Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant Menu

1136 1st Ave., New York, NY 10065
  • The benefits of taking our food on banana leaf:

    • Banana Leaf Special Meal

      Comes with appetizer, veg - nonveg karis, rice, biryani, pickle, poriyal, papadum, and dessert.
      $45.00
    • Thakkali Melagu Rasam

      Plum tomato, freshly ground black pepper, and coriander with madras chilies and tamarind.
      $9.00
    • Nandu Chaaru

      Cilantro flavored extract of Dungeness crabs
      $15.00
    • Cauliflower 65

      Cauliflower fritters tossed in oriental sauce
      $15.00
    • Mutton Roll

      Spiced ground lamb, potatoes, filled in a pastry sheet and deep fried
      $16.00
    • Deafman Shop Tawa Fish Fry

      king fish fry recipe from our village shop
      $20.00
    • Sura Puttu

      steamed shredded (baby shark fish) with shallots,veggies and spices and made into a stir-fry
      $19.00
    • Fish Cutlet

      little morsels of spicy tuna fish and potato filling inside a thin, crispy shell
      $16.00
    • Medhu Vada

      Crispy lentil doughnut served with coconut chutney and sambar
      $14.00
    • Poricha Kozhi

      Crisp chicken with chili and spices tossed in yogurt
      $15.00
    • Kothu Roti (Choice Of Veg/Chicken/Lamb/Beef )

      A Sri Lankan roadside specialty prepared from shredded paratha stir fried with vegetable, onions ,egg
      $22.00
    • Rameshwaram Dosa

      $16.00
    • Podi Dosa(VG)

      $16.00
    • Masala Dosa

      $17.00
    • Kari Dosa (Chicken/Lamb)

      $21.00
    • Chilli Cheese Dosa(V)

      $17.00
    • Idli

      $14.00
    • Gun Powder Thattu Idli

      $16.00
    • Ambur Biryani (Veg/Chicken/Lamb/Goat)

      $21.00
    • Lamb Lamprais

      $32.00
    • String Hopper Chicken Biryani

      $26.00
  • LUNGI LUNCH THALI

    • Vegetarian

      A meal with sambhar, vegetables, rasam, dal, yogurt and accompanied with rice, parota, dessert
      $20.00
    • Seafood

      A meal of prawn, fish preparations, one vegetarian dishes with sambhar, rasam, yogurt and accompanied with rice, parota, dessert
      $25.00
    • Meat

      A meal of chicken, ,lamb preparations, one vegetarian dishes with sambhar, rasam, yogurt and accompanied with rice, parota, dessert
      $26.00
  • Short Eats & Kothu

    • Thakkali Melagu Rasam

      Plum tomato, freshly ground black pepper, and coriander with madras chilies and tamarind
      $9.00
    • Nandu Chaaru

      Cilantro flavored extract of Dungeness crab
      $15.00
    • Guntur Chili Mushroom

      Garden fresh mushrooms tossed with Guntur chili and onion
      $15.00
    • Medhu Vada

      Crispy lentil doughnut served with sambar and chutney
      $14.00
    • Cauliflower 65

      Cauliflower fritters tossed in a Manchurian sauce
      $15.00
    • Mutton Roll

      Spiced ground mutton and vegetables coated in batter and deep-fried
      $16.00
    • Devilled Paneer

      Paneer tossed in banana chili peppers
      $16.00
    • Deafman Shop Tawa Fish Fry

      King fish fry recipe from our village shop
      $20.00
    • Kanyakumari Nethali Varuval

      Anchovy marinated with chef's spice powders and fried in a kadai
      $16.00
    • Sura Puttu

      Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | Steamed shredded (baby shark fish) with shallots, veggies, and spices and made into a stir-fry
      $19.00
    • Pepper Yera Varuval

      Stir fry of tiger prawns, with curry leaf, black pepper, powder, and cumin powder
      $18.00
    • Fish Cutlet

      Fritters of spiced tuna and potato
      $16.00
    • Cuttle Fish Thokku

      Calamari tossed with coconut, curry leaf, and Chettinadu spice
      $17.00
    • Kerala Beef Chukka

      Boneless beef, coconut, shallots, garlic, and spices
      $16.00
    • Mutton Liver Pepper Fry

      Mutton liver, black pepper, coriander powder, cumin, turmeric powder, chili powder, curry leaves
      $19.00
    • Poricha Kozhi

      Crisp chicken with chili and spices tossed in yogurt
      $15.00
    • Kothu Roti

      Choice of: Veg $22.00 | Chicken $24.00 | Lamb $28.00 | Beef $26.00 • A Sri Lankan roadside specialty prepared from shredded paratha stir-fried with vegetables, onions, and egg
      $22.00
    • String Kothu (N)

