Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant

- 1136 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065

The benefits of taking our food on banana leaf:

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

Plum tomato, freshly ground black pepper, and coriander with madras chilies and tamarind.

Cauliflower fritters tossed in oriental sauce

Spiced ground lamb, potatoes, filled in a pastry sheet and deep fried

king fish fry recipe from our village shop

steamed shredded (baby shark fish) with shallots,veggies and spices and made into a stir-fry

little morsels of spicy tuna fish and potato filling inside a thin, crispy shell

Crisp chicken with chili and spices tossed in yogurt

A Sri Lankan roadside specialty prepared from shredded paratha stir fried with vegetable, onions ,egg

LUNGI LUNCH THALI

A meal with sambhar, vegetables, rasam, dal, yogurt and accompanied with rice, parota, dessert

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

A meal of chicken, ,lamb preparations, one vegetarian dishes with sambhar, rasam, yogurt and accompanied with rice, parota, dessert

Short Eats & Kothu

Plum tomato, freshly ground black pepper, and coriander with madras chilies and tamarind

Cilantro flavored extract of Dungeness crab

Garden fresh mushrooms tossed with Guntur chili and onion

Crispy lentil doughnut served with sambar and chutney

Cauliflower fritters tossed in a Manchurian sauce

Spiced ground mutton and vegetables coated in batter and deep-fried

Paneer tossed in banana chili peppers

King fish fry recipe from our village shop

Anchovy marinated with chef's spice powders and fried in a kadai

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

Stir fry of tiger prawns, with curry leaf, black pepper, powder, and cumin powder

Fritters of spiced tuna and potato

Calamari tossed with coconut, curry leaf, and Chettinadu spice

Boneless beef, coconut, shallots, garlic, and spices

Mutton liver, black pepper, coriander powder, cumin, turmeric powder, chili powder, curry leaves

Crisp chicken with chili and spices tossed in yogurt

Choice of: Veg $23.00 | Chicken $26.00 | Lamb $28.00 | Beef $27.00 • A Sri Lankan roadside specialty prepared from shredded paratha stir-fried with vegetables, onions, and egg

Chicken/Beef/Lamb

Hoppers, Dosas & Idli

Wafer-thin, bowl-shaped pancakes made from a fermented batter of rice flour and coconut milk

Wafer-thin, bowl-shaped pancakes made from a fermented batter of rice flour with egg on top

Rice string noodles-flour dough squeezed through a sieve onto small woven trays

Biryani & Roast

Chutneys, Sambols & Sides

Karis

Spring vegetables cooked in Kerala style rich coconut and cashew curry

curry leaves

Black chickpeas in a Byadgi chili and coconut curry

young polos cooked aromatic Sri Lankan spices

Okra cooked in yogurt temper it with South Indian tadka

Tender lamb morsels stewed in coconut milk with ginger, green chili, and potato

Goat trotters cooked in an aromatic gravy ( recommended with idli, dosa, or hopper

Mangalorean chicken curry made with roasted Byadgi chillies, spices, and creamy coconut milk

South India’s most flavorful dish made with duck, fresh ground spices & herbs

Sri Lankan specialty: slow cooked short rib served in a spiced black gravy

Red snapper fillet cooked in tamarind, curry leaves, mango, and tomato

Tiger prawn cooked in special house blend of traditional Sri Lankan spices and coconut milk

Desserts

Lungi Banana Leaf Virundu

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

Beer

White Wine

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

baked green apples, citrus fruits and a hint of pineapple. Half of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation,

This medium-bodied wine is almost neutral in flavor: nothing to dislike but not much to appreciate. It has reasonable acidity and freshness

vibrant lemon color with a pale green hue, and aromas of flinty minerals, white peach, and herbal notes, with a refreshing and complex palate

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.

Its complex nose of apple, citrus, and caramel is followed by full flavors with elegance, crispness, and a slightly spicy finish.

Salmon color, with delicate flavors of red fruit and lemon, and a subtle note of tropical fruits on the finish.

Flavors of white peach, apricot, pear and zesty grapefruit.

complex flavor profile that includes notes of vanilla, creme brûlée, baked apple, pineapple, and toasted oak.

wine from Bolgheri, Italy, known for its vibrant citrus and floral aromas, balanced with a mineral and saline finish. The wine features a straw-yellow color with greenish undertones and a medium body, offering a refreshing and complex taste profile.

On the palate, you'll find flavors of apricots, blood orange, toasted walnuts, and a hint of sweet baking spices. The wine has a creamy texture balanced with crisp acidity, leading to a smooth, silky finish.

Lifted aromatics of cannedpeaches, pineapple, fresh herbs, honeysuckle andelderflower. The palate bursts with white peach,cantaloupe, Cape gooseberry and green appleunderscored by green tea and a ripe herbal backbone.

dry white wine from the Gavi di Gavi DOCG region in Piedmont, Italy. It's made from 100% Cortese grapes, grown in the heart of the Gran Crù of Gavi in Rovereto. The wine is known for its fresh, dry taste, typical of Gavi, and is often described with notes of citrus, green apple, and a touch of floral fragrance.

—balanced, well-integrated fruit flavors and a rounded, lingering finish. They are typically characterized by notes of tropical fruits, caramel, and a savory undertone, with aromas of lilies, pear, and lemon custard.

Red Wine

This wine has the aromas of juicy red berry fruit. Medium-bodied and soft on the palate, with balanced acidity and ripe tannins.

