Coastal South Indian & Sri Lankan flavors. Try the famous Kothu Paratha, crisp dosas, and fluffy hoppers.
Sonal Shah reviews Lungi, an Upper East Side spot for coastal South Indian and Sri Lankan food, praising its crisp dosas and fluffy hoppers as a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
Experience the vibrant flavors of coastal South India and Sri Lanka at this Upper East Side gem. With an open kitchen and a focus on authentic, traditional recipes passed down through generations, it offers a unique culinary journey. From crisp dosas and fluffy hoppers to flavorful curries and the highly praised Kothu Paratha, this spot delivers a memorable and diverse menu.
This restaurant specializes in coastal South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. Fan favorites include the Kothu Paratha, crisp dosas, and fluffy hoppers. The Banana Leaf Special Meal offered at Sunday brunch is a good value sampler, though some curries can be heavy-handed.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Kothu Paratha, crisp dosas, and fluffy hoppers. The Banana Leaf Special Meal and Lamb Lamprais are also notable mentions."
Customers generally have a positive experience, praising the authentic South Indian and Sri Lankan flavors, particularly highlighting dishes like Kothu Paratha and hoppers.
Important Note
The banana leaf dining experience is primarily available during Sunday brunch. Some reviewers note that certain curries can be heavy-handed, and one found the kothu roti to be a bit mushy.
"The user had a good Thali at Lungi, which offers seafood, meat, or vegetable options. The comment was in response to a query about Indian lunch buffets or Thali combos."
Positive"Lungi is recommended as a restaurant option that can cater to both vegan and non-vegan diners, fitting the user's general cuisine preferences."
Positive"Lungi is mentioned as a place in Manhattan that, if their spicy offerings aren't enough, the user might be out of luck for spicier options in the borough."
Neutral"This commenter clarifies that the banana leaf service at Lungi is only available for Sunday brunch."
Neutral"This commenter suggests Lungi for a proper thali served on banana leaves at a reasonable price."
Positive"The user mentioned Lungi as a preferred spot for South Indian cuisine, but noted it's not ideal for mid-week takeout."
Positive"Recommends Lungi, clarifying that it serves Sri Lankan cuisine, not Indian. This was suggested as it could fit the original poster's request for a banana leaf style meal."
Positive"Strongly recommends Lungi for the banana leaf dining experience sought by the original poster (who was looking for Indian options), assuring they won't regret it. Lungi is known to serve Sri Lankan cuisine."
Positive"Commenter finds Lungi delicious and clarifies its location is E 62nd St/UES, not technically upper Manhattan."
Positive"Commenter recently visited Lungi for the first time and enjoyed it."
Positive"Recommends Lunghi in (incorrectly identified as) Upper Manhattan for Sri Lankan and South Indian food, relevant to the original post's request."
Positive"For Kothu Paratha, try Lungi, a South Indian/Sri Lankan restaurant in uptown."
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