About us

South Indian and Sri Lankan restaurant.

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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Reservations

Call us at (212)-256-0073 or book a table through Open Table:

Catering

Planning an event?

Stress-free catering, guaranteed. From start to finish, our team is here to make sure everything runs smoothly.

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Groups & Parties

Ready to make your event unforgettable?

Lungi would be honored to provide our services for your next event. Each event is bespoke to your tastes and needs, to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.

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Location

1136 1st Avenue
New York, NY
10065

Hours

Monday: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm
Thursday: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm
Friday: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday: 12pm - 3:30pm, 5pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12pm - 3:30pm, 5pm - 11pm