an hour wait, and that was a no go for us. We were told that the chef at Rangoli was also the chef at Vij's and that the style of food at Rangoli was similar (although not as elegant) to Vij's.
The food was fine but pretty middle of the road. Maybe I'm spoiled by the high quality of Indian restaurants here in the Bay Area.
Food:
Lamb curry - Fine, but nothing special.
Pakoras - Very nicely prepared but a little on the bland side.
Tilapia - Misconceived. A huge piece of fish, nicely topped with lots of fresh vegetables, but the whole dish (including the rice) was unpleasantly swimming in a soupy mess of broth, probably from the reduction of the tomatoes in it. A nice try but this dish missed.
Naan - Exquisite. The best part of the meal.
Service - Excellent.
Price - I thought the meal was a little overpriced at 46 CAD. The same thing would have been around 30 USD in our neck of the woods.
As I commented to my partner on our way back to our hotel, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat at Rangoli again, but would gladly come if someone invited me there.
This place is Canadianized. It's really really good, don't get me wrong, but it's not super authentic. It's a little toned down. I'm not an expert, but I come from nor cal, where my town is half Indian, almost. It almost also felt like a tourist trap, because everyone in it was talking about their travel plans or in a different language. Or maybe that's just the locals... Plus I did get trapped.
The beef curry was very good and the meat melted as I chewed on it and the naan, though different from what I am used too, was warm and chewy. The portobello and red pepper curry was really good and my sister also liked the salty lassi. Which is like a salty-ish yogurty drink. I was not that fond of it.
Its a great idea how you can take their curries and naan home in the prepackaged goodness and heat it up.
Listed in: I found you through Yelp, Canuck
6 words: Portobello Mushroom and Red Bell Pepper Curry (plus chai tea -best I've had so far!).
I crave it, I eat it, i crave it more.
Lunch or dinner, rain or sun, I love it here. I've taken "boil in a bag market meals" on camping trips. They make great frozen packs, keeping everything else chilled, and clean up is easy! I've cooked from Vij's fantastic cookbook - lamb Popsicles, lamb stew, beet salad.
A couple of other pluses- your clothes don't smell like food when you leave; and if you bundle up in the wintertime, their covered patio is heated.
Listed in: 5 Star Reviews - You deserve…, Casual Fare, Baby It's Cold Outside, Patio Season Comes to…
A chic way to get some fine Indian cuisine.
Because of its reviews on Yelp, I decided to take friends for lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. Wow, so glad I did! This restaurant has it go'n on! I love the creative ways they use the small space of this place - simple but stylish. Everything from the plates to the bathrooms are spot on. The food is delicious and beautifully prepared, and the service was awesome. My girlfriend was cringing from her hangover, but from afar our waiter thought she was unhappy with her food, so he immediately came over to see if there was something he could do. Along with our leftovers, we took home some of their premade frozen curry and naan to have for dinner later this week.
Will definitely be back over and over again.
3.5 stars..... far from the best Indian food I've had, but Rangoli had a nice ambience, friendly servers and "healthy" food. By that I mean that I didn't see any visible grease in the food, unlike a lot of Indian food, and I came away not feeling completely stuffed. I've come to expect big ol' pieces of naan and huge portions of curry, enough that I can take home extra for next day's lunch.
Rangoli would be a good place to pick up those little packets of food for at home. It'd also be a good lunch spot. But next time I want to go out for Indian food, I'm not going there.
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Rangoli is a real treasure. Be sure to ask for the cassava fries, as they aren't on the menu....I followed these with the goat curry today. I've never eaten a dish here that I didn't love. Some of the best Indian food there is.
I go out of my way to wind up in the South Granville area at lunch time so I'll have an excuse to eat at Rangoli.....but who needs an excuse? Perfect for lunch or dinner....and they have wonderful packaged dishes to take out (as well as Thomas Haas' Chocolate Sparkles!)
Today I put my knee up under the table and wound up with blue bubble gum on my pants! The only mishap I've ever had at Rangoli....
I love Rangoli!
I have never actually eaten in at Rangoli but I have purchased their boil a bag take out for many years...I know I may have lost some of you at "boil in a bag" but don't knock it 'til you try it!
The concept is simple and brilliant....you pick out your favorite dishes from the cooler which are all in sealed bags...I usually get the lamb curry, chicken and cilantro, and a vegetable choice..along with some of the naan bread...
The cost isn't too outrageous..maybe $30 for 3 dishes and naan and it's enough food for 2-3 people...I make my own rice at home...
All you need to do it boil some pots of water and throw in the bags for 20 mins or so...make the rice while they boil..heat the naan in the oven..and boom done...an amazing gourmet indian meal in 20 mins with no fuss....sooo worth it after work when you want something delicious but don't have the time to cook...and perfect for an impromptu dinner party!
Had lunch here with my husband. We ordered the lamb curry and the portabello entrees. Both dishes came with a small salad and naan. The portions did seem a bit small but we also had chai tea, mango lassi and dessert and were full by the time we finished our meal. Don't miss the meeti roti. It was so good that my husband licked all the sauce off the plate. Servers were nice. The cafe is not very large. I felt like we were elbow to elbow with the diners around us.
I've never dined in at Vij's Rangoli, but I've gotten the premade boil-a-bag meals 2 times now and I wish I started going here a lot sooner.
I've had the Chicken Masala, naan, and samosas. It's great you just boil some water and throw in the sealed foil bag for twenty minutes. While that is boiling, you can put the samosas in the oven and quickly heat the frozen naan in a pan, and then you have damn good food and almost no dishes or effort. The entrees are $10-$12 (and with Canada's dollar being down lately, that works out to be just ~ $7-$9 of my American dollars...).
With Vij's being regarded as Vancouver's best restaurant, to get the same recipes at its sister restaurant for that cheap is really awesome.
Went there with my niece & nephew since Vij's was not opened for lunch, only dinner.
Lamb kebabs for appetizers - yummy
Lamb curry - TASTY & tender! The best dish!!!!
Pressure cooker beef - BLAND even though the beef was tender
Free Range Chicken curry - completely BLAND & only the bean salad & naan was yummy
Love their THIN Naan bread!!
Yes you MUST TRY especially if you can't get a table @ their parent company Vij's. The price here… Read more »
Lunch Buffet 9.95
Neighborhood: Kitsilano
Lunch Specials
Burnaby, BC
Neighborhood: Fairview Slopes
Neighborhood: Downtown
Neighborhood: Kitsilano
Neighborhood: Fairview Slopes
Neighborhood: Downtown
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