Sri Lankan cuisine developed a reputation independent of its more assimilated neighbor India’s. As spicy as Thai food if not more, but light like Mediterranean, Sri Lankan food is delicious, healthy and comforting.
It’s vegan-friendly, Gluten free, seafood-heavy food genre. We serve most of the popular dishes in Sri Lanka, from Street food staple kottu Roti to special occasion dishes like Lamprie and Black Pork Curry.
Richly spiced Sri Lankan cuisine is the crowd-pleasing specialty of this tiny, no-frills eatery. Based on 616 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
91 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 614-9333
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Hours
| Saturday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Shaan Somani
Phenomenal experience at this hole in the wall Sri Lankan restaurant. Friendly staff though seating is a bit tight. Food was delicious and all for a fair price. Chicken curry and crab fried rice were my favorite.
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Ray M
Wow..what an amazing little place with authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. The food was hot and spicy and full of flavour. Don’t forget to try Kotthu Paratha, the pork curry and string hoppers.
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Harry
Cash only and slightly on the more expensive side, but they do a pretty good job of making things spicy if you ask for it, and it was really good. Only warning is that it’s certainly a slower restaurant that cooks with love. You won’t be in and out fast.
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Julia G
Busy on a Friday night but not impossible to get a seat. Very friendly waitstaff, BYOB, awesome Sri Lankan food. The original things we planned to order weren’t available so our waitress made great suggestions for other famous dishes of theirs. Will be back!
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Alan Varghese
Cash only for wonderful and unique food. They do have an ATM right below but it charges a 2.5% fee. The food options are quite similar to what is available in Kerala (my home state in India) and it is very good. They have a decent amount of seating. Definitely recommend.
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Andrew Athanasiadis
Great food with a mix of unique to well known. Tried the chicken lamprais which was delicious. Perfect amount of spicy with so much flavor.
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Anastasia Bizzarri Real Estate Broker
Very first time at a Sri Lankan restaurant and because we love spicy food we left happy and well fed. This is a very authentic family restaurant, their food cooked on the spot. Our entrees Chicken Lamprais with different layers of spiciness of chili pepper and peppercorn, and Sri Lankan Crab Curry both absolutely delicious. You go to this small restaurant for their food not the ambiance and they absolutely deliver the quality they promise. Will be back!
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Harindra Sandun Mavikumbure
This is the only remaining Sri Lankan Restuarant in Manhattan side as of today(25/01/2023) and the Food is delicious. It is a small place so can get full so quickly. Therefore, call them before you go to the restuarant. They have variety of Sri Lankan cuisines that are tasty and spicy(you can choose mild if you are not a spicy food lover).
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Daniel Hsu
What a gem of a place! We came here around 2 and ordered some coffees, hoppers, koththu, and the chicken special curry.
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nithya ks siva
Amazing Srilankan food in NYC. A must try. Especially their iddi aappa. The food will take you take to childhood memories. Thanks for such an amazing food . One thing to consider for non spicy eater, just make sure you mention that while ordering food . Thanks
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