Gujarati thali
The thali includes hot rotis or puris and a broad mix of Gujarati dishes, with several reviews calling it tasty and affordable.
Rangoli restaurant
Al Karama
Rangoli is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Al Karama serving thalis, chaat and regional comfort food. Reviews make the Gujarati thali, pani puri and generous takeaway meal boxes the clearest reasons to consider it, with indoor and outdoor seating also mentioned.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
477 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pani puri
Pani puri is one of the strongest recurring favourites, with one customer calling it their permanent Dubai spot for the dish.
Generous portions
Some dine-in and takeaway portions are large enough for two or even three people.
Meal boxes
A takeaway thali meal box was described as sufficient for two people and packed spill-proof.
Jain choices
The Jain chole bhature and spicy Jain green chutney were particularly well received.
Vegan options
Vegan dishes are available, which is useful for mixed-diet groups.
Home catering
A Ganpati function order was delivered as committed, and guests reportedly liked the food and lemonade.
What to Eat at Rangoli restaurant 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 restaurant, 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 restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 8
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Pani puri Net +9
“We ordered around 6 different items of which Pani puri was the best of the lot but no other dish is worth to mention.”
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“We ordered around 6 different items of which Pani puri was the best of the lot but no other dish is worth to mention.”August 2018
“The pani puri was sooo scrumptious that I couldn’t just stop at 1 plate !!🫣”August 2022
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Pan shots Net +4
“The pan shots at the end of your meal is a treat to your tastebuds !!”
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“The pan shots at the end of your meal is a treat to your tastebuds !!”August 2022
“🌟Pan Shots- the best shot ever. Super delicious and extremely refreshing.”May 2021
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Dhokla Net +2
“This restaurant serves delicious gujrati and punjabi food.. each and every dish was delicious, pani puri, dabeli, dhokla and patra ,gajar halwa were super delicious must try this when you visit..”
Positive 2Negative 0
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“This restaurant serves delicious gujrati and punjabi food.. each and every dish was delicious, pani puri, dabeli, dhokla and patra ,gajar halwa were super delicious must try this when you visit..”February 2021
“We also tried chole bature, dokhla and masala dosa and it was delicious.”July 2022
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Gajar halwa Net +2
“The seasonal food makke ki roti and saag was also amazing and cherry on the cake was Gajar ka Halwa. Loved every bite.”
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“The seasonal food makke ki roti and saag was also amazing and cherry on the cake was Gajar ka Halwa. Loved every bite.”November 2025
“This restaurant serves delicious gujrati and punjabi food.. each and every dish was delicious, pani puri, dabeli, dhokla and patra ,gajar halwa were super delicious must try this when you visit..”February 2021
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Kurakuri bhindi Net +2
“4.Kurakuri Bhindi (must try)”
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“4.Kurakuri Bhindi (must try)”January 2022
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Makke ki roti Net +2
“‘Makki Ki Roti’: is an unleavened flat bread made using corn meal(makki) that is toasted on a tava(a pan used mainly in India for toasting flat breads) then generously brushed with butter on the top. This roti tasted really nice, loved the texture of the corn and the melted butter(of course) , these made a perfect pairing for our curries.”
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“‘Makki Ki Roti’: is an unleavened flat bread made using corn meal(makki) that is toasted on a tava(a pan used mainly in India for toasting flat breads) then generously brushed with butter on the top. This roti tasted really nice, loved the texture of the corn and the melted butter(of course) , these made a perfect pairing for our curries.”April 2022
“The seasonal food makke ki roti and saag was also amazing and cherry on the cake was Gajar ka Halwa.”November 2025
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Masala dosa Net +2
“We also tried chole bature, dokhla and masala dosa and it was delicious.”
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“We also tried chole bature, dokhla and masala dosa and it was delicious.”July 2022
“The pani puri and masala dosa had an authentic, traditional taste that brought back many wonderful memories.”July 2026
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Ras malai Net +2
“🌟Ras Malai- aloft melting in mouth and less sweet. Just PERFECT”
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“🌟Ras Malai- aloft melting in mouth and less sweet. Just PERFECT”May 2021
“Matka Kulfi and Ras Malai was so delightful to end up the meal.”September 2021
Honorable mentions (35)
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Aaaaam raas puri Net +1
“Food served here with love and care and very homely authentic taste. In frame 📸 - Pani puri - Hot & sour soup - Rajma Chawal Combo - Vegetable Biryani - Aaaaam raas puri - Thali”
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“Food served here with love and care and very homely authentic taste. In frame 📸 - Pani puri - Hot & sour soup - Rajma Chawal Combo - Vegetable Biryani - Aaaaam raas puri - Thali”June 2021
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Aam ras Net +1
“The best thing other than the thaali we tried was aam ras, it took me back to home.”
