Galle Face food vendors health concerns and stray dogs
3 Answers from travellers
The food vendors at Galle Face are generally safe as they have high turnover, so the food (like Isso Wade / prawn fritters) is freshly fried. Just avoid any raw salads or water that isn’t bottled. The stray dogs there are very used to crowds and usually just sleep on the grass. Do not pet them, but they will not bother you.
I ate the crab kottu there yesterday and it was fantastic, no stomach issues at all.
Just bring hand sanitizer because there are no good places to wash your hands before eating.
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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