Food · Colombo
Colombo Street Food: From Galle Face to Pettah
By Days of Iru and Opa
Colombo's street food scene brings together flavours from all over Sri Lanka. From the seafront at Galle Face to the crowded lanes of Pettah, the city rewards anyone willing to eat on their feet.
Galle Face Green
At sunset the seafront fills with stalls selling isso wade (prawn fritters), grilled corn, kottu and more. It is the classic Colombo street-food experience with a sea breeze.
Pettah and the old city
The busy Pettah market district is full of cheap eats, juice stalls, short-eat counters and spice shops, a raw, energetic slice of working Colombo.
Eat well and safely
Choose stalls with a steady crowd and fresh, hot food. Carry small cash, and go easy on ice and tap water if your stomach is sensitive.
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