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Big news, Dhamaka family 🧡 ⁠
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We've switched to a new reservations system to make booking your seat even easier. You know we don't do anything small — and that includes how we welcome you in. Tap the link in bio to reserve your table.

At Dhamaka, each ingredient has a purposeful flavor and rich history tied to it. The condiments that pair with a dish aren’t random - instead, they’re extremely intentional, and tested over months (sometimes years) to ensure the most ideal combo.⁠
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Today, we’re diving into “Thecha” - the condiment paired with our Tawa Tamatar Pulao. Techa is derived from the Marathi phrase “to pound”; and as shown, is traditionally made by grinding fresh green chilies, garlic, peanuts, and salt.⁠
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#Dhamaka #Techa #VegetarianFood #NYCIndianFood #UnapologeticFoods

Goat Neck Biryani.⁠
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In many parts of India, the neck is one of the most prized cuts. It’s a working muscle that slowly breaks down into gelatin as it cooks, giving the meat and rice a deeper, almost silken feel.⁠
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Biryani itself is layered cooking at its core, and here aged basmati is key. As rice ages, it loses moisture, which allows each grain to cook longer and absorb more flavor. ⁠
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Goat Neck Biryani. Slow cooking at its finest. 🔥

#Dhamaka #GoatBiryani #NYCIndianFood #Biryani #UnapologeticFoods

Dhamaka’s new menu, episode 2: Chef Vijay walks us through the story behind his (actual) favorite dish: Dhungar Ghost.⁠
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#Dhamaka #DhungarGhost #IndianFood #UnapologeticFoods #EssexMarket

4 words you’ve never heard together before: CHICKEN TIKKA STUFFED BAGEL 🤤

@dhamakanyc x @moonrisebagels are making bagel dreams come true with a chicken tikka stuffed bagel + a tikka masala dipping sauce!

Only at The Great Nosh

See you there :)

4 words you’ve never heard together before: CHICKEN TIKKA STUFFED BAGEL 🤤

@dhamakanyc x @moonrisebagels are making bagel dreams come true with a chicken tikka stuffed bagel + a tikka masala dipping sauce!

Only at The Great Nosh

See you there :)

4 words you’ve never heard together before: CHICKEN TIKKA STUFFED BAGEL 🤤

@dhamakanyc x @moonrisebagels are making bagel dreams come true with a chicken tikka stuffed bagel + a tikka masala dipping sauce!

Only at The Great Nosh

See you there :)

4 words you’ve never heard together before: CHICKEN TIKKA STUFFED BAGEL 🤤

@dhamakanyc x @moonrisebagels are making bagel dreams come true with a chicken tikka stuffed bagel + a tikka masala dipping sauce!

Only at The Great Nosh

See you there :)

4 words you’ve never heard together before: CHICKEN TIKKA STUFFED BAGEL 🤤

@dhamakanyc x @moonrisebagels are making bagel dreams come true with a chicken tikka stuffed bagel + a tikka masala dipping sauce!

Only at The Great Nosh

See you there :)

4 words you’ve never heard together before: CHICKEN TIKKA STUFFED BAGEL 🤤

@dhamakanyc x @moonrisebagels are making bagel dreams come true with a chicken tikka stuffed bagel + a tikka masala dipping sauce!

Only at The Great Nosh

See you there :)

4 words you’ve never heard together before: CHICKEN TIKKA STUFFED BAGEL 🤤

@dhamakanyc x @moonrisebagels are making bagel dreams come true with a chicken tikka stuffed bagel + a tikka masala dipping sauce!

Only at The Great Nosh

See you there :)

4 words you’ve never heard together before: CHICKEN TIKKA STUFFED BAGEL 🤤

@dhamakanyc x @moonrisebagels are making bagel dreams come true with a chicken tikka stuffed bagel + a tikka masala dipping sauce!

Only at The Great Nosh

See you there :)

Eyes peeled. Reservation notifications on. Bottoms up.

