Is there a happy hour at Dhaba?
Dhaba is a bold, bazaar-styled North Indian restaurant on the Lexington Avenue stretch of Murray Hill that locals call Curry Hill. Modeled on the roadside ‘dhabas’ of Punjab, it leans hard into tandoori and Punjabi classics. It’s been a neighborhood fixture for years and runs seven days a week, late into the night.
The Infatuation has called its tandoori chicken some of the best in the city, and the full bar turns out cocktails alongside Kingfisher on tap. But the signature value play is the lunch buffet — an all-you-can-eat spread that draws a steady midday crowd. Come hungry.
What to Expect
We could not verify a dedicated happy hour at Dhaba — no source lists specific discounted drink days, times, or prices, though the restaurant does have a full bar. The real deal to plan around is the daily all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (roughly 11:30 AM–3 PM), which lands around the high teens on weekdays and a bit more on weekends. Call ahead to confirm current buffet pricing.
The Room
A lively, saturated dining room dressed up like a Delhi bazaar, with a full bar and seating that fills fast at lunch. It’s casual and boisterous, well suited to groups and after-work dinners.
Who Dhaba Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Lunch buffet | An all-you-can-eat midday spread that’s the venue’s calling card. |
| Group dinner | Shareable Punjabi platters and a full bar for a crowd. |
| Late-night curry | The kitchen stays open late seven days a week. |
| Tandoori fix | Some of the most-praised tandoori chicken in Curry Hill. |
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Dhaba FAQ
Does Dhaba have a happy hour?
We couldn’t confirm a dedicated happy hour with set days, times, or prices, though Dhaba has a full bar. Its best-known deal is the daily lunch buffet.
What is Dhaba’s lunch buffet?
An all-you-can-eat North Indian buffet served daily around 11:30 AM–3 PM, typically in the high-teens price range, with fresh naan brought to the table.
What is Dhaba known for?
Punjabi and North Indian cooking — especially its tandoori chicken, curries, and the bargain lunch buffet.
Where is Dhaba located?
108 Lexington Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets, in the Curry Hill section of Murray Hill, Manhattan.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Dhaba before visiting for a specific deal.