Street food

Pilawoos

West Coast & Colombo 4.4
24 hours $ Halal Family-friendly

Pilawoos is a Colombo late-night legend for kottu and the cheese-dripping “Pol roti”, loud, fast and beloved. The benchmark for street kottu. Getting there: Galle Road, Colombo 4. Open 24 hours. It lies in Sri Lanka's West Colombo region. Details last verified 2026-06.

Cash is king at street stalls; look for busy stalls with high turnover.

Good to know

Hours24 hours
Getting thereGalle Road, Colombo 4.
Get around Trains, buses & Metro · Journey times

Make a day of it

5 stops nearby · ~1 km · approx $40/person

  1. 1 Pilawoos You’re here
  2. 2 Bambalapitiya Jumma Masjid 0.1 km
  3. 3 The Avenue colombo 0.1 km
  4. 4 Christian Reformed Church of Sri Lanka - Bambalapitya 0.2 km
  5. 5 British Council Bus Stop 0.2 km

Rough per-person estimate from sourced rates (PickMe/km, meals, entry). Confirm locally.

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Nearby

Bambalapitiya Jumma Masjid0.1 kmBambalapitiya Jumma Masjid The Avenue colombo ★ 4.5 0.1 km away Sri LankanSeafood Christian Reformed Church of Sri Lanka - Bambalapitya0.2 kmChristian Reformed Church of Sri Lanka - Bambalapitya The Gallery Café ★ 4.4 0.2 km away Apollo Hospitals International Care Center Sri Lanka ★ 4.8 0.2 km away Embassy of Germany0.2 kmEmbassy of Germany

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Common questions

How do I get to Pilawoos?

Galle Road, Colombo 4.

What are the opening hours at Pilawoos?

Pilawoos is open 24 hours. Hours can change on poya days and public holidays, so confirm before you travel.

Is Pilawoos suitable for children?

Yes. Pilawoos works well for families, though younger children will need supervision and shade breaks.

Is Pilawoos wheelchair accessible?

No. Pilawoos involves steps or uneven ground and is not step-free, so it is difficult for wheelchair users.

How current is this information?

These details were last verified in 2026-06. Time-sensitive details such as fees and opening hours should always be confirmed with the official source before you travel.

Last verified: 2026-06