Gujarati Thali
The thali can include snacks, chaat, rice, roti, two dals, two sabjis, raita, desserts, papad, pickle and chutney.
Rangoli Lite LLC
Oud Metha
Rangoli Lite LLC is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Oud Metha known for Gujarati thali and chaat. It also suits a quick snack or tea stop, with reviews mentioning fresh chapati, Gujarati sweets and affordable breakfast options.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
390 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Authentic Flavours
Several diners describe the Gujarati food as traditional and authentic, with one review praising its Gujarati-Rajasthani combination.
Fresh Chapati
Freshly made chapati and phulkas are recurring highlights, especially for diners choosing thali.
Chaat Selection
Pani puri, dahi batata puri and other chaat dishes are a major draw for some customers.
Tea Stop
Regulars specifically praise the tea and say breakfast options cost less than alternatives nearby.
Clean Seating
One review found the seating clean and welcoming, while another described a family-friendly sitting arrangement.
Available Parking
Parking is usually available, according to a customer who also visited for snacks and the unlimited vegetarian thali.
What to Eat at Rangoli Lite LLC How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Rangoli Lite LLC, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Rangoli Lite LLC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Gujarati thali Net +5
“Traditional Gujarati thali, one of the oldest restaurant in Dubai still maintains the same quality and taste”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Traditional Gujarati thali, one of the oldest restaurant in Dubai still maintains the same quality and taste”April 2023
“If you are craving a decent sized Gujarati thali, this is the place to go. The food is awesome - I have had a lot of veggies here whichI usually don't eat :) My all time fav for Gujarati food.... And to add, excellent excellent service”January 2020
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Freshly made chapatties Net +3
“The freshly made chapatties were a delight.”
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Review excerpts
“The freshly made chapatties were a delight.”February 2019
“Lunch thali fresh n clean but expensive however freshly made chapati/ roties were excellent. Food taste not so great”March 2021
Honorable mentions (20)
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Bajra roti Net +1
“Gujrati Comfort food, especially their seasonal menu is excellent, in love with their bajra roti, Thali and fulkas. Always ordered through zomato, would like to visit soon”
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Review excerpts
“Gujrati Comfort food, especially their seasonal menu is excellent, in love with their bajra roti, Thali and fulkas. Always ordered through zomato, would like to visit soon”March 2021
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Bhelpuri Net +1
“Good place for chat lovers...the Bhelpuri was really tasty , just a bit spicy ...and thali itmes like just okay...not very exclusive”
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“Good place for chat lovers...the Bhelpuri was really tasty , just a bit spicy ...and thali itmes like just okay...not very exclusive”January 2020
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Daal makhani Net +1
“Most value for money restaurant.. Amazing Daal makhani, and samosa chaat. Ask for the sweet Gujarati daal, you will love it :)”
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Review excerpts
“Most value for money restaurant.. Amazing Daal makhani, and samosa chaat. Ask for the sweet Gujarati daal, you will love it :)”February 2019
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Dahi baray Net +1
“I visited this place with my family and i tried their THALI for thevery first time and i found it delicious, Especially the 'Dahi Baray'.”
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“I visited this place with my family and i tried their THALI for thevery first time and i found it delicious, Especially the 'Dahi Baray'.”December 2019
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Dahi kadi Net +1
“Special weekend thali was very tasty and filling. Good ambience. Dahi kadi was yummy 😋”
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“Special weekend thali was very tasty and filling. Good ambience. Dahi kadi was yummy 😋”November 2020
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Dhahi batata puri Net +1
“After the streets of Bangalore/ India, here is where I found the best chaat menu. Pani Puri, Dhahi batata puri and a lot more. Very delicious and a very peaceful place to visit with family, friends. Usually some restaurants are one time experience. But I can guarantee you that you would love to visit here whenever you crave for chaat food items!! Best luck guys!! Have the best experience!!”
