New Asha Sri Lanka - Staten Island

The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious! I can't wait to return.

Viji is a superstar owner who goes out of her way to ask your name, check in with you, and take the time to curate a banging meal. I've always come with a group and she always has daily specials to offer us (last time, it was crab in a next-level curry which we took home with us). She makes regulars and newcomers alike feel welcome in the space; truly can't recommend this place highly enough.

Amazing food! Amazing energy! The owner is so kind and welcoming, she really makes you feel at home! The food was nice and spicy and flavorful. We had mutton with chopped up roti, vegetable roti, paired with some falooda and mango lassi, and followed by the coconut dessert. A very personal and intimate experience, would highly recommend! Take it from a Bronx, Brooklyn couple, this place is THE place!! If we didn’t live so far, we’d be here everyday. 10/10 would recommend.

We had an incredible experience at this restaurant. From the moment we arrived, the owner treated us like family. She immediately asked for our names and was genuinely excited to meet us. I shared my enthusiasm for trying various Sri Lankan dishes, and instead of giving us a menu, she said, "Don’t worry, I’ll prepare a little bit of everything that's good." And everything was truly delicious! The black goat curry was absolutely out of this world, and the Watalappan was fantastic. The mango lassi was incredible as well; she even held off on letting us drink it until midway through the meal because she wanted to make sure it didn't spoil our appetite. I can’t wait to go back!

This is a fantastic spot to try Sri Lankan cuisine for the first time. I was pleased that they didn’t shy away from adding spice to their dishes. The owner is incredibly friendly, and the variety in the lunch box is impressive. I had the lamb biriyani, which is only available on weekends, and it was one of the best biriyanis I’ve had in a long time. It also comes with a selection of vegetables. The portion size is generous enough to easily feed two people—I probably wouldn’t have finished it if I hadn’t done a 20-mile bike ride beforehand!