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Best places to eat authentic street food in Pettah Colombo.

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Where can we find safe, delicious local snacks while exploring the busy Pettah markets.

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To find the best local snacks in Pettah safely, walk down Second Cross Street. Look for the incredibly busy Bombay Sweet Mahal for amazing sugary treats, or grab a piping hot samosa from any cart with a long line of locals waiting. High turnover guarantees freshness.

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