I heard about Lungi twice in the same two weeks - once because they won a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for delicious Sri Lankan food; and the second because a Sri Lankan taxi driver told me independently that he likes to come here for good sri lankan food. So of course you know I had to come try it. Everything was really tasty and authentic - our waiter was so friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. The hoppers (rice flour based carb you eat your food with) were thin, slightly crisp, and reminiscent of Ethiopian injera or Chinese sweet white rice cakes. They were a new experience, and really enjoyed that. The goat curry we got was my favorite of the night - super delicious and deeply flavorful. Really enjoyed it and would get it again. read more

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Let me start by saying, I lived in Sri Lanka for two years. So I know Sri Lankan food. I wanted to like it and had been looking forward to this visit for awhile. I went here with another adult and his two kids. We sat in the back covered and enclosed patio area, which was nice. The service was fine nothing extraordinary. It took some of the dishes a while to get to us. We got eggplant curry, vegetable roti, vegetable biriyani, string hoppers, and okra. First off, it was ridiculously expensive for the amount you got. Second, everything was very spicy and we didn't order anything spicy. The other adult and I were fine with it, but the poor kids didn't have many options. Even the biriyani was spicy. The eggplant was amazing, hoppers were undercooked and strung hopper were overcooked. The other stuff was ok. I am going to try another Sri Lankan place next time I am in NYC. read more

Loved trying this Sri Lankan restaurant! My first experience with this cuisine and what an amazing restaurant to experience it at. The ambiance was beautiful, surprisingly spacious and copy in the back. Easy availability of reservations even for larger groups but still packed on a Saturday night. Attentive and kind service who make recommendations since our group was less familiar. Prices were fair, ended up being ~$60pp but this is because we over ordered - we wanted to try everything! The Guntur Chili Mushroom appetizer was a huge hit at our table. I enjoyed the tawa fish fry (not really fry). Of note, their spice was very strong for me. The medhu was very good but I learned a south indian dish so probably would stick with other Sri Lankan specialties here next time. I loved trying the veg kothu and the accompanying dishes. The string hopper was very expensive and essentially just like a noodle wrap but really enjoyed trying the hopper, which reminded me a steam rice cakes in Chinese cuisine. Also tried the okra curry, which was light and creamy balance for all the spicy dishes. And the short rib curry which was a lot of meat and very rich and flavorful. Also got to try some of their mocktails - there was one very interesting one with coconut and salt that we did not enjoy but the staff was very kind to help us find a drink we did like. read more

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Incredible spices and flavors, and unique dishes relative to anything I've had for South Asian food in the US (even a little spicy). Everyone at our table was planning to return to order other dishes. Favorite dish was the Prawn Kari, and felt like good size portions. The service was friendly and helpful, in a nice but unfussy setting. read more

Thought Lungi was a good restaurant with decent korma, naan, and mango lassi, of which I had two servings. While we found the waitress a little too reserved, the seating and tables that we located were quite romantic. To get the full flavor of this restaurant, we will be back again! read more

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Dropped in for a nice Friday night dinner with da hubby with zero expectations but when we saw the Michelin ratings for 2024 and 2025 (turns out not Michelin Star but a Michelin bib gourmand), we got pretty geeked up for an unforgettable culinary experience. Not disappointed. The menu can get a tad overwhelming if you don't know your South Indian/Sri Lankan dishes (we didn't). But our very helpful server guided us pescatarians to order the "Guntur Chilli mushroom" (vegetarian dish - 5 stars), "Pepper Yera Varuval (shrimp dish - 5 stars), and the Deadman Shop Tawa Fish Fry (white fish - 3 stars - too dry not to mention it had some bones despite being filleted). Topped off with the gun powder idli dish - 5 stars). PS: Kept the alcohol low key (dry January and all that) but the full bar and cocktails flowing to tables around us looked pretty awesome! Will be definitely coming back for more!! read more

