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Lungi Bar & Restaurant, New York, NY

Lungi Bar & Restaurant

4.4
4.4
154 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
Welcome to Lungi,

Lungi blends the cooking styles of South India and Sri Lanka and reflects the cultural upbringing of restaurateur and chef Albin Vincent who grew up in Kanyakumari, India, with deep roots in Sri Lanka. His culinary journey is rich with stories from his grandmother, an extraordinary cook who instilled his passion for food from a young age, teaching him the art of traditional Sri Lankan and Southern Indian dishes. Even though authentic South Asian fare has been in vogue in New York City for quite some time, it's been hard to find the bold, flavorful fare of Sri Lanka outside of Staten Island. Vincent, with Chef Vasantha Kumar from Tamil Nadu and Sous Chef Andrew Simethy from Kerala, offer both within a vibrant menu transporting diners into the homes and side street shacks of their native lands.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Sri Lankan, South Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Brunch Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:45
  • Phone number
    (212) 256-0073
  • Website
    http://www.lungirestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vasantha Kumar
  • Catering
    We offer catering for large parties further infermation please email us at contact@lungirestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private garden for Special events please email us at contact@lungirestaurant.com
  • Location
    1136 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    62&63rd St
  • Parking details
    Take the 4/5/6/N/R/W to 59th St Take the Q/F to 63rd St
  • Public transit
    E,R,F,Q Trains
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New York City

    Indian

  • Manhattan

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lungi Bar & Restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the authentic Sri Lankan and South Indian flavors, including standout dishes like fish cutlets, hoppers, and kingfish fry. While some note service delays, the "friendly and attentive" staff and the inviting ambiance make it a must-visit in NYC.

154 Reviews

  1. Sharat

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kerala food was really good. I tried Appam, King fish fry, Beef fry with Parotta. All really good. Drinks i tried the Pain Killer (Old Monk).

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    52 reviews

    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Phenomenal flavor-bombs and meticulous cocktails. Service, however, is seriously lacking an undercuts, what should be a very enjoyable dining experience. Perhaps they are short of staff or just in need of some training but you shouldn’t have to wait 10 minutes to get water after sitting down or wave your hands in the air because nobody is paying you any attention whatsoever. A restaurant by definition should provide a level of service and hospitality, not simply food; that is what separates it from a cafeteria.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Rekha

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant and have been there twice in two weeks. Food is very flavorful and fresh, can be spicy for some. Service is outstanding. Mr Satish takes very good care of the guests.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Authentic Food. One of our favorites and now a regular

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  5. Charvaka

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had their weekend special of Thali served on a banana leaf. The meal was excellent and had delicious variety of items. However, the service staff was very confused and took more than 1.5 hours to get the correct order.

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  6. Nancie

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My family enjoyed the food very much. However It was too spicy for me. When we ordered, I asked if food was very spicy and was told medium spicy. And, we were seated by the glass door and it was very cold. I asked them to raise the heat but clearly they did not. I had to eat with my coat on-not the best way to dine. Besides that, the service was attentive.

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  7. Sumita

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food. Food took a long time to arrive. Our first hopper arrived cold -- it clearly had been forgotten for a while. We had ordered three hoppers and the remaining two showed up later. So not happy with service or speed, but food was very tasty

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  8. jane

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This new restaurant on the East Side has a mix of Indian and Sri Lankan dishes. On a Sunday brunch, we tried dishes from South India—dosas filled with potato curry, a dosa with lamb curry, and for the appetizers, small pieces of chicken coated in a spicy red crust and served with a delicious sauce. My ears were ringing after consuming a few pieces. We also tried a typical Sri Lankan “short eat” — Fish cutlets. These are mashed tuna fish and potato balls coated with crumbs and deep fried. We lived in Sri Lanka for 7 years and I was hoping the Sunday brunch Banana Leaf special would be Lamprais, but it turned out to be a number of curries and rice served on a banana leaf but not cooked wrapped in the leaf. Highly recommend this restaurant particularly for the Sri Lanka dishes. Saves. Trip to Staten Island.

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  9. Sue

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Expensive, but excellent food and service. Commitment to Sri Lanka and southern Indian preparations.

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  10. Bhaya

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious South Indian flavors. Perfectly cooked. The short rib was outstanding. As was the kingfish fry appetizer. We’ll be back. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

Lungi Bar & Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Lungi Bar & Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 256-0073.

Lungi Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today

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Google Map for Lungi Bar & Restaurant

1136 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    62&63rd St
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Brunch Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:45
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Sri Lankan, South Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Take the 4/5/6/N/R/W to 59th St Take the Q/F to 63rd St
  • Public transit
    E,R,F,Q Trains
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vasantha Kumar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lungirestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 256-0073
  • Catering
    We offer catering for large parties further infermation please email us at contact@lungirestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private garden for Special events please email us at contact@lungirestaurant.com

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