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Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan RestaurantB+

1136 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065 · South Indian restaurant, Sri Lankan restaurant · Upper East Side

Destination for bold South Indian and Sri Lankan flavors with creative cocktails, strong highs and some service pacing inconsistencies; best when you lean into spice and specialties.

Our take

Lungi delivers excellent food quality with bold, coastal South Indian and Sri Lankan flavors—Kerala beef chukka and short rib kari are standouts—supported by knowledgeable service and a stylish modern setting. However, inconsistent execution on dishes like biryani and variable Sunday thali, combined with service pacing delays during peak hours, prevent a higher grade. Solid neighborhood destination for regional South Asian dining, though not yet among the area's premier establishments.

One caveat: Service delays and seating waits during large events are noted by several reviewers

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Opening Hours

Monday12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 Tuesday12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 Wednesday12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 Thursday12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 Friday12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 Saturday12:00–15:30, 17:00–23:00 Sunday12:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00
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