Lawrenceville, NJ – part of Lawrence Township in Mercer County – is a community with a rich and growing South Asian population. Whether you’re a Lawrenceville local, a Princeton student or a Trenton professional, finding truly authentic Indian food in this part of New Jersey has historically meant a long drive to Edison or Jersey City.
Desi Dhamaka Lawrenceville changed that.
Located at 540 Lawrence Square Blvd S, Lawrence Township NJ, Desi Dhamaka brings the same authentic Andhra and Hyderabadi cuisine that has made our Edison and South Plainfield locations famous – right to the heart of Mercer County.
Why Desi Dhamaka is Lawrenceville’s Favourite Indian Restaurant
We don’t serve a simplified, Americanised version of Indian food. We serve the real thing – bold, regional, authentic Indian cooking from Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad.
What sets Desi Dhamaka Lawrenceville apart:
Signature Gongura dishes – a uniquely Andhra ingredient that most NJ restaurants don’t work with. Our Gongura Chicken Biryani, Gongura Mutton Biryani and Gongura Mamsam Fry are unlike anything else available in the Lawrenceville and Princeton area.
DD Special Mandi – slow-cooked Mandi is a rare find in Mercer County. Our Chicken Mandi, Goat Mandi, Fish Mandi and Shrimp Mandi are prepared fresh with a 40-minute cook time – because real Mandi cannot be rushed.
Breakfast – we open at 11 AM with a full South Indian breakfast menu including Masala Dosa, Ghee Karam Dosa, Sambar Vada, Chapathi with Kurma and Poori Bhaji. The best dosa in Lawrenceville NJ.
Over 280 menu items – biryanis, mandi, kebabs, tandooris, curries, dosas, Indo-Chinese, snacks, chai, desserts and more.
Our Most Popular Dishes in Lawrenceville
Our Lawrenceville customers’ favourite orders:
- Gongura Chicken Biryani – our signature dish, unique to Desi Dhamaka
- Chicken Dum Biryani – the classic, slow-cooked to perfection
- DD Special Mandi – Chicken or Goat – our showstopper slow-cooked dish
- Mutton Dum Biryani – for the serious biryani lover
- Masala Dosa – the weekend breakfast essential
- Gongura Mamsam Fry – the Andhra starter that surprises everyone
- DD Spl Nalli Gosht Biryani – our most premium biryani
Perfect for the Princeton and Lawrence Township Community
Desi Dhamaka Lawrenceville serves the entire southern Mercer County area:
Princeton students and faculty: We are one of the closest authentic Indian restaurants to Princeton University – ideal for a proper Indian meal away from campus. Order online via Chefgaa for delivery to Princeton NJ.
Lawrenceville families: Our dining room is welcoming and family-friendly. Whether it’s a Sunday dosa breakfast or a Mandi feast for a birthday celebration – Desi Dhamaka Lawrenceville is your local Indian restaurant.
Trenton professionals: Quick lunch, dinner after work or catering for your office – our Lawrenceville location is conveniently accessible from Trenton and Hamilton.
Free parking available at Lawrence Square. Walk-ins welcome – reservations recommended for groups of 6 or more and weekend dining.
