Sigiri

Hot hot hot! Very flavorful and tender meats but the spice really got to me. I ordered the blackened curry and the heat exceeded my expectations. I think I surprised the staff with how I was able to handle the spice. Great place if you like spicy food.

A Sri Lankan Gem in New York: “Ayubowan,” meaning long life in Sinhala, is a traditional greeting on the island, so at the Sigiri, New York restaurant I’d say “Ayubowan” to a long life of happy bellies in the city. If you are into ethnic dining, Sigiri, New York is the spot for you. Good Lankan food is hard to find internationally but at Sigiri, New York, it’s the real Lankan deal! The cuisine here is so authentic for me as a native Sinhalese lady and journalist/ professor. Simply delicious. Get ready for a spice shot though - the song “Some Like It Hot,” by Robert Palmer should be playing here non stop in rhythm with the dishes you will palate. I’ve travelled the world and dined at the finest Michelin star restaurants and the most humble street hawkers alike, as a journalist and student. When I touched down at Sigiri on the east side of New York my heart was joyous and my tummy on a culinary voyage of simple bliss homeward bound to my roots through to my Kandyan heritage. I recommend the chicken lamprais (a very hearty portion indeed, mildly spiced, with a yummy fish cutlet ) which I savored with relish. Plus the pol (Ceylonese word for coconut) roti is out of this world - simply divine! Try the string hoppers and lentil curry too. These are great options for vegetarians plus vegans. For the pescatarians (and even non pescatarians) the fish cutlets are out of this world - very authentic indeed. I was thrilled to bump into the passiona (passion fruit) cordial as a beverage which is a family favorite. Oh summertime beverage bliss ! The daily rice and curry lunch set is also not to be missed. It’s a great deal to be savoured for only 15 dollars. Two vegetables and one meat or fish combination plate. Served until 330 pm on weekdays only. Top your meal off with a traditional Ceylonese dessert - watalappam. It’s a Sri Lankan crème caramel made with rock palm sugar (jaggery). It’s almost as good as my grandmother’s home made version. Oh the family heritage nostalgia! The staff at Sigiri are warm, welcoming and friendly - a lovely touch of Sri Lankan hospitality in America. Prices range from modest to affordable depending on the seafood or meat ingredients in the dishes you order. Sigiri is an earthy dining spot, nothing fancy, just down to earth and hearty. It’s great for an amazing rice and curry lunch or cosy ethnic dinner. Dine early if possible, as it’s a small restaurant of 15 tables, that fills up on weekends fast. There’s also a bring your own wine or beer policy at the restaurant. I wish you a fabulous dining experience at this little Sri Lankan gem in New York. Enjoy!

While this place is cash only, Venmo is also accepted. It was our first time trying Sri Lankan cuisine. We got a tuna dish, cashew curry and some crepes as sides, as well as an assortment of croquette-like appetizers. The dishes were flavorful and light enough to enjoy on a hot summer day. There are various seafood options as well as rice noodle dishes that I’d like to try next time.

I'll be dreaming about the crab curry for the rest of my life. I've been here twice and everything I've had is delicious! The crab curry was truly top notch though. Just be prepared as it's a little messy to eat.

We ordered Coconut Roti and Black Chicken Curry. They didn't have lunu miris (spicy sambal) to go with the roti at the time but the onion sambal worked well with it. Black chicken curry was fantastic and perfectly spicy for me but maybe a bit too spicy for the untrained tongue. Banana fritters and Watalappan for desert complemented our meal. Would visit again when I'm craving SL food.

Cash only. No drinks here. BYOB. There is a store downstairs with a v tiny wine and a little bigger beer selection. Small place with just a handful number of tables. Some entrees take 30m of prep time When they ask you for spice levels - I felt burned at 3 out of 4. Ill do 2 next time. And yes, I can eat v v hot food! But I loved all of it! As good as it gets - Legendary • Chili Paste Must order again - LOVED • Dhal Vade- lentil wada. And that chutney! He said it’s sambal • Prawn Curry - Sri Lankan style. Has shells on it. Loved it. So so spicy at 3 out of 4. Which was Spicy level, not Extra Spicy. Ill do 2 out of 4 next time • Basmati Rice Could do again - liked • Pork Stew - pork was meh. Could do another meat which would make this rank higher. Enjoyed the curry and tomatoes etc Average - ok • Appam - very dry and skinny

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.

Underrated spot especially for their $30 curry crab which comes in a healthy portion for two people! Loved their pepper pork and curried jackfruit as well! It’s a small operation so service may be intermittent but it’s sincere. Remember that it’s cash only but they do accept Venmo!

