Street food safety in Pettah market for foreigners

Hot, deep-fried food is your safest option. Samosas or Isso Vade dropped into boiling oil in front of you are perfectly safe because the heat kills bacteria. However, avoid Achcharu (pickled raw fruit) sold on the street. The water used to wash the fruit or the bowls is often untreated tap water, which will likely upset a foreigner's stomach.