Where to find the best authentic street food in Galle.
2 Answers from travellers
The absolute best place for street food in Galle is along the Galle Face Green promenade just outside the fort walls at sunset. You will find dozens of carts selling fresh Isso Vadai, which are spicy lentil and prawn fritters.
Inside the fort itself, look for the small, unassuming carts near the old Dutch Hospital area selling delicious Achcharu. It is a spicy, sweet, and sour pickled fruit snack that locals adore.
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