DHAMAKA - Hartlepool

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  Emily Turner

  ·2 months ago

  “Honestly brilliant. Lovely attentive service. The food was so so good. I wish I had two stomachs so I could have fit more in haha. We will absolutely be back again. I've not had Indian food that good in a long long time. And the prices were very reasonable for both food and drinks. Speaking of drinks the cocktails were lovely too.”

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  franki clark

  ·3 months ago

  “What a fantastic find! 😍 We discovered the Dhamaka Indian restaurant while staying at Crimdon House Farm and decided to catch the bus over to the marina, not really knowing where we’d end up eating. We arrived at around 5pm and weren’t even sure if it would be open, but as soon as we walked in we were greeted with a warm welcome, shown straight to a table. While looking through the menu, we were pleasantly surprised to discover their Happy Hour offer, available from 4:30pm to 7pm. It’s incredible value for money! The restaurant soon became very busy, so I’d definitely recommend booking a table if you’re planning to visit during Happy Hour. We started with poppadoms and dips (the chilli sauce is absolutely delicious! 😋), followed by the Tandoori Mix starter, which was cooked perfectly and packed with flavour. For our mains, I had the Korai and asked for it to be made a little spicier, which was perfect. My husband chose the Rogan Josh, and we ordered two different naan breads so we could share half of each. They were both delicious! The portions were so generous that I couldn’t quite finish my meal, but the staff were more than happy to pack the rest into a takeaway container for me. The service was excellent throughout. Every member of staff was friendly, welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. The restaurant itself is spacious, spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, making it a lovely place to relax and enjoy a meal. This will definitely be our go-to restaurant whenever we’re staying in Hartlepool. Delicious food, fantastic service and great value for money. We can’t wait to come back and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!”

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  Hilary Smith

  ·3 months ago

  “As good a meal as I've had in recent memory. I've eaten Indian food up and down the UK and this is hands down some of the best I've ever had. Combined with the relaxing vibes, gorgeous decor and stunning location by the waterfront on the marina, and not forgetting the exceptional service from the staff, which all made for an unforgettable evening. Well done guys.”

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  Ruby Cuskern

  ·4 months ago

  “Amazing food and ambience! Beautiful decor. Loved the paneer starter and biryani. Definitely one of my fave Indian restaurants now. Service was also very friendly and accommodating of my partner's severe allergies so that was a plus!”

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  Sarah Fishburn

  ·9 months ago

  “Fantastic in every way. Outstanding food, finishes like super comfy and contemporary seating, decent quality plates and cutlery all add to the experience. Food is exceptional”

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  Charlotte Meadow

  ·10 months ago

  “We live in Hartlepool so was recommended to come to this restaurant by a friend. We eat indian food almost every week and after trying dhamaka i think i have found my new go to indians. The food is very tasty. Flavours and spices are spot on you can tell the chefs prepare everything fresh to order. The chicken tikka is moist and juicy full of flavour, the naan bread nice and fluffy and thin how it should be cooked thoroughly. The service is is first class and the restaurant itself is classy. We will most definitely be returning.”

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  Bernie Hanson

  ·10 months ago

  “Fantastic place, fabulous food. Came for a family birthday celebration. Perfect for large parties. Atmosphere was great, service top notch, and the curries were amazing. We have booked again for a Christmas party. Can't wait to come back!”

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  Karl Weegram

  ·10 months ago

  “We come here regularly the food is delicious and the staff are brilliant. Although the restaurant is always busy they always look after me. Ikram and his staff have done a brilliant job recommend to everybody.”

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  Hanifa Jannat

  ·11 months ago

  “FIVE STARS We visited this beautiful restaurant all the way from Darlington from first impressions the restaurant is very nicely decorated and has a welcoming cosy atmosphere. The waiters are friendly and although very busy at the time they made effort to make sure we had a good time, nothing was too much for them 5 star service. We ordered two of the the signature dishes I can confirm the flavours are sensational we are of Indian heritage and we know good Indian food the spices used in our dishes was simply perfection. The meat was tender and juicy. Hartlepool is lucky to have this restaurant I will be recommending to all my friends thank you dhamaka for a great evening.”

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  James Ward

  ·1 year ago

  “This place is more than just a curry house it’s an amazing restaurant. Best restaurant and dining experience in Hartlepool by a country mile. We were greeted by a friendly host and made to feel welcome by the rest of the staff. The food itself was exceptional each dish was crafted with detail. A real eye for perfection. Nothing is too much for the waiters they are attentive, you can clearly see dhamaka have trained their staff to a high standard. All in all a great culinary experience, brilliant restaurant, great team, and beautiful food with good music choice and warm ambiance. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Hartlepool.”

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