Amazing food and an amazing owner! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The milk hoppers were definitely the star of the show. so delicious and something I'd highly recommend trying. Everything was so good! Definitely a place I'll be coming back to. read more

I'd rate Spicy Lanka four and a half stars. Located near a surprisingly quiet intersection of Myrtle and Hillside Avenues and just a block away from Jamaica Avenue. We ordered takeout directly through the restaurant by phone. The order was ready when we arrived. Everything was correct and the food was packed neatly. We shared the mutton rolls, village style nattu koli, and beef lamprais. Mutton rolls were similar to croquettes filled with meat. They were extra crispy. I'd be interested to try this item filled with cheese. They reheat really well. I'd recommend them for an appetizer. Nattu koli and Lamprais are big platter style entrees. The come with a handful of different components, so you get more variety than a typical entree. I liked them both. We did a lot of mixing and matching, so I don't remember which items were part of which. Both consisted of healings of rice with a variety of stewed or slow cooked meat and veggies. Generously seasoned. My wife found the food too spicy and tapped out. I enjoyed the spice level and found it quite flavorful without being overbearing. I'd only rate it a quarter napkin on my spicy rating scale. We had a great experience, but it's pricey. Came out to about $75 for an appetizer and two entrees. I'd be inclined to return for their Sunday buffet which is $30 per person. read more

Cuisine: 8 Service: 10 Decor: 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. read more

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What a hidden gem!! This place has the best Sri Lankan food I've tried in the states. The interior is 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! read more

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They do not play with the spice... I've never had Sri Lankan food so this weals very new! The mutton rolls were filled with mutton and potato, it had a nice kick to it. The Egg Kottu, is a street food, and I liked it! It came with this sauce that paired nicely. The service was great, we got some recommendations based on the spice level we requested. We had some pork curry which I liked. The ambiance is great, lots of seating and that seating as well. There's also a dj booth so I think they do events?? read more

Spicy Lanka - Egg Kottu - Sri Lankan Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

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Took a detour just to get back here and order a great lunch! I was seated right away as usual and offered a great juice while I browsed the menu. I got the cutlets while my lunch was being prepared. There was great music on and all the TVs playing Sri Lanka food shows and teledramas. If you insist they will portion out 8oz or 16oz containers to go of the meats & veg. Highly recommended. read more

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Why aren't there many Sri Lankan Restaurants in NY (besides in Staten Island)?!?! There is only one in Queens, and two in Manhattan; the rest are all in Staten Island. Well, thank goodness Spicy Lankan is in Richmond Hills, Queens! They've been there for about 2 years now and I finally got to go! It's located pretty far from where I live but it is totally worth the trip, and I will most definitely be back! Spicy Lanka is such a cute restaurant! Nice decor, and they even have a DJ booth; although they're planning on removing the DJ Booth. In lieu of the DJ Booth, they will have live music soon! This restaurant has such a nice vibe. Service and hospitality were great; very helpful, friendly and welcoming! Below are the dishes that 11 of us shared: MENU (shared by groups of 4): ~ Mutton Rolls ($8/3pcs): These were delicious. Mutton filled rolls, served with a Sriracha sauce. ~ Devilled Pork ($17): Succulent, tender pork, with peppers and onions, wok-tossed in a rich, fiery sauce infused with aromatic Sri Lankan spices; sweet, spicy, and savory. ~ Egg Kothu Roti ($12): Finely chopped roti with scrambled eggs and an array of colorful vegetables. This was served shaped like a pyramid. Nice presentation! Mutton Lamprais ($23): The term "lamprais" is derived from the Dutch word "lomprijst," meaning a packet of food. Introduced during the Dutch colonial era, the dish evolved as a convenient way to enjoy a complete meal, combining mutton curry, ghee rice, and flavorful accompaniments. If you've never had Sri Lankan Cuisine before, then this is the MUST-HAVE dish!! It comes wrapped in banana leaves; almost like a gift! Open this gift for a truly complete meal; so flavorful and delicious! Seriously, Get This!!! This was unanimously everyone's fave dish of the night! (I always get a Lamprais dish whenever I'm at a Sri Lankan restaurant). ~ Calamari Curry ($8): Honestly, not recommended. This was unanimously the group's least fave dish. We didn't care for the flavors and it was unlike any curry we've ever had (and we usually love curry!). Note that it was a very small portion (about a small cup sized). ~ String Hoppers ($9/15pcs): A rice noodle dish made from pressed rice flour dough; shaped in flat, small circles. These Hoppers are topped with accompaniments such as coconut milk sauce and Samboul. ~ Cucumber Lime Juice Mocktail: The owner gifted all of us these Mocktails, as they were trying out new beverages for their bar. This beverage was so incredibly refreshing and minimally sweet. We loved it. What a great way to end our meal. Thank you! To our pleasant surprise, our check came with Ferrero Rocher chocolates for everyone! Thanks! All in all, a great dining experience. We look forward to a return visit to try their many other menu items, and of course, for their Lamprais! read more

