Rice and curry, kottu roti, string hoppers and short eats from the heart of Staten Island’s Little Sri Lanka — worth the ferry ride.

New Asha is a family-run Sri Lankan restaurant at 322 Victory Boulevard, serving home-style rice and curry, kottu roti, string hoppers and a counter full of short eats.
Named one of Beli’s Top 50 NYC restaurants for 2025, New Asha is loved for bold flavor, friendly service and a welcoming, homey feel.


Photos from New Asha and its guests.

Biryani with eggs for the whole table.

Spice levels from mild to fiery.

Curries ready to serve.

A perfect snack stop.
A few themes that come up again and again in Google reviews.
“The best South Asian meal I’ve had in NYC” — and guests keep coming back for the kottu roti.
Reviewers describe super friendly, speedy service and an incredible home-like feeling.
Families hop the ferry for the curries and dhal vadai, and call the pricing fair.
322 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10301
| Monday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 8 PM |

Order pickup right here and pay when you collect it — or call ahead.
★ Ordering direct skips the delivery-app commission, so your whole order supports New Asha Sri Lankan Restaurant.