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Review excerpts
“After the streets of Bangalore/ India, here is where I found the best chaat menu. Pani Puri, Dhahi batata puri and a lot more. Very delicious and a very peaceful place to visit with family, friends. Usually some restaurants are one time experience. But I can guarantee you that you would love to visit here whenever you crave for chaat food items!! Best luck guys!! Have the best experience!!”February 2021
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Dhokla Net +1
“When we crave puri bhaji, Chai, dhokla, khandvi...this is the place to be!! Welcoming host and clean seating!”
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Review excerpts
“When we crave puri bhaji, Chai, dhokla, khandvi...this is the place to be!! Welcoming host and clean seating!”August 2022
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Fulkas Net +1
“Gujrati Comfort food, especially their seasonal menu is excellent, in love with their bajra roti, Thali and fulkas. Always ordered through zomato, would like to visit soon”
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Review excerpts
“Gujrati Comfort food, especially their seasonal menu is excellent, in love with their bajra roti, Thali and fulkas. Always ordered through zomato, would like to visit soon”March 2021
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Hot phulkas Net +1
“Oh the tali they have is just so yummmm hot phulkas are the best and the side dishes I've had there has a subtle flavor and feel so full, the best restaurant for vegetarians.”
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Review excerpts
“Oh the tali they have is just so yummmm hot phulkas are the best and the side dishes I've had there has a subtle flavor and feel so full, the best restaurant for vegetarians.”November 2019
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Khandvi Net +1
“When we crave puri bhaji, Chai, dhokla, khandvi...this is the place to be!! Welcoming host and clean seating!”
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Review excerpts
“When we crave puri bhaji, Chai, dhokla, khandvi...this is the place to be!! Welcoming host and clean seating!”August 2022
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Khoye ke gulab jamun Net +1
“A descent, pure vegetarian restaurant with quick service! Pani puri lovers, this is a must visit! Gulab Jamun purists, if you are looking for real Khoye ke Gulab Jamun, this is just the place!”
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Review excerpts
“A descent, pure vegetarian restaurant with quick service! Pani puri lovers, this is a must visit! Gulab Jamun purists, if you are looking for real Khoye ke Gulab Jamun, this is just the place!”October 2018
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Laban Net +1
“Good place to have veg thali.. attentive staff. Fresh and warm food.. awesome laban and affordable.”
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“Good place to have veg thali.. attentive staff. Fresh and warm food.. awesome laban and affordable.”June 2020
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North indian tali Net +1
“I tried North Indian tali and literally fell in love with the way the chef has prepared and the spices he has used.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried North Indian tali and literally fell in love with the way the chef has prepared and the spices he has used.”September 2019
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Puri bhaji Net +1
“When we crave puri bhaji, Chai, dhokla, khandvi...this is the place to be!! Welcoming host and clean seating!”
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Review excerpts
“When we crave puri bhaji, Chai, dhokla, khandvi...this is the place to be!! Welcoming host and clean seating!”August 2022
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Ras malai Net +1
“This restaurant serves the best chats in Dubai... This is a family restaurant with a very well-sitting arrangement... Clean and hygienic... I tried the chats at many places but the chats of this restaurant are the best... Ras malai is also delicious... Apart from chats and sweets, you can get authentic Gujarati thali and other Gujarati food..... Highly recommended.... affordable with good taste...”
