Dhamaka – Indian
This vibrant culinary destination captures the raw, unapologetic spirit of regional Indian cooking, where the sizzle of the grill and the heady aroma of toasted spices create an atmosphere of festive intensity. The kitchen masterfully balances bold textures and deep flavors, serving up everything from smoke-kissed lamb chops and fiery beef pepper fry to the delicate, garlic-infused silkiness of slow-cooked greens. Every plate is a vivid celebration of the subcontinent’s diverse heritage, inviting guests to rediscover the soulful, high-octane heat of authentic street-side and royal traditions alike.
119, Delancey Street, New York, NY, 10002 +12122048616 https://www.dhamaka.nyc0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chana-Chenna Tikki - $17: green garbanzo, housemade cheese, tomato chutney (2 pc) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Paneer Tikka - $21: house made paneer, ajwain, yogurt (2 pc) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bohri Chicken Cutlet - $18: chicken mince, green chili, Amul cheese (2 pc)
- Jama Masjid Seekh - $18: smoked lamb belly, ginger, cilantro (1 pc) Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Main Courses
- Lasooni Palak - $17: spinach, garlic, cumin seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Baingan Bharta - $17: grilled eggplant, onion, green chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Kashmiri Gosht Chaamp - $22: lamb shoulder, garam masala, ghee
- Beef Pepper Fry - $24: Wagyu flank, curry leaves, Tellicherry pepper
- Macchi Hara Masala - $21: rainbow trout, cilantro, mint Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Butter Pepper Garlic Crab - $42: crab, amul butter, garlic, crushed black pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Paneer Methi - $36: house made paneer, fenugreek, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dahi Waali Bhindi - $34: okra, yogurt, Rajasthani red chili Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Malai Murgh - $38: chicken, cream, Amul butter
- Rara Gosht - $42: goat meat and mince, yogurt, onions, garam masala Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Nalli Briyani - $75: slow braised lamb shank, basmati rice
- Kolambi ani Kekda Bhaath - $42: tiger prawn, crab, surti kolam rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Limited Availability
- Gurda Kapoora - $23: goat kidney & testicles, tomato, pao Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Champaran Meat - $42: mutton, whole garlic, red chili Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Lamb Shoulder Musallam - $225: lamb shoulder, saffron, cashews, aged basmati rice (48hr pre-order)
Sides
- Dhaba Dal - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aged Basmati Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paratha - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Pao - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chapati - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Avocado Avatar - $19: methi-infused mezcal, serrano-infused tequila, avocado, chaat masala, lime, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Genda Mule - $18: green chile vodka, lime, curry leaf-infused falernum, toasted spices, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bombay Blues - $19: Indian rum, basil eau de vie, cultured coconut, pineapple, genepy, celery, lime, blue spirulina, ajwain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Golden Ghazal - $19: basmati rice lager, passion fruit, yellow bell pepper, golden berry, chile stock, Kashmiri mirchi masala Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Ghee Whiz - $22: ghee-washed Indian rum and whiskey, spiced jaggery, smoked applewood Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- UN1 Basmati Rice Premium Lager - $12: Transmitter Brewing collaboration Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- UN2 Pilsner - $12: Transmitter Brewing collaboration Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- UN3 Coconut IPA - $12: Transmitter Brewing collaboration Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- UN4 Mango Saison - $12: Transmitter Brewing collaboration Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Non-Alcoholic Golden Ale - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Garden Nimbu Pani - $14: mint, chat masala, black salt, Seedlip garden 108, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Malai Lassi - $14: Dhamaka signature creamy lassi, whole milk yogurt, foam, ladoo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Manjal Saaru - $14: cardamom and allspice gin alternative, spiced turmeric syrup, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Prema - $14: curry leaf-infused aperitif alternative, pomegranate, lemon, ginger, jeera Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ilu Ilu - $14: tequila alternative, calamansi, lemon, eucalyptus, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Badtameez Dil - $14: sea buckthorn spirit alternative, caramelized pineapple, cultured coconut, Seville orange, saffron Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Wine
- Glera, Mongarda, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore - $18: Extra Dry, Italy 2024 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Grenache, La Croix Rose - $18: Provence, France 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sémillon, Roberto Henríquez, Molino del Ciego - $20: Itata Valley, Chile 2021 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Furmint, Hetszolo Dry Furmint - $20: Tokaj, Hungary 2019 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Torrontes, Atlas Cumbres - $20: Salta, Argentina 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch - $21: Alto Adige, Italy 2023 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Noir, Paul de Ville - $22: France, 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Grenache+, Domaine du Grapillon d'Or - $21: Gigondas, Rhône Valley, France 2020 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Citto, Toscana IGT - $20: Italy 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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