Imli Restaurant&Bar

1136 1st Ave., New York
(212) 256-0073

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Malai Kofta and Dal Makhani
Banana Leaf Special Meal
Cape Comorin Beef Curry
Cauliflower Manchurian
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Pizza
Tandoori Chicken
Gobi Manchurian
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Rogan Josh

Menu

Dum Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken cooked with basmati rice in aromatic spices
Hyderabad Goat Biryani
Goat cooked with basmati rice in aromatic spices, fried onions, mint, kewra and saffron essences
Lamb Biryani
Boneless lamb cooked with basmati rice in aromatic spice
Shrimp Biryani
shrimp cooked with basmati rice in aromatic spice

Sides
Rice
Raita
(cucumber, yogurt, roasted cumin)
Papadum
lentil and cumin crackers) (v)
Mango Chutney
Archar
(Indian lemon, mango and carrot pickle)
Tikka Masala Sauce
simmered creamy tomato

Small Plates
Vegetable Samosa
Puff pastry filled with savory vegetables.
Cauliflower Manchurian
Cauliflower fritters tossed in oriental sauce.
Kerala Beef
Cubed beef, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and chili powder.
Chicken Chaat
Chicken, tamarind, yogurt sauce, and chickpea crisps.
Pepper Shrimp
Ginger, garlic, black pepper, and curry leaves.
Achari Mushrooms
Mushrooms seasoned with garam masala and pickle spice blend.

Veg Entree
Yellow Dal
Yellow lentils accented with garlic, ginger, and green chilies.
Saag Paneer
Cubes of paneer in savory freshly chopped spinach base.
Dal Makhani
Slow-cooked creamy black lentils.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes and onions.
Malai Kofta
mashed potato, paneer, nuts, served as kofta balls in a reamy sauce
Kadai Paneer
paneer cooked in coarse ground spices with sautéed onions & bell peppers
Paneer Makhani
Small cubes of paneer in a cream sauce
Aloo Gobi Mutter
Homestyle potatoes with cauliflower and peas.
Bagara Baingan
baby eggplant cooked with coconut, peanuts, sesame seeds, tamarind, and spices
Aloo Gobi Mutter
spiced home style potatoes with cauliflower and peas (v)
Paneer Makhani
cubes of paneer in a cream sauce
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Okra cooked in caramelized onions and chilies.
Veg Korma
mix vegetable cooked in creamy mild sauce

Meat and Seafood Entree
Chicken Tikka Masala
World-famous with a twist of smoked peppers.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken cooked in a rich tomato butter sauce (boneless option)
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender boneless lamb marinated with a blend of spices.
Grandma Fish Curry
wild caught sea bass cooked in special coconut chilly sauce.
Kadai Goat
Chunks of goat braised in a masala of coarse ground spices with sautéed onions & bell peppers
Beef vindaloo
hot and spicy beef cooked with vinegar and hot chili sauce
House Chicken Curry
House roasted masala curry leaves, ginger, and fennel.
Kadai Chicken
chicken cubes braised in a masala of coarse ground spices with sautéed onions & bell peppers
Chicken korma
Chicken pieces braised in a rich creamy cashew sauce.
Chicken Saag
chicken cooked in spinach
Lamb Korma
lamb cooked in rich creamy sauce
Mutton Dhansak
mutton cooked with a mixture of lentils ,vegetables, whole spices, and caramelized onions
Kadai Lamb
cube of lamb braised in a masala of coarse ground spices with sautéed onions & bell peppers
Cochin Prawn Curry
Coconut milk, turmeric, spices, and garam masala.
Kollam Beef Curry
Family recipe and customer favorite spicy sauce.
Beef korma
beef cooked in creamy sauce

From Tandoor
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated in a yogurt sauce and whole spices.
Lamb Chops
marinated with fresh ginger and garlic, cooked to your liking. All time favorite-
Grilled Paneer
Marinated in a yogurt sauce and smothered in tandoori spices.
Garlic Tikka
Chicken cubes marinated with yogurt, ginger, garlic,musted oil, and ground spices cooked in our tandoor
Mixed Vegetable
Broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, carrots, and paneer.
Malai Kebab
Chicken cubes marinated in creamy mild spices
Tandoori Salmon
Marinated in a yogurt sauce and smothered in tandoori spice.
Tandoori Prawn
Marinated in a yogurt sauce and smothered in tandoori spices.

Rice and Breads
Naan
Basmati Rice
Basmati rice flavored with saffron and spices, layered with your choice of vegetables, chicken, lamb, and beef.
Cheese Naan
Chilli Naan
Onion Naan
Lemon Rice

Paratha
Lachha Paratha
Mint Paratha
Aloo Paratha

bread
Garlic Naan
White flour flat bread, Garlic
Butter Naan

STARTER
veg samosa
(v) Puff pastry filled with savory vegetables
Cauliflower Manchurian
cauliflower fritters tossed in oriental sauce
Chili Paneer
crispy batter fried paneer tossed in a sweet, spicy, hot and tangy chili sauce
Ragda Pattice
Crispy potato patties topped with dried white pea curry, chutney, onion ,and sev.
Chicken First Ave
chicken cubes marinated and cooked in a robust masala
Kerala Beef *
Cubed beef, tossed with coconut, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and chili powder
Squid Sukka
Calamari tossed with fennel, ginger, garlic, and garam masala
Achari mushrooms
button mushrooms marinated in pickle cooked in the tandoor
Shrimp KoliWada
Shrimp KoliWada- crispy fried prawn spiced with a pungent flavor of ajwain
Pepper Shrimp
Pepper Shrimp -sautéed with ginger, garlic, black pepper, and curry leaves

