Colombo Galle Face Green street food vendor safety
3 Answers from travellers
The food vendors at Galle Face are generally very safe because the turnover is incredibly high. Thousands of locals eat there every evening. The "Isso Wade" (deep-fried prawn lentil fritters) and Kottu Roti are cooked at very high heat right in front of you, which kills bacteria. Just avoid drinking tap water or buying fruit that has been sitting on ice.
I ate three prawn wades and a chicken kottu there last week. No stomach issues at all, and it was delicious.
Bring hand sanitizer and wet wipes, as there are no proper handwashing facilities out on the green.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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