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Ismails street food cart is an absolute legend in Kandy. It is not a sit down restaurant, but a small, incredibly busy mobile cart located on the pavement near the Kandy Muslim Hotel and the main market area, just a short walk from the lake.
The food is cooked at blazing high temperatures right in front of you, making it highly safe and undeniably delicious. Get there early before 7 PM because they often sell out completely.
They usually set up in the late afternoon and start cooking their famous, fiercely spicy kottu roti and perfectly crispy samosas. You will know you found the right spot because there will be a massive crowd of locals waiting for their takeaway parcels.
Scam Watch: kandy
TukTuk or tour drivers take you to "gem museums" or "government-certified" gem shops. They receive huge commissions (up to 40%) on anything you buy. Prices are inflated 3-10x the actual value.
Men approach tourists near Temple of the Tooth offering to be guides. After the tour, they demand large "donations" or guide fees (5000-10000 LKR).
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