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“The best thing other than the thaali we tried was aam ras, it took me back to home.”July 2022
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Aam ras puri Net +1
“🥭Aam ras Puri- one of the most popular dishes of the season. It’s a Must try for all.”
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“🥭Aam ras Puri- one of the most popular dishes of the season. It’s a Must try for all.”July 2022
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Aamras Net +1
“Puri's also soft and hot. And aamras was good.”
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“Puri's also soft and hot. And aamras was good.”May 2026
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Aamras puri Net +1
“The Aamras puri - is a highly recommended dish & you cannot miss to have it here !!”
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“The Aamras puri - is a highly recommended dish & you cannot miss to have it here !!”August 2022
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Authentic aamras puri Net +1
“A must visit place to satisfy your cravings for authentic aamras puri, North Indian thali, for a delicious royal falooda and much more rangolirestaurants”
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“A must visit place to satisfy your cravings for authentic aamras puri, North Indian thali, for a delicious royal falooda and much more rangolirestaurants”July 2022
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Chole batura Net +1
“But chole batura and buttermilk was good in taste.”
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“But chole batura and buttermilk was good in taste.”July 2021
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Dabeli Net +1
“This restaurant serves delicious gujrati and punjabi food.. each and every dish was delicious, pani puri, dabeli, dhokla and patra ,gajar halwa were super delicious must try this when you visit..”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“This restaurant serves delicious gujrati and punjabi food.. each and every dish was delicious, pani puri, dabeli, dhokla and patra ,gajar halwa were super delicious must try this when you visit..”February 2021
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Dahi puri Net +1
“I tried various chaat items here; pani puri, sev puri, dahi puri, and samosa chaat. They were all really delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried various chaat items here; pani puri, sev puri, dahi puri, and samosa chaat. They were all really delicious.”December 2020
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Executive thali Net +1
“The executive thali ordered online was really good, especially the presentation and variety.”
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“The executive thali ordered online was really good, especially the presentation and variety.”February 2021
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Gol gappe Net +1
“🍽Papdi chaat & GOL Gappe. Tangy spicy sweet crispy, all the flavors in a single plate.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“🍽Papdi chaat & GOL Gappe. Tangy spicy sweet crispy, all the flavors in a single plate.”July 2022
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Gujrati thai Net +1
“I tried the Gujrati Thai . Welcome with chass. And Thali in taste really good.”
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“I tried the Gujrati Thai . Welcome with chass. And Thali in taste really good.”May 2026
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Hakka noodles Net +1
“We enjoyed the Hakka noodles and PAV bhaji as well. The SEV puri was very yummy too and the mango kulfi stole the show”
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“We enjoyed the Hakka noodles and PAV bhaji as well. The SEV puri was very yummy too and the mango kulfi stole the show”June 2022
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Jain chole bhature Net +1
“We tried their Jain chole bhature (8/10) which was really really nice.”
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“We tried their Jain chole bhature (8/10) which was really really nice.”October 2025
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Malai kofta Net +1
“‘Malai Kofta’: this super rich and smooth curry is a favourite. Malai means cream and kofta is fried balls so add that together to make a vegetarian dish you get soft paneer potato balls(the paneer cubes are stuffed inside the potato with crushed cashew nuts), then gently cooked in a creamy gravy of aromatics, spices, herbs, and subtle use of spices. The texture of this gravy is different and we’ve never had this before so our first time was yum in our tums. The use of neutral ingredients here makes this ideal for anyone who isn’t a fan of spicy food. We loved the simplicity of this dish and potato balls all the waayyy.”
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Review excerpts
“‘Malai Kofta’: this super rich and smooth curry is a favourite. Malai means cream and kofta is fried balls so add that together to make a vegetarian dish you get soft paneer potato balls(the paneer cubes are stuffed inside the potato with crushed cashew nuts), then gently cooked in a creamy gravy of aromatics, spices, herbs, and subtle use of spices. The texture of this gravy is different and we’ve never had this before so our first time was yum in our tums. The use of neutral ingredients here makes this ideal for anyone who isn’t a fan of spicy food. We loved the simplicity of this dish and potato balls all the waayyy.”April 2022
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Mango kulfi Net +1
“We enjoyed the Hakka noodles and PAV bhaji as well. The SEV puri was very yummy too and the mango kulfi stole the show”
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“We enjoyed the Hakka noodles and PAV bhaji as well. The SEV puri was very yummy too and the mango kulfi stole the show”June 2022
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Matka kulfi Net +1
“Matka Kulfi and Ras Malai was so delightful to end up the meal.”
