Lakruwana
Sri Lankan Restaurant$$$$
Stapleton, Staten Island
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Except the desserts, everything in the weekend buffet is delicious."(5 Tips)
"pineapple curry with tamarind paste"(4 Tips)
"The godamba roti with veggie curry is so good!!"(2 Tips)
"best place for Sri Lankan cuisine"(2 Tips)
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- Serious EatsApril 23, 2013Vegan options include: kale with coconut flakes, lentils stewed in coconut milk, pineapple curry with tamarind paste, forever-roasted-until-jam-soft eggplant, and plenty of crunchy papadum curls.
Soooo good! I highly recommend the Sunday buffet for vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike. The decor is gorgeous. You are transported to another world when dining here.Upvoted Feb 24
Amy HoDecember 14, 2015Super authentic Sri Lankan restaurant! The buffet is a must try! Mmmm still reminiscing the different curry flavors :D
Curtis ShoungNovember 9, 2015So many interesting things to try during their weekend buffet (cash only-$14). Don't forget their pudding dessert bar either
Felix GrushevskyOctober 22, 2014You will enjoy the food and decor at this almost magical place.The service is good and they have buffet on Sunday
John P.October 11, 2015Great value buffet on the weekends. The interior is really cool and feels like you're in Sri Lanka.
Judy Preston HirschFebruary 4, 2013Sunday has a buffet where you can sample several of the Sri Lankan cuisine. Food is deliciously spiced & reasonable. Plenty of authentic atmosphere
jessie wMarch 29, 2013Owners/staff were very friendly, food was delicious and beautifully presented and the decor/atmosphere was gorgeous! Try the Lamprais - it is the house specialty for a reason :)
HeenaSeptember 15, 2014Buffet has so many options! Egg curry, pineapple curry and kale w/coconut! Definitely try a hopper! Love the decor.
- Serious EatsApril 19, 2013The $12 Sunday buffet is a standout with 20-odd dishes held warm in clay pots, enough variety to send you back for a third helping.
Denise DavilaSeptember 15, 2011This place is just really fantastic. Lovely service, friendly owner and the food and presentation of the food is amazing. I feel like I'm at the Sri Lanken pavillion at Epcot when I dine here!
Demetrius BagleyNovember 13, 2014SuperVegan's Patrick Kwan says this place is awesome and super vegan-friendly, including their weekend buffets
Real Cheap EatsNovember 15, 2011"The beef lamprais ($9.50) combines fragrant basmati rice and cashews, onion sambal, eggplant, deep-fried tuna fish-and-potato cutlets and seasoned beef all steamed together in a banana leaf." Read more
Aleksandra OlsikJune 2, 2018Amazing atmosphere and great food. You really feel like you’re in Sri Lanka!
Nirmal CalderaDecember 22, 2013Best Sri Lankan food experience of my life! Buffet on Sat & Sunday for $12. Mango mousse is a must try. Great experience!
“Sri Lankan Foods Would Be More Tastier If You Use Your Fingers Than The Forks.” In Clay Pots, a Taste of HomeRestaurant Review: http://nyti.ms/WNGUde- Kristin "Rocki" NawrockiJanuary 31, 2013This place is spectacular!! Try the Faluda milkshake drink! Yum! The godamba roti with veggie curry is so good!!
- Still one of my favorite places. I really like the kale & coconut at the weekly buffet.
I like the weekend menu great if you like trying something different and original.
LindaJanuary 27, 2014Beautiful decor. Excellent service. The $11.95 Sunday buffet is worth the experience.- SasangaAugust 20, 2013Hands down Lakruwana is the best place for Sri Lankan cuisine in tri-state area
Abdullah AljohaniJune 6, 2022The buffet lake varities especially if you are a meat fan, not a Vegetarian.
Ari JosephFebruary 5, 2011Have the everything on the menu. The owners are incredibly nice and the food is requisitely delicious.
Ana PSeptember 3, 2018Uma das experiências mais incríveis que já tive em NYC! Pegar o Ferry e explorar um pouco Staten Island. Longe dos turistas. Sábado e domingo há buffet livre - algo inédito por aqui - por $15.
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- Tue–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(347) 857-6619
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- 7.5
"Have been here for 15 + years, def my favorite Sri Lankan place on the island for a quick bite, def try the malu buns (buns with spiced fish in em)!"
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Vinit Trivedi - 8.0
"Their chicken biryani is amazing. Really really good. Like Bombay good. The dosas are good - the chicken biryani is the glorious secret here."
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- 7.2
"A destination market for all things Sri Lankan, right in the heart of Staten Island's Sri Lankan restaurant community."
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