My favorite place to come back to again and again in NYC! Sri Lankan food can be really hard to find, and if you're looking to introduce someone to the cuisine, this is absolutely the place to do it. I've been here for both brunch and dinner and had great experiences each time. Just a heads up -- the brunch menu features fewer traditional Sri Lankan dishes than dinner, so if you want the full experience, I'd lean dinner. Some of my favorites are the cutlets, rolls, and kottu. The drinks are beautiful *and* delicious, and if you're feeling adventurous, definitely try the string hoppers, egg hoppers, and lumprais (the one wrapped in banana leaf) -- so flavorful and fun to share! This is a great spot to come with a group so you can sample as many dishes as possible. Both times I visited, the food, drinks, and service were consistently excellent. It may already be Michelin-rated, but honestly I think it deserves even more hype. Lungi will always be part of my NYC itinerary for every visit back. read more

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Crab curry - 4.5/5 and 40% of food weight I'd give to that because I came for the crab curry Mushroom roast - 5/5 it was a little small tho Paneer ghee roast - 4/5 it was really yum but it was insanely expensive for a paneer dish - $30 felt kinda insane. Hoppers - 1/5 it was fine. Not authentic enough (I'm Sri Lankan) and $10 for a single hopper was daylight robbery!!!! Drinks - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Value - 3/5 read more

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Loved this experience. Must-try South Indian and Sri Lankan food! We got a variety of appetizers - the mutton roll was phenomenal, but the fish fry was a bit too fishy tasting and dry. Drinks (albeit a bit conservative on size) were great and worth trying. The Kallu drink (non alcoholic) is an extremely special, fermented palm drink. The server offered us the chef's special goat curry which was OUT of this park good. Highly recommend asking. He said it's what the chef makes for staff, it's that good. Thank you to our attentive service! read more

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I was here for a birthday dinner with a group of 10 on Friday night and we had a great time! We started with Sura Puttu, Poricha Kozhi, chicken Kothu and then followed with Kori Ghassi, Black Short Rib Kari, chicken biryani, lamb biryani and more! All the dishes were extremely flavorful and delectable. The drinks I tried (Colombo Fire and Megam) were strong but still delicious! The space is small so definitely recommend making reservations. read more

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Came here for a date night and it was so good! We both have never had Sri Lankan food before and we loved it! Our server was so kind and made some great recommendations for us. We will definitely be back the food was so flavorful and delicious! read more

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I think this place has the potential to be a real winner, but there are still a few kinks they need to iron out. The cocktail menu is definitely interesting, drawing on South Indian flavors, which I loved in theory, but they all felt oddly familiar to drinks I've had in the past so it missed the mark in terms of innovation. For appetizers, the Guntur chili mushroom was excellent, and the crispy chicken dish was easily my favorite of the night. We also tried the goat liver dish, which I thought was great if you're into liver. The fish fry was quite a letdown, it was dry and lacked flavour. Also wasn't a big fan of the mutton roll that the server recommended. For mains, the special goat curry was excellent, and the Mangalorean chicken was good. Unfortunately, the wait for the hoppers was too long. By the time they arrived, the curries had gone cold, and it makes such a big difference in the dining experience if you don't time it just right. We also got the drinks mid meal instead of the usual start which I also felt threw off the service a little bit. Now for the actual dishes, the Malabar paratha was lovely, but the hoppers even after such a long wait, ended up being disappointing. Too big, too thick, and way heavier than the light, delicate texture I've had elsewhere. We also got the goat biryani - not your usual style of biryani, but I still enjoyed it, although not everyone on my table did. Here's hoping that by the time I visit again, the small missteps with timing and execution are worked out and my experience is better. read more

