About us

South Indian and Sri Lankan restaurant.

Welcome to Lungi

Lungi, under the ownership of Mervyn Winston, artfully combines the culinary traditions of South India and Sri Lanka. This vibrant eatery is a testament to the cultural heritage of its Partner,Chef Albin Vincent, who hails from Kanyakumari, India, with strong connections to Sri Lanka. Albin's culinary passion was ignited by his grandmother, a remarkable cook who introduced him to the intricacies of traditional Sri Lankan and Southern Indian cuisine from a young age.

While authentic South Asian dishes have gained popularity in New York City, the bold and flavorful offerings of Sri Lanka have remained elusive outside of Staten Island. 

With the expertise of Chef Vasantha Kumar from Tamil Nadu, Sous Chef Andrew Simethy from Kerala, along with Chef Rushdhun Ramzy a distinguished culinary authority hailing from Sri Lanka, recognized for his innovative fusion of classic Sri Lankan tastes and contemporary cooking methods

Lungi, presents a menu that invites diners to experience the warmth and vibrancy of home-cooked meals and street food from their beloved homelands.

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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: 12pm -3pm, 5pm-11pm
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