🇮🇳 Dhamaka | NYC's Most Elevated Indian Cuisine! 🌶️✨
This James Beard Award-winning spot isn't just "good for Indian food"—it's one of NYC's best restaurants, period. Their seasonal menu keeps things exciting (I tried two off-the-radar dishes that blew my mind!). Must-Order Hits 🍗 Malai Murgh: The best spiced chicken of my life. Creamy mint sauce + crispy onions = flavor fireworks (perfect for lamb-fatigued folks). 🧄 Lasooni Palak: Spinach purée topped with sizzling garlic oil (like garlic oysters, but vegetarian!). Dip with paratha—heaven. 🧀 Paneer Methi: Cinnamon-heavy fenugreek paneer (an acquired taste, but the texture is silky). Vibe Check 🏙️ Gritty-chic (don't expect white tablecloths) 🔥 Spice levels are respectful but bold (no dumbed-down flavors here) Pro Tip: Walk off the feast with a Chinatown dessert run afterward! Would you brave the cinnamon paneer? Vote below! 👇 #DhamakaNYC #IndianFood #NYCEats #JamesBeardEats #SpiceLovers #HiddenGems #VegetarianFriendly