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What is the local food like in Sri lanka?
How much does the food cost?
Is there a special etiquette?
What local dishes to try in Sri Lanka?
What can I eat in Sri Lanka as a vegetarian?
Can I drink tap water in Sri Lanka?
What soft drinks are available?
Is there a tea and coffee culture in Sri Lanka?
Where to buy alcohol in Sri Lanka and how much does it cost?
What are the restrictions regarding alcohol consumption?
What alcoholic drinks to try while in Sri Lanka?
Are there any grocery stores with Western food?
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What are some places to eat?
Although Sri Lankan cooking can be very good, few restaurants really do justice to the island’s cuisine. Most of the island’s independent restaurants can be found in Colombo and, to a lesser extent, Kandy, Galle and Negombo, where tourism has inspired the growth of a modest local eating scene. The most common independent restaurants are aimed at tourists, with a mix of Sri Lankan, seafood and Western dishes; you’ll also find a few South Indian-style places, especially in Colombo. If you want to eat like the locals, you’ll find lunch packets on sale at local cafés and street stalls all over the country between around 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These usually include a big portion of steamed rice along with a piece of curried chicken, fish or beef (vegetarians can get an egg), some vegetables and sambol. They’re the cheapest way to fill up in Sri Lanka, although probably best avoided until your stomach and tastebuds are properly acclimatized to the local cooking.
What do I need to know about driving in Sri Lanka?
What type of adapter do I need for the outlets?
What are the restrictions regarding alcohol consumption?
Can I drink tap water in Sri Lanka?
What are some things to do in Sri Lanka with children?
