Street food vendor cart along the Colombo seafront at Galle Face Green, Sri Lanka.

Street Food Cooking Class

Street Food Cooking Class - practical travel guide with honest advice.

Master Sri Lanka's beloved street food classics in this high-energy cooking class focused on quick preparation techniques and bold flavors. Learn the rhythmic chopping and frying method for kottu roti, perfect the delicate frying of isso wade prawns, and prepare refreshing wood apple juice from scratch. This practical class teaches recipes and techniques used by actual street vendors, with emphasis on speed, flavour balance, and presentation. Perfect for travellers wanting to recreate authentic Sri Lankan street food experiences at home. Best for backpackers and street food fans. This is a easy activity lasting 3 hours. See all cooking classes in Galle.

From₨4,200per person
3 hours·max 12·easy

Best for backpackers and street food fans

What to Expect

2:00
2:00pm

Street food introduction and ingredient prep

Learn about popular Sri Lankan street snacks and prepare ingredients.

2:30
2:30pm

Coconut roti making demonstration

Traditional roti preparation and proper coconut incorporation techniques.

3:00
3:00pm

Kottu roti chopping and frying

Master the notable chopping rhythm and high-heat stir-frying method.

3:45
3:45pm

Isso wade batter and deep frying

Perfect batter consistency and temperature control for crispy prawns.

4:30
4:30pm

Wood apple juice preparation

Extract and blend this traditional fruit into refreshing drink.

5:00
5:00pm

Street food feast

Sample all prepared items with proper accompaniments and sauces.

Highlights

Authentic kottu roti chopping and frying techniques

Booking Info

Operated byGalle Street Kitchen
Cancellation
Free cancellation 12h before
Accessibility
Standing and chopping required, not wheelchair accessible
Best time to go
Afternoon classes match traditional street food timing

Nearby Attractions

Worth visiting while you are in the area

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