      Chicken/Beef/Lamb
      $23.00
  • Hoppers, Dosas & Idli

    • Hopper

      Wafer-thin, bowl-shaped pancakes made from a fermented batter of rice flour and coconut milk
      $7.00
    • Egg Hoppers

      Wafer-thin, bowl-shaped pancakes made from a fermented batter of rice flour with egg on top
      $9.00
    • String Hoppers

      Rice string noodles-flour dough squeezed through a sieve onto small woven trays
      $18.00
    • Rameshwaram Dosa

      $16.00
    • Podi Dosa

      $16.00
    • Masala Dosa

      $17.00
    • Kari Dosa

      $19.00
    • Chilli Cheese Dosa

      $17.00
    • Idli

      $14.00
    • Gun Powder Thattu Idli

      $16.00
    • Plain Dosa

      $15.00
  • Biryani & Roast

    • Lentil, Root Vegetable Biryani & Raita

      $21.00
    • Lamb Lamprais

      $32.00
    • Ambur Biryani & Raita -Chicken/Goat/Lamb

      $23.00
    • Madurai Goat Chukka

      $28.00
    • Paneer Ghee Roast

      $24.00
    • Ceylon Dungeness Crab Roast

      $42.00
    • String Hopper Chicken Biryani

      $26.00
  • Chutneys, Sambols & Sides

    • Coconut Chutney

      $3.00
    • Tomato Chutney

      $3.00
    • Pol Sambol

      $3.00
    • Seeni Sambol

      $3.00
    • Malabar Parota

      $5.00
    • Curry Leaf & Mustard Raita

      $3.00
    • Drumstick Sambhar

      $9.00
    • Basmati Rice

      $5.00
    • Roti

      $4.00
    • Dhal Kari

      $10.00
    • Pol Roti

      $5.00
  • Karis

    • Pachakari Avial

      Spring vegetables cooked in Kerala style rich coconut and cashew curry
      $21.00
    • Eggplant Moju

      curry leaves
      $22.00
    • Kochin Kadala Kari

      Black chickpeas in a Byadgi chili and coconut curry
      $19.00
    • Sri Lankan Jack Fruit Kari (Polos) (V

      young polos cooked aromatic Sri Lankan spices
      $25.00
    • Vathal Kozhambu

      Black nightshade turkey berry crisp in a fragrant tamarind curry
      $20.00
    • Kerala Mutton Stew

      Tender lamb morsels stewed in coconut milk with ginger, green chili, and potato
      $27.00
    • Attukal Paya

      Goat trotters cooked in an aromatic gravy ( recommended with idli, dosa, or hopper
      $23.00
    • Kori Ghassi

      Mangalorean chicken curry made with roasted Byadgi chillies, spices, and creamy coconut milk
      $23.00
    • Duck Chettinad

      South India’s most flavorful dish made with duck, fresh ground spices & herbs
      $34.00
    • Black Short Rib Kari

      Sri Lankan specialty: slow cooked short rib served in a spiced black gravy
      $38.00
    • Meen Manga Kari

      Red snapper fillet cooked in tamarind, curry leaves, mango, and tomato
      $29.00
    • Sri Lankan Prawn Kari

      Tiger prawn cooked in special house blend of traditional Sri Lankan spices and coconut milk
      $32.00
  • Desserts

    • Wattalapam

      $11.00
    • Semiya Paal Payasam

      $10.00
    • Bread Halwa

      $11.00
    • Badam Carrot Halwa

      $11.00
    • Mango Guava Gelato

      $12.00
  • Lungi Banana Leaf Virundu

    • Banana Leaf Special Meal

      Comes with appetizer, veg - nonveg karis, rice, biryani, pickle, poriyal, papadum, and dessert.
      $45.00
  • Beer

    • Taj Mahal

      $8.00
    • Kingfisher

      $8.00
    • Montauk (IPA)

      $9.00
    • 1947 Lager

      $8.00
    • Corona

      $8.00
    • 1947 (IPA)

      $8.00
    • Rupee Lager

      $8.00
    • Rupee (IPA)

      $8.00
  • White Wine

    • Crossing Sauvignon Blanc NZ

      On the nose, expect pungent, in-your-face aromas ranging from freshly cut grass, peas and asparagus, to tropical and ripe passion fruit, grapefruit,
      $13.00
    • Chardonnay CA

      baked green apples, citrus fruits and a hint of pineapple. Half of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation,
      $12.00
    • Pinot Grigio CA

      This medium-bodied wine is almost neutral in flavor: nothing to dislike but not much to appreciate. It has reasonable acidity and freshness
      $13.00
    • Tribute By Benziger Chardonnay CA

