Authentic Sri Lankan food w/ intense, flavorful spice levels. Cash only, BYOB.
This East Village gem offers an authentic Sri Lankan culinary adventure, renowned for its incredibly spicy dishes that pack a flavorful punch. Beyond the heat, expect a diverse menu featuring favorites like kottu roti and hoppers. It's a cash-only, BYOB establishment, making it an affordable and unique dining experience.
The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Sri Lankan dishes, with a particular emphasis on its exceptionally spicy options. Dishes like the black pepper pork and black curry are frequently mentioned for their intense, flavorful heat, with some customers even describing them as hallucination-inducing. Other recommended items include kottu roti and hoppers. The restaurant operates on a cash-only basis and is BYOB.
"The black pepper pork and black curry are highly recommended for their intense spice and flavor. Kottu roti and hoppers are also popular choices."
Customers rave about the authentic and intensely spicy Sri Lankan cuisine, with many highlighting the unique heat and flavor. The cash-only, BYOB policy is also frequently mentioned.
Important Note
The restaurant is cash only and can be extremely spicy, even at lower requested heat levels.
"Sigiri's lunch special was recommended, consisting of a meat curry with rice and some vegetables and dal, fitting the 'big plate with a bunch of different stuff' theme."
Positive"Sigiri was defended as worth a try, with the commenter noting their spice levels are extraordinary, using ghost chili for hotter dishes."
Positive"Sigiri was described as 'quite blah' compared to Staten Island Sri Lankan options, although the commenter picks up string hoppers there occasionally."
Negative"Sigiri was mentioned as a Sri Lankan restaurant option, though the commenter had not personally tried it. It's noted as an alternative to Staten Island spots."
Positive"The commenter states that the Sigiri location in Metuchen, New Jersey, is one of their favorite restaurants ever. This opinion is not directly about the NYC location but mentions the brand."
Positive"The author lists Sigiri as a recommendation for Sri Lankan food."
Positive"This commenter suggests Sigiri as a Sri Lankan food option in Manhattan for cheap eats."
Positive"Sigiri is recommended as a delicious and very affordable option for those on a budget, and is noted as being BYOB."
Positive"The commenter states that the shredded coconut chutney at sigiri is excellent."
Positive"The original poster mentions Sigiri among other Thai places that were spicy but not 'write about it in your diary hot,' noting a personal preference for peppers that go beyond standard heat."
Neutral"Sigiri is listed as a recommendation from a previous discussion about spicy dishes in NYC."
Neutral"In response to a query about disappointing spicy food experiences, this user asks where the original poster has been, suggesting there are many legit Thai restaurants."
Neutral"The black curry at Sigiri is recommended as a spicy option."
Positive"This user intended to recommend Sigiri for its spicy offerings."
Neutral"The user speculates Sigiri's "Sri Lankan hot" uses ghost peppers and recounts a "near death experience," receiving a milder dish after warnings from staff."
Negative"Sigiri is listed as a place with dangerous levels of spice."
Negative"The user describes Sigiri's hot level as "almost killed me," despite their own high tolerance for spice."
Negative"A user expresses strong positive sentiment towards Sigiri."
Positive"Sigiri offers multiple spice levels, including "Sri Lankan hot" and "Sri Lankan extra hot," with the user finding even the American medium level very spicy."
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