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Review excerpts
“This restaurant serves the best chats in Dubai... This is a family restaurant with a very well-sitting arrangement... Clean and hygienic... I tried the chats at many places but the chats of this restaurant are the best... Ras malai is also delicious... Apart from chats and sweets, you can get authentic Gujarati thali and other Gujarati food..... Highly recommended.... affordable with good taste...”August 2021
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Samosa chat Net +1
“Most value for money restaurant.. Amazing Daal makhani, and samosa chaat. Ask for the sweet Gujarati daal, you will love it :)”
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Review excerpts
“Most value for money restaurant.. Amazing Daal makhani, and samosa chaat. Ask for the sweet Gujarati daal, you will love it :)”February 2019
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Special weekend thali Net +1
“Special weekend thali was very tasty and filling. Good ambience. Dahi kadi was yummy 😋”
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Review excerpts
“Special weekend thali was very tasty and filling. Good ambience. Dahi kadi was yummy 😋”November 2020
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Sweet gujarati daal Net +1
“Most value for money restaurant.. Amazing Daal makhani, and samosa chaat. Ask for the sweet Gujarati daal, you will love it :)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Most value for money restaurant.. Amazing Daal makhani, and samosa chaat. Ask for the sweet Gujarati daal, you will love it :)”February 2019
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Thali Net +1
“Thali was amazing with nice taste, Authentic Rajasthani and Gujarati Combo food, Taste feeling like that on highway style Dhaba in India”
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Review excerpts
“Thali was amazing with nice taste, Authentic Rajasthani and Gujarati Combo food, Taste feeling like that on highway style Dhaba in India”March 2021
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Pani puri Net 0
Mixed feedback
“After the streets of Bangalore/ India, here is where I found the best chaat menu. Pani Puri, Dhahi batata puri and a lot more. Very delicious and a very peaceful place to visit with family, friends. Usually some restaurants are one time experience. But I can guarantee you that you would love to visit here whenever you crave for chaat food items!! Best luck guys!! Have the best experience!!”
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Review excerpts
“After the streets of Bangalore/ India, here is where I found the best chaat menu. Pani Puri, Dhahi batata puri and a lot more. Very delicious and a very peaceful place to visit with family, friends. Usually some restaurants are one time experience. But I can guarantee you that you would love to visit here whenever you crave for chaat food items!! Best luck guys!! Have the best experience!!”February 2021
“A descent, pure vegetarian restaurant with quick service! Pani puri lovers, this is a must visit! Gulab Jamun purists, if you are looking for real Khoye ke Gulab Jamun, this is just the place!”October 2018
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Chai Net +1
“When we crave puri bhaji, Chai, dhokla, khandvi...this is the place to be!! Welcoming host and clean seating!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“When we crave puri bhaji, Chai, dhokla, khandvi...this is the place to be!! Welcoming host and clean seating!”August 2022
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Masala tea Net +1
“A regular evening hangout joint. I like the masala tea here, even chat items are good. Just that I feel the price is more for the kind of standards...”
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Review excerpts
“A regular evening hangout joint. I like the masala tea here, even chat items are good. Just that I feel the price is more for the kind of standards...”July 2019
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Tea Net +1
“We are quite often here so often that we come here for tea. They give the best tea better than what you get at filli.”
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Review excerpts
“We are quite often here so often that we come here for tea. They give the best tea better than what you get at filli.”August 2022
What to Avoid (10)
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Aloo parotha Net −1
“And in aloo parotha, it was more of parotha and aloo was minimum. They used to be good but I missed those goodness today...”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“And in aloo parotha, it was more of parotha and aloo was minimum. They used to be good but I missed those goodness today...”August 2018
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Buttermilk Net −1
“The lunch was below expectation, it seemed food items were stale,the chutney especially, buttermilk tasted weird,my freinds and i most of us had digestive issue after eating and getting home.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The lunch was below expectation, it seemed food items were stale,the chutney especially, buttermilk tasted weird,my freinds and i most of us had digestive issue after eating and getting home.”June 2022
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Dal khichdi with tadka Net −1
