Dhamaka is Explosive.
This is the other side of India, the forgotten side of India.
Unapologetic Indian
Chef and Partner Chintan Pandya and restaurateur Roni Mazumdar of the critically acclaimed Adda Indian Canteen are bringing Dhamaka, a new “Unapologetic Indian” restaurant serving provincial Indian cuisine to the new Essex Market.
Menu
NASHTA / SNACKS
$10
Paani Puri (4 pcs)
mint, cilantro, semolina, black chickpeas, potato
$10
Region: Maharashtra
$14
Aloo Dhamaka (vg, gf)
spiced potato, tamarind
$14
Region: Madhya Pradesh
$12
Dahi Pakodi Chaat (v)
white urad dal, black chickpeas and potato, onions
$12
Region: Delhi
$15
Mirchi Pakora (v, vg, gf)
long peppers, potato, curry leaf
$15
Region: Rajasthan
$21
Amritsari Fish Fry (gf)
cod, chickpea flour, ajwain
$21
Region: Punjab
$23
Gurda Kapoora (Limited Availability)
goat kidney & testicles, tomato, pao
$23
Region:Delhi
$17
Baingan Bharta (v, gf)
grilled eggplant, onion, green chili
$17
Region:Punjab
$21
Chapli Kebab (gf)
beef short rib, coriander, egg yolk
$21
Region:Delhi
SIGDI / GRILL
$21
Paneer Tikka (v, gf)
housemade paneer, ajwain, yogurt
$21
Region:Punjab
$21
Nagaland Pork (gf) (Limited Availability)
smoked pork tail, Naga chili, axone
$21
Region:Nagaland
$22
Kashmiri Gosht Chaamp (gf)
lamb shoulder, garam masala, ghee
$22
Region:Kashmir
$31
Afghani Chicken (gf)
whole young chicken, cream, yogurt
$31
Region:Delhi
$65
Lasooni Lobster (gf)
whole lobster, roasted garlic, black salt
$65
Region:Maharashtra
$23
Pahaadi Jhinga (gf)
tiger prawns, cilantro, mint, flavored ‘Amul’ butter
$23
Region:Himachal Pradesh
$27
Venison ‘Burrah’ Kebab (gf)
venison, yogurt, garlic, red chili
$27
Region:Delhi
HANDI / POTS
$36
Paneer Methi (v, gf, n)
housemade paneer, black poppy seed, fenugreek
$36
Region: Punjab
$34
Gobi Korma (v, gf, n)
cauliflower, cashew, mace
$34
Region: Uttar Pradesh
$42
Champaran Meat (Limited Availability)
mutton, whole garlic, red chili
$42
Region: Bihar
$38
Kali Mirch Korma (gf, n)
desi chicken, whole black pepper, white poppy seed
$38
Region: Uttar Pradesh
$42
Rara Gosht (gf)
goat meat and mince, yogurt, onions, garam masala
$42
Region: Uttar Pradesh
CHAWAL / RICE
$75
Nalli Briyani
slow braised lamb shank, basmati rice
$75
Region: Uttar Pradesh
$42
Kolambi ani Kekda Bhaath (gf)
tiger prawn, crab, surti kolam rice
$42
Region: Maharashtra
$47
Gucchi aur Subz Biryani (v)
morels, seasonal vegetables, aged basmati rice
$47
Region:Kashmir
DAL BHAAT ROTI / SIDES
$13
Dal Panchmel (v, gf)
$13
$5
Ghee Bhat (Basmati Rice) (v)
$5
$4
Aged Basmati Rice (vg)
$4
$4
Paratha (v)
$4
$4
Pao (v) (2pcs)
$4
$5
Chapati (v) (2 pcs)
$5
SHIKAR (HUNTING MEAL)
$225
Rajasthani Kharosh
whole rabbit, yogurt, clove, sides. Region:Rajasthan
$225
48hr pre-orders only / feeds 3-4 guests / only one order per day
$195
Lamb Shoulder Musallam (gf)
lamb shoulder, saffron, cashews, aged basmati rice
$195
48hr pre-orders only / feeds 3-4 guests / only one order per day
COCKTAILS
$22
Aam Sutra
3 mango chutney, Maguey Vida Mezcal, cinnamon
