Dheli Dhaba – Indian
Dheli Dhaba captures the electric spirit of a bustling Indian marketplace, where the air is thick with the aroma of toasted spices and the playful clatter of a traditional Gol Gappa cart. Guests dive into a world of bold textures, from the delicate crunch of palak chaat drizzled in tangy chutneys to the comforting fusion of Desi poutine and fiery Gobi Manchurian. This vibrant culinary crossroads brings together classic street-side snacks and modern creativity, offering a feast as colorful and spirited as the streets of Delhi itself.
2424, Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22201 +17035240008 https://www.delhidhaba.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, 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, soy-free
Diet fit at Dheli Dhaba
Dairy-Free at Dheli Dhaba
Dheli Dhaba in Arlington has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mughlai Lamb Chops, Dhaba Tandoori Shrimp and Bhel Puri. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Dheli Dhaba
Dheli Dhaba in Arlington has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mughlai Lamb Chops, Dhaba Tandoori Shrimp and Lamb Boti Kabob. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Dheli Dhaba
Dheli Dhaba in Arlington has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Palak Paneer, Dhaba Tandoori Shrimp and Bhel Puri. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Dheli Dhaba
Dheli Dhaba in Arlington has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tandoori Platter, Chilli Chicken and Chicken Tikka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Dheli Dhaba
Dheli Dhaba in Arlington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tandoori Platter and Chicken Tikka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Dheli Dhaba
Dheli Dhaba in Arlington has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Platter and Chicken Tikka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Dheli Dhaba
Dheli Dhaba in Arlington has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bhel Puri, Papad and Gol Gappa Cart. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Dheli Dhaba
Dheli Dhaba in Arlington has 28 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Palak Paneer, Bhel Puri and Papad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Dheli Dhaba
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Platter | 1.1 g | 65.2 g |
| Bhel Puri | 143.4 g | 46.2 g |
| Chicken Curry | 60.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Paneer Tikka Pizza | 38.4 g | 25.9 g |
| Palak Chaat | 90.2 g | 22.9 g |
| Chicken Tikka | 0.1 g | 20.8 g |
| Chilli Chicken | 0 g | 19.2 g |
| Palak Paneer | 17.7 g | 16.6 g |
| Paneer Pakora | 1.3 g | 16.2 g |
| Samosa Chaat | 63.4 g | 13.7 g |
| Tandoori Chicken | 10.8 g | 12.7 g |
| Aloo Tikki Chaat | 139.6 g | 11.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers & Chaat
- Samosa - $6.95: Potato filled turnovers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gol Gappa Cart - $9.95: Crispy puffed shell filled with spiced potatoes, chickpeas & chutney - 6pc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papad - $1.95: Crunchy lentil wafer, roasted with black pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Fries - $5.95: Indian spiced fries with Tuk Tuk sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Chicken - $12.95: Crispy chicken in a spicy, garlic sauce with bold flavors Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Desi Poutine - $12.95: Masala fries topped with spiced chickpeas, onions, chutney & paneer Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobi Manchurian - $10.95: Crispy cauliflower tossed in a tangy, spicy, and savory sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chaat - $10.95: Potato turnover topped with spiced chickpeas, yogurt & chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Chaat - $9.95: Lightly crisped spinach mixed with onions, chickpeas, yogurt & chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Tikki Chaat - $10.95: Crispy potato cutlet topped with spiced chickpeas, onions, yogurt & chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaat Papdi - $9.95: Crispy flour chips mixed with chopped potatoes & chickpeas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhel Puri - $9.95: Puffed rice mixed with potatoes, chickpeas, onions & chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Mirchi Pakora - $7.95: Indian spiced fritters (6pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Pakora - $8.95: Indian spiced fritters (6pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pakora - $9.95: Indian spiced fritters (6pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pakora - $8.95: Onion, cauliflower & potato fritters (6pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza & Specialties
- Butter Chicken Wings - $14.95: 6pcs with a Butter Chicken glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken Pizza - $16.95: Butter chicken sauce, mozzarella, chicken, onions, peppers, basil & fenugreek Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka Pizza - $15.95: Paneer Tikka sauce, mozzarella, Paneer, onions, peppers, basil & fenugreek Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tikki Chaat Burger - $14.95: Savory potato cutlets, chole & homemade spicy ketchup with masala fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Tandoori Grill
- Tandoori Platter - $25.95: 3pc chicken tikka, 2pc lamb kabob, 1pc tandoori chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Noorani Malai Tikka - $20.95: Tender chicken marinated in creamy, spiced yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka - $20.95: Boneless chicken breast marinated in spiced yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Chicken - $18.95: Bone-in marinated chicken Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Boti Kabob - $22.95: Boneless spiced lamb pieces Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka - $19.95: Sliced Indian cottage cheese & veggies marinated in spiced yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mughlai Lamb Chops - $26.95: Slow fired Prime bone-in spiced lamb Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nawabi Salmon Tikka - $24.95: Masala seasoned Atlantic salmon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dhaba Tandoori Shrimp - $22.5: Marinated masala tiger shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Butter Chicken - $18.95: Boneless chicken thighs in a creamy sweet tomato sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $18.95: Boneless chicken breast in a mild tomato onion sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Vindaloo - $21.95: Boneless lamb in spicy Kashmiri chilli & garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $18.95: Boneless chicken thighs in a mild spice onion sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Roganjosh - $21.95: Boneless lamb with Kashmiri spices Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Balchao - $21.95: Spicy tangy shrimp sauce from Goa Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $17.95: Indian cottage cheese in a spinach based sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chole Bhature - $18.95: Chickpea curry served with sourdough fried bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dum Chicken Biryani - $23.95: Slow cooked aromatic saffron rice baked in a clay pot, covered with Garlic Naan Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Breads
- Butter Naan - $2.95: White bread brushed with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $3.95: White bread with garlic and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Naan - $6.95: Paneer & mozzarella cheese stuffed Naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Parantha - $5.95: Flat bread stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- Rasmalai - $5.95: Cheese patties in saffron infused milk (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kulfi - $6.95: Homemade ice cream (Mango, Pistachio, or Malai) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gulab Jamun - $5.95: Sweet cheese dumplings with cardamom-rose syrup (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $4.95: Traditional yogurt drink
- Homestyle Chai - $4.95: Indian spiced black tea with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Kingfisher Beer - $7.95: Indian Import 12 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Dhaba Mule - $12.95: Gin, Mint, Saunf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Dheli Dhaba
- Is Dheli Dhaba dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Dheli Dhaba has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mughlai Lamb Chops, Dhaba Tandoori Shrimp and Bhel Puri.
- What can I eat at Dheli Dhaba on a dairy-free diet?
- Mughlai Lamb Chops, Dhaba Tandoori Shrimp and Bhel Puri carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Dheli Dhaba have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Bhel Puri and Papad.
- Is Dheli Dhaba gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Dheli Dhaba?
- Tandoori Platter, at roughly 65.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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