Rangoli, Chennai

Rangoli, T Nagar, Chennai

102, Thayagaraya Road (Pondy Bazaar), Chennai

Tel : 044 23455589 / 23455590

Rangoli is basically a franchisee of “Saravana Bhavan” chain of hotels, the hotel has come up with this new idea based on the growing pan food industry. Its located in the basement of the Saravana Bhavan Hotel, Pondy Bazaar.

Its not like in the past where the cuisines of a particular region was available only there. Since, the transition of people has occurred thanks to the IT / ITES industry across the country, so its become important for the culture, traditions, food and other aspects to be marginalized.

We went to “Rangoli” based on the good reviews I found in the Internet. Being a foodie, I try to visit various restaurants / outlets.  Rangoli is differential from the monotonous Idly, Vada, Pongal, Sambhar, etc of Tamil Nadu. Similar on the lines with “Rajdhani Express”, but mostly into Gujurati. This restaurant offers only “Thali Meals” and is not into any other kind of menu.

Menu

As it usually happens in Gujurati meals, all the items were mildly sweet, which my parents and niece found quite offensive.

The thali is unlimited with 2 items on the limited side. To start with, Jal Jeera and the starters Dhokla, Subudana Vada and Bhaat Na Muthia(sort of potato vada) are bought to your table, later the thali comes into picture. Must say, that the Daal Khichidi was excellent, the moong dal seera was heavenly (but alas limited). After the thali was finished, we got a glass of masala curd milk and a sweet pan.

Starters

Thali

The staff are courteous, the ambience is fine. We can even see the food being prepared.

Experience has been good. But, hope they continue the same.



Kitchen