A Street Food Trail Through Colombo After Dark

Colombo’s night-time food scene is one of the island’s best-kept open secrets. Start in Pettah for short eats, move to Wellawatte for hoppers, and finish in Havelock Town for kottu.

Stops worth making

1. Kade No. 7, Dehiwala — isso wade and fish buns.
2. The Kottu Lab, Colombo 05 — cheese kottu until midnight.
3. Galle Road carts — seasonal corn and cut fruit.

Always ask for spice level if you are new to local heat. Carry small notes for street vendors.