Dhamaka

This place rocks! We loved the chapli kebabs, the paneer tikka, and the nalli biryani. The nalli biryani was prepared well; the meat was soft, and the flavors were terrific. I loved how the spices were subtle and strong at the same time. We also enjoyed the baingan bertha and the lasooni palak. The service was excellent; they were fast and attentive.

I don't know if it was an off night, but all of the food we ate was unbalanced and poorly spiced. I'm indian and I LOVE spicy food, but it needs to be flavorful and spicy not just burning heat. Also the portion sizes are tiny and the prices are through the roof. I don't mind paying for good food, but this was bad food at sky high prices. Honestly, go eat at any other Indian restaurant in NYC and you'll be better off. I wish I was saying that without hyperbole.

Really confused how this place got a michelin recommendation. My first disappointment from the tire people. Wait time of over 20 mins even with a resy. That's completely unacceptable. Food was hit or miss. Some good some terrible. Cod was very salty. Tiger prawn as well. Vibe was ehh, felt like eating in a mall fold court. All in all this is the typical nyc hype and you can find MUCH better Indian food literally anywhere else

Must love spice and flavor!! This food was delicious I can’t wait to come back and try other dishes. We had the Goat and the chicken thighs curries. Great service we needed to get in and out quickly and the worked like a clock! I highly recommend you will not be disappointed.

"I must say, I'm quite disappointed with my recent experience at Dhamaka. I ordered the kali mirchi chicken handi, hoping for a burst of flavors, but all I got was an overwhelming taste of black pepper. Every bite felt like a pepper overload, with at least five peppercorns in each spoonful. And don't even get me started on the Nalli biryani. For $75, I expected a culinary masterpiece, but it fell short of even average expectations. It's clear that the hype surrounding Dhamaka is just that – hype. Save your time and money, folks. There are plenty of other Indian restaurants in the city that offer far superior dishes. Don't bother with this overrated establishment."

A bit pricy but the service is great. Food is ok.

Absolutely the best Indian food I’ve ever had!!