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Came here for food with friends/family and it was so good! Been here 2x and the seating in the indoor patio has a nice ambience but inside is nice too. Some highlights for the few samplings of the menu: Cauliflower 65 - love love love, crispy coated cauliflower. Looks hot but it's not too spicy. The crunch and texture makes it so good, I get it every time I come ! Deafman shop tawa fish fry - this is ok. I like my fish more tender and juicy, and this focuses more on the fried aspect. It is very hot though (as in spicy) Rameshwaram Dosa and Masala Dosa - the masala dosa is the more classic dosa, mild flavor with potato and dosa but so good with the chutney. The rameshwaram dosa is a little different, some more flavors but I prefer the masala dosa Lamb kothu roti - I've gotten this twice and the first time I really liked it. The 2nd time I think because fewer people and having more of it, it's a lot. It's a little spicy but I love lamb and paratha so this is a great combo. It can be a lot as your only dish so it's better to share (becomes monotonous to eat) We were recommended the curries and we tried one but it was ok. We had the black short rib kari and though it was not bad , probably wouldn't get again and would try something different. I would definitely want come back and try to paneer (I loveee paneer) but have been wanting to try all the other things on the menu that I haven't had a chance to yet! read more

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I was interested in trying some Sri Lankan delicacies. The waiter walked me through what was authentic. I ended up with the egg kothu. Very tasty. Served extremely hot and stayed hot the entire meal. It's bits of roti mixed with vegetables. It's not my favorite dish I've ever had but I was full and it tasted good. Good flavors. I like the sauce that you can drip over it. Just ordering Matt came out to $30 so it's a little expensive read more

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Ambiance (5/5): The interior decorations feel modern, sleek, and elevated. It is a wonderful place for an upscale meal. Two areas for dining, divided by a wall which both makes the room feel smaller but the whole restaurant feel bigger. Comfortable dining chairs and booth seating. Service (5/5): Staff is dressed very professionally and treated us with respect/courtesy. Whenever asked for help, they were quick to service. Kerala Beef Chukka (4/5): Not as much of a fan as I thought I would be. The small bites were flavorful but dry. Kori Ghassi (5/5): Mangalorean chicken curry was packed with flavor. The chunks of chicken were juicy and went well with the rice. Lamb Biryani (5/5): Comes with a hard boiled egg on top. It was very flavorful Roti (5/5): I loved the accompaniment of the roti (I would have preferred if it had a bit more of a crunch slash more fried) Hopper (3/5): I was not a fan of the dish but mostly because I've never had it before and it doesn't have enough substance to go with the meal (like naan would). Separately, the dips were tasty. Before dining in, I had a good experience with their takeout (cant remember what I ordered but I remember both dishes were uniquely flavorful!) read more

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I ordered takeout for pickup from Lungi without knowing it was on the Michelin guide. The restaurant itself is very elegant and welcoming. It was so busy on a Wednesday night. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Our food took a long time because we had a big order and it was a full house. The staff gave us regular updates on our order and let us sit by the bar while we waited. They forgot to pack a part of our order and had it delivered for free. The food itself was delicious. I'm used to North Indian food and we weren't super familiar with the dishes we ordered. Every dish was so amazing! Full of flavor without being overpowering or salty. I can only imagine how good it would be if we ate at the restaurant! I definitely want to go back and dine in. read more

I went to Lungi on a weekday for lunch and was so impressed by how authentic the South Indian food was. The appam and pol sambol especially stood out as they reminded me so much of my grandmother's cooking. It had been a long time since I had pol sambol, so it was really special to enjoy it again. We ordered fish cutlet, mutton stew, idiyappam, and appam. For dessert, we ordered Wattalappam which was not overly sweet but tasted great! Everything was delicious and tasted authentic. My husband had also been here on a Sunday for the banana leaf thali and said that was really good too. The ambience is pleasant and welcoming. The space is small, but it works well and feels cozy. Overall, Lungi is a great spot for truly authentic South Indian food in New York, and I would definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

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I came here for lunch on a Saturday. We were excited to try the banana leaf thali, but it turned out they only offer this on Sundays. The restaurant is roomy with seating in the front, an additional side room, and a patio, which opens a bit later in the day. Decor wasn't too memorable, but I liked that they had some breathing room in between tables. The appetizers were my favorite part of the meal. The chili mushrooms were delicious. They were subtly crispy and generously coated in a flavorful chili sauce. Despite the chili, they were not very spicy. I also enjoyed the deviled paneer, which was a firm texture and also tossed in a rich sauce. The rameshwaram dosa was tasty. It was thicker than traditional dosa and topped with onions and spices. The egg kothu roti was a generous portion size and very filling, with scrambled egg and roti fried with vegetables and onions. The pachakari avial was also a top dish for me. It was loaded with whole green and orange chili peppers (easy to mistake the orange ones for carrots!), so it was quite spicy. I enjoyed the heat, but it might be too much for some. Waiters were not the most attentive and we had to wait a bit to place our order, request water refills, and get the check. They had digital devices with call buttons at the tables, but they didn't seem to be working. Worth stopping in, but based on my friend's recommendation it may be best to go on the week days or Sunday, when they offer the thali. read more

