8 Street Foods In Sri Lanka You Simply Can’t Miss Out On

Nidhi Kadere

Egg Hoppers

Egg hoppers, offered in the early hours in Sri Lanka, may captivate your taste buds in a matter of minutes. The delectable nibbles are cooked in a little bowl shape with a fried egg in the middle, perfectly cooked in mini woks.

Egg Hoppers are served with chutney, coconut sambal, or chilli sauce | Shutterstock

Kottu

This meal is composed of Godhamba roti cut into strips, veggies, spices, and eggs or meat and is served sizzling hot. Its creamy texture, along with a masala sauce, may leave you wanting more.

Kottu's cheesy version is popular amongst the locals | Shutterstock

Achcharu

Achcharu is an on-the-go snack in Sri Lanka made from unripe fruits, vegetables, and even fish or meat pickled in a mixture of salt, sugar, seasoned vinegar, and chilli powder.

Achcharu is a tart, sweet, and sour pickle combination served in island-style | Shutterstock

Vadei

Aside from the traditional vadei made from urad dal, the island country also provides isso vadei, which is created with fried prawns.

Vadei is a delicious lentil patty found in Sri Lanka | Shutterstock

Pol Sambol

A delectable blend of dessicated coconut, red onion, lime, tomato, garlic, chilli, and other spices, you may enjoy it with any food and treat your taste buds to a delightful experience.

Pol Sambol is a staple meal in Sri Lanka | Shutterstock

Curries

Sri Lankan curries are often cooked using dal and a generous amount of coconut milk. You can also slurp a honey-flavored brinjal curry here.

Some curries are made of cashew, banana flower, and jackfruit | Shutterstock

Thosai

This ulundu flour pancake, usually served at breakfast and supper, is one of the greatest Sri Lankan dishes to be found among hawkers. It's a quick light meal that goes well with coconut sambol or chutney, or even spicy meat or fish seasonings.

SriLankan Thosai is inspired by South Indian dosa | Shutterstock

Thambili

Thambili, commonly known as King Coconut Water, is a sweet beverage prevalent across the island kingdom. It offers several health advantages and is well-known as a treatment for a variety of conditions such as allergies, rashes, and renal issues.

Bunch of King coconuts for sale in Sri Lanka | Shutterstock

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