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"When Dhamaka exploded onto the Lower East Side scene in 2021 I realized Indian dining in the city was entering a new era: restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and chef Chintan Pandya refused to tone down ingredients or spice—serving unapologetically bold flavors (think goat kidney and testicles, if you dare)—and wrapped in colorful interiors and a banging Bollywood soundtrack, Dhamaka both satisfied Indian diners craving authenticity and pushed everyone else to expand their expectations." - Sarah Khan