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What is the latest news on the Colombo street food culture festival Are the vendors safe for foreigners regarding health concerns
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5 Answers from travellers
The latest news is that the Galle Face night market has new hygiene standards and is very safe now. I eat there every night.
The Colombo Municipal Council now inspects all food vendors regularly so health concerns are much lower than before.
Just watch them cook the Kottu fresh right in front of you that is the best way to ensure it is hot and safe.
Yes most vendors at the night market have printed price boards now to avoid scams.
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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