Rangoli India Restaurant

The buffet on a weekday was awesome!Never tried this restaurant because it is tucked away in a average looking strip mall. Pretty classy on the inside and more importantly the food was being made fresh and was being reloaded fresh to which is key to a good buffet. My favorites with the tandoori chicken, the kidney beans, with rice, shahi paneer, and the pakoras. Naan was think and fresh too. The tikka masala and chicken curry were okay. But just to have fresh food like this which is unlimited is a great deal. I don't think you should like every item or even eat every item in the buffet but just to have a few items that are amazing is usually a great deal and rangoli does just that!Service was good enough.

Years ago used to get take out here decided to dine in.Very fast service for a Fri night,seated promptly.We ordered the chicken curry,pad Thai and roti and samosa appetizers.The food was pretty decent.The curry was very mild (prefer it more spicy)I had to ask waitress for clean utensils.The restaurant is looking pretty run down compared to when we came in early 2000s.Not sure we'd come back

A regular here before pandemic closure. They continued orders pickup only afterwards and finally open to include seating 2024 (?). So hubby & I gave it a try (dinner hour) and now understood why it remained mostly order pickups. Service is at its worst, waited very long time before asked for service and then a long time before food was served. We were the only ones in restaurant; no excuse. When it came, all came at once; good cause we were starving. Hubby didn't like the chicken tikka masala; he thinks recipe changed, too sweet for him. I was hungry so that change didn't phased me. All in all food was good enough, but sometimes the ambiance and service completes the whole eatery experience to better ratings. Don't think we're gonna be back anytime soon; maybe better order pickup but it's the dining experience we prefer when it comes to East Indian cuisine.No pics. Dishes (our standbys): Papadum, Paneer Saag' Walla, Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan.

Ordered chicken tikka masala which comes with a side of rice, and a naan for pickup. The place can sit 120 people but there were only 2. This had already set the bar pretty low for me. Once I arrived back home and served myself some dinner, I felt the food tasted below average. The chicken tikka masala was bland, it lacked spices and salt. At the same time, the chicken was kind of stiff. It took some effort to break bite size pieces from the chunk, which made me feel that it's probably not fresh as well. The naan was ok. The rice was cooked very well, but at most of the restaurants I feel chefs add some salt to rice to give it some flavor, but this rice was also bland which just made the whole curry and rice experience pretty bad. Will not visit the place again.

great dinner date lighting and the seating is very comfortable. I recently did a phone order for pick up on a super busy night- for me...no idea about the 'raunt. One guy that works there is a bit snobby. As he checked me out at counter, I complimented him on a beautiful piece of jewelry he had on, and he acted rather garish and snobby about it. Maybe because I had just got done with a workout in the hills and I looked a bit "sporty/dingy" in my work out clothes , possibly sweaty hair, and bball hat,..... but chill dude. I bet I have something of at least of that value, I'm just not a flashy gal, and I was being....nice....not kiss assy. Learn the difference, I'm not hitting on you or praising you. Just, being, ...nice. Also my mango drink was only so so. Meal was good though. I do like the place normally.

Really good weekday lunch buffet meals. There are usually 5 vegetarian and 5 non vegetarian curries. They also bring fresh naans to the table. Gulab jamoon and kheer for the desserts are extra like the icing on the cake. Included in the $19 lunch buffet but all of them are good.

Rangoli India Restaurant at 3695 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 has been around for 25 years and was one of my favorite hot spots prior to Covid.Recently, I went and had their buffet and was amazed at the selection of food. Tandoori Chicken, Tikka Masala, Egg Curry, Aloo Cabbage, Padeer Kalai Wala, and the list goes on. I must say the server was very attentive and brought me fresh hot Naan bread. The dessert selection was 2 of my favorites; Mango Pudding and Rice Pudding. I ordered Chai Tea (extra cost) which was amazing. Everything I ate was perfectly cooked and was delicious.Now I found the restaurant to be very clean with a good separation of tables. The carpet had been recently vacuumed and each buffet item had its own seperate warmer with a lid. However, it is an older restaurant and some of the tables and hallways really showed their wear.One issue that seems to show up in other reviews was the staff is not friendly. I did not experience that. From the moment I arrived I was greeted by a young lady, and the server was very polite and attentive. Yes, I was thanked when I paid the bill.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant! Be hungry if you decide to try the buffet.

This place was so good you can try here jalebi and pastry they are all egglesss and had variety of snacks that you can take service was good and ambience wss ok

Very quiet restaurant, no music I was here at 3pm and there was no foot traffic. (It was Monday to be fair)I have Been here only once before and the taste has been consistent. Chicken was very tender and the masala had a rich tomato taste with a blend of spices. Very addicting taste.Garlic naan was cooked perfectly and had a great subtle taste of garlic, not too over powered.Will definitely be returningPricing was not bad especially for the huge portions.And lastly the customer service was ok, nothing that stood out but the great food totally overturns the service.

Rangoli is easily one of my favorite Punjabi restaurants! Their Chicken Butter Masala is consistently flavorful and delicious, and the naan is always fresh and perfectly cooked. My wife is a big fan of their Malai Kofta, which is rich, creamy, and a must-try.While the food is excellent, the service can be hit or miss, and the restaurant can feel a bit darker than I'd prefer at times. That said, much like their tasty mithai, this spot delivers where it matters most--the food!If you're in the area and craving great Punjabi cuisine, Rangoli is a solid choice. Definitely worth a visit!