When you arrive in a new city it can be hard to figure out where the locals go and what the best things are to eat is especially important.
Fear not though, because we’ve done the hard work for you and found 7 of the very best places for food in Colombo.
1. Nana’s Food Stall
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This is everything that street food should be about and you’ll want to come back every single day sitting eating here. Make sure to try the fried crab. You’ll find them here.
2. Ministry Of Crab
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Anywhere that has a name like this and a huge focus on shellfish is always going to be a winner in our books.
Pricey but worth every penny. You’ll find them here.
3. Good Market
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This isn’t just your average food market – as the name suggests it is seriously good. The only problem here is narrowing it down from the selection of amazing stalls. You’ll find them here.
4. Raja Bojun
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If you’ve visited Sri Lanka you’ll know when it comes to food there is nothing they love more than a good buffet.
This one is super authentic… Look out for the huge elephant in the dining room. You’ll find them here.
5. The Sizzle
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As the name suggests everything here is about the sizzle. All the food comes to the table on hot sizzling platters and tastes incredible. Some of the best food in Colombo. You’ll find them here.
6. Upalis
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The place to come if you want to taste some of the very best curry in the entire country. Amazing produce and recipes that they say go back 100s of years. You’ll find them here.
7. Milk & Honey
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A gorgeous little cafe that serves a great variety of food with some brilliant vegan and veggie options. As colourful as it gets. You’ll find them here.