“I ordered dal khichdi with tadka today..also had mentioned them to add ghee. The order came without ghee and tadka..and rice quality was also not great Also portion size for one person is too less to suffice basic lunch Dal khichdi was just basic not the real dal tadka as you get in Mumbai with long rice”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered dal khichdi with tadka today..also had mentioned them to add ghee. The order came without ghee and tadka..and rice quality was also not great Also portion size for one person is too less to suffice basic lunch Dal khichdi was just basic not the real dal tadka as you get in Mumbai with long rice”September 2023
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Idli Net −1
“Watery lassi, instead of 3 pcs only 2 pcs of idli.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Watery lassi, instead of 3 pcs only 2 pcs of idli.”November 2018
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Pakoda Net −1
“We went there thinking the reputation and food Rangoli Meena Bazar had. It was horrible... Pakoda were uncooked... Anything you want... You have to call the waiter 2/3 times.... Taste was average... Will never go again”
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Critical review excerpts
“We went there thinking the reputation and food Rangoli Meena Bazar had. It was horrible... Pakoda were uncooked... Anything you want... You have to call the waiter 2/3 times.... Taste was average... Will never go again”May 2023
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Poori bhaji Net −1
“Food quality is deteriorating. It is not as it used to be. In poori bhaji, poori was thick, and bhai was hot but not fresh.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food quality is deteriorating. It is not as it used to be. In poori bhaji, poori was thick, and bhai was hot but not fresh.”August 2018
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Sambar Net −1
“The food quality is becoming bad. Watery sambar without taste.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The food quality is becoming bad. Watery sambar without taste.”November 2018
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Coffee Net −1
“The coffee is the worst Ive ever tasted. To be honest they need training on how to prepare a nice cup of coffee and to not ruin our mornings!!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“The coffee is the worst Ive ever tasted. To be honest they need training on how to prepare a nice cup of coffee and to not ruin our mornings!!!”December 2019
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Lassi Net −1
“Watery lassi, instead of 3 pcs only 2 pcs of idli.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Watery lassi, instead of 3 pcs only 2 pcs of idli.”November 2018
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Pista lassi Net −1
“We ordered The pista lassi, but it wasn't tasting pista at all, mix chaat had lot of dal and spoiled the authentic taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered The pista lassi, but it wasn't tasting pista at all, mix chaat had lot of dal and spoiled the authentic taste.”April 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Check VAT. Ask whether VAT is included before ordering; one diner said prices were not explained as VAT-exclusive.
Try Thali. If you want variety, choose the thali: one packed order included snacks, chaat, two dals, two sabjis and two desserts.
Ask Availability. Check dish availability before settling in; one couple found three requested items unavailable.
Tea Breakfast. For a lower-cost visit, consider tea or breakfast; a regular said breakfast was cheaper than nearby alternatives.
Parking Check. If you are driving, parking is usually available according to a 2020 diner, though conditions can vary.
Confirm Timing. If you arrive between meal periods, ask whether food can be served; one hungry group was accommodated at 5pm before the stated 6:30pm dinner start.
Plan the visit
Practical details
68P5+PV2 - near Lamcy Plaza
Oud Metha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Quality
Reviews range from fresh, tasty meals to complaints about stale food, poor chutney and digestive problems after lunch.
Thali Pricing
Some diners consider the thali expensive, especially when a steep increase is linked to adding aam ras and poori.
Small Portions
A dal khichdi order was described as too small for one person's basic lunch.
Slow Service
One diner said requests had to be repeated several times before a waiter responded.
No Outside Meat
The restaurant did not allow a child to eat chicken or mutton brought from outside inside the cafeteria.
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The Bottom Line
Rangoli Lite LLC is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Oud Metha with a clear Gujarati focus. The main reason to come is the thali, which one diner described as a full spread of snacks, chaat, rice, roti, two dals, two sabjis, raita, desserts, papad, pickle and chutney. Gujarati food, fresh chapati and chaat are the strongest recurring themes in the reviews.
The menu is broader than thali alone. Customers mention pani puri, dahi batata puri, puri bhaji, dhokla, khandvi, Gujarati sweets and masala tea. Breakfast is described by one regular as cheaper than nearby alternatives, while tea has attracted repeat visits.
Parking is usually available, and some diners found the seating clean and suitable for families. Quality and value are not completely consistent. Several reviews praise authentic flavours, warm food and unlimited thali service, but others report stale chutney, odd-tasting buttermilk, uncooked pakoda, cold pani puri or disappointing taste.
A few diners consider the thali expensive, and one reported a 33Dhs bill for misal pav, samosa chaat and water. Ask about VAT and unavailable dishes before ordering. Also note that outside chicken or mutton was not allowed inside.