      A big, rounded wine with aromas of ripe pear, crisp apple, and bright citrus met with decadent vanilla & crème brûlée through the mid-palate and finish.
      $14.00
    • J Rojet Brut Sparkling

      The enticing aromas of apple and peach give way to a palate that is refreshing, and harmonious, with crisp fruit flavors and a clean finish.
      $13.00
    • Veuve Clicquot. Champagne

      Its complex nose of apple, citrus, and caramel is followed by full flavors with elegance, crispness, and a slightly spicy finish.
      $150.00
    • Fleur Di Praire Rose. France

      Salmon color, with delicate flavors of red fruit and lemon, and a subtle note of tropical fruits on the finish.
      $14.00
    • Chateau Michelle Riesling

      Flavors of white peach, apricot, pear and zesty grapefruit.
      $14.00
  • Red Wine

    • Graffigna Malbec AR

      This wine has the aromas of juicy red berry fruit. Medium-bodied and soft on the palate, with balanced acidity and ripe tannins.
      $13.00
    • Carmel Road Pinot Noir

      Aromas of ripe cherry and wild raspberry. On the palate, the wine is fruity with spicy notes.
      $15.00
    • Villa Pereire Cote Du Rhone FR

      Ripe, fleshy wine is chock full of luscious mulberry and cassis flavors. It’s potent and full-bodied.
      $15.00
    • Silver Gate Cabernet CA

      Cabernet Sauvignon is medium-bodied and rich, with flavors of ripe raspberry and a velvety smooth finish.
      $13.00
  • Lungi Cocktails

    • Golden Dream

      jin jiji gin, plum lemon cordial, Falerum liquor
      $19.00
    • Hot Cider

      Bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice , rosemary
      $19.00
    • Pearl Diver

      mezcal, blood orange, suze, lime juice, nannari syrup
      $19.00
    • Colombo Fire

      bacardi lemon infused with chili, home made kiwi raw mango cordial, lemon juice
      $19.00
    • Lungi Old Fashioned

      Redemption rye, jaggery syrup, cardamom bitters, and orange twist.
      $19.00
    • Ceylon Tiger

      Arrack, amaro, angostura bitters, fresh lemon juice, gomme syrup, and egg white.
      $19.00
    • Coconut Guava Crush

      coconut vodka, coconut water, guava juice, lemon juice
      $19.00
    • Crusta Punch

      Rice infused coconut milk, orange peel cognac, mango cordial
      $19.00
    • Inji Margarita

      Tequila infused with curry leaves, ginger syrup, grand mariner, fresh lime juice
      $19.00
    • Jamun Negroni

      Suze, Lillet blanc, gin infused with cardamom
      $19.00
    • Chi Chi

      Haiken lychee vodka, lemoncillo, egg white lemongrass foam
      $19.00
    • Kaapi Martini

      Srilankan spiced coffee, Mr.black, vanilla vodka
      $19.00
  • Mocktails

    • Nannari Sarbath

      Nannari roots syrup, lemon, and coconut water.
      $10.00
    • Citrus Fizz

      Roohafza, orange juice, lemon, and foamer.
      $10.00
    • Guava Lemonade

      Guava juice, fresh lemon, mint, and club soda.
      $10.00
    • Neer Moru

      Yogurt, coriander leaves, curry leaves, ginger, green chili, and salt.
      $10.00
  • Vodka