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I went to this restaurant a few days ago with a large group. The space inside is nice and the restaurant is quite close to the 121st Street stop on the J so it's not too bad of a commute from me. The service was friendly and accommodating. It took a little while for the main dishes to come out after the two smaller dishes but that was expected as we did order three of all of the dishes below. Overall, the food was good though I would say less spiced/spicy by comparison to Sigri in Manhattan or the various Sri Lankan spots on LI which is fine for some dishes but less so for others. We started with the Mutton Rolls listed (abridgedly as per the other descriptions) as a handheld delight of mutton wrapped in a crispy embrace came with 3 pieces per roll. The inside was a mix of moderately spiced mutton along with potatoes with a nice crispy outside. It came with a sweet and spicy sauce which tasted vaguely of sriracha but I am unsure. We split them in pieces among the groups and enjoyed them. Soon after arriving was one good dish and one not so good dish. The Devilled Pork listed as tender pork pieces wok-tossed to perfection enveloped in a rich, fiery sauce infused with aromatic Sri Lankan spices was good. The pork was tender as described and tasty with a sweet and slightly spicy glaze and the onions, tomatoes, and peppers were well cooked down and well flavored with the same glaze. Good overall. Less successful was the Egg Kothu Roti listed as finely chopped roti dances with scrambled eggs and an array of colorful vegetables on the griddle. I liked the pyramid presentation and the texture of the roti and egg with the veggies was nice but it just wasn't enough flavor for my liking. I'm used to the heavily spiced version at Anjappar Chettinad among other spots and by comparison, this one was bland. We finished this dish least along with the calamari curry below so I presume others had the same opinions. Best of the dishes was the Mutton Lamprais listed as a complete meal combining mutton curry, ghee rice, and flavorful accompaniments. There was some cooked down veggies in there which were sweet and tasty (possibly ash banana) along with a hardboiled egg, potatoes, and a light cashew curry. The mutton in there was tender and the rice was well flavored and this was overall excellent though as per the other dishes, a bit less spicy than other spots. Still, I would recommend it and if I was in the area, I would stop by for one of these . We decided to order some String Hoppers which had a good texture. They came with 15 for $9 and it costs 40¢ for an extra one. The hoppers are listed on a separate menu as apparently some folks wanted these added which was a good idea. They also had egg hoppers as a special on a menu at the bar which I would have likely partook in if I knew they had it but I digress. The hoppers came with two different sambol (the usual coconut as well as one other) along with some daal/lentils, and a spiced coconut milk. The sambol helped elevate the flavors of the less spicy dishes and I was happy to have it regardless of the hoppers. The rest of the group had some of the Calamari Curry listed as a velvety, creamy sauce with coconut which most said was their least favorite dish. I have a severe allergy to calamari/octopus so I didn't partake so I guess Andie will give the details when she writes her review. The food here was pretty good. Reasonable prices for the quantity of food though as noted several times, less spicy than I would expect. Mid 3/upper 3. I hope they do well read more

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I got a chance to try Spicy Lanka and they did not disappoint. For Appetizers we had the Vegetarian Island Pocket, basically an empanada. We also had the Fish Lankan Crunch Roll, which had a crunchy exterior with a flavorful fish filling. Entrees we had the Shrimp Biryani and Mutton Kothu. Both dishes were very delicious. To drink we had the Nellie Crush and Passion Splash both nonalcoholic beverages that certainly hit the spot. The waitress were very sweet and kind, they both helped us with deciding what to get since this was our first time having Sri Lankan food. The ambiance was welcoming and felt very much at home. The restaurant is a decent size with the ability to serve larger parties. read more

Spicy Lanka - Shrimp Biryani - Sri Lankan Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

