Sigiri

"Sigiri is a tiny Sri Lankan restaurant up a set of stairs in the East Village. It’s a little cramped inside, but the food is great, and the portions are pretty big. Get the crab fried rice or the string hopper kotthu, which consists of a large mound of rice noodles with stir-fried meat and vegetables. This is a perfect spot for a casual meal with one other person, especially when you’re in the mood to BYOB." - Team Infatuation

"Good food is, of course, our top priority when we go to a restaurant. But we also appreciate a good BYOB situation - and, fortunately, Sigiri has both of these things. Sure, it’s often stuffed with tinsel and string lights like some of its neighbors, but where else can you get some great Sri Lankan food like string hopper kothu and crab fried rice here. So bring a bottle of wine, go to an ATM (it’s cash-only), and stop by when you decide you’re sick of Lil Frankies." - bryan kim

"Sigiri is about the size of an East Village railroad apartment, but instead of a futon and some foldable chairs, it’s filled with dates and small groups eating very good Sri Lankan rice, curry, and noodles. Entrees like the string hopper kotthu (rice noodles with stir fried meat and vegetables) and the crab fried rice are enough food for two and this place is BYO, so you’ll almost definitely make it out of here for under $30." - hannah albertine, matt tervooren

"Sigiri is a cash-only Sri Lankan spot in the East Village. It’s about the size of a railroad apartment, but instead of a futon and some foldable chairs, it’s filled with dates and small groups eating very good rice dishes, curry, and noodles. Entrees like the string hopper kotthu (rice noodles with stir- fried meat and vegetables) and the crab fried rice are enough food for two. You can order for takeout, but this place is BYOB, so keep it in mind when you want to eat and drink affordably in a space that’s not your apartment." - Matt Tervooren

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