Dhamaka is Explosive.
This is the other side of India, the forgotten side of India.
Unapologetic Indian
Chef and Partner Chintan Pandya and restaurateur Roni Mazumdar of the critically acclaimed Adda Indian Canteen are bringing Dhamaka, a new “Unapologetic Indian” restaurant serving provincial Indian cuisine to the new Essex Market.
Menu
NASHTA / SNACKS
$17
Lasooni Palak (v,gf)
spinach, garlic, cumin seeds
$17
Region: Rajasthan
$17
Baingan Bharta (v, gf)
grilled eggplant, onion, green chili
$17
Region: Punjab
$21
Amritsari Fish Fry (gf)
cod, chickpea flour, ajwain
$21
Region: Punjab
$23
Gurda Kapoora (Limited Availability)
goat kidney & testicles, tomato, pao
$23
Region: Delhi
$21
Chapli Kebab (gf)
beef short rib, coriander, egg yolk
$21
Region: Delhi
SIGDI / GRILL
$21
Paneer Tikka (v, gf)
housemade paneer, ajwain, yogurt
$21
Region: Punjab
$18
Gobhi Angaara (v, gf)
roasted cauliflower, smoked yogurt, garlic
$18
Region: Punjab
$31
Afghani Chicken (gf)
whole young chicken, cream, yogurt
$31
Region: Delhi
$22
Kashmiri Gosht Chaamp (gf)
lamb shoulder, garam masala, ghee
$22
Region: Kashmir
$24
Achaari Lamb Ribs (gf)
grilled lamb ribs, fennel seeds, dry mango
$24
Region: Delhi
$23
Pahaadi Jhinga (gf)
tiger prawns, cilantro, mint, flavored ‘Amul’ butter
$23
Region: Himachal Pradesh
$42
Butter Pepper Garlic Crab (gf)
crab, amul butter, garlic, crushed black pepper
$42
Region: Goa
HANDI / POTS
$36
Paneer Nawabi Korma (v, gf, n)
housemade paneer, fried onions, mint
$36
Region: Uttar Pradesh
$34
Dahi Waali Bhindi (v, gf)
okra, yogurt, Rajasthani red chili
$34
Region: Uttarakhand
$38
Bhopali Murgh Rezala (gf, n)
boneless desi chicken, cilantro, coriander powder
$38
Region: Madhya Pradesh
$42
Champaran Meat (Limited Availability)
mutton, whole garlic, red chili
$42
Region: Bihar
$42
Rara Gosht (gf)
goat meat and mince, yogurt, onions, garam masala
$42
Region: Uttar Pradesh
CHAWAL / RICE
$75
Nalli Briyani
slow braised lamb shank, basmati rice
$75
Region: Uttar Pradesh
$42
Kolambi ani Kekda Bhaath (gf)
tiger prawn, crab, surti kolam rice
$42
Region: Maharashtra
DAL BHAAT ROTI / SIDES
$13
Dal Panchmel (v, gf)
$13
$5
Ghee Bhat (Basmati Rice) (v)
$5
$4
Aged Basmati Rice (vg)
$4
$4
Paratha (v)
$4
$4
Pao (v) (2pcs)
$4
$5
Chapati (v) (2 pcs)
$5
SHIKAR (HUNTING MEAL)
$225
Rajasthani Kharosh
whole rabbit, yogurt, clove, sides.