$22
$24
Saada Paan
Paan (betel leaf), Darjeeling Jin Jiji Gin, ginger, milk clarification
$24
$23
Goan Gangster
homemade coconut toddy, Paul John single malt, Amaro Nardini, coconut foam & ash
$23
$21
Ghee Whiz
ghee washed oldmonk infused with saffron, spiced jaggery
$21
$24
Kahwah
Royal Ranthambore infused with kahwa tea, honey, green tea, aquafaba
$24
BEER
Hudson North Cider Ginger Citru
11
1947 Indian Craft Beer Premium Lager
10
Talea Festie, German Style Amber Lager
12
Transmitter Mango Sour Ale
12
Threes Brewing Logical Conclusion IPA
12
Barrier Brewing Stout
13
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Seedlip Garden 108, soda
Garden Nimbu Pani
mint, chat masala, black salt,
Seedlip Garden 108, soda
15
$12
Chaas
whole milk yogurt, asafoetida, roasted cumin, black salt, chopped cilantro
$12
$+8 add rum
Homemade Thandai
cashew, almond, rose petals, poppy seeds, cardamom, black pepper, and saffron
$+8 add rum
SPARKLING
$16
/
$64
Mongarda
Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore Extra Dry, Italy, 2021
$16
/
$64
$58
Arnaud Lambert
Cremant de Loire, France, NV
$58
$90
Champagne Chartogne-Taillet
Cuvee Sainte Anne, France, NV
$90
$105
Champagne A. Margaine
Brut Rosé, France, NV
$105
$120
Champagne Pierre Péters
Blanc de Blancs Réserve, France, NV
$120
ROSE & ORANGE
$17
/
$68
Peyrassol
La Croix Rose, Provence, France 2022
$17
/
$68
$18
/
$72
Ca'Liptra
Arancio "Orange", White Blend, Italy, 2021
$18
/
$72
WHITE
$18
/
$72
Lauverjat
Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France, 2020
$18
/
$72
$17
/
$68
Sandhi
Chardonnay, Central Coast, California, USA 2019
$17
/
$68
$18
/
$72
Elena Walch
Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy, 2020
$18
/
$72
$64
Mas La Chevaliere
Sauvignon Blanc, Laguedoc, France 2022
$64
$66
Feudo Montoni
Grillo, Sicilia, Italy, 2021
$66
$68
Pazo das Bruxas
Rias Baixas Albarino Pazo das Bruxas, Galicia, Spain 2022
$68
$70
Bodegas Muga
Rioja Blanco, Spain, 2021
$70
$72
Francis Blanchet
'Les Racines" Pouilly-Fume, Loire, France 2021
$72
$76
Fritsch
Gruner Veltliner Mordthal, Niederosterreich, Austria 2020
$76
$82
Benanti
Etna Bianco, Italy, 2020
$82
$90
Domaine des Baumard
Quarts de Chaume (2017) 375ML
$90
$144
E. Guigal
Condrieu, Rhone Valley, France 2019
$144
$300
Bouchard Pere & Fils
Meursault 'Premier Cru', Burgundy, France 2018
$300
RED
$18
/
$72
Mas La Cheveliere
Pinot Noir, Laguedoc, France, 2022
$18
/
$72
$19
/
$76
Escorihuela
Organic Malbec, Valle del Cuyo, Argentina 2021
$19
/
$76
Domaine Francois Villard Syrah, Rhone Valley, France, 2021
18/72
Domaine Ozil Gourmandize Grenache Blend, Franace, 2021
60
$62
Sean Minor
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2019
$62
$64
Terres Dorées
Beaujolais "L'Ancien" Vieilles Vignes, France, 2021
$64
$66
Cantina di Negrar
Corvina Verona, Verona, Italy, 2020
$66
$68
Domaine Baudry
Chinon 'Les Granges', Cabernet Franc, France, 2021
$68
$90
Domaine Tissot
Arbois Trousseau 'Amphore', Jura, France, 2010
$90
$95
Rombauer