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Terrible food. No consistency. No flavor. Biryani was hot and spicy as hell. The goat dish was flavorless. MaitreD was clueless in terms of seating preference. Service was awful. The server forgot to include one of the items when she placed our order with the kitchen. Very chaotic operation. Lots of people running around but the experience leaves a lot to be desired. This place needs adult supervision. read more

I'm been meaning to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint. We came here for dinner on a weekday and were able to get seated right away. We ordered the hoppers, lamb curry, wattalapam, and the pachakari avial (Kerala style vegetable curry). My favorite was the lamb curry- the meat was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. The hopper was light, airy, and paired nicely with the curries. The pachakari avial had great flavor as well, but it was a tad bit too spicy for my personal liking. read more

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Delicious dosa in the Upper East Side! The masala dosa was huge and delicious. Plenty of vegan options that are well-labeled. It comes with 2 chutneys. I also had an eggplant dish that I did not really like as much. It was good but flavors probably just not my style. I will def be back for more dosa though! Restaurant itself has nice decor and good lighting. Service was efficient and good Overall a really great option for a casual lunch/dinner for any occasion in UES. read more

We stopped by for a Sunday night dinner. We got lucky that they were able to accommodate us in their back room. The back room is really pretty with a glass ceiling and greenery all around. We had great service throughout and the food was really good. We asked for the mildest possible spice level and even with that we were all a bit sweaty. All the dishes we had were great. Here is what we ordered: 1. Poricha Kozhi- fried chicken appetizer which was my favorite dish of the night 2. Idli- super fluffy and service with delicious sambar and coconut chutney 3. Chicken Cothu- Sri Lankan street food. Really delicious. Served with a delicious curry to pour on it 4. Chicken Kari Dosa- this was more like an uttapam than a crispy dosa. Fluffy with a chicken topping. They provided a curry dipping sauce and coconut chutney. 5. Wattalapam- this was like a flan with a strong cardamom flavor. It was quite a light dessert and not too sweet. I could have done with slightly less cardamom. Overall, everyone really enjoyed the food. I do recommend being careful with the spice level. read more

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Super authentic and very delicious. I loved everything we ate. It is a bit overpriced (especially the breads) but the quality is really good. As a South Indian, I felt it was very representative of the food I've had throughout my life read more

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Lungi is a South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant. It is also a Michelin 2024 winner. My friend and I wanted to try out a new to us place and he found this place. I am not one to pick an Indian place to go for a drink as I am sensitive to some of the smells of Indian food. But, it was ok here. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our drinks. I had just a regular gin and tonic and my friend had an old fashioned, which was one of the speciality cocktails on the menu. We were chatting with the Bartender who was very nice and telling us about the restaurant and about his personal journey to becoming working there. If I remember correctly his name is Dan. The bar area here is simple but very nice and intriguing. If you find yourself in this area, I would stop by, if not for food then just for a drink. read more

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A fantastic spot for Sri Lankan eats -- easily one of my favorite South Asian spots in the city. I'd put this on par with Sigiri, but a little more upscale. The food is super unique and the service is nice. I'd recommend ordering family-style, and there are a good number of vegetarian and pescatarian options. Personal standouts include Cuttle Fish Thokku, Tawa Fish Fry, and Kothu Roti -- I continue to think about the cuttlefish specifically, never had a curry preparation like that! The Dosa and Hopper were solid, didn't have strong feelings about Fish Curry... but otherwise everything was baseline delicious, I'll be back! read more

