Best restaurants in Colombo for authentic local food.
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For the best authentic local food in Colombo, skip the fancy hotels and head to Upalis in Colombo 7 for a fantastic seated rice and curry experience. For incredible street food like Kottu Roti, visit the bustling, vibrant eateries around the Maradana neighborhood late at night.
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