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“Matka Kulfi and Ras Malai was so delightful to end up the meal.”September 2021
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Mint lacha paratha Net +1
“Veg Kadai was the sabzi I ordered as I love mix veggies, this dish was excellent and the best accompaniment with Mint Lacha Paratha and Phulka Roti’s”
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“Veg Kadai was the sabzi I ordered as I love mix veggies, this dish was excellent and the best accompaniment with Mint Lacha Paratha and Phulka Roti’s”September 2021
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Modak Net +1
“Modak was delicious. The food reminded me of my mom's cooking. Modak was the show stopper. Made my son's day.”
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“Modak was delicious. The food reminded me of my mom's cooking. Modak was the show stopper. Made my son's day.”September 2021
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Paneer tikka masala Net +1
“‘Paneer Tikka Masala’: succulent cubes of cottage cheese or known as paneer cooked in thick red gravy consisting of spices, herbs, puréed tomatoes and onions tossed with tikka masala and capsicum cubes with a drizzle of cream on the top. The paneer just melts in your mouth, the hits of spices are perfect, loved the flavours set here and the use of capsicums-that were slightly smoked made all the difference to this simple dish.”
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“‘Paneer Tikka Masala’: succulent cubes of cottage cheese or known as paneer cooked in thick red gravy consisting of spices, herbs, puréed tomatoes and onions tossed with tikka masala and capsicum cubes with a drizzle of cream on the top. The paneer just melts in your mouth, the hits of spices are perfect, loved the flavours set here and the use of capsicums-that were slightly smoked made all the difference to this simple dish.”April 2022
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Papdi chaat Net +1
“🍽Papdi chaat & GOL Gappe. Tangy spicy sweet crispy, all the flavors in a single plate.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“🍽Papdi chaat & GOL Gappe. Tangy spicy sweet crispy, all the flavors in a single plate.”July 2022
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Patra Net +1
“This restaurant serves delicious gujrati and punjabi food.. each and every dish was delicious, pani puri, dabeli, dhokla and patra ,gajar halwa were super delicious must try this when you visit..”
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“This restaurant serves delicious gujrati and punjabi food.. each and every dish was delicious, pani puri, dabeli, dhokla and patra ,gajar halwa were super delicious must try this when you visit..”February 2021
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Phulka roti’s Net +1
“Veg Kadai was the sabzi I ordered as I love mix veggies, this dish was excellent and the best accompaniment with Mint Lacha Paratha and Phulka Roti’s”
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“Veg Kadai was the sabzi I ordered as I love mix veggies, this dish was excellent and the best accompaniment with Mint Lacha Paratha and Phulka Roti’s”September 2021
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Phulkas Net +1
“food was homelike especially the Phulkas.”
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“food was homelike especially the Phulkas.”February 2021
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Pulka Net +1
“Food items were good and served hot (pulka, poori).”
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“Food items were good and served hot (pulka, poori).”July 2022
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Pure vegetarian thali Net +1
“Highly recommended if you want to experience Indian street style chaat and pure vegetarian thali !!!”
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“Highly recommended if you want to experience Indian street style chaat and pure vegetarian thali !!!”May 2021
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Rotis Net +1
“Hot rotis and puris will definitely want to have more and more.”
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“Hot rotis and puris will definitely want to have more and more.”March 2022
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Saag Net +1
“The seasonal food makke ki roti and saag was also amazing and cherry on the cake was Gajar ka Halwa.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The seasonal food makke ki roti and saag was also amazing and cherry on the cake was Gajar ka Halwa.”November 2025
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Samsosa Net +1
“Samsosa was warm.”
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“Samsosa was warm.”July 2021
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Sev puri Net +1
“I tried various chaat items here; pani puri, sev puri, dahi puri, and samosa chaat. They were all really delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0Neutral 1
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“I tried various chaat items here; pani puri, sev puri, dahi puri, and samosa chaat. They were all really delicious.”December 2020
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Thaali Net +1
“Visited rangoli restaurant and this place as an amazing unlimited thaali option for Aed 33 with so many variety including two sweets and one chaat.”
