Dhamaka NYC

ADDRESS | 119 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002

The hardest restaurant reservation to snag in NYC is at Dhamaka, and it’s worth all the hype. I became acquainted with co-owner/Chef Chintan Pandya at his restaurant, Adda in Long Island City. Immediately I fell in love with his authentic Indian dishes and the punch of spices that compliment and never overpower the layered tastes and texture of each dish.  

Being in love with the food at Adda, I’ve been eager to try Dhamaka since it opened February 2021 but the reservations are booked several weeks in advance and with my ever changing schedule that splits my time between Manhattan and the Hamptons it’s been difficult to plan too far in advance. I was elated when we were able to snag a table this past Thursday to share a special family meal with our 12 year old before he took off for the remainder of the spring break.

Located on the Lower East Side in Essex Market, the menu at Dhamaka offers regional specialties from all over India created and served under the motto “Unapologetic Indian”. Come prepared to try a range of exciting dishes and you’ve got to be able to handle some heat because just about everything has a delightfully spicy kick.