rangoli - yas island rotana

the restaurant's ambience, food and hospitality are truly appreciable. the taste of the food was not only good but some of the plating and presentation of food served was also very unique (specially the kulfi falooda). i highly recommendchickenmalai  kebab, which was very tender and juicy and the lasooni palak paneer. 
the most touching point was that one of their staff mr. akhil picked up from our conversation that it was our wedding anniversary .... he gifted us with a beautiful cake which made our evening even more special and memorable.
i highly recommend this restaurant.

food was pretty good. we ordered paneer tikka, dal makhni,chickenbalti and some rice. the server was very courteous and helpful. outdoor seating available, but it's garden furniture. so if you're taking some one out for a date/meeting sit inside. decor is better.

i went here with my family (4adults and 2 kids) and we ordered 1 protion of the non veg and 1 veg platter. when the order arrived, the portion was disappointing and not worth the price. thechickenmalai tikka kebabs were dry. the glasses in which the water was served was dirty and had stains. although the ambiance is nice, the food and the portion was not up to standard.

my husband and i dined at rangoli yesterday evening. the food was absolutely delicious and not greasy (i usually avoid indian food because of that). we had palak patta chaat and grilled jumbo prawns as appetizers, the palak patta chaat looked beautiful and the marinade of the prawns was full of flavor. as mains we had the butterchickenwhich was quite a big portion and very tasty, the hyderabadi gosht biriyani, which is my favorite biriyani, the lamb was so tender and again not greasy at all and yet the rice was fluffy and not dry, the dish which really stood out for me was the aloo udaigiri, a simple potato curry with the perfect combination of spices.
aside from the food our dinner was lovely due to the amazing service provided by the staff, they were very attentive and courteous without being over the top and knew all about the food, gave great recommendations and you could hear and feel passion they have for the food they serve. thank you for a wonderful evening

its a modern indian cuisine, i orderedchickentikka masala and it was good, there are a different seating areas in the restaurant which made it interesting , the waiter named tolivi was very helpful with us, and the atmosphere of the hall restaurant was peaceful and romantic, my dining experience was wonderful and i would defiantly try to visit again.

nice grilled prawns, butterchickenand pepper lamb.... were delicious... nice chic ambience ... great service and staff were very helpful.. the place is very nice loved the decor .. overall a lovely experience... will be back again ...!!!

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unfortunately, not the best food we've had in yas. we were disappointed by the lack of flavours.

the soft shelled crab was just deep fried in batter that didnt really taste of anything, and the home stylechickencurry was quite watery. the smoked lamb curry came in an innovative jar but again, lacked punch or flavours. much prefer angar at the yas viceroy. 

on the plus side, the service was good and so was the ambience. a nice place for a quiet meal.

when you feel hungry and that time whatever you will find to eat that will be excellent whether it's good or not, but when you will visit this place you don't have any excuse, lovely food and thanks to chef laxmi for excellent food, i love whatever he served us wooo it was amazing what a mutton gilafi kebab,chickenmalai kebab softer then paneer, and especially i loved palak pata chat. i have no words to thanks, chef laxmi and chef mukesh... it was just amazing...

husband and i had our dinner here recently. it has a romantic and stylish ambiance with a distinct indian vibe. the staff were very accommodating, friendly and courteous. the food was amazing! we had grilled jumbo prawns, tandoori grilled duck breast, sea bass and coconut curry, butterchickenand pepper lamb curry. all of them were faultlessly delicious and well presented. the kulfi and jamun desserts were also heavenly. the mamsam meriyal masala (pepper lamb curry) is a must-try. our dinner experience was impeccable, thanks to chef laxmi, sanjeeta and bibin for making it a special night for us. will certainly go back and dine here again.

i am so glad to have joined my friend imtiyaz to this zomato gold meet-up at the rangoli yas island rotana. the appetizers were all splendid especially thechickenwith a bite so tender and juicy it melts in my mouth. the jumbo shrimps in coconut curry is so yum it reminds me of mom's home cooking, comfort food indeed. the biryani presentation was great but the taste was even better. chef laxmi treated us to a gustatory experience with his mamsam meriyal masala, beautifully presented with different layers of flavors representing andhra pradesh. the dessert sampler was amazing with its delectable dark chocolate combined with rangoli jamon served creamy ice cream. the management and staff were all friendly and accommodating. the ambiance is relaxing and engaging. big thanks to the ms. aparna, mr. sumit and all the new found friends sandeep and his beautiful wife , aishick and family, and the rest of the lovely people with us that day. see you again soon!