    • Absolute

      $14.00
    • Absolute Citron

      $13.00
    • Absolute Peach

      $12.00
    • Grey Goose

      $17.00
    • Ketel One

      $16.00
    • Tito’s

      $15.00
  • Gin

    • Beefeater

      $14.00
    • Bombay Dry

      $15.00
    • Bombay Sapphire

      $14.00
    • Conniption

      $15.00
    • Hendrick’s

      $17.00
    • Monkey 47

      $18.00
    • Gray Whale

      $16.00
    • Nolet’s

      $16.00
    • Plymouth

      $15.00
    • Tanqueray

      $14.00
  • Rum

    • Admiral Nelson’s Coconut

      $12.00
    • Bacardi Gold

      $14.00
    • Bacardi White

      $13.00
    • Captain Morgan

      $15.00
    • Gosling’s Black Seal

      $16.00
    • Malibu Coconut

      $13.00
    • Mount Gay

      $15.00
    • Myer’s

      $16.00
    • Old Monk

      $15.00
  • Tequila & Mezcal

    • Avion

      $15.00
    • Tremana Blanco

      $16.00
    • Tremana Anejo

      $18.00
    • Casamigo’s Blanco

      $18.00
    • Cazadore

      $15.00
    • Don Julio Blanco

      $18.00
    • Ilegal

      $16.00
    • Jose Cuervo Gold

      $14.00
    • Milagro

      $16.00
    • Patron Anejo

      $19.00
    • Patron Blanco

      $17.00
    • Patron Reposado

      $20.00
    • Patron XO Café

      $16.00
    • Vida

      $16.00
  • Whiskey

    • Basil Hayden’s

      $16.00
    • Bulleit Bourbon

      $15.00
    • Bulleit Rye

      $16.00
    • Jameson

      $13.00
    • Knob Creek

      $16.00
    • Maker’s Mark

      $16.00
    • Redemption Rye

      $15.00
    • Tullamore Dew

      $16.00
    • Woodford Reserve

      $17.00
  • Scotch & Single Malt

    • Aberfeldy 12y

      $16.00
    • Chivas 12y

      $15.00
    • Chivas 18y

      $24.00
    • Cragganmore 12y

      $17.00
    • Dewar’s 12y

      $16.00
    • Dewar’s White Label

      $15.00
    • Talisker 10y

      $17.00
    • Glenfiddich 12y

      $17.00
    • Glenfiddich 15y

      $24.00
    • Glenlivet 12y

      $18.00
    • Glenlivet 21y

      $45.00
    • Glenmorangie

      $18.00
    • Johnnie Walker Black Label

      $15.00
    • Johnnie Walker Red Label

      $14.00
    • Lagavulin 16y

      $28.00
    • Laphroaig

      $18.00
    • Macallan 12y

      $24.00
    • Macallan 18y

      $42.00
  • Brandy

    • Cozulo Coconut Feni

      $14.00
    • D’Usse VSOP

      $15.00
    • Razzouk Arak

      $14.00
    • Remy Martin VSOP

      $16.00
  • Liqueurs

    • Aperol

      $14.00
    • Averna Siciliano Amaro

      $14.00
    • Campari

      $13.00
    • St. Germain Elderflower

      $13.00
    • Cointreau

      $13.00
    • Di Amore Limoncello

      $13.00
    • Disaronno

      $14.00
    • Frangelico

      $15.00
    • Grand Marnier

      $16.00
    • Hpnotiq

      $14.00
    • Kahlua

      $14.00
    • Midori

      $13.00
    • Montenegro Amaro

      $15.00
    • Pimm’s

      $15.00
  • Short Eats & Kothu

    • Cauliower 65

      Half Tray $130.00 | Full Tray $240.00
    • Guntur Chili Mushroom

      Half Tray $125.00 | Full Tray $230.00
    • Mutton Roll

      Half Tray $165.00 | Full Tray $300.00
    • Kerala Beef Chukka

      Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00
    • Deviled Paneer

      Half Tray $165.00 | Full Tray $300.00
    • Pepper Shrimp

      Half Tray $190.00 | Full Tray $320.00
    • Fish Cutlet

      Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00
    • Cuttle Fish Thokku

      Half Tray $180.00 | Full Tray $300.00
    • Mutton Liver Fry

      Half Tray $225.00 | Full Tray $390.00
    • King Fish Fry

      Half Tray $225.00 (15 Pieces) | Full Tray $450.00 (25 Pieces)
    • Poricha Kozhi

      Half Tray $140.00 | Full Tray $240.00
    • Chicken Kothu Roti

      Half Tray $150.00 | Full Tray $275.00
    • Beef Kothu Roti

      Half Tray $170.00 | Full Tray $290.00
    • Lamb Kothu Roti

      Half Tray $190.00 | Full Tray $350.00
    • Veg Kothu Roti

      Half Tray $140.00 | Full Tray $250.00
    • String Hopper Chicken Kothu

      Half Tray $160.00 | Full Tray $280.00
  • Karis

    • Avial (Mixed Vegetable)

      Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00
    • Eggplant Moju

      Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00
    • Kochin Kadala Kari

      Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $290.00
    • Keerai Masiyal

      Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $290.00
    • Vathal Kozhambu

      Half Tray $130.00 | Full Tray $230.00
    • Jack Fruit Kari

      Half Tray $180.00 | Full Tray $310.00
    • Kerala Mutton Stew

      Half Tray $250.00 | Full Tray $425.00
    • Yellow Dal Kari

      Half Tray $75.00 | Full Tray $130.00
    • Kori Ghassi

      Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00
    • Duck Chettinad

      Half Tray $350.00 | Full Tray $600.00
    • Prawn Curry

      Half Tray $275.00 | Full Tray $450.00
    • King Fish Kari

      Half Tray $325.00 | Full Tray $575.00
    • String Hopper Chicken Biryani

      Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00
    • Ambur Mutton Biryani

      Half Tray $180.00 | Full Tray $310.00
    • Veg Biryani

      Half Tray $130.00 | Full Tray $210.00
    • Chicken Biryani

      Half Tray $160.00 | Full Tray $250.00
    • Lamb Biryani

      Half Tray $200.00 | Full Tray $350.00

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