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Mango cakes on a street market stall in Vietnam. Highlighting local cuisine and urban culture.
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Food & Drink

Beyond the Highlands: Why You Need to Eat in Pleiku

Forget the tourist trail. In the Central Highlands city of Pleiku, the food is defined by fermented crab, charcoal-grilled chicken, and the distinct bite of local mountain herbs.

Jun 24, 20263 min readcentral
Mango cakes on a street market stall in Vietnam. Highlighting local cuisine and urban culture.
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Food & Drink

The Highlands Table: Why You Should Eat Bun Cua Thoi in Pleiku

Forget the standard bowls you find in Saigon; Pleiku offers a pungent, fermented crab noodle soup that defines the Central Highlands palate.

Jun 24, 20263 min readcentral
Mango cakes on a street market stall in Vietnam. Highlighting local cuisine and urban culture.
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Food & Drink

Why You Need to Eat in Pleiku

Forget the tourist trail and head to the Central Highlands for the intense, fermented funk of Pleiku's most iconic street food.

Jun 24, 20263 min readcentral
Mango cakes on a street market stall in Vietnam. Highlighting local cuisine and urban culture.
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Food & Drink

Why Pleiku Is All About Dry Pho

Forget the soup-heavy bowls you know from Hanoi or Saigon. In the highlands of Pleiku, the locals prefer their noodles dry, served with a side of rich, clear broth.

Jun 24, 20263 min readcentral
A serene view of Pleiku's lake with distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
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Destinations

Pleiku's Crater Lakes: A 2-Day Road Trip Through the Central Highlands

Three dormant volcanic lakes sit within an hour of Pleiku — each one a different color, a different legend, and a different reason to rent a motorbike.

Jun 24, 20265 min readcentral
Spectacular view of ridges with lush green trees against ocean under cloudy sky at sunset in foggy weather
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Destinations

Pleiku and Bien Ho: The Central Highlands Town Most Travelers Skip

Pleiku is the low-key capital of Gia Lai province and the most practical base for exploring the volcanic crater lake Bien Ho and nearby Jarai villages.

Jun 24, 20265 min readcentral
Mango cakes on a street market stall in Vietnam. Highlighting local cuisine and urban culture.
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Food & Drink

Why You Should Stop in Pleiku for Pho Kho

Forget everything you know about standard noodle soup. In the highlands of Pleiku, the signature dish is served dry, and it is worth the detour.

Jun 24, 20263 min readcentral
Mango cakes on a street market stall in Vietnam. Highlighting local cuisine and urban culture.
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Food & Drink

Beyond the Highlands: Finding Egg Coffee in Pleiku

Pleiku is known for its robusta, but its take on egg coffee is a hidden gem. Here is where to find the creamiest cups in the central highlands.

Jun 15, 20263 min readcentral
Mango cakes on a street market stall in Vietnam. Highlighting local cuisine and urban culture.
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Food & Drink

Beyond the Coast: Finding Cao Lau in Pleiku

While cao lau is synonymous with Hoi An, the highland city of Pleiku offers a distinct, earthier take on this noodle dish that is worth seeking out.

Jun 15, 20263 min readcentral
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