Rangeen Kitchen — Restaurant in Laguna Niguel

Update: August 26,2023

Looking for a mix of authentic traditional Indian dishes with a twist? Look no further! This hidden gem in the OC has gourmet style Indian food that tastes homemade. Small cozy place with a lovely, colorful decor. Excellent customer service and didn’t have to wait too long for food.

The Beets & Figs salad has goat cheese, oranges, mint,  and roasted chipotle pumpkin seeds. Beautiful to the eye and tasted so yummy! The lamb meatballs were a great addition to this salad!

The Matcha Shikanji was not our favorite. Too sour and not enough matcha. Liked the Marigold- passion fruit more.

LOVE their Tikka Masala! This time I chose to get it with the lamb meatballs and medium heat! Just the right amount of spice and oh so flavorful!! Perfect over rice!

The dessert platter is a MUST! Everything on it is not too sweet but has all the goodness and flavors. The mango mousse filled golgappa dipped in chocolate has a nice crunch with that liquid gold! The Kulfi was a delight! Loved the bits of pistachio in it! The Saffron & rose pana cotta was beautiful! The refreshing saffron rose pana cotta was firm and creamy. Great texture from the pomegranate, chia seeds, and pistachios. Tasted amazing!

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My friends and I headed to Rangeen Kitchen, which has healthier Indian cuisine in the OC. They have a mix of authentic traditional Indian dishes with a twist. They have ample vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options.Fabulous flavors and tastes so fresh!! All dishes are made to order and absolutely delicious!! Love the decor with its bright colors. With our group of 8, we were able to move tables together easily.

Appetizers Gobi Manchurian (vegan) Fried cauliflower tossed in a sweet, tangy, spicy sauce made with ginger, chili, bell pepper and garlic. Super flavorful, crispy with the right amount of heat. Crispy Green Chaat Crispy fried greens and jalapeno rings with chutneys, sev, cilantro, onion, makhana mix, and tomato. It has a little kick of spice. Crispy Masala Shrimp Crunchy fried shrimp topped with Indian masalas. Lamb Meatballs Flavorful Indian spiced lamb meatballs on a bed of yogurt served with herbacious masala chimichurri. Very flavorful, crunchy on outside. Loved this! Main Dishes: Habanero Mango Chicken Tikka Grilled chicken smothered in sweet and spicy mango habanero sauce with scallions and bell peppers. Served with flavorful herb salad. Chicken was moist and juicy. Love that they grill their chicken separately so it has that grilled flavor. Fish Tikka Grilled fish filet cubes served with herb salad. Fish cooked perfectly. Lamb Meatball Sandwich Lamb meatballs served in a naan wrap with yogurt, herbacious chimichurri, spinach and fresh tomato. Meatballs are so flavorful. It’s served with fries but maybe would be better with a different side. Chana Masala (vegan) Soft chickpeas, cooked with warm spices and aromatics. Pineapple Tawa Rice Basmati rice, mixed with tender pineapple peppered peanut masala. Chicken Tikka Masala Curry:Moist and flavorful. The curry was perfect.The curry was layer upon layer of deliciousness. Chicken Korma Curry Asked for extra spicy. The curry had a great depth of flavor. The naan is freshly made. We had both the naan and garlic naan. So good!! The drinks are colorful and refreshing! Drinks: Marigold- passion fruit, Golden Soda Ginger Ale, Mango Lassi Desserts: Chocolate Puffs With Mango Mousse:creamy, tangy. Light and delicate.

It was a wonderful surprise with its very unique flavors and perfect to end the meal with.

Our group had lots of fun and ate so much!! The food was delicious! The presentation was wonderful! The service was fantastic! Shoutout to the chefs, Fidel and Jaime and the owners, who were very welcoming!

Can’t wait to go back and explore more dishes from the menu. This is a hidden...

This is my favorite Indian restaurant! Everything is super flavorful and delicious, and the owners are the sweetest. My parents dine there so often that they know the owners now. I appreciate that they have dietary labels on the menu which makes it easy for me to order gluten-free.

The complimentary lentil chip appetizer with dip is gluten-free and the perfect starter. My favorite appetizer is the Crispy Green Chaat. It consists of lightly battered kale and jalapeños and is topped with popped water lily seeds and some sauce. All the flavors and textures just work so well together and it's gluten-free too! The presentation of this dish is beautiful as well.

I love the chana masala because it is gluten and dairy-free. You can really taste the spices and it's not too spicy (I'm sensitive to spice). It comes with rice too. I tried the chicken tikka masala but I'm lactose intolerant so that didn't sit well with my stomach even though it was super yummy.

My mom loves the lamb meatballs dish. I've been meaning to try the drinks because they sound super refreshing.

I highly recommend this family-owned local spot. This restaurant is now on my family's list of go-to spots...

Fantastic. Everything was fresh and flavorful! I got the Tandoori Chicken kabob plate with a very refreshing & flavorful salad. The chimi churri was a nice touch to the chicken full of citrus and an almost floral like spice! I ordered the pomegranate rose pana cotta for dessert which was also very refreshing. These days it’s rare to find a restaurant that’s worth the money and using high quality ingredients! Bryan at Rosetta Coffee company recommended this place to me and so far I’ve learned that his palate does not lead you astray! Go see Bryan for some top notch spicy chai he makes everything fresh/homemade himself just like this place does! If you have a discerning palate and 9/10 prefer eating at home these days then you need to come here! I recommend this restaurant to people who appreciate fresh flavors and quality over quantity! (Don’t worry you’ll be satisfied You will not leave starving!) I am so grateful for places who prioritize fresh herbaceous flavors & high quality ingredients it truly is a rarity thing today! Also appreciate the cleanliness and good jazz music they played! 10/10 for presentation,...