Aromas of ripe cherry and wild raspberry. On the palate, the wine is fruity with spicy notes.

Ripe, fleshy wine is chock full of luscious mulberry and cassis flavors. It’s potent and full-bodied.

Cabernet Sauvignon is medium-bodied and rich, with flavors of ripe raspberry and a velvety smooth finish.

Nose: Forward aromas of red and black fruit preserves, redolent of maraschino cherries play against background notes of oak. Palate: Soft, with sweet tannins and a round, rich mouthfeel. Hints of tobacco, chocolate and vanilla underscore the wine's complexity, and the finish is balanced and long.

Red wine blend from Tenuta di Arceno in Tuscany, Italy. It's a Bordeaux-style blend, meaning it's primarily made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Petit Verdot. The wine is known for its full-bodied character, silky texture, and fine tannins.

wine from Bordeaux, France. It's often described as a refined and elegant second label, known for its fresh, fruity, and well- balanced character. It's a blend primarily of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with some Cabernet Sauvignon.

Pinot Noir-based red wine from Burgundy, known for its vibrant ruby-redhue and inviting aromas of ripe red fruits like cherries andraspberries, often with subtle hints of spices and earthiness.

On the palate, the wine is quite dense and rich, powerful in expression, with a perfect balance of red and black fruits, dark plum, pomegranate and raspberry, then the nuances of wet stone, savory herbs come through in the lifted lingering finish and velvety texture.

The classic 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is outstanding, with a more black fruit-driven profile as well as some violet and scorched earth nuances. Aged 18 months in 32% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, has a lifted, perfumed profile, supple tannins, and a great finish.

Bright aromas of ripe raspberry, vanilla, and coconut give way to flavors of fresh and dried blackberry, pomegranate, and vanilla, which linger harmoniously for a smooth and luscious fini.

A gorgeous wine with aromas of tart cherries, strawberries, and violets. A soft and exciting structure invites notes of blueberries, cedar and red oranges on the palate. Each sip is framed by pleasant acidity and finishes with warm notes of white pepper and licorice.

Diverse range of flavors and styles,depending on the region. The Russian River Valley version, aGold Tier wine, showcases aromas of bing cherry, wildstrawberry, red plum, and raspberry with hints of baking spices.The Monterey County Pinot Noir features tart cherry, rhubarb,dried red plum, and earthy aromatics with strawberry andrhubarb pie on the palate, and the Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noiroffers strawberry compote, cherry pie, violet, and lavenderaromas, with raspberry, dried cranberry, and wild strawberryflavors.

California red wine that offers a rich, fruit-forward experience. It typically features aromas of plum and blackberry, along with flavors of black stone fruit and dried herbs, all balanced by a solid tannin structure. The wine is a blend of grapes from both the Central and North Coast regions of California, aged in French and American oak.

Lungi Cocktails

watermelon vodka,Melon liquer ,egg white,lemon juice,simple syrup

curry leaves infused coconut rum,pineapple cordial,lemon, cane syrup.

mezcal, blood orange, suze, lime juice, nannari syrup

bacardi lemon infused with chili, home made kiwi raw mango cordial, lemon juice

Redemption rye, jaggery syrup, cardamom bitters, and orange twist.

Arrack, amaro, angostura bitters, fresh lemon juice, gomme syrup, and egg white.

coconut vodka, coconut water, guava juice, lemon juice

Rice infused coconut milk, orange peel cognac, mango cordial

Tequila infused with curry leaves, ginger syrup, grand mariner, fresh lime juice

Suze, Lillet blanc, gin infused with cardamom

Haiken lychee vodka, lemoncillo, egg white lemongrass foam

Srilankan spiced coffee, Mr.black, vanilla vodka

Mocktails

Nannari roots syrup, lemon, and coconut water.

Roohafza, orange juice, lemon, and foamer.

Guava juice, fresh lemon, mint, and club soda.

Yogurt, coriander leaves, curry leaves, ginger, green chili, and salt.

Vodka

Gin

Rum

Tequila & Mezcal

Whiskey

Scotch & Single Malt

Brandy

Liqueurs

Happy Hour

Short Eats & Kothu

Half Tray $130.00 | Full Tray $240.00

Half Tray $125.00 | Full Tray $230.00

Half Tray $165.00 | Full Tray $300.00

Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00

Half Tray $165.00 | Full Tray $300.00

Half Tray $190.00 | Full Tray $320.00

Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00

Half Tray $180.00 | Full Tray $300.00

Half Tray $225.00 | Full Tray $390.00

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

Half Tray $140.00 | Full Tray $240.00

Half Tray $150.00 | Full Tray $275.00

Half Tray $170.00 | Full Tray $290.00

Half Tray $190.00 | Full Tray $350.00

Half Tray $140.00 | Full Tray $250.00

Half Tray $160.00 | Full Tray $280.00

Karis

Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00

Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00

Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $290.00

Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $290.00

Half Tray $130.00 | Full Tray $230.00

Half Tray $180.00 | Full Tray $310.00

Half Tray $250.00 | Full Tray $425.00

Half Tray $75.00 | Full Tray $130.00

Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00

Half Tray $350.00 | Full Tray $600.00

Half Tray $275.00 | Full Tray $450.00

Half Tray $325.00 | Full Tray $575.00

Half Tray $175.00 | Full Tray $300.00

Half Tray $180.00 | Full Tray $310.00

Half Tray $130.00 | Full Tray $210.00

Half Tray $160.00 | Full Tray $250.00

Half Tray $200.00 | Full Tray $350.00