#Dhamaka #Cocktails #EssexMarket #SummerDrinks #UnapologeticFoods

Dhamaka’s new menu, episode 1: Chef Vijay walks us through the inspiration behind one of his current favorite dishes: Makai Lamb. Stay tuned to find out the best way to eat it too.
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#Dhamaka #MakaiLamb #IndianFood #UnapologeticFoods #ChefVijay

Paneer tikka comes from the tandoor culture of North India, where fresh paneer could handle high heat without melting, picking up smoke, char, and spice in the process 🔥

At Dhamaka, we make our paneer in-house, then marinate it in garam masala yogurt before hitting the heat. The yogurt tenderizes and carries the spice deep into the cheese while the heat caramelizes the edges and chars the masala onto the surface.

The result is perfectly soft inside and smoky outside. Just the way paneer should taste 😉

#Dhamaka #Paneer #UnapologeticFoods #IndianFood #NYCFoodie

Thandai is a traditional, refreshing Indian spiced milk, known to be the drink of choice for cooling down in the hot Summer months of India. Chef Vijay puts his twist on this traditional drink, turning it into a multi-layered sweet dessert - Thandai Dhamaka.⁠ 🥛🌺
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#Dhamaka #IndianDessert #EssexMarket #NYCFood #UnapologeticFoods

Beyond honored to be recognized by @nytimes as one of the top 100 restaurants of this year. It’s an absolute pleasure to share our culture and food with this beautiful city.

Thank you to the entire Dhamaka team; this wouldn’t be possible without you 🩵

#Dhamaka #NewYorkTimes #Top100

Beyond honored to be recognized by @nytimes as one of the top 100 restaurants of this year. It’s an absolute pleasure to share our culture and food with this beautiful city.

Thank you to the entire Dhamaka team; this wouldn’t be possible without you 🩵

#Dhamaka #NewYorkTimes #Top100

Beyond honored to be recognized by @nytimes as one of the top 100 restaurants of this year. It’s an absolute pleasure to share our culture and food with this beautiful city.

Thank you to the entire Dhamaka team; this wouldn’t be possible without you 🩵

#Dhamaka #NewYorkTimes #Top100

Beyond honored to be recognized by @nytimes as one of the top 100 restaurants of this year. It’s an absolute pleasure to share our culture and food with this beautiful city.

Thank you to the entire Dhamaka team; this wouldn’t be possible without you 🩵

#Dhamaka #NewYorkTimes #Top100

Beyond honored to be recognized by @nytimes as one of the top 100 restaurants of this year. It’s an absolute pleasure to share our culture and food with this beautiful city.

Thank you to the entire Dhamaka team; this wouldn’t be possible without you 🩵

#Dhamaka #NewYorkTimes #Top100

NEW DISH ALERT 🚨 FRIED POMFRET⁠
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From Goa to Maharashtra to the fishing communities of Kerala, pomfret has long been prized for its soft, flavorful flesh and ability to hold on to spice. 🌶️⁠
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This one gets rubbed with ginger, garlic, turmeric, chili, and coastal spices, then coated in besan and rawa before hitting the pan. The semolina is key, frying into a crunchy, deeply crisp crust.⁠
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No delicate treatment here. 😉

Would you let our @chefvijayb into your home? Be honest 😉⁠
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Most people said no. (understandable.) But one person said YES. (legend.)⁠
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And that's all you need! Well that and a pot, some produce, spices, and enough time to build a proper chicken biryani that can live up to Chef Vijay's own high standards before he has to run back to the kitchen in time for service. ⁠
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Hit the link in bio to watch what happens when you let an @unapologeticfoods chef cook in your house: aka your kitchen smells like toasted masala and you realize that takeout is never the way to go...⁠
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See it all at the link in bio. 🔗 Thank you to @dannygrubs @grubsnetwork for the greatest time and video 🙏