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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, halal, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, low-fat, mediterranean, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, atkins, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, tlc, detox, carnivore, candida, slow-carb, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gol Gappa Cart - $9.95: Crispy puffed shell filled with spiced potatoes, chickpeas & chutney - 6pc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papad - $1.95: Crunchy lentil wafer, roasted with black pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Fries - $5.95: Indian spiced fries with Tuk Tuk sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Chicken - $12.95: Crispy chicken in a spicy, garlic sauce with bold flavors Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Desi Poutine - $12.95: Masala fries topped with spiced chickpeas, onions, chutney & paneer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobi Manchurian - $10.95: Crispy cauliflower tossed in a tangy, spicy, and savory sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chaat - $10.95: Potato turnover topped with spiced chickpeas, yogurt & chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Chaat - $9.95: Lightly crisped spinach mixed with onions, chickpeas, yogurt & chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Tikki Chaat - $10.95: Crispy potato cutlet topped with spiced chickpeas, onions, yogurt & chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaat Papdi - $9.95: Crispy flour chips mixed with chopped potatoes & chickpeas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhel Puri - $9.95: Puffed rice mixed with potatoes, chickpeas, onions & chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Mirchi Pakora - $7.95: Indian spiced fritters (6pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Pakora - $8.95: Indian spiced fritters (6pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pakora - $9.95: Indian spiced fritters (6pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pakora - $8.95: Onion, cauliflower & potato fritters (6pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza & Specialties
- Butter Chicken Wings - $14.95: 6pcs with a Butter Chicken glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken Pizza - $16.95: Butter chicken sauce, mozzarella, chicken, onions, peppers, basil & fenugreek Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka Pizza - $15.95: Paneer Tikka sauce, mozzarella, Paneer, onions, peppers, basil & fenugreek Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tikki Chaat Burger - $14.95: Savory potato cutlets, chole & homemade spicy ketchup with masala fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol 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, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Noorani Malai Tikka - $20.95: Tender chicken marinated in creamy, spiced yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka - $20.95: Boneless chicken breast marinated in spiced yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Chicken - $18.95: Bone-in marinated chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Boti Kabob - $22.95: Boneless spiced lamb pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka - $19.95: Sliced Indian cottage cheese & veggies marinated in spiced yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mughlai Lamb Chops - $26.95: Slow fired Prime bone-in spiced lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nawabi Salmon Tikka - $24.95: Masala seasoned Atlantic salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dhaba Tandoori Shrimp - $22.5: Marinated masala tiger shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Butter Chicken - $18.95: Boneless chicken thighs in a creamy sweet tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $18.95: Boneless chicken breast in a mild tomato onion sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Vindaloo - $21.95: Boneless lamb in spicy Kashmiri chilli & garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $18.95: Boneless chicken thighs in a mild spice onion sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Roganjosh - $21.95: Boneless lamb with Kashmiri spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Balchao - $21.95: Spicy tangy shrimp sauce from Goa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $17.95: Indian cottage cheese in a spinach based sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chole Bhature - $18.95: Chickpea curry served with sourdough fried bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Breads
- Butter Naan - $2.95: White bread brushed with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $3.95: White bread with garlic and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Naan - $6.95: Paneer & mozzarella cheese stuffed Naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Parantha - $5.95: Flat bread stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- Rasmalai - $5.95: Cheese patties in saffron infused milk (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Kulfi - $6.95: Homemade ice cream (Mango, Pistachio, or Malai) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Gulab Jamun - $5.95: Sweet cheese dumplings with cardamom-rose syrup (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $4.95: Traditional yogurt drink
- Homestyle Chai - $4.95: Indian spiced black tea with milk
- Kingfisher Beer - $7.95: Indian Import 12 oz
- Dhaba Mule - $12.95: Gin, Mint, Saunf
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