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Dhamaka

Innovative, lively eatery offering provincial Indian cuisine in a colorful dining room.

Closed · Opens 5 PM
88 Essex Street, Manhattan 10002
Dine-In · Takeout
A
Inspected Apr 15, 2025
Social25–50Vegan optionsGrilled proteinsNon-alc optionsWalk-ins
What to order: Beef Pepper Fry · Champaran Meat · Butter Pepper Garlic Crab · Paneer Tikka
Heads up:cramped tables · feeling rushed by staff · loud, food-court-like environment
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outdoor seatingbrunchlunchdinnercocktailsdessertcoffeevegetarian friendlygood for groupswheelchair accessible

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Safety notes

From the Apr 15, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

Safety notes:2
  • CriticalImproper food cooling

    Cooked food wasn't cooled down fast enough to be safe.

  • CriticalDirty wiping cloths

    Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.

Hours

Monday
5 PM - 10 PM
Tuesday
5 PM - 10 PM
Wednesday
5 PM - 10 PM
Thursday
5 PM - 10 PM
Friday
5 PM - 10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5 PM - 10 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5 PM - 10 PM