Took 15 minutes to get seated despite a table being free and nobody sat down there the 15 minutes…read morewe waited. We were ready to leave but they said they'd have a table ready for us. The inside is overwhelming full of statues and Sri Lankan decor. It wasn't too big inside but it was big enough despite all the decor. Hated all the meat options here. I saw this on a blog saying it's one of the best buffet options in the five borough. No thanks, I would not come here if you're a huge meat eater, as I am. I love curries, but the meat and meat curry options were just not the best. (Honestly think there was only 2 meat options vs like 6 vegetarian options.I saw the reviews said the vegetarian options were amazing, but I thought they were just okay, but definitely better than the meat options. The best item was probably the dessert. Can't say I loved the food here, but if you're vegetarian and love curries, you'd enjoy this place.

WEEKEND BUFFET REVIEW ONLY…read more Came on a weekend with some friends to try out the much touted weekend buffet. Overall, I think it all just fell short for me. Every dish just felt bland. From the egg curry to the lentils to the kale & coconut, nothing was particularly memorable. I also found the desserts... just not good. The mango mousse and sago pudding were passable, but I think everyone at the table universally though the caramel pudding was terrible. Buffet is cash only. After tax and tip, it shook out to be about $30 per person. I definitely had some buyer's remorse and instead wished I had done a la carte. I saw a few people ordering kottu for example that looked DELICIOUS. Definitely something I'd do if I were to ever come back. The service though was great. Quick to refill water and clean plates. Always checking in on us, these folks were great. The decorations inside the restaurant were also definitely unique. A very rustic vibe. TL;DR - Don't go out of your way to go to the buffet, but the a la carte items are pretty good and worth checking out if you're not too far away. Definitely a very uniquely decorated restaurant with very nice staff and owner!

My friends who have lived on Staten Island for a long time have described this as the best…read morerestaurant in Staten Island and I have been wanting to go ever since. After finally going, I have to agree. The owner is so sweet and nice, and the restaurant has stuff hanging showing the positive press they have gotten from various food critics. It lives up to the hype - we got the curry goat, fish, roti, kottu, and watalappam. It was my first time having the watalappam wnd it was unique and I really enjoyed it. The roti was some of the best I have ever had and I've had a decent amount of roti. So good, I will be thinking about the roti forever. The kottu was also really good qnd I also enjoyed the curry goat a lot. This was the best food I had that week.

Outstanding. Anthony Bourdain recommended this restaurant and I can see why. The owners welcomed us…read morelike family and prepared a lunch plate for us based on our dietary preferences (vegetarian, spice level, etc.). I had the vegetarian plate with rice, lentils, beans, beets (my favorite!), and jackfruit. Everything was so flavorful, I inhaled my food. My son had the egg roti with daal. The restaurant staff checked in with us regularly and kept offering us random food (try the eggplant, try this chicken). This food is so good and it's worth crossing the Verrazano Bridge to sample a taste of Sri Lankan food. You can absolutely tell when food is cooked with love and food cooked with love is plentiful at New Asha Sri Lanka Restaurant. This was our first time eating Sri Lankan food, but it certainly won't be the last!

This was a wonderful spot for Sri Lankan good. This spot is small (can fit parties of up to 4),…read moredidn't have a wait on a Sunday afternoon, and is cash only. I tried their crab curry and it was delicious. Their dishes can have spice levels customized. I have a moderate spice tolerance and got a 6/10 which was perfect for me in a curry where the broth was slightly sweet and briney. My friend ordered a Kotthu Roti which is dry and not very salty with an 8/10 spice level and it was extremely painful to eat. Be warned! Crab was tender, well seasoned, and served with lots of utensils to brake the shells and extract the flesh. This was definitely the star dish. I also tried the aappa which is similar to dosa but less tangy and cupped. It was a nice and light dipping bread. Will definitely come back and sample more of the menu. I think I will stick with the curries as they are more balanced. Service was quick at the start. Order time took ~20 minutes which wasn't surprising to me, especially since the crab can have a 30 min wait. Wish they filled waters as we went through our pitcher of water quite quickly. Overall a good experience and I will keep this spot on my restaurant rotation!

SERVICE - located in the east village on the second floor of…read morea grocery store - very small interior with seats at tables for 2-4 people - tables are not too challenging to get even on a weekend lunch - cash only - server is friendly though keep in mind it is a smaller business so there are not many people working which can make it take longer to get the check or water - food served relatively quickly - ambiance good for a semi casual meal MENU - authentic Sri Lankan dishes meant for sharing - vegan/vegetarian options available - average price FOOD - cashew curry (9/10): soaked cashews and peas in a spicy coconut curry sauce. This dish was unique to Sri Lankan cuisine and being someone who likes cashews I wanted to try it. The portion is good for one person or to share when combined with other entrees. It does not come with rice so you need to order a side dish to eat it with. The curry sauce is warming and spicy with strong punches of black pepper and turmeric, making it a comforting meal for a cold day. The cashews are soft, almost to the texture of steamed carrots. Highly recommend trying this. - indi appam (8/10): ten pieces of steamed rice noodles served with coconut curry sauce and pickled onions. This was one of the side dishes and the server recommended it to me as it paired well with the cashew curry. It feels very similar to South Indian idiyappam. The coconut curry sauce on the side looks similar to the cashew curry broth but has more spices and is slightly tangy. I would have liked a smaller portion of this to better match the portion size of the entree. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The food was very comforting and a great meal when you need something warming.

I always enjoy buying Sri Lankan food from Ceylon Curry. The food is flavorful, fresh, and reminds…read moreme of authentic Sri Lankan tastes. I especially recommend this place for short eats--they have some really tasty options that are perfect for a quick snack or takeaway. Definitely a great place to try if you love Sri Lankan food!

