For Sri Lankans visiting New York, this restaurant is an essential destination. The culinary…read moreofferings are exceptional, showcasing authentic flavors that resonate with home. Prices are quite reasonable, making it accessible without compromising quality. The ambience is thoughtfully designed, reflecting a traditional Sri Lankan aesthetic that enhances the dining experience. However, what truly sets this establishment apart is its outstanding hospitality. Julia and her mother, whom we had the pleasure of meeting during our visit (5/12/26), exemplify warmth and friendliness. Their courteous demeanor is balanced with a commendable level of professionalism, creating an inviting atmosphere that fosters connection and satisfaction. This restaurant is not just a meal; it's an experience that captures the essence of Sri Lankan culture in the heart of New York.

Took 15 minutes to get seated despite a table being free and nobody sat down there the 15 minutes…read morewe waited. We were ready to leave but they said they'd have a table ready for us. The inside is overwhelming full of statues and Sri Lankan decor. It wasn't too big inside but it was big enough despite all the decor. Hated all the meat options here. I saw this on a blog saying it's one of the best buffet options in the five borough. No thanks, I would not come here if you're a huge meat eater, as I am. I love curries, but the meat and meat curry options were just not the best. (Honestly think there was only 2 meat options vs like 6 vegetarian options.I saw the reviews said the vegetarian options were amazing, but I thought they were just okay, but definitely better than the meat options. The best item was probably the dessert. Can't say I loved the food here, but if you're vegetarian and love curries, you'd enjoy this place.

Food/drinks: my first time trying Sri Lankan food, and it was delicious!! So much flavor, my…read morefavorite was the coconut roti & black pepper lamb curry!!! Would come back again!! Atmosphere: cute, small and on the 2nd floor Service: friendly! Price: $$ as expected in NY

SERVICE - located in the east village on the second floor of…read morea grocery store - very small interior with seats at tables for 2-4 people - tables are not too challenging to get even on a weekend lunch - cash only - server is friendly though keep in mind it is a smaller business so there are not many people working which can make it take longer to get the check or water - food served relatively quickly - ambiance good for a semi casual meal MENU - authentic Sri Lankan dishes meant for sharing - vegan/vegetarian options available - average price FOOD - cashew curry (9/10): soaked cashews and peas in a spicy coconut curry sauce. This dish was unique to Sri Lankan cuisine and being someone who likes cashews I wanted to try it. The portion is good for one person or to share when combined with other entrees. It does not come with rice so you need to order a side dish to eat it with. The curry sauce is warming and spicy with strong punches of black pepper and turmeric, making it a comforting meal for a cold day. The cashews are soft, almost to the texture of steamed carrots. Highly recommend trying this. - indi appam (8/10): ten pieces of steamed rice noodles served with coconut curry sauce and pickled onions. This was one of the side dishes and the server recommended it to me as it paired well with the cashew curry. It feels very similar to South Indian idiyappam. The coconut curry sauce on the side looks similar to the cashew curry broth but has more spices and is slightly tangy. I would have liked a smaller portion of this to better match the portion size of the entree. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The food was very comforting and a great meal when you need something warming.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 10…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 9 Overall: 9 This is a truly a family business that I really want to support. Everyone is always smiling, super friendly, down to their youngest daughter who helped serve our large group food a few weeks ago when they started their weekend AYCE brunch. The buffet was full of great items like their Curry Crab, Goat Soup, Eggplant, Okra, String Hopper, Black Pork Curry, and much more. Don't miss out on the station full of different types of condiments and sambol sauces. My entire group of 15 were all quite impressed with the food selection, as well as the service. Everyone left stuffed and satisfied. Can't wait to come back for a formal meal and try more of the regular menu.

