Eat Out

Sri Lankan Short Eats: Roti, Rolls, and the 4 PM Rush

The snack culture that fills Colombo tea shops — and what to order by name.

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Short eats are Sri Lanka's answer to the gap between lunch and dinner. Fish rolls, egg roti, seeni sambol buns — each has a peak hour. Order before 5 PM or accept slim pickings.