New Asha Sri Lanka Restaurant — all mentions

post30 Cuisines from Around the World in NYC598 pts
“The crab curry was absolutely spectacular.”
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in:Any Sri Lankan Tamil Restaurant?10 pts
“I just asked the really sweet owner/staff (Viji) to put together a plate of everything and it was great!”
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in:Who has the best crab dishes in NYC3 pts
“new Asha in Staten Island makes a very good Sri Lankan crab curry.”
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in:Favorite Crab Dish in NYC?1 pts
“Sri Lankan spicy crab curry at New Asha on Staten Island.”
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in:I’m Ligaya Mishan, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times. We just released the 2026 list of the 100 best restaurants in New York City. AMA!1 pts
“New Asha is worth checking out for Lankan”
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in:Map of Countries’ Restaurants my girlfriend and I have been to15 pts
“Sri Lankan - New Asha on Staten Island”
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in:A Beloved Mainstay of Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island12 pts
“I know Staten Island doesn't get much attention in general but if you've ever wanted an excuse to go there, the Sri Lankan food is pretty amazing. I went to a different Sri Lankan spot there (New Asha) a few weeks ago and also visited Snug Harbor, a local cultural center.”
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in:A Beloved Mainstay of Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island7 pts
replying to u/CactusBoyScout: I know Staten Island doesn't get much attention in general but if you've ever wanted an excuse to go there, the Sri Lankan food is pretty amazing. I went to a different Sri Lankan spot there (New Asha) a few weeks ago and also visited Snug Harbor, a local cultural center. It also gave me the opportunity to visit the only subway line I'd never taken before... the SIR. Overall a nice day on Staten Island.
“I really love New Asha’s food more.”
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in:Rec for Sri Lankan Lunch in Staten Island6 pts
“I really liked New Asha a lot.”
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in:thoughts on the NYT 100 list6 pts
replying to u/fallopianvoice: I’ve been to 30 places on the list! I have never been able to get a res at Semma and now I never will. It was great that so many casual places were added like white bear, Taiwanese gourmet, A&A in bed stuy Sad I’ll probably never try the Staten Island restaurants. Anyone been?
“My favorite was a takeout place, New Asha, not the place they listed. But I know nothing about Sri Lankan food, it just tasted better to me that day.”
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in:Is anyone else fed up with restaurants in NYC?4 pts
“If you want to feel good about food in NYC to New Asha, Zooba, Billy's hot dog cart, Tashkent market, Neerob, il laboratorio del gelato, Bench Flour Bakery, Sushi Yasaka's lunch special, 7th Street's spicy loaded fries, or just feel good that there are so many Gong Cha's so on hot days you can always get a taro slushie with boba.”
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in:Uncommon/underrated ethnic representations in the food scene in NYC?3 pts
“I had an incredible meal at New Asha and still think about it”
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in:Uncommon/underrated ethnic representations in the food scene in NYC?3 pts
“New Asha is really great too.”
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in:Rec for Sri Lankan Lunch in Staten Island3 pts
“the food is top notch”
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in:A Beloved Mainstay of Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island3 pts
replying to u/emceebugman: Glad you visited New Asha. I love Lakruwana but it gets a lot of publicity due to its weekend buffet and its approachability. It’s awesome but I really love New Asha’s food more.
“And it was all delicious.”
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in:The Unemployment Dining Tour3 pts
replying to u/MirthMannor: I’d go to neighborhoods that you don’t normally get to. Ex: Staten Island- Enoteca Maria (it’s the place where they invite grandmas to cook) Lakruwana — it’s Sri Lankan and it’s fire. Lee’s Tavern — pizza-z
“New Asha on Victory Blvd is also great”
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in:Delicious food in NYC that isn't available in LA?2 pts
“The best hole in the wall I've ever had is New Asha.”
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in:2 Months left in NYC with of spare time, looking for any/all your favorite hole in the wall unique cuisine spots2 pts
“New Asha is the best Sri Lankan food in the city and probably one of my top 10 places in NYC for any food”
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in:1 week in NYC (4/5 boroughs)2 pts
replying to u/DimSumNoodles: Yes and the owner was super nice too. Any love for Lakruwana or is that more of a tourist / gateway spot?
“I'd say it's more for the experience and the food is better at Sagara or New Asha.”
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in:Recs for places accessible from NYC by commuter rail (excluding Flushing and Arthur Ave)--as in, walking distance to the stations and good for a day trip?2 pts
“New Asha or AALankans Cafe on Staten Island (ferry->bus or walk) for the best Sri Lankan in the city”
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in:Leaving NYC in one month, what should I absolutely try? 1 pts
“New Asha”
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in:Staten Island favorites?1 pts
“New Asha Sri Lankan restaurant, it’s delicious”
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in:A Beloved Mainstay of Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island1 pts
replying to u/emceebugman: Glad you visited New Asha. I love Lakruwana but it gets a lot of publicity due to its weekend buffet and its approachability. It’s awesome but I really love New Asha’s food more.
“New Asha has the best food!”
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in:A Beloved Mainstay of Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island1 pts
replying to u/CactusBoyScout: I know Staten Island doesn't get much attention in general but if you've ever wanted an excuse to go there, the Sri Lankan food is pretty amazing. I went to a different Sri Lankan spot there (New Asha) a few weeks ago and also visited Snug Harbor, a local cultural center. It also gave me the opportunity to visit the only subway line I'd never taken before... the SIR. Overall a nice day on Staten Island.
“Anyway, through my own system's fault, and not theirs because it was amazing, I'd get explosive burning diarrhea around 7 pm every Friday evening. Worth it.”
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in:Best, but unique, ethnic cuisine spots?1 pts
“Lakruwana and New Asha serve Sri Lankan”
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