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Indian, Aromatic, Vibrant · $15–40 per person

Dhamaka — Best Restaurant in Lower East Side

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Address119 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, New York, NY · Get Directions
Phone(212) 204-8616
Websitedhamaka.nyc
HoursNot listed
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AboutDhamaka is an Unapologetic Foods restaurant celebrating the forgotten side of India. Located at Essex Market on the Lower East Side, Dhamaka dives deep into the bold, provincial cooking rarely seen outside of Indian homes and roadside stalls.
Know Before You GoAll 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. Chana-Chenna Tikki, Paneer Tikka, Bohri Chicken Cutlet, Jama Masjid Seekh, Kashmiri Gosht Chaamp, Beef Pepper Fry, Macchi Hara Masala, Butter Pepper Garlic Crab, Rara Gosht, Nalli Briyani, Kolambi ani Kekda Bhaath, Gurda Kapoora, Champaran Meat, Lamb Shoulder Musallam
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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. Chana-Chenna Tikki, Paneer Tikka, Bohri Chicken Cutlet, Jama Masjid Seekh, Kashmiri Gosht Chaamp, Beef Pepper Fry, Macchi Hara Masala, Butter Pepper Garlic Crab, Rara Gosht, Nalli Briyani, Kolambi ani Kekda Bhaath, Gurda Kapoora, Champaran Meat, Lamb Shoulder Musallam

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