Dhamaka

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119 Delancey St
New York, NY 10002

Dhamaka is an Unapologetic Foods restaurant located in Essex Market on the Lower East Side of New York City, showcasing the bold and often forgotten regional cuisines of India. The establishment dedicatedly explores the rich tapestry of provincial Indian cooking, featuring intensely spiced dishes that celebrate memory and heritage.

With a menu that highlights unique offerings such as Bohri Chicken Cutlet, Nalli Briyani, and Butter Pepper Garlic Crab, Dhamaka aims to bring lesser-known flavors and stories to the forefront of the dining experience. By focusing on unfiltered cooking techniques and authentic ingredients, this restaurant invites patrons to embark on a culinary journey through the diverse and vibrant culinary landscape of India.

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4.0805 reviews
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Roshni S.
1/4/2026

One of a kind experience- and highly recommend snagging that reservation asap! So Dhamaka is attached to the Essex Market and their entrance is within the market. Right off the bat you're met...

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Lisa P.
12/21/2025

I give this place a 3.5. When we arrived I didn't realize this was located in a food hall apart of Essex market. I do agree with some of the reviews how it's pricey for being apart of a food...

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Aahad P.
12/19/2025

I never thought I'd have to update my Dhamaka review, but here we are three years later. I took some friends to Dhamaka, obviously so excited for them to try the biryani since my experience has...

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Elena W.
12/18/2025

Dhamaka is one of the sister restaurants of Semma and Adda, both of which my boyfriend and I had been to before. Dhamaka lives up to the hype! It's located inside a sort of food hall complex with...

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Tony Y.
12/1/2025

This is an updated review since Dhamaka recently started serving lunch. We visited for a hearty Sunday lunch and enjoyed seeing some new menu items. The chana chhenna was delicious, and the beef...

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