Delicious food and kind staff! Many vegetarian options. I got the vegetable island pockets as a starter, and the veggie kothu and veggie fried rice for mains. Easily accessible from the J train! read more

Spicy Lanka - Egg Kothu - Sri Lankan Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

Food is tasty with clean flavors. Stuff is friendly and make some recommendations. We even met one of the owners and she was a very nice lady. read more

First time coming here and it was awesome. The restaurant is beautiful and clean inside. The service was fantastic. The food was delicious and so flavorful. Everything we ordered was amazing. Almost all their dishes can be prepared to your spice level. read more

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Staff very nice. Very big portions. Doesn't have liquor license so byob Food is delicious. read more

Wow what a great experience we had. It was pur first time trying Sri Lankan food. We started off ordering a bunch of drinks. Some imported from Sri Lanka like Elephant house Melon and ginger beer. We had the passion splash, nelli crush. Not only were they colorful and beautiful but each had a distinct taste and took us on a journey to prepare for out delicious meal. We ordered the shrimp lamprias in a banana leaf. 10 star. Devine and delicious. Rice with cashew curry, caramelized eggplant, fried fish cake and fried egg, plantains that had a hint of coconut and other things. We devoured this. Great dish for first time people. We ordered the vegetarian devolied firecracker. I loved the lotus root and eggplant. Nice coating and taste. I ordered this mid spicy sp I could try how thry may eat it. My friend cant eat spicy and this restaurant did a great job giving the exact spice adjustment you request. Crispy flavorful veggies. We ordered this pyramid looking dish called Kothu with chicken and string hoppers. What a hit. The dipping sauce was amazing. I had housemade hot paste to add. Now the desserts are a must. The Ceylon Falooda blew my mind. It was like across between an icecream float and bobba but unique and rosy. 10 star. The watalallan flan was tasty. The Semiya Payasam pudding was warm and comforting. Well be back to try all the other foods we didn't get to taste. Highly recommend. Sansi our waitress was kind and explained everything. read more

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Went during lunch so not alot of people was not there, the ambiance and space was clean, all the utensils were wrapped and covered . I had fish balls, Mutton rolls and the goat soup. Enjoyed my lunch . read more

Food was great and full of flavor. Service was excellent, The atmosphere was clean and comfortable, making it a nice spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Try their thalis and deviled dishes. Overall, a great dining experience and I'd happily come back again. read more

Absolutely terrific! Wish we had taken pictures before we polished off our food but we just couldn't wait. Everything we had was just so delicious. We got the chicken lamprais which was sooo good. The blend of flavors with all of the cherries in the lamprais was so delicious. We also had the string hoppers with the mutton and the chicken kothu. The string hoppers really blew me away too. All of the side dishes that came with string hoppers were delicious. They were really accommodating about gluten intolerance in the party. They made the lamprais gluten free and also made some special string hoppers that were gluten free. Just a wonderful experience and the food was so affordable too. We will certainly be back! read more

We had an amazing experience. Wonderful restaurant for Sri Lankan food. They offered amazing service. Its very clean and well decorated. We had fish cutlets, mutton rolls, Lamprise with black pork curry, one noodles item, some very refreshing drinks (one is coconut oasis) and Watalappan as desserts. Everything is highly recommended. read more

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Every single dish was so flavorful and delicious. We had the deviled blue crab, mutton kothu, oxtail soup, and the black pork curry. My favorite was the deviled blue crab (spicy) as it reminds me of a Chinese or Korean dish. The mutton khotu is my second favorite. We also had the desserts, semiya payasam and Ceylon falooda. The semiya payasam is a warm dessert that reminds me of the ones in Vietnam. I highly recommend this place!! read more

I love sri Lankan food so much! The amalgamation of spices, the levels of heat, use of banana leaves and medley of ingredients, the food and the way the restaurant prepares it hits you with so many flavors all at once. Ordered the deviled calamari and the mutton lamprai and thought the two paired beautifully together. The lamprai had all these spices mixed in with a nice assortment of veggies and mutton while the deviled calamari was bursting with a nice sweet spicy savory coat of sauce. Definitely come here for something unique and not easily found in queens. I will come back due to it's uniqueness and how well prepared it is read more