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“Visited rangoli restaurant and this place as an amazing unlimited thaali option for Aed 33 with so many variety including two sweets and one chaat.”July 2022
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Unlimited gujarati thali Net +1
“We tried their unlimited Gujarati Thali - which had every things authentic& Heavenly”
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“We tried their unlimited Gujarati Thali - which had every things authentic& Heavenly”August 2022
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Veg thali Net +1
“Best veg thali in Dubai. All dishes in the thali were great and no one can beat their hot roti and puri basket!”
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Review excerpts
“Best veg thali in Dubai. All dishes in the thali were great and no one can beat their hot roti and puri basket!”August 2022
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Pav bhaji Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We enjoyed the Hakka noodles and PAV bhaji as well. The SEV puri was very yummy too and the mango kulfi stole the show”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We enjoyed the Hakka noodles and PAV bhaji as well. The SEV puri was very yummy too and the mango kulfi stole the show”June 2022
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Bhel puri Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Sev puri and bhel puri was okay in taste.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Mango lassi Net +1
“🥭Mango Lassi - Thick, creamy, full of flavor. Just wow”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“🥭Mango Lassi - Thick, creamy, full of flavor. Just wow”July 2022
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Strawberry basil mojito Net +1
“🌟Strawberry Basil Mojito - very refreshing”
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Review excerpts
“🌟Strawberry Basil Mojito - very refreshing”May 2021
What to Avoid (1)
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Mango ras puri Net −1
“We have ordered mango ras puri. However, mango ras they are serving is canned ras that too in pick mango season. We are very disappointed with this restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We have ordered mango ras puri. However, mango ras they are serving is canned ras that too in pick mango season. We are very disappointed with this restaurant.”April 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try thali. Start with the Gujarati thali; one review reported a serving around AED 42 and praised the soft, hot puris and aamras.
Order chaat. Pani puri is a safer first chaat pick than ordering blindly across the menu, given its especially strong reviews.
Check parking. Allow extra time to find parking in Al Karama, as one customer specifically reported difficulty in the area.
Confirm AC. If comfort matters, ask about the AC before settling in; one diner said repeated requests were not addressed.
Ask about aamras. Ask whether the aamras is fresh before ordering, since one review complained that canned ras was served during mango season.
Consider catering. For home functions, catering is worth enquiring about: reviewers reported punctual delivery, tasty food and well-liked lemonade.
Plan the visit
Practical details
10 4A St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent cooking
One recent visit found the parathas completely undercooked, even after a replacement was requested.
AC complaints
A diner said the AC was not switched on after multiple requests and a fan was used instead.
Parking difficulty
Parking is described as an issue in the area, although another reviewer found it easy to locate.
No washroom
A review notes there is no washroom and that dining becomes difficult when the restaurant is crowded.
Dish variation
Reviews are mixed beyond the thalis: one customer found the tomato soup watery and the pav bhaji disappointing.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around 42 AED
Thali
“Price also worth for the Thali around 42 AED”Google review · May 2026
Aed 33
unlimited thaali option
“Visited rangoli restaurant and this place as an amazing unlimited thaali option for Aed 33 with so many variety including two sweets and one chaat”Google review · July 2022
AED 23
unlimited Gujarati thali
“They have a promotion on Mondays - the Monday Thali Madness - where they have unlimited Gujarati thali for AED 23”Google review · December 2020
30 Aed
Unlimited Special Thali
“🌟Unlimited Special Thali- Very reasonably priced(30 Aed), very nicely prepared with pure Desi Dhee”Google review · May 2021
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The Bottom Line
Rangoli is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Al Karama where the main draw is variety: you can sit down for a Gujarati or North Indian thali, order chaat such as pani puri, or take home a substantial meal box. Reviews also mention Jain chole bhature, masala dosa, khichdi and seasonal aamras puri, so there is plenty beyond one set meal. The Gujarati thali gets the most useful praise.
Diners describe soft, hot puris, fresh-ghee rotis, multiple curries, sweets and chaas, while older reviews report prices from AED 23 to AED 42. Takeaway packaging is described as spill-proof, with one meal box feeding two people; home catering has also worked well for a Ganpati function. The experience is not completely consistent.
Recent feedback reports undercooked parathas, an AC request handled with a fan instead, and disappointing tomato soup and pav bhaji. There is also no washroom, and parking opinions conflict: one reviewer found it easy, another called it an issue. Ask about seating comfort and aamras freshness before ordering, particularly during mango season.