Zinfandel, Napa California, 2020
$95
$100
Don Tony Perez
Carmenere Gran Reserva, Valle del Curico, Chile 2018
$100
$105
Emmolo, Merlot
Napa California, 2020
$105
$120
White Rock
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2017
$120
$130
Raymond Reserve Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2019
$130
$148
Belle Glos
Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River, California, 2021
$148
$160
Hanzell
Pinot Noir 'Estate', California 2016
$160
$240
Bouchard Pere & Fils
Volnay Les Caillerets 'Premier Cru', Burgundy, France, 2018
$240
$290
Darioush Signature
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2019
$290
STREET SNACKS
$14
Papdi Chat (v)
crispy wafers, spicy yogurt, pomegranate
$14
$23
Keema Methi
lamb mince, fenugreek, boiled egg, pao
$23
SANDWICH
$18
Bombay Sandwich (v)
potato, red onion, cilantro chutney
$18
$21
Chili Paneer Sandwich (v)
housemade paneer, ajwain, green chili
$21
$21
Junglee Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken thigh, green chutney, egg
$21
$25
Goan Lamb Cutlet
lamb loin, pickled cabbage, potato bun
$25
OMELETTE
$23
Ros Omelette (v)
coconut, fennel seed, Konkani gravy, pao
$23
$21
Egg Hara Masala (v)
green garlic, roasted garlic, cilantro, pao
$21
$21
Masala Omelette (v)
onion, tomato, green chili, pao
$21
BIRYANI
$39
Chicken Biryani
bone in chicken, garam masala, basmati rice
$39
$39
Vegetable Briyani (v)
seasonal vegetables, garam masala, basmati rice
$39
SWEET & SOUR
$18
Rabdi Toast (v, n)
bread, sweet condensed milk, house makhan
$18
$11
Fruit Chaat
seasonal fruits, tamarind chuntey, chaat masala
$11
SIDES
$4
Pao (v)
2pcs
$4
$4
Chapati (v)
2 pcs
$4
COCKTAILS
$18
Lakshman Phal
mezcal, soursop, cumin bitter, chaat masala
$18
$18
Khatti Meethi Haldi
Hapusa gin, turmeric, tamarind, spicy bitter
$18
$17
Aam Paana
rum, fresh mango, cumin, black salt, mint
$17
$17
Chaiwala Whiskey
Kamet, homemade chai, coffee cream liqueur
$17
$22
Mohabbat Ka Sharbat (limited availability)
vodka, baby watermelon, Rooh Afza, milk
$22
BEERS
Hudson North Cider Ginger Citru
11
1947 Indian Craft Beer Premium Lager
10
Talea Festie, German Style Amber Lager
12
Transmitter Mango Sour Ale
12
Threes Brewing Logical Conclusion IPA
12
Barrier Brewing Stout
13
NON-ALCOHOLIC
$11
Kheera
fresh squeezed cucumber, apple, Seedlip Grove 42
$11
$13
Malai Lassi
add mango cream liqueur +6
$13
$6
Garam Chai
add chai cream liqueur +7
$6
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Reviews & Press
#1 Restaurant of 2021
New York’s Top 10 New Restaurants of 2021
The Restaurant List 2021
America’s Favorite 50 Restaurants
TimeOut National 2021
The 23 Best New Restaurants Around the World
#1 Restaurant of 2021
Best New Restaurants in America, 2021
Eater National 2021
11 Best New Restaurants in America
New York Magazine (GrubStreet)
The Best Restaurants of 2021
Make a Reservation
We accept parties of 6 or less. All reservations taken via Resy.
Please arrive on time. If you are 15 minutes late, your table will be given up.