“rangoli – true colors of food”

hidden away at the rotana hotel on yas island in yas plaza is rangoli offering a inimitable dining familiarity with an exciting menu that reflects the vigor of established indian food preparation, with some enticing fusions with contemporary savor. you will highly witness the pre-dominance and creative skills of trained and confident chefs who bring along lots of experience and hence create a great final palate to come straight to your table.

venue

the venue is well laid out internally, providing seclusion if needed, they have close sections, open terrace, group dining halls and an open table if preferred. as the weather is getting better i would prefer sitting outside and eat as late november you may expect a cool breeze flowing suiting the still high temperature. and i would recommend getting a cubical spot for dining as it’s away from extra noise however if you are going with a large group they well cater to that but placing you in one of the two large round and rectangular table sitting area. these rooms display a great versatility and an appalling pink and green theme having the in-room mughal swing and pale lights reflecting traditional indian dynasty touches.

service

the service is satisfactory, not ‘go by’ attitude by any staff and most of them are well informed and pleasant to converse with. the lady host sanjeeta forever has a warm greeting for us. fusion of glittery and chic tableware, the freshly fit to be eaten menu from the tandoor and the aroma from the back kitchen will carry you to a secluded location altogether where you will enjoy your time with family and friends.

friday brunch

came here on tuesday and enjoy taste on india, which compelled us to try out their friday brunch and i must say such a tasty treat it was! we get to enjoy our peace at dining and unlike a lot of outlets not several people rushed our table during the line of your feast to ask how the food is, while an executive chef has approach to our table presenting his specially designed sweet treat which is so far the best we tasted i-e pan masala kulfi (chef’s special) and discussed the overall feedback of the brunch.

the menu offers a large variety of dishes, it’s a mix of north and south indian. it is an ordering from the menu system, where you may choose the items you want to come to your table! and, if one enjoys a picky dish, you may order it over again and again! hence we had shamelessly ordered more of onion bhajia (fritters) & dahi vadas (lentil dumplings with yogurt) as well as their complementary papad. a friday brunch also either devoid or inclusive of happy cocktails, depending upon your religious persuasion. appetizing indian affair and food is awe-inspiring. very modest, beautiful interiors and unfussy ambiance with a stress-free and friendly touch! definitely a "to-go" place to enjoy a weekend afternoon out!

in starters & appetizers we also like mustard salmon tikka which is tender and is well marinated in grain mustard and honey & aloo tikki chaat (v) a vegan option and highly famous amongst the guest. you may well translate it as crisp potato patty.chickentikka (tandoor cooked morsels) & lamb seekh kebab were so succulent and tender.

in soups we tried seafood broth which seems very oily as cooked in coconut milk, which i am not a great fan of. however, you do have a choice of mentioning your preferred seafood items. i was highly impressed with saag murgh, rich in nigella seeds aroma and taste with temperedchickenwith onion, tomato and spinach. it’s smooth ibn texture and high in iron content. lamb bhunna is another likely option for the ones not preferred too much gravy as it’s stir fried with whole spices ginger and garlic, hence very aromatic and wealthy dish

you definitely need to be disappointed if vegetarian as they have great variety too. my all-time favorite was dal makhni, which is so yummy. we found the secret as talking to the chef, is in slow stewed cooking of this black lentils with tomatoes. vegetable jalfrezi is full of taste and well sautéed with peppers, onions & coriander. also masala aloo is crispy and tasty. we loved the combination of biryani and plain steamed rice with the curry items we enjoyed. but they have amazing variety of lamb,chickenand veg biryani.