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So this is the place that used to be on hillside, in Jamaica, near Parsons. I was really sad when they closed. And now, I'm so happy they've opened again. This family run operation is good. They've streamlined their menu for better or for worse. So now, onto the actual food.... the mutton rolld6 aren't as flavorful, or have as much mutton as is good for. The chicken rolls are surprisingly better. The pork kothuroti is excellent! The chicken curry in and off itself isn't amazing, but with all the sambars it comes with, it is awesome! Walatappam is okay... it doesn't taste nearly as coconutty as it should. The service is very, very slow. So don't come here in a rush or starving. The young man working is a delight, really as helpful as he could be... Then, when I complained that they didn't have hoppers on the menu, he let me know that the following Sunday, they were catering an event in alley pond and would have hoppers! You know I was there! And they were awesome!!!!! They need to add them back to the menu!!!! read more

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My first time trying Sri Lankan food at Spicy Lanka. The staff was so friendly and helpful in choosing what to order. We opted for the Deviled Pork, a Chicken Kottu and chicken rolls. Everything was delicious and flavorful and definitely spicy! I would have liked some plain rice along with the deviled pork, but overall it was great. If you like spicy and flavorful, Spicy Lanka hits all the notes. read more

Spicy Lanka - Deviled Pork - Sri Lankan Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

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Ordered takeout - picked up food Nice clean place. Staff very polite Ordered fish cutlets, devilled beef, devilled calamari, chicken fried noodles beef lamprais, king fish curry, beef rice & curry, and pork rice & curry All the dishes tasted authentic and were flavorful. Only complaint was with the Beef curry. Will have to visit and eat there next time to get the full experience. read more

Spicy Lanka - Devilled beef - Sri Lankan Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

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Food does not taste good and staffs are very rude and unprofessional. The restaurant is empty for a reason. please do not visit the store and dave yourself from spending money at a mid restaurant. read more

Amazing service. We had a buffet bc there were 25 of us. Everything was delicious. I don't know what was what. If you're in the mood for Sri Lankan or you'd like to try it for the first time... come support this lovely family owned spot. Right off the train. Hahahah not anywhere near the train. But figure out a way to get here anyway. read more

Ordered delivery so I can only speak to the actual food, not the restaurant itself. But the food!!! I actually saw this place while driving today and then looked it up on Yelp later. The pictures had me convinced, and even delivered, the dishes were beautiful as well as delicious. Not sure if our delivery person was from the restaurant, but he also went above and beyond. Our food was leaking and soaked through the paper bag, so he put the containers in a clean Target bag for us. Adding Spicy Lanka to my list of things for which I can brag about living in Queens. read more

I was looking for authentic Sri Lankan food and I found it! The service is great, they are attentive and communicative. The restaurant is comfortable. It's somewhere I go to often. read more

This was enjoyable but nothing special. Would go here every once in a while if I lived nearby, but is not destination-worthy food in NYC and is certainly not NYC's best Sri Lankan food (as some have said, instead go to New Asha in Staten Island, which is far and away more delicious). read more

This location was quite open today when we had lunch. Everything was very good. Be warned. Medium spicy in Sri Lanka is pretty dang hot. I think the calamari devil was better than the beef. My wife and kids like the mutton kothu roti best. Try the desserts too. read more

Flavorful and friendly . The food was delicious will try again. Many more enticing dishes to sample.

Me and my partner just moved to the neighborhood recently and after unloading our moving van, we were starving. We looked for a place nearby to eat and saw this place, we had never tried Sri Lankan food before but we're excited to try something new. The restaurant staff were patient and kind to us as they described what the menu items were and answered our questions. I ordered the vegetarian kothu and my partner ordered the beef lamprais. For an appetizer we tried the fish patties. Everything was so flavorful and well put together and the portion sizes were very generous. Me and my partner both loved the food and will definitely be coming back. 10/10. read more

This is an amazing place. The food was delicious--authentic, flavorful, and delicious. It was very reasonably priced and BYOB. The service was outstanding as well--everyone was welcoming, generous, and warm. I am so excited to have discovered this gem and look forward to returning soon! read more

Absolutely delicious food. I haven't ever had such fabulous Sri Lankan food ever! And now I hear they've closed. Tragic.

I couldn't recommend Spicy Lanka enough. Delicious food and even better people who own and work at the restaurant. It reminds me fondly of my times in Colombo Sri Lanka. The Mutton Lamprais and Ambul Thiyal Curry were phenomenal. Spicy Lanka and New Asha Restaurant are by far the two best Sri Lankan restaurants in New York. read more