Sigiri Sri Lankan Cuisine

As someone from Galle, Sri Lanka, I can confidently say that the food here is exceptional. It's genuinely authentic and of high quality. Sri Lankan cuisine can be a bit complex when it comes to pairing dishes. You might end up with a mix that resembles pancakes and lasagna—both delicious on their own but not a perfect match. If you're new to Sri Lankan food, I'd recommend starting with chicken Kothu and beef Gotha. Lamprais is also wonderful on its own. All the staple dishes are fantastic—hoppers, pol roti, pittu, and string hoppers. Just be sure to have some gravy to go with them! My personal favorites are the fish curry and black chicken.

Extremely spicy and quite dry. Lacks depth of flavor beyond the intense heat. This place might cater more to enthusiasts of this particular style of cuisine.

I visited Sigiri, a Sri Lankan restaurant in Manhattan, NY, today, and I was impressed by the flavors of the food. The lamprais consisted of a delicious combination of chicken, fish cutlet, and egg, among other ingredients.

I nearly missed Sigiri even though I was looking right at it. It's quite small and located half a floor up, nestled among a few other restaurants that are more prominent...

I was looking for a Sri Lankan restaurant in Manhattan, and this one seemed to be the only option that came up. I walked in on a Saturday night and didn't have to wait at all. It's a...