Rangeen Kitchen

Indian cuisine in general is known for its rich flavors and variety. Not for its presentation - that distinction is held by the French. Rangeen brings a flair of presentation to the already rich cuisine. The owner herself took our order and oversaw our dining experience - her pride in her creations and attention to detail was obvious. We have so many items on the menu to try. We'll be back!

Rangeen Kitchen is quickly becoming one of my happy places in South OC. It is bright, cozy, and colorful, and you can feel the Indi Cali thing as soon as you sit down. It feels casual enough to bring kids, but the flavors are absolutely grown up. We started with the Pani Puri and the Gobhi Manchurian. The Pani Puri is everything you want in that first bite, crisp semolina puris that you fill and dunk so you get the hit of potatoes, spiced water, and sweet tamarind in one shot.  The Gobhi Manchurian is addictive, fried cauliflower tossed in a sweet, tangy, spicy sauce with just enough ginger and chili that you keep reaching back “just for one more piece.” The kids were thrilled with the Chicken Tender Meal – kids, which comes with chicken tenders and fries and actually feels like real food instead of an afterthought on the menu.  For mains, we shared the Plate: Paneer Tikka and the Plate: Chicken Mango Habanero Chicken Tikka. Both arrive beautifully plated with herb salad, rice, and tikka sauce, which makes it really easy to share. The Paneer Tikka is grilled paneer and bell peppers, nicely charred, with lime pickled onions on top that cut through the richness in the best way.  The Chicken Mango Habanero Chicken Tikka is the star, juicy grilled chicken smothered in a sweet and spicy mango habanero sauce with bell peppers. It has a slow, pleasant heat and never tips into “too sweet,” especially when you drag a piece through the tikka sauce and the rice.  Drinks and dessert were such a fun part of the meal. We tried two of the the Masala Chai, and a Mango Lassi. The Masala Chai comes hot and fragrant, with warm spices that feel like a hug in a cup, and the Mango Lassi is creamy and not overly sweet, a great reset between bites of spice.  We finished with Gulab Jamun, soft, warm, and soaked in syrup with that hint of cardamom and rose that lets you know someone cared about the details.  Service is where Rangeen really shines. Jaime gave us genuinely some of the best service I have had in the area. He was super attentive and kind, checked on us often without hovering, walked us through the menu, and took care of us like it was his own restaurant. By the end of the meal we felt like family, not just another table to turn. Between the thoughtful food, kid friendly options, and the way Jaime and the team take care of you, Rangeen Kitchen is absolutely going into our regular rotation.

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! *********************************** Chase the flavors!! Welcome to Flavortown!! 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 gem in the OC!

Ordered on superbowl Sunday, they had a special promo. Order was ready when i arrived right on time, was hot when i got it home 12 min away and was absolutely amazing! The aromas and sauces seemed perfect, the chicken so moist. The Naan bread.....was like it was just made.......well I did see them making Naan so maybe it was. Soooooo good. And well packaged for my Togo order. We ordered the chicken tikimasala, curry chicken korma, tamarind wings and garlic Naan. Not my 1st time there and definitely not the last. Thank you Rangeen!

Amazing quality and food presentation. As a foodie and someone who’s very particular about taste, this place has all of it. The presentation, and most importantly the taste is just amazing. It’s a must try if you are looking for a new twist to the Indian food. We recently did catering with them, and they not only provide you excellent food, on top also suggest on presentation and things to add in sides. Love it

This place has unique blend of Indian and California flavors. Mango Habanero chicken tikka was a unique experience. Never seen it at any other Indian restaurants. Both Pani puri and Crispy palak chat were delicious and ended up ordering a seconds as kids wanted more. The service was exceptional and food presentation was quite unique. See the dessert sampler photo.

Amazing food, interesting options and great service. We are glad to find this hidden gem and definitely will come back for sure! Their spinach appetizer is