Lakruwana
| Lakruwana | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1994 |
| Food type | Sri Lankan cuisine |
| City | Staten Island |
| State | New York |
| Country | United States |
Lakruwana is a Sri Lankan restaurant in Staten Island.[1][2][3][4]
History
The restaurant was founded in Manhattan in 1994, but later moved to Staten Island,[5] and began operating in its current location in Stapleton in 2010.[6]
In 2017, Julia Wijesinghe, the daughter of Lakruwana's owners, opened a museum focused on Sri Lankan culture in the restaurant's basement.[7]
Reviews and accolades
Lakruwana has been included on lists of the 100 best restaurants in New York City published by The New York Times in 2023, 2024, and 2025.[8][9][10]
The Infatuation included the restaurant on a 2024 list of the best restaurants on Staten Island.[11]
References
- ^ Nadelson, Reggie (16 May 2025). "A Beloved Mainstay of Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Wells, Pete (29 January 2013). "In Clay Pots, a Taste of Home". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Asimov, Eric (6 October 1995). "25 and Under". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Wells, Pete (29 January 2013). "Where to Eat in Staten Island: Lakruwana and Beyond". Diner’s Journal Blog. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ Frazier, Ian (31 July 2017). "A Sri Lankan Museum on Staten Island". The New Yorker. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ Sadeghin, Farideh (28 September 2023). "A walking tour of Staten Island's 'Little Sri Lanka'". Gothamist. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ Fuchs, Chris (6 November 2017). "A Sri Lankan museum in a restaurant basement educates visitors one tour at a time". NBC News. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ Wells, Pete (April 18, 2023). "The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ Wells, Pete (April 1, 2024). "The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2024". The New York Times. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ Clark, Melissa; Krishna, Priya; Gallagher, Brian (3 June 2025). "Best Restaurants in NYC". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Moore, Willa (15 February 2024). "The Best Restaurants On Staten Island - New York". The Infatuation. Retrieved 27 May 2025.