Rangoli, Belmont
21 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Rangoli is recommended by most commenters who mention it, across more than one outlet: several name the Belmont location (Rangoli Kabob), which is the one shown, and others point to its North Avenue and Western spot. One diner says the chana masala is good and the whole menu is strong, and one finds the biryani excellent but the other dishes mediocre at best.
Address
Rangoli Kabob, 1023 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chana masala, Biryani
- Best for
- Takeaway
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/sohell312 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Has heard good reports about it and plans to visit soon.
- Recommendsu/OnionDart in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Calls the Belmont location a new favorite and says it is quickly taking over from a declining spot.
- Recommendsu/bedell37 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Describes Rangoli as fairly good.
- Caveatu/kmmccorm in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Reports it was closed about two weeks earlier.
- Recommendsu/frodeem in r/AskChicago · Nov 2024taste
Liked their Gobi dish at Rangoli.
- Recommendsu/champagnequeen in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024taste
Rates the cooking as high quality, says the place always seems quiet, and recommends dining in or takeout.
- Recommendsu/muddlingthrough7 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Offers the name alone as a takeout suggestion.
- Recommendsu/kitanaklan in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Endorses Rangoli and says it is in their regular rotation.
Show all 23 cited comments
- Recommendsu/quicksilver53 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Says they really like it on Belmont.
- Recommendsu/Disco-Devil in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Suggests Rangoli on Belmont as an option for the group.
- Mixedu/talk_your_money_up in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Says the biryani is excellent, but other dishes they tried there are mediocre at best.
- Recommendsu/blipsman in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Suggests Rangoli in the Logan area.
- Recommendsu/freein312 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2025
Named as an Indian food option for someone heading toward Wicker Park, Logan Square or Humboldt Park.
- Recommendsu/KyaLauren in r/chicagofood · Mar 2025
Counts this place among its recommended favorites.
- Recommendsu/Impressive-Cod-7103 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Was their regular spot while living in that part of town.
- Recommendsu/Potential-Buffalo-60 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Suggests trying Rangoli Kabob, tied to a Belmont red line station.
- Recommendsu/yramt in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025variety
Says this place lacks tofu curry but has a good number of vegetarian dishes.
- Recommendsu/Cultural-End8067 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026
Suggests this Belmont spot as an option, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/jomosexual in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Says this place's lamb vindaloo is delicious but spicy enough to need breaks between bites.
- Recommendsu/After_Annual_5052 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026
Gives a short endorsement, calling it very good.
- Recommendsu/pz__ in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026
Calls it a fantastic option and says solo diners likely won't be judged there.
- Recommendsu/ojosqnxven in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Says they really like this place's chana masala and that the whole menu is good.
- Recommendsu/Novel-Demand-5244 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024taste
Calls Rangoli delicious too.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.