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.
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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.
Forget the standard bowls you find in Saigon; Pleiku offers a pungent, fermented crab noodle soup that defines the Central Highlands palate.
Forget the tourist trail and head to the Central Highlands for the intense, fermented funk of Pleiku's most iconic street food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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