Street food Pol Sambol — the authentic version

The best Pol Sambol I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The tangy from goraka and tamarind intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. pandan was used without hesitation, the way it should be.

Sri Lankan cuisine differs markedly between Sinhalese, Tamil, and Burgher traditions on the same island. The a Colombo rice and curry lunch setting meant eating standing up or on a low stool, which is how this food is supposed to be encountered. king coconut water was sold right next to it. Don't wait to find the 'right' restaurant. Find the street version first.