Dhamaka is one of the best indian restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in New York.
Dhamaka has built a reputation in New York precisely by refusing to make Indian food legible to a midtown palate.
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green chile vodka, lime, curry leaf-infused falernum, toasted spices, ginger beer
sake, Alphonso mango, rhum, green grape, yogurt wash
Indian rum, basil eau de vie, cultured coconut, pineapple, genepy, celery, lime, blue spirulina, ajwain
methi-infused mezcal, serrano-infused tequila, avocado, chaat masala, lime, ginger
ghee-washed Indian rum and whiskey, spiced jaggery, smoked applewood
Dhamaka is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Avocado Avatar and Bombay Blues also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,683 Google reviews.
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Dhamaka is a Indian restaurant located in New York, New York. Dhamaka has built a reputation in New York precisely by refusing to make Indian food legible to a midtown palate.
Dhamaka is best for date night, group dinner, fine dining, lower east side dinner, lively, cool. Dhamaka is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Avocado Avatar and Bombay Blues also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,683 Google reviews.
Dhamaka is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 3,683 reviews
Start with Genda Mule, Aam Sutra, Bombay Blues and Avocado Avatar. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Dhamaka holds a 9.0 Google rating from 3,683 reviews. Dhamaka is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Avocado Avatar and Bombay Blues also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,683 Google reviews.
Dhamaka is located at 119 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Dhamaka's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Yes — Dhamaka is tagged for date night dining. Dhamaka is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Avocado Avatar and Bombay Blues also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,683 Google reviews.
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