What a hidden gem!! This place has the best Sri Lankan food I've tried in the states. The interior…read moreis clean and the staffs are friendly. I read their webpage on the story of the restaurant. It is own by a Sri Lankan couple - one Singhalese and one Tamil. Their love represents the union of the two groups of folks who had long lasting conflict and tension in the country. At this restaurant, you can experience the culinary fusion of the two distinct tradition. We ordered: - mutton roll 5/5 - calamari lamprais 6/5 AMAZING!! - deviled king fish 5/5 Their mutton roll is stuffed with filling - I love how thin the crust is, you really get a taste of the chunky juicy protein. The lamprais is infused with the aromantic banana leaf, along with the colorful and spiceful sides. They are so generous with their portions. It was my first time trying lamprais and I'm now addicted. I highly recommend getting this dish. One thing about Sri Lankan food is it tends to be on the spicer side (think Thai spicy). We were glad to see all items on the menu had a "mild" option. The lamprais is a safe option for those that can't eat spicy. The deviled king fish (mackerel) is a popular fish consumed in Sri Lanka. We got mild but it was still spicy. It was flavored so nicely so if you like spice and saucy dishes, this is the one for you! It was served with bell peppers and onions. We were so full we didn't get to try their desserts but they have many classic desserts options as well! We can't wait to be back to try their curry and other dishes. This place was such a nice hidden gem I really hope everyone will come give it a try!

I heard about Lungi twice in the same two weeks - once because they won a Michelin Bib Gourmand…read moreaward 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.

Let me start by saying, I lived in Sri Lanka for two years. So I know Sri Lankan food…read more 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.

Outstanding. Anthony Bourdain recommended this restaurant and I can see why. The owners welcomed us…read morelike family and prepared a lunch plate for us based on our dietary preferences (vegetarian, spice level, etc.). I had the vegetarian plate with rice, lentils, beans, beets (my favorite!), and jackfruit. Everything was so flavorful, I inhaled my food. My son had the egg roti with daal. The restaurant staff checked in with us regularly and kept offering us random food (try the eggplant, try this chicken). This food is so good and it's worth crossing the Verrazano Bridge to sample a taste of Sri Lankan food. You can absolutely tell when food is cooked with love and food cooked with love is plentiful at New Asha Sri Lanka Restaurant. This was our first time eating Sri Lankan food, but it certainly won't be the last!

My boyfriend and I had never eaten Sri Lankan food before and we were going to be in NYC for the…read moreday. Usually when we eat in NYC we try to get food that we can't get in our home city. I found New Asha on Yelp and we made a plan to come here. We took the ferry over to Staten Island and then hopped on the bus which let us out right across from the restaurant. When we walked in we met the most awesome woman working at the restaurant. She was so helpful and when we told her it was our first time eating Sri Lankan food - she said she would make us a wonderful meal. She asked if we were vegetarian, if we liked spice, and what kind of meat we liked. She then put together a meal for us. The food was spectacular. If we lived closer by I would have ordered extra to take home. And I would have taken home dessert. Everything was so flavorful. We ended up having a plate of appetizers w some spicy sauce. Then we had mutton w our meal w several sides all of which were delish. I can't forget how good the roti was. We really enjoyed our meal. As we were settling our bill, she gave us a sample of bone marrow and it was so delish. Also, the bill was extremely reasonable. Would love to come back next time I'm in the area.

We always love a good southern asian food! This restaurant is great for family gatherings and…read moredinner. Easy to find parking around the neighborhood. Restrooms for customers only. We ordered lamprie and couple of dishes. We enjoyed the food as well as the staff are nice.

The food is pretty good here. I was introduced to this restaurant by a family friend. I…read moreparticularly enjoy the chicken biriyani and it's my usual go to. I would recommend this restaurant dispute the person taking my order wasn't really friendly or welcoming but maybe it was an off day for him. I will give them another chance.

No frills. No elaborate menus. Just understated homey awesomeness. The owners are great at…read moreexplaining things. The food is delicious, just the proper amount of spicing. In the land of Sri Lankan restaurants, this one stands out for its takeout.

