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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.
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Address: 91 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 614-9333
Website: https://www.sigiriny.com/
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Our secret blend of authentic Sri Lankan spices will transport your taste buds to the island! We’re open through rain and snow, so come cozy up with a bowl!
Reviews
Anna
Food was excellent. We got the crab curry and the fish cutlet. Crab curry was decently sized and delightfully spicy – excellent curry overall. Fish cutlet was yummy and more potatoe-y. Metered parking was easy for my to find around the restaurant. They only take cash or venmo! It definitely gets packed around dinner time and the place is on the smaller side so either come in earlier or try to make a reservation. I do think the service could’ve been a little better- we had to signal the waitress over a few times to get water and a menu and order.
… moreRits M
I come here really often. The food is outstanding and the service is quick and efficient. I will say the flours are really authentic to the region and we always have five dishes that we order each time. They have a really small space I would say maybe 10 tables total but they can see it about four people at each table. Be warned if you are not able to consume spicy food since the food can get really spicy, but I will say that the staff is really helpful with recommending what you should try and reducing the spice levels for you. I highly recommend the kottu roti, fish curry, crab fried rice and wattalaappam. We like the ginger drink a lot as well.
… moreMeera Mohan
Warning: this unassuming eatery will ruin you for all future Sri Lankan food. Their black pork curry, chicken lamprais, appams and string hoppers are ridiculously flavorful, with spice levels tailored to your taste buds’ whims. BYOB? No problem – grab beers from the bodega down the street. Ambiance? Who needs it when the food’s this good? Just don’t forget your wallet (cash only, folks!). We revisited after years and left wondering why we ever stayed away. come for the curry, stay for the food coma!
… moreMaya Thompson
I’m so glad a friend who is from Sri Lanka suggested Sigiri! Service was fast because I ate here on a weekday and it was early in the evening. My Nelli (Indian Gooseberry) Sri Lankan Cordial tasted like kiwi and mint. I would get the Chicken Biryani on the regular it was that fantastic-the chicken leg was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. There was more chicken and a boiled egg under the rice! The saffron and raisins enhanced the flavors of the herbs! The Watalappam shocked me. It wasn’t what I expected, but the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom made the dessert enjoyable. I’ll be back! Be mindful that it is cash payment only when you are preparing to dine in.
… morePaul Ampunun
Sigiri offers authentic Sri Lankan cuisine with bold, flavorful dishes. From spicy curries to hoppers and kottu roti, the food is a delicious exploration of Sri Lankan flavors. It’s a great spot for a unique and satisfying culinary experience
… moreKarim D
I’ve been wanting to go here for years and finally got the chance when I was in town and I walked an hour from my hotel.
It was totally worth it and the crab curry is phenomenal. The staff was super friendly and had a nice chat. I got some chicken lamprais to go even to try it. It wasn’t as good as the crab curry but that would be a tall feat to match.
I can’t wait to go again when I’m in town. The only thing is that I would order mild as the spice level is pretty high even when I got medium.
… moreIt was totally worth it and the crab curry is phenomenal. The staff was super friendly and had a nice chat. I got some chicken lamprais to go even to try it. It wasn’t as good as the crab curry but that would be a tall feat to match.
I can’t wait to go again when I’m in town. The only thing is that I would order mild as the spice level is pretty high even when I got medium.
Xiao Li
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.
… moreRoshni Bernadette Abayasekara
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!
… more“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!
Christina
This tiny, no-frills spot is tucked away above a specialty foods store, making it so easy to miss. We got the Sri Lankan crab curry, black chicken curry, and aappa. I could tell that the crab was quite fresh because the meat had a nice firmness and a hint of natural sweetness. The curry was thin like a broth. It had decent flavor but lacked the bold intensity I was hoping for. The black chicken curry had tender, bone-in pieces of meat with the flavors infused all throughout but its taste was reminiscent of Chinese herbal medicine that wasn’t really my thing. The aappa had a great contrast in texture: the edges were super crispy and toasty, while the center was soft and fluffy. Taste-wise, I think it needed a bit more coconut flavor to really be notable.
… moreDong Jin Shin
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.
… moreIt 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.