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Dhamaka

Lower East Side · Indian

119 Delancey Street, New York, NY, 10002Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★3,687 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's bold, authentic Indian flavors, with many highlighting the tender paneer, flavorful biryani, and delicious butter pepper garlic crab. They also appreciate the warm, attentive, and knowledgeable staff who provide excellent recommendations. Guests mention the lively atmosphere and unique cocktails, recommending reservations, especially on weekends.

Weekend-busy Indian cooking with reviewer-praised crab, paneer, and cocktails.

Dhamaka is a $$$ Indian restaurant in Lower East Side, New York. It has logged 11,501 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

neighborhood gemfoodiesgroups
Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
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The experience

Dhamaka focuses on regional Indian dishes, often rustic, that deviate from typical Indian restaurant menus. It's a place to eat dishes you likely haven't seen elsewhere.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Why go

Dhamaka serves regional Indian cuisine on the Lower East Side with a 4.5-star Google rating across 3,687 reviews. Nearly 11,501 Blackbird check-ins since December 2024 confirm steady traffic, with weekends drawing the crowd. The bone marrow rice and thin beef pepper fry appear consistently in reviews. Service staff make solid recommendations.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Neighborhood story

One reviewer described the atmosphere as loud and opening up into a mall.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 11,501 all-time check-ins, from Dec. 20, 2024 to Aug. 5, 2026.
  • Saturday and Sunday are Dhamaka’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers have pushed it to 4.5 stars across 3,776 reviews.
  • Reviewers single out cocktails, including paan, Monsoon Wedding, and Rang de Dhamaka.
  • Named savory standouts include butter crab, beef pepper fry, paneer methi, paneer tikka, dal, paratha, and chapati.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Dhamaka has crossed 11,501 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Good to know

  • Drinks are boozy but measured, letting food lead.
  • Staff will guide you through the menu.
  • Weekends pack the room.
Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

  • Pakora

    Very crispy and airy, filling without being oily.

  • Paratha

    Called one of the bread stars and perfect for dipping into the sauces.

  • Butter Pepper Crab

    Described as incredible, with a rich, buttery profile reminiscent of a richer shrimp scampi.

  • Balli Biryani

    Huge, shareable biryani sealed with bread; could feed four easily.

  • Beef Pepper Fry

    Multiple raves for tender, spicy, very peppery beef; cited as a standout and served with chutney and onions.

  • Bone Marrow Rice

    Repeatedly praised; one diner called it unbelievably good and possibly the best rice-alone dish they’ve had.

  • Malai Murgh

    Noted for bold butter-and-spice flavors with excellent crispy onions.

seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity190
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Flynet check ins

11,501

Neighborhood

Lower East Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№5

of 27 Lower East Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

4.4× the Lower East Side median

Lower East Side percentile

Top 20% in Lower East Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 27 Lower East Side spots.

Last 30 days

190 check ins

−54% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

Tuesdaytoday
2a1p11p
Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Inside Dhamaka

The experience

Dhamaka focuses on regional Indian dishes, often rustic, that deviate from typical Indian restaurant menus. It's a place to eat dishes you likely haven't seen elsewhere.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Review signal

4.5

3,687 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside Dhamaka

The experience

Dhamaka focuses on regional Indian dishes, often rustic, that deviate from typical Indian restaurant menus. It's a place to eat dishes you likely haven't seen elsewhere.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Why go

Dhamaka serves regional Indian cuisine on the Lower East Side with a 4.5-star Google rating across 3,687 reviews. Nearly 11,501 Blackbird check-ins since December 2024 confirm steady traffic, with weekends drawing the crowd. The bone marrow rice and thin beef pepper fry appear consistently in reviews. Service staff make solid recommendations.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Review signal

4.5

3,687 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Full menu

  • Pakora

    Very crispy and airy, filling without being oily.

  • Paratha

    Called one of the bread stars and perfect for dipping into the sauces.

  • Butter Pepper Crab

    Described as incredible, with a rich, buttery profile reminiscent of a richer shrimp scampi.

  • Balli Biryani

    Huge, shareable biryani sealed with bread; could feed four easily.

  • Beef Pepper Fry

    Multiple raves for tender, spicy, very peppery beef; cited as a standout and served with chutney and onions.

  • Bone Marrow Rice

    Repeatedly praised; one diner called it unbelievably good and possibly the best rice-alone dish they’ve had.

  • Malai Murgh

    Noted for bold butter-and-spice flavors with excellent crispy onions.

seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

Neighborhood story

One reviewer described the atmosphere as loud and opening up into a mall.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Good to know

  • Drinks are boozy but measured, letting food lead.
  • Staff will guide you through the menu.
  • Weekends pack the room.
Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 11,501 all-time check-ins, from Dec. 20, 2024 to Aug. 5, 2026.
  • Saturday and Sunday are Dhamaka’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers have pushed it to 4.5 stars across 3,776 reviews.
  • Reviewers single out cocktails, including paan, Monsoon Wedding, and Rang de Dhamaka.
  • Named savory standouts include butter crab, beef pepper fry, paneer methi, paneer tikka, dal, paratha, and chapati.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Dhamaka has crossed 11,501 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Dhamaka?

Dhamaka has logged 11,501 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Dhamaka busiest?

Dhamaka is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Dhamaka serve?

Dhamaka serves Indian cuisine.

How expensive is Dhamaka?

Dhamaka is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Dhamaka?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Dhamaka in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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