No frills. No elaborate menus. Just understated homey awesomeness. The owners are great at…read moreexplaining things. The food is delicious, just the proper amount of spicing. In the land of Sri Lankan restaurants, this one stands out for its takeout.

Amazing food and an amazing owner! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The milk hoppers were…read moredefinitely the star of the show. so delicious and something I'd highly recommend trying. Everything was so good! Definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 10…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 9 Overall: 9 This is a truly a family business that I really want to support. Everyone is always smiling, super friendly, down to their youngest daughter who helped serve our large group food a few weeks ago when they started their weekend AYCE brunch. The buffet was full of great items like their Curry Crab, Goat Soup, Eggplant, Okra, String Hopper, Black Pork Curry, and much more. Don't miss out on the station full of different types of condiments and sambol sauces. My entire group of 15 were all quite impressed with the food selection, as well as the service. Everyone left stuffed and satisfied. Can't wait to come back for a formal meal and try more of the regular menu.

We ate lunch in the beautiful patio, old colleagues from work in Sri Lanka. The Banana Leaf Virundu…read morewas authentic and delish. Came back for drinks and to watch the World Cup with the staff as with family. Cocktails achieves that rare thing, traditional negroni improved with cardamom infusion. Smoked old fashioned sweet with jaggery. Genius!

Heavily recommended- Nandu Chaaru Good- Kothu (or Kottu)…read moreRoti I was at this tasty Sri Lankan restaurant a few days ago, with this being one of the very few Sri Lankan spots in the city outside of Sigiri and the various spots in Staten Island. This is easily the most expensive one, but the food overall was good quality, with my definite preference going towards my appetizer of the two dishes. I was here sans reservation, and they gave me a table in the closed garden area in the back, which I liked, as the lighting was better. The server I had was very friendly and gave good attention, even though he was also working with a bunch of other tables, which had folks with more questions as they weren't used to Sri Lankan/South Indian food. To drink, I thought of getting a cocktail, or more likely a chaas/spiced buttermilk, but I stuck with tap water, partially due to the prices. My appetizer was the outstanding $15 Nandu Chaaru, listed as cilantro flavored extract of Dungeness crab. The dish description might list it as an extract, but there was a whole crab inside, chopped up into tiny pieces. The broth was deliciously spicy with plenty of crab flavor along with the aforementioned cilantro and a large mix of warming spices. I guess the only complaint I can make is that it was difficult to eat the crab inside in any type of polite way, but they provided a second point. This was appreciated, as I removed some of the crab and ate it separately, along with putting some of the meat back into the soup. My main dish was the Kothu Roti, which ranges in price depending on what protein is used, from $25 to $30. Also known as Kottu Roti, this dish is listed as a Sri Lankan roadside specialty prepared from shredded paratha stir-fried with vegetables, onions, and egg. I went with the $30 lamb, as this is my general preference, and there was a pretty good amount of tender pieces. The dish had a mild kick to it, but wasn't as spicy or as flavored as the crab soup. I liked the egg mixed into it as well as when I added the well-flavored soup on the side. In terms of comparing it to other spots, I liked the version at Sigiri a tiny bit more, as it was cheaper and had a better kick, but it had less meat. My favorite version of this dish is the similar Kothu Parotta at Anjappar, which is much spicier. This is a good place serving elevated Sri Lankan food. They might plate things in a more fanciful way, but the flavors are well pronounced. I would go back and try some other dishes, or the banana leaf dishes/virundhu on the weekend.

During our trip through Staten Island, we stopped at Randi's for a traditional Sri Lankan lunch,…read moreand it was a great find. They offer a lunch buffet with a nice variety of authentic Sri Lankan dishes, along with a selection of desserts. The buffet is located on the second floor. Seating is somewhat limited, but we had no trouble finding a table. Every dish we tried was full of authentic flavor. My favorites were the beef stew, chicken curry, dhal curry, and the freshly made rolls and patties. They also had a small selection of Indian vada, which was a nice addition to the buffet. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home. If you're looking for authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in the Staten Island area, Randi's is definitely worth a visit. We'll gladly stop by again the next time we're in the area.

We always love a good southern asian food! This restaurant is great for family gatherings and…read moredinner. Easy to find parking around the neighborhood. Restrooms for customers only. We ordered lamprie and couple of dishes. We enjoyed the food as well as the staff are nice.

This is a fantastic mom and pop with great food and service. My only gripe is that I can ask for…read morefood as hot as they can serve, and they always still give me the same amount of heat as I would've received had I not made the request at all. But it's not a big gripe because the food is always well seasoned even if it isn't peppery. This is the only restaurant I can think of where I've taken many guests and every one of them said it was one of their favorites. I love this spot. They accept cards but appreciate cash.

Prices are ala carte Makes for a pricey meal…read more Seemed very crowded Parking is very tight in the parking lot

We stopped by for dinner and were not disappointed. The kathi rolls were delicious and prepared as…read moreper your ask. The staff is nice and warm. Plenty of parking available and you could eat in your or outside. The place has nice wall art and is kept clean. Food- 8/10 Ambiance -8/10 Service- 8/10 Value for money- 8/10 I shall return and you need to go check this spot out!

Great Shrilankan food, variety of dinner options!! Thanks a lot! Would visit Vegetable Rice and…read moreCurry recommended!

I have been shopping here for years the expansion and lighting has made a great place even better…read more Food and prices are great! Well managed and staff very helpful. Convenient parking lot right in front.

I just visited the Bay St. store on Sunday after not going in there for the past few months, for…read morethe same reasons folks had complained about. But hey, what a beautiful renovation and complete turn around! Give this store another chance, I don't think you will be disappointed! Bravo on such an impressive upgrade.