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
FOOD
$17
Chana-Chenna Tikki (v)
green garbanzo, housemade cheese, tomato chutney (2 pc)
$17
$21
Paneer Tikka (v, gf) |
house made paneer, ajwain, yogurt (2 pc)
$21
$18
Bohri Chicken Cutlet
chicken mince, green chili, Amul cheese (2 pc)
$18
$18
Jama Masjid Seekh
smoked lamb belly, ginger, cilantro (1 pc)
$18
$17
Lasooni Palak (v, gf)
spinach, garlic, cumin seeds
$17
$17
Baingan Bharta (v, gf)
grilled eggplant, onion, green chili
$17
$22
Kashmiri Gosht Chaamp (gf)
lamb shoulder, garam masala, ghee
$22
$24
Beef Pepper Fry (gf)
Wagyu flank, curry leaves, Tellicherry pepper
$24
$21
Macchi Hara Masala (gf)
rainbow trout, cilantro, mint
$21
$42
Butter Pepper Garlic Crab (gf)
crab, amul butter, garlic, crushed black pepper
$42
$36
Paneer Methi (v, gf, n)
house made paneer, fenugreek, tomato
$36
$34
Dahi Waali Bhindi (v, gf)
okra, yogurt, Rajasthani red chili
$34
$38
Malai Murgh (gf)
chicken, cream, Amul butter
$38
$42
Rara Gosht (gf)
goat meat and mince, yogurt, onions, garam masala
$42
$75
Nalli Briyani
slow braised lamb shank, basmati rice
$75
$42
Kolambi ani Kekda Bhaath (gf)
tiger prawn, crab, surti kolam rice
$42
$13
Dhaba Dal (v, gf)
$13
$4
Aged Basmati Rice (vg)
$4
$4
Paratha (v)
$4
$4
Pao (v)
$4
$4
Chapati (v)
$4
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
$23
Gurda Kapoora
goat kidney & testicles, tomato, pao
$23
$42
Champaran Meat (Limited Availability)
mutton, whole garlic, red chili
$42
$225
Lamb Shoulder Musallam (gf, n)
lamb shoulder, saffron, cashews, aged basmati rice
$225
48hr pre-orders only / only one order per day
COCKTAILS
$17
Avocado Avatar
methi-infused mezcal, serrano-infused tequila, avocado, chaat masala, lime, ginger
$17
$16
Curry Aur Bubbly
prosecco, curried aperitif wine, gentian, saline, kokum
$16
$18
Bombay Blues
Indian rum, basil eau de vie, cultured coconut, pineapple, genepy, celery, lime, blue spirulina, ajwain
$18
$15
Golden Ghazal
basmati rice lager, passion fruit, yellow bell pepper, golden berry, chile stock, Kashmiri mirchi masala
$15
$20
Hara Panna
Indian dry gin, sotol, cucumber, bergamot, lemon, salted fennel, paan tincture
$20
$21
Ghee Whiz
ghee-washed Indian rum and whiskey, spiced jaggery, smoked applewood
$21
BEER
$12
Unapologetic UN1 Premium Lager by Transmitter Brewery
$12
$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
NON-ALCOHOLIC
$10
Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Non-Alcoholic Golden Ale
$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
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$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
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.