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This place recently rebranded itself as a Sri Lankan restaurant and what a great decision!! I've never had Sri Lankan food so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. Amazing flavors and very unique dishes. My favorite was the kathu roti and the jackfruit curry. The hopper almost like a fun shaped dosa but more fermented. The ambiance was up scale, white table cloth, the waiter was in traditional lungi which added a fun layer. Service was quick and efficient. I'm genuinely so excited to go back and eat the other dishes. read more

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SImple but very nice modern design . The server was very helpful when we asked and orderred his favorites . We liked everything . We just had small plates A spicy beef dish was great with deep falvor . The large shrimp milder for my friend were cooked perfectly . SOme Jasmine rice and bread similar to paratha read more

Great place for Sri Lankan food. Came with a group of four and loved every dish. We got the okra curry, appam, biryani, kottu roti, and cauliflower. All were done so well and very well spiced and flavorful. The cauliflower was nicely crispy, the okra curry had a nice tartness, the biryani flavorful and rich, but the kottu roti was the favorite. Service was quick and fast, which really added to the experience. read more

The mutton roll was ok. The dosa was too greasy and I didn't like the filling that much. The tomato chutney and sambar were really good. The chicken curry was a bit thin but I liked the flavor and the cook was good. The hopper was really interesting and also yummy. Service was good. read more

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Came for dinner on a Friday. We made a reservation earlier that day, so we did get put in the bar area which was less than ideal (lots of foot and kitchen traffic). Food was amazing though! I tried: + Gun powder thattu Idli + Egg hopper + Deafman shop Tawa fish fry + Kochin Kadala kari + Masala dosa The masala dosa was my favorite, followed by the fish fry (spicy!). Egg hopper was also great. read more

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The special banana leaf meal here was a real pleasure. I'm very happy with the changes that Lungi made over its predecessor. There was an enormous variety of dishes - the vegetarian option has Gobi 65, biryani, chickpea with pearl onions, cauliflower, dal, sambar, rasam, achaar, dahi, papadam, and rava kesari, served with rice. The non-veg option came with two extra meat dishes. Each dish was very flavorful and unique, working together to provide a wide variety of flavors. The presentation on the banana leaf was also really nice. For the meal plus masala chai, the cost worked out to around $67. It's certainly expensive, but it's probably the only meal you'll need for the day, and worth it for the variety and the quality. read more

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Walked in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and the place was relatively busy. Staff was kind enough to get me seated even though they were about to close the restaurant for afternoon. What was formerly Imli is now Lungi, and I believe it is the same team, but with a more South Indian and Sri Lankan forward menu. Fresh look too - new interiors, brighter decor, and a good patio seating. Sri Lankan food good us excited and we ordered Vegetarian Kothu ($22), Kerala Mutton Stew (27), and Plain Dosa ($15) for our little one. Cocktails are mixed by their partner, Vincent who was friendly enough to chat with us and also make a very good Old Fashioned! Food overall was good, although the Kothu did not live up to it's Sri Lankan standards (my reference being Sigiri on LES). Kothu was very roti forward and lacked the kind of roasted taste that I was expected. It was much more moist and didn't really have much flavor. The stew on the other hand was flavorful and tasted better the next day! Service was excellent, and the menu is slightly on the pricier side. Definitely worth a visit for their South Indian menu and cocktails. Will visit again with friends and family! read more

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We stopped by for dinner last night to celebrate a birthday. Found parking 2 blocks away. Friendly welcoming staff. Nice clean restaurant. We sat at the back of the restaurant. V nicely decorated w glass ceilings . So many good items on the menu n it was a tough choice deciding what we wanted. As always I went for the mutton rolls n fish cutlets. They tasted really good but for the price we paid we got only 2 rolls n 2 cutlets. Think it's a lil rip off . Had the sura( shark ) pittu which was ok. The poricha koli n mutton liver pepper fry were yummy too. Poricha koli was small pieces , fried n spicy n tasty . The mutton liver was flavorful too. The kanyakumari nethali was spicy n tasted good too. I skipped the entrees but the others ordered egg kothu roti n lamb Biriyani. They were pretty good n spicy . We also had to try the black short rib Kari n prawn curry. The prawn curry was good n the sauce made the difference. Short rib Kari was good too. There was LO's Saturday lunch. Was a good dinner n unfortunately no room for desert. Tx u for a great meal. Hope to be back again . read more