however, if you are a biryani lover you must not miss their biryani promotion where they offer variety like kargosh, malabar, hyderabadi version as well as sabz tehri - lucknowi style home made with garden fresh vegetables and basmati rice and kanegach pulao (v) the exotic dried mushrooms from land of kashmir, cooked to perfection with brown basmati

in desserts it’s colorful and garden affair on plate i would say we get to enjoyed a very artistically prepared, delicate and beautifully prepared pan masala kulfi – chef’s special. in contrast to how much effort and time has spent in its preparation it was over in no time considering it’s melting clause and being extra ordinary tasty.

taste of india

it’s a real treat for curry lovers as you simply cannot afford to miss this à la carte brunch, offering a mouth watering array of traditional indian forte. well don’t go so far, you may get to taste these true flavors of the opulently exotic destination that is india, every tuesday at the chic and modern rangoli restaurant.

onion bhajia was common amongst both menus and we have no complaint at all.chickenmalai tikka which is marinated in cheese and cream along with lamb gilafi kebab & fish amritsari were highlights. battered friend fish was spicy but totally worth trying.

kids lovedchickentikka pakora (fritters) and light lentil soup.

there is a wide spread for curries on taste of india menu and none of them is below average. however, our like-meter rate them in below order:

1. butterchicken– curry of bonelesschickenbreast, tomatoes, fresh cream.

2.chickentikka masala empowering with garlic and onion taste

3. keema matar lamb mince, green peas, potato in hot gravy.

4. marchawangan korma slow braised lamb with whole garam masala (caution for one whole do not want the whole masala to come in your mouth in each bite)

5. we skipped on alleppey fish curry due to coconut content but if you love it then give it a try as it’s their famous item too

vegetarian option is available having dal makhni & dhaba, paneer butter masala (cottage cheese creamy gravy) and famous vegetable kadhai with mixed vegetables.chickenbiryani was good note amongst rice items. assorted breads and naans were accompanied to enjoy with. in dessert a square tray with four sections was presented holding gulab jamun, rasmalai, brownie & lemon sorbets. kids enjoyed strawberry & chocolate ice-cream.

rangoli's an ideal permutation of opulence and ease and will surely takes you in the land of food affection. food is brilliant and service impeccable. the brunch is chiefly superior, however, while some of the food also carries heat, the flavor itself does seem a little bland compared to few indian restaurants we’ve tried under same category. but overall the food is excellent and not too spicy for those with a delicate palette.

keeping up to the rotana standards, rangoli will surely serve you as they claim: have as much as you want of kebabs and tandoori delights, a variety of curries, a selection of biryanis and vegetarian delicacies, freshly baked bread and naan and an assortment of sweets and ice creams. we would like to thank the wonderful staff of yas rotana and rangoli.

there is no spicy in all the gravy. all rosted fried (mutton,chickenand fish) items are served without hot. don't order any of the briyani.

this is one of my favourite destination in abu dhabi... indian food with modern touch... we had their lamp biryani which is one of the best.. we had yellow dhal which had a good mount of spice... their specialchickencurry you feel it is home made so yummy... and of course thechickenbutter which is spicy a pit as we asked... but the winning plate was theirchickenbalti which is a must

does indian food tickle your fancy? a mildly seasoned lamb biryani or perhaps succulentchickenpieces smothered in a rich tikka gravy?. what if you could have both of these? and more?. the popular rangoli restaurant is located at the yas island rotana.  we visited them on a tuesday which happened to be the "taste of india" night. a friendly member of the staff greeted us and showed us to our cozy couch. the restaurant had both an indoor and outdoor dining area although most of the people sat indoors. it had a simple yet impressive interior everything being in shades of red and green.

i must say, initially i was a bit disappointed when i went to rangoli and found out that they dont have their regular a la carte menu but the themed a la carte all you can eat menu. it was a very new concept for me but i went with the flow and i was glad i did. as always, the hospitality of the staff was amazing. they were very friendly and very good with their recommendations. some of the dishes were a disappointment and way too oily than i would have preferred, like the amritsari fish orchickentikka pakora. but a couple of the dishes were better than i have ever had in india , like the papdi chat and kumbh methi malai matar. these were to die for. in this a la carte menu, every single vegetarian item was made to perfection. the non-vegetarian dishes could have been much better and not upto the usual rangoli standard.

however the experience was very good and i will recommend it to everyone