All I can is wow! I had never heard of the Seafood Nasi Goreng entree until I saw it on their menu…read more Now, I order it once a month. Their food is so flavorful. They give you enough food to have left overs. If you like good food, order from here.

My first time trying Sri Lankan food! I found this place when I was looking for Sri Lankan food…read morethat was on the Michelin list that was located in NYC. This place is unfortunately located in Staten Island which was pretty far from Manhattan. This place has a very small grocery store front. There is a back place that contains the restaurant. There were 4 benches with minimal decor. They didn't even give us plates when they brought out our appetizers. They also didn't give us water (they ended up bringing out bottled water for us). The appetizers (fish cutlets, chicken roll, and Seenisambol Bun) came on a tropical leaf. The fish and chicken roll were deep fried. I wish the fish cutlet was spicier. The chicken roll was super spicy. I liked the dip it came with. The 50 Piece String Hoppers was delicious. It is basically noodles that can be mixed with sambol which had a really good coconut/sourish taste to it. The noodles were then put in this daal. We ended the meal with a Chicken Kathu Roti. This dish is amazing. It was whole chicken with shredding roti inside. The dish contained shredded carrots, leeks, and eggs. There was also this spicy and delicious dal that coated the dish. At the end of the meal, we paid for our food at the store front side. This place was overall, a no frills experience with average food.

The food here is really tasty. I had the vegetable curry plate, which came with dal and egg curry…read more The other two appeared to be a mango curry and parsley sambol. Everything was delicious, and each dish was very different. The parsley dish was fresh and light. The mango was sweet and sour, with a really unique texture. The dal and egg were also full of flavors and spices. The food also had a solid amount of heat. The plate came to about $12. They only have takeout at the moment, but the owner told me that they'll have seating soon.

Very large menu - curries from every state in India, Indian Chinese, south Indian and Sri Lankan …read more The staff is friendly and the Andhra style dish was great. It comes with a huge bowl of rice. It is small place - tables close to each other. It works more like a take out place. They do not have tap water

SO happy I came here! I don't think I've ever before had real Sri Lankan food so when I saw this…read moreplace was nearby, I jumped at the chance. I ordered the Sri Lankan crab curry which was perfect! Sri Lankan food, while similar to Indian food, actually has quite a few differences in base taste profile. The curry was bright, stew-y almost, and very authentic, with its prominent chopped spices (cloves, sliced onions, tomatoes, curry leaves). The crab is difficult to eat. Super tasty but be warned that you may have to go 'Darryl Hannah in Splash' to get to all that crabby goodness. This is a new place, opened by a husband and wife-- super nice, btw. Space is small and not pretentious. It really is all about the food. The menu is quite extensive, offering a range of regional fare for food exploration or to return to some childhood favorites. Reasonably priced.

If you're the type who opens a menu and suddenly needs 10 minutes to emotionally process your…read moreoptions... Curry bhi chahiye. Biryani bhi chahiye. Naan bhi chahiye. Aur appetizer skip karna toh insult lagta hai. That's exactly why Eight Indian Bistro created these Lunch Platters. You literally get a little bit of everything. A Chef Special appetizer. A full on flavorful curry. Garma garam Naan. Eight Special Biryani. And yes... dessert to banta hai. Basically the platter is like"Relax bro... I got you." The Veg Platter for $17.99 and a Non-Veg Platter for $19.99 And it's available Monday to Friday for lunch. So next time you're staring at the menu like "yaar kya order karu..." Just get the lunch platter and thank me later!

A lot of positive reviews and multiple Ads got us to try this place. Was it worth the hype?…read more For starters to test the waters, we ordered our respective favorites for a carry-out - Veg Biryani and Veg Hakka noodles. They have a dedicated parking space in a shared area outside the restaurant, but I'm not sure if they have enough for a rush weekend service. The restaurant had the order ready by the time I got there. The place is not too pricy but we didn't find the food have an USP to its taste with both the dishes and didn't really standout. We may probably give it another try sometime in the future but not immediately.