For those Who are not big fans of fancy restaurants, cafés and hotels in Sri Lanka Street food will be the right place to dine in as much as you like for and affordable price.
People who love to sit in an open area and enjoy their food, street food should be on their bucket list.
Some of the few popular menu in street food is club sandwiches, Barbecue chicken with Naan, (Naan Is a flat bread which is made of whole wheat flour) Badam milk, Pani Puri Bhaji Which is a famous Indian food and Kia Mia Juice.
First street food the most popular place in Sri Lanka is Aluthkade. For those who love truly exquisite street food experience in an island Aluthkade is the right place for that.If you get down from Pettah ( Colombo Fort) and take one of the tuk-tuk it will only change around 400 ( the meter tuk-tuk charge may vary ) even if not, you can still walk from Pettah towards Aluthkade street food. Once you get there you will see people who are busy to the prep the most eye-catching, creative food and beverages.
Due to high demand of Aluthkade street food If you are traveling from your own vehicle come up finding a place to park the vehicle will be a little tough as it gets crowded little by little. So, I would say, The best option for you is to take a cab and get down from the location.
Aluthkade highly recommended by locals- bloggers, youtubers, content creators. Some of these workers have excellent presenting skills which will look good on your TikTok and Instagram stories.
Prices of these food is extremely cheap. Sandwiches are around Rs.350- Rs.650 Which the price is based on the feelings you choose. Rotis will be around Rs.150- Rs.200. Mostly the drinks are around Rs.250 to Rs.600. The quantity is so worth the price you pay.
Galle face, Colombo offers you an incredible sea view of the Indian ocean and a chance to enjoy Sri Lankan food along with the bread taking Sunset scenery. When the whole city of Columbus starts to get some rest for the day, Galle Face comes to live. Children flies kites and play other games In the open area while enjoying various dishes like koththu, Sri Lankan fried rice, paratha roti, And the most famous, mouthwatering Vadei with a prawn on top will make you ask for more and more.
Third most famous street food place in Sri Lanka is Thalawathugoda. In Thalawathugoda It’s more like a drive-through street food experience we’re not as in Aluthkade, where you have to worry about a place to park your vehicle. You will find an Italian street food truck and the bestselling food in this food truck is that you will get freshly made, Italian style lasagna, pasta and also sweet potato chips with ketchup. To experience the Sri Lankan flavours with the best spices and if you are staying to watch the Western province Negombo street food is a must to try. Negombo Beach will surely give you the wipes similar to go face Colombo with a little bit of different street food experience. Hoppers with a little bit of chili paste and a ginger tea is the best combination in the whole world.
If you are traveling in the upcountry side, you can still experience the street food. A food tour in Kandy District will never make you feel disappointed as it will have a vast range for you to choose from – savoury to sweet.
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