The Dhaba

The Dhaba is a family-owned restaurant founded by Rajib and Sabita and proudly based in Dallas. Our menu features a thoughtfully curated selection of authentic Indian cuisine, including crispy samosas, flavorful onion fritters, and airy beignets. For main courses, guests can enjoy rich and creamy butter chicken or a hearty tofu curry. We offer both traditional and vegan/vegetarian dishes that showcase the vibrant and diverse flavors of India.

The name “Dhaba” draws inspiration from the traditional roadside eateries of rural India—warm, welcoming stops that served long-distance truck drivers traveling through areas where restaurants and hotels were scarce. These humble establishments prepared fresh, home-style meals using locally sourced ingredients, and some even provided a simple bed (khatia) for travelers to rest while their meals were being cooked.

At The Dhaba, we honor this heritage by bringing the same honest, flavorful cooking to our community. We prepare all dishes in small batches using the freshest ingredients. Our spices are hand-ground, our ghee is made in-house, and we craft our own paneer (Indian cottage cheese). We use only extra virgin olive oil and expeller-pressed canola oil, and each dish is slow-cooked over low heat to develop deep, authentic flavors.

We never use preservatives, artificial coloring, or added sugar—just real ingredients and time-honored techniques.