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Dhamaka Indian in Lower East Side

4.5 out of 5$50–100 per person

Dhamaka in Lower East Side

The mood

Aromatic, vibrant · good late at night · good for small groups

Known for

Chana-Chenna Tikki

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The story

An upscale Indian restaurant on the Lower East Side. Known for its Chana-Chenna Tikki.

Dhamaka is an Indian restaurant at Essex Market on the Lower East Side that focuses on regional dishes from the less familiar side of Indian cooking. Its menu features intensely spiced, unfiltered cooking rooted in memory, including grills, starters, rice dishes and mains.

Know before you go

Vibe
Aromatic, Vibrant, Cozy
Best times
Afternoon, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
Group size
Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
Insider tip
All reservations for parties of 6 or less are taken via Resy. For all reservations of 7 and more, please visit our private dining page. Please arrive on time. If you are 15 minutes late, your table will be given up. No Phone. Email & Resy Only.

The details at Dhamaka

How to visit
Takeout · Dine-in
Dietary options
Vegan · Vegetarian
Setting
Indoors · Outdoor seating
Atmosphere
Casual · Trendy
Payment
Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom · Wheelchair-accessible seating

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