Hot hot hot! Very flavorful and tender meats but the spice really got to me. I ordered the blackened curry and the heat exceeded my expectations. I think I surprised the staff with how I was able to handle the spice. Great place if you like spicy food.

A Sri Lankan Gem in New York: “Ayubowan,” meaning long life in Sinhala, is a traditional greeting on the island, so at the Sigiri, New York restaurant I’d say “Ayubowan” to a long life of happy bellies in the city. If you are into ethnic dining, Sigiri, New York is the spot for you. Good Lankan food is hard to find internationally but at Sigiri, New York, it’s the real Lankan deal! The cuisine here is so authentic for me as a native Sinhalese lady and journalist/ professor. Simply delicious. Get ready for a spice shot though - the song “Some Like It Hot,” by Robert Palmer should be playing here non stop in rhythm with the dishes you will palate. I’ve travelled the world and dined at the finest Michelin star restaurants and the most humble street hawkers alike, as a journalist and student. When I touched down at Sigiri on the east side of New York my heart was joyous and my tummy on a culinary voyage of simple bliss homeward bound to my roots through to my Kandyan heritage. I recommend the chicken lamprais (a very hearty portion indeed, mildly spiced, with a yummy fish cutlet ) which I savored with relish. Plus the pol (Ceylonese word for coconut) roti is out of this world - simply divine! Try the string hoppers and lentil curry too. These are great options for vegetarians plus vegans. For the pescatarians (and even non pescatarians) the fish cutlets are out of this world - very authentic indeed. I was thrilled to bump into the passiona (passion fruit) cordial as a beverage which is a family favorite. Oh summertime beverage bliss ! The daily rice and curry lunch set is also not to be missed. It’s a great deal to be savoured for only 15 dollars. Two vegetables and one meat or fish combination plate. Served until 330 pm on weekdays only. Top your meal off with a traditional Ceylonese dessert - watalappam. It’s a Sri Lankan crème caramel made with rock palm sugar (jaggery). It’s almost as good as my grandmother’s home made version. Oh the family heritage nostalgia! The staff at Sigiri are warm, welcoming and friendly - a lovely touch of Sri Lankan hospitality in America. Prices range from modest to affordable depending on the seafood or meat ingredients in the dishes you order. Sigiri is an earthy dining spot, nothing fancy, just down to earth and hearty. It’s great for an amazing rice and curry lunch or cosy ethnic dinner. Dine early if possible, as it’s a small restaurant of 15 tables, that fills up on weekends fast. There’s also a bring your own wine or beer policy at the restaurant. I wish you a fabulous dining experience at this little Sri Lankan gem in New York. Enjoy!

While this place is cash only, Venmo is also accepted. It was our first time trying Sri Lankan cuisine. We got a tuna dish, cashew curry and some crepes as sides, as well as an assortment of croquette-like appetizers. The dishes were flavorful and light enough to enjoy on a hot summer day. There are various seafood options as well as rice noodle dishes that I’d like to try next time.

I'll be dreaming about the crab curry for the rest of my life. I've been here twice and everything I've had is delicious! The crab curry was truly top notch though. Just be prepared as it's a little messy to eat.

We ordered Coconut Roti and Black Chicken Curry. They didn't have lunu miris (spicy sambal) to go with the roti at the time but the onion sambal worked well with it. Black chicken curry was fantastic and perfectly spicy for me but maybe a bit too spicy for the untrained tongue. Banana fritters and Watalappan for desert complemented our meal. Would visit again when I'm craving SL food.

Cash only. No drinks here. BYOB. There is a store downstairs with a v tiny wine and a little bigger beer selection. Small place with just a handful number of tables. Some entrees take 30m of prep time When they ask you for spice levels - I felt burned at 3 out of 4. Ill do 2 next time. And yes, I can eat v v hot food! But I loved all of it! As good as it gets - Legendary • Chili Paste Must order again - LOVED • Dhal Vade- lentil wada. And that chutney! He said it’s sambal • Prawn Curry - Sri Lankan style. Has shells on it. Loved it. So so spicy at 3 out of 4. Which was Spicy level, not Extra Spicy. Ill do 2 out of 4 next time • Basmati Rice Could do again - liked • Pork Stew - pork was meh. Could do another meat which would make this rank higher. Enjoyed the curry and tomatoes etc Average - ok • Appam - very dry and skinny

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.

Underrated spot especially for their $30 curry crab which comes in a healthy portion for two people! Loved their pepper pork and curried jackfruit as well! It’s a small operation so service may be intermittent but it’s sincere. Remember that it’s cash only but they do accept Venmo!