Where to find authentic local food hidden in Kandy town.

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Where do the locals eat their rice and curry. We want to skip the hotel buffets.

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For authentic local food in Kandy, head to the Kandy Muslim Hotel. It is an institution in the city. Do not let the name fool you, it is a bustling restaurant famous for the best samosas, kottu roti, and curries in town at local prices.

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