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We recently visited Lungi for a get together with family. We ordered the Thakkali Melagu Rasam, Guntur Chilli Mushroom, Kanyakumari Nethali Varuval and Egg Hopper for appetiser. The Chilli Mushroom and Fish fry were amazing. The Rasam was a bit spicy to our taste buds and Egg Hopper was delicious. For main course we ordered Gun Powder Thattu Idli and Ambur Biryani (Goat). The Biryani was amazing and the Idli was extremely soft and was melting in the mouth. For drinks we ordered Neer Moru, Citrus Fizz and Nannari Sarbath. The ambience of the restaurant was good and the servers were courteous and explained about the cuisines in detail. read more

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Food: The food was delicious! I particularly enjoyed the eggplant dish.The flavors were authentic and the portions were generous. I did find most of the dishes a tad bit spicy for my taste but my spice tolerance is pretty low- it had a good kick of flavor and spice which I think a lot of people would normally appreciate and enjoy. Cost: The prices were a bit on the higher side for the area, but still reasonable for the quality of the food. Environment: The restaurant had a nice ambiance, with comfortable seating and a pleasant atmosphere. It's a great spot for a casual meal. Service: The service was quick and efficient. The staff was friendly and attentive. Uniqueness: The food was delicious- it's a solid South Indian restaurant that offers good food and service. read more

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We came here on a Sunday afternoon to specifically try their special lunch on the banana leaf..boyyy that was a lot of food. It's a small spot and they have some seating outside. I would definitely recommend getting a reservation. Both me and my husband got the lunch.. they initially messed up our order and gave us the veg option but when we pointed it out they quickly corrected that! The food was delicious.. we loved the biriyani, fish curry, mutton curry and the chicken 65. I'd definitely come back for the biryani.. it was that good!!! read more

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I love the menu but will not visit as it serves only halal meat which i don't eat. There doesn't seem to be any non halal meat options on the menu, restricting my choice unfortunatel. read more

Ordered delivery so only reviewing that! The lamb lamprais and fish cutlets were delicious! The fish cutlets come in three pieces per an order with a spicy mayo dipping sauce and while pricey for $16, I felt were worth it. The lamb lamprais was great! It came wrapped in the traditional banana leaf and had really soft and flavorful rice, pieces of lamb, one egg, daal, and eggplant moju. They had also included some sautéed onions, though I would have preferred seeni sambol. This is not a cheap dish at $32, which makes sense given the high quality ingredients and how labor and time intensive it is to make. I love Sri Lankan and South Indian food and this is a great addition to the neighborhood! I wish they will start delivering on Uber eats - just an easier way to order than bento. read more

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Amazing food -- truly the best South Indian restaurant I've been to. Shared a bunch of dishes across our table on a Saturday -- standouts were the sura puttu (baby shark), like a spicy crab meat hash; the string hopper chicken biryani was like a spicy Indian lo mein, never had anything like it; and the short rib kari, which was rich and deeply flavored. If there were any complaints, it would be that the flavor profiles of some of the other dishes were very similar (like they reached into the same spice mix for each one), so they somewhat blended together, and the service was a both too fast (like eight dishes came all in a rush rather than spaced) and too slow (servers disappeared when we needed more rice or drinks) at times. But friendly, fun atmosphere. Will definitely come back. read more

3.5 stars rounded up. Lungi may be one of the few Sri Lankan restaurants in the city, but more importantly for me it's the only place between Parsippany and Matunga to get a proper thatte idli with ghee podi on top, hence the round up. Our other favorite item from dinner was the egg hopper, which some folks may know as "appam." But I've never had appam with an egg cooked into it, which is a great vessel to go with whatever sabzis you order here. The Indo-Chinese was just bad, no excuses. Couldn't tell if it was gobhi Manchurian or gobhi 65, but it had a bready texture and was nothing like any Indo-Chinese I've had before. read more

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