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Yes, finding vegan street food is incredibly easy. Look for the small, brightly colored carts selling hot Cassava manioc chips heavily dusted with chili powder and salt. They are entirely plant based and deeply addictive.
At Galle Face Green, you can also buy fresh, piping hot roasted peanuts mixed with chopped onions and lime juice, or simply enjoy sweet slices of fresh pineapple and mango sold directly from the beachfront carts.
Ulundu Vadai, a deeply savory, crispy donut shaped fritter made entirely from urad dhal lentils and spices, is another phenomenal, naturally vegan staple sold hot at almost every train station and busy market corner.
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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