Dhamaka

Lower East Side

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Regional Indian cooking inside Essex Market on the Lower East Side, from the team behind Unapologetic Foods. Dinner every day, plus weekend lunch.

Directions on Google Maps Call 212-204-8616 Find official website & menu

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours for Dhamaka
Monday5PM–10PM
Tuesday5PM–10PM
Wednesday5PM–10PM
Thursday5PM–10PM
Friday5PM–10PM
Saturday11:30AM–2:30PM, 5PM–10PM
Sunday11:30AM–2:30PM, 5PM–10PM

Last checked October 19, 2026. Holiday and seasonal hours may differ, so call ahead or check the restaurant's own site before a special trip.

Good to know

  • Closes between lunch and dinner on some days. Check the hours table before an afternoon visit.

Best for

  • Dinner: Regional Indian dishes you rarely see in New York, on the Lower East Side. (Dinner daily, latest close 10PM)

Getting to Lower East Side

2 Av (F) on Houston Street and Delancey St–Essex St (F, J, M, Z) are the main stations.

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