Rangoli Park Restaurant

Rangoli Park Restaurant is a casual vegetarian restaurant on Kalavad Road in the Mota Mava area of Rajkot (postcode 360005), Gujarat, India. It specialises in Punjabi-style cooking adapted to the vegetarian tastes of Gujarat, so the menu centres on rich North Indian gravies, tandoor breads and dal rather than regional Saurashtra dishes. For visitors who want a break from thali-style meals, it provides a familiar, comforting alternative in the western part of the city.

The signature dish is paneer butter masala, cubes of fresh cheese in a creamy tomato and butter gravy, which is typically ordered with butter naan baked in a tandoor. Dal tadka, yellow lentils tempered with garlic, cumin and chilli, is the other staple and a reliable choice for sharing. Other typical dishes in this style include paneer tikka, mixed vegetable curries, jeera rice and assorted rotis, though visitors should confirm the current menu on site.

The dining room is a straightforward family restaurant with a moderate noise level and no formal dress code. It draws local families, groups of friends and diners on a night out. Gujarat is a dry state, so alcohol is not served; drinks are generally lassi, buttermilk, soft drinks and tea.

Prices are moderate, around INR 350-600 for two (USD 4-6). The restaurant takes walk-ins and does not typically require reservations, although weekend evenings are busy and a short wait is possible. Both lunch and dinner are served. Kalavad Road is one of the main arteries in western Rajkot, and the restaurant can be reached by auto-rickshaw or taxi. A phone number, +91 98980 98533, is listed for enquiries.