Desserts
Kheer
Classic Indian Rice Pudding, almonds, and pistachios.
Gulab Jamun Crème Brulee
Milk solid dumplings, honey cardamom syrup, and classic crème Brulee.
Rasmalal
Indian cottage cheese/ sweet flavored milk
Gajar Halwa
Carrot Pudding/ Milk/ Ghee/ Dry fruit
Gulab Jamun
Soft milk dumpling/honey/ cardamom/ rose syrup

From Tandoor
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated in a yogurt sauce and whole spices.
Lamb Chops
marinated with fresh ginger and garlic, cooked to your liking. All time favorite-
Grilled Paneer
Marinated in a yogurt sauce and smothered in tandoori spices.
Garlic Tikka
Chicken cubes marinated with yogurt, ginger, garlic,musted oil, and ground spices cooked in our tandoor
Mixed Vegetable
Broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, carrots, and paneer.
Malai Kebab
Chicken cubes marinated in creamy mild spices
Tandoori Salmon
Marinated in a yogurt sauce and smothered in tandoori spice.
Tandoori Prawn
Marinated in a yogurt sauce and smothered in tandoori spices.

Meat and Seafood Entree
Chicken Tikka Masala
World-famous with a twist of smoked peppers.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken cooked in a rich tomato butter sauce (boneless option)
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender boneless lamb marinated with a blend of spices.
Grandma Fish Curry
wild caught sea bass cooked in special coconut chilly sauce.
Kadai Goat
Chunks of goat braised in a masala of coarse ground spices with sautéed onions & bell peppers
Beef vindaloo
hot and spicy beef cooked with vinegar and hot chili sauce
House Chicken Curry
House roasted masala curry leaves, ginger, and fennel.
Kadai Chicken
chicken cubes braised in a masala of coarse ground spices with sautéed onions & bell peppers
Chicken korma
Chicken pieces braised in a rich creamy cashew sauce.
Chicken Saag
chicken cooked in spinach
Lamb Korma
lamb cooked in rich creamy sauce
Mutton Dhansak
mutton cooked with a mixture of lentils ,vegetables, whole spices, and caramelized onions
Kadai Lamb
cube of lamb braised in a masala of coarse ground spices with sautéed onions & bell peppers
Cochin Prawn Curry
Coconut milk, turmeric, spices, and garam masala.
Kollam Beef Curry
Family recipe and customer favorite spicy sauce.
Beef korma
beef cooked in creamy sauce

Veg Entree
Yellow Dal
Yellow lentils accented with garlic, ginger, and green chilies.
Saag Paneer
Cubes of paneer in savory freshly chopped spinach base.
Dal Makhani
Slow-cooked creamy black lentils.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes and onions.
Malai Kofta
mashed potato, paneer, nuts, served as kofta balls in a reamy sauce
Kadai Paneer
paneer cooked in coarse ground spices with sautéed onions & bell peppers
Paneer Makhani
Small cubes of paneer in a cream sauce
Aloo Gobi Mutter
Homestyle potatoes with cauliflower and peas.
Bagara Baingan
baby eggplant cooked with coconut, peanuts, sesame seeds, tamarind, and spices
Aloo Gobi Mutter
spiced home style potatoes with cauliflower and peas (v)
Paneer Makhani
cubes of paneer in a cream sauce
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Okra cooked in caramelized onions and chilies.
Veg Korma
mix vegetable cooked in creamy mild sauce

STARTER
veg samosa
(v) Puff pastry filled with savory vegetables
Cauliflower Manchurian
cauliflower fritters tossed in oriental sauce
Chili Paneer
crispy batter fried paneer tossed in a sweet, spicy, hot and tangy chili sauce
Ragda Pattice
Crispy potato patties topped with dried white pea curry, chutney, onion ,and sev.
Chicken First Ave
chicken cubes marinated and cooked in a robust masala
Kerala Beef *
Cubed beef, tossed with coconut, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and chili powder
Squid Sukka
Calamari tossed with fennel, ginger, garlic, and garam masala
Achari mushrooms
button mushrooms marinated in pickle cooked in the tandoor
Shrimp KoliWada
Shrimp KoliWada- crispy fried prawn spiced with a pungent flavor of ajwain
Pepper Shrimp
Pepper Shrimp -sautéed with ginger, garlic, black pepper, and curry leaves

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Recent Reviews

TLDR: looking for a unique taste with variety of drinks and meals, this is the place to go!
I stepped onto the bustling Upper East Side on a recent Thursday evening, just after 7 PM, specially to visit this Lungi after hearing all the buzz, a restaurant that stands out amidst a stretch of diverse eateries. It is a rare find in this vibrant culinary landscape as its focus on Sri Lankan cuisine, seamlessly interwoven with South Indian flavors. While there are subtle distinctions...
July 2025
I’ve been hearing a lot about Lungi lately, and finally got the chance to check it out. Back when I used to be in the city, there weren’t really any Sri Lankan places around except for Sigiri, so this was exciting.

Everyone kept saying, ‘you have to try the mutton rolls’ and they were right. The food was absolutely amazing. A perfect blend of Sri Lankan and South Indian flavors, full of bold spices and real depth. Hats off to Chef Vasanth Kumar truly...
July 2025
We tasted great food .
The food is super and service is great.
We ordered Kothu , Amber Biryani and plain and masala dosa. All are super good.
Thank you for serving food with great quality and taste.
Must try 👍
July 2025

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Imli Restaurant&Bar

1136 1st Ave., New York, NY 10065
(212) 256-0073