$225
Region: Rajasthan
48hr pre-orders only / feeds 3-4 guests / only one order per day
$195
Lamb Shoulder Musallam (gf)
lamb shoulder, saffron, cashews, aged basmati rice
$195
Region: Uttar Pradesh
48hr pre-orders only / feeds 3-4 guests / only one order per day
COCKTAILS
$22
Aam Sutra
3 mango chutney, Maguey Vida Mezcal, cinnamon
$22
$24
Saada Paan
Paan (betel leaf), Darjeeling Jin Jiji Gin, ginger, milk clarification
$24
$23
Goan Gangster
homemade coconut toddy, Paul John single malt, Amaro Nardini, coconut foam & ash
$23
$21
Ghee Whiz
ghee washed oldmonk infused with saffron, spiced jaggery
$21
$24
Kahwah
Royal Ranthambore infused with kahwa tea, honey, green tea, aquafaba
$24
BEER
$11
Hudson North Cider Ginger Citru
$11
$10
1947 Indian Craft Beer Premium Lager
$10
$12
Talea Festie, German Style Amber Lager
$12
$12
Transmitter Mango Sour Ale
$12
$12
Threes Brewing Logical Conclusion IPA
$12
$12
Left Hand Milk Stout
$12
$12
Ego Coconut Hazy IPA
$12
NON-ALCOHOLIC
$10
Al’s Non-Alcoholic Lager Beer
$10
$14
Rooh Afza
Rose syrup, zero-proof spirit, aquafaba
$14
$14
Garden Nimbu Pani
mint, chat masala, black salt, Seedlip garden 108, soda
$14
$14
Malai Lassi
Dhamaka signature creamy lassi, whole milk yogurt, foam, ladoo
$14
SPARKLING
$16
/
$64
Mongarda
Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore Extra Dry, Italy, 2021
$16
/
$64
$58
Arnaud Lambert
Cremant de Loire, France, NV
$58
$90
Champagne Chartogne-Taillet
Cuvee Sainte Anne, France, NV
$90
$105
Champagne A. Margaine
Brut Rosé, France, NV
$105
$120
Champagne Pierre Péters
Blanc de Blancs Réserve, France, NV
$120
ROSE & ORANGE
$17
/
$68
Peyrassol
La Croix Rose, Provence, France 2022
$17
/
$68
$18
/
$72
Ca'Liptra
Arancio "Orange", White Blend, Italy, 2021
$18
/
$72
WHITE
$18
/
$72
Lauverjat
Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France, 2020
$18
/
$72
$17
/
$68
Sandhi
Chardonnay, Central Coast, California, USA 2019
$17
/
$68
$18
/
$72
Elena Walch
Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy, 2020
$18
/
$72
$64
Mas La Chevaliere
Sauvignon Blanc, Laguedoc, France 2022
$64
$66
Feudo Montoni
Grillo, Sicilia, Italy, 2021
$66
$68
Pazo das Bruxas
Rias Baixas Albarino Pazo das Bruxas, Galicia, Spain 2022
$68
$70
Bodegas Muga
Rioja Blanco, Spain, 2021
$70
$72
Francis Blanchet
'Les Racines" Pouilly-Fume, Loire, France 2021
$72
$76
Fritsch
Gruner Veltliner Mordthal, Niederosterreich, Austria 2020
$76
$82
Benanti
Etna Bianco, Italy, 2020
$82
$90
Domaine des Baumard
Quarts de Chaume (2017) 375ML
$90
$144
E. Guigal
Condrieu, Rhone Valley, France 2019
$144
$300
Bouchard Pere & Fils
Meursault 'Premier Cru', Burgundy, France 2018
$300
RED
$18
/
$72
Mas La Cheveliere
Pinot Noir, Laguedoc, France, 2022
$18
/
$72
$19
/
$76
Escorihuela
Organic Malbec, Valle del Cuyo, Argentina 2021
$19
/
$76
$18
/
$72
Domaine Francois Villard Syrah, Rhone Valley, France, 2021
$18
/
$72
$60
Domaine Ozil Gourmandize Grenache Blend, Franace, 2021
$60
$62
Sean Minor
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2019
$62
$64
Terres Dorées
Beaujolais "L'Ancien" Vieilles Vignes, France, 2021
$64
$66
Cantina di Negrar
Corvina Verona, Verona, Italy, 2020
$66
$68
Domaine Baudry
Chinon 'Les Granges', Cabernet Franc, France, 2021
$68
$90
Domaine Tissot
Arbois Trousseau 'Amphore', Jura, France, 2010
$90
$95
Rombauer
Zinfandel, Napa California, 2020
$95
$100
Don Tony Perez
Carmenere Gran Reserva, Valle del Curico, Chile 2018
$100
$105
Emmolo, Merlot
Napa California, 2020
$105
$120
White Rock
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2017
$120
$130
Raymond Reserve Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2019
$130
$148
Belle Glos
Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River, California, 2021
$148
$160
Hanzell
Pinot Noir 'Estate', California 2016
$160
$240
Bouchard Pere & Fils
Volnay Les Caillerets 'Premier Cru', Burgundy, France, 2018
$240
$29
Darioush Signature
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2019
$29
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Reviews & Press
#1 Restaurant of 2021
New York’s Top 10 New Restaurants of 2021
The Restaurant List 2021
America’s Favorite 50 Restaurants
TimeOut National 2021
The 23 Best New Restaurants Around the World
#1 Restaurant of 2021
Best New Restaurants in America, 2021
Eater National 2021
11 Best New Restaurants in America
New York Magazine (GrubStreet)
The Best Restaurants of 2021
Make a Reservation
All reservations for parties of 6 or less are taken via Resy.
Parties larger than 6 persons can be reserved only via email at hello@dhamaka.nyc for a prefixed menu.
Please arrive on time. If you are 15 minutes late, your table will be given up.