Pleiku, the third-largest city in Gia Lai province in the Central Highlands, boasts an untouched, poetic natural beauty that is truly characteristic of the South Central region. Additionally, Pleiku captivates tourists with its distinct and exotic local dishes that leave an unforgettable impression. Let’s explore the top 5 must-try dishes of the area.
Golden Ant Salt
This is not just a famous dish but also makes for an impressive gift to bring back to loved ones and family. Golden ant salt is made from the forest ants of Ayun Pa, Krông Pa (Gia Lai), processed and treated to create this unique specialty. The flavor of golden ant salt is distinctive, with a slight sourness, a bit of sharpness, and a perfect blend of rich, sweet, and spicy tastes that are incredibly appetizing. If you get the chance to book a flight to Pleiku, you absolutely shouldn’t miss this extraordinary dish.

Golden Ant Salt – A truly unique specialty in Pleiku
Dry Pho
While pho soup is a well-known dish in Vietnam, dry pho, especially the Pleiku-style dry pho, offers a completely new experience. You can find restaurants serving this dish in every alley and street of Pleiku. Locals often call it 'two-bowl pho' because it's served with two bowls: one with dry pho noodles topped with minced pork, shredded chicken, and crispy fried onions, and the other with a clear chicken broth. The broth is light and sweet, with options to add thinly sliced beef, tendons, or beef meatballs, depending on your preference. Additionally, a plate of fresh herbs such as lettuce, basil, and bean sprouts is a must-have accompaniment.
Fermented Crab Vermicelli
Fermented crab vermicelli is one of the most unique dishes of Pleiku. At first, the strong taste of pure shrimp paste and fermented crab broth may put off some diners, but many visitors end up loving and even becoming addicted to this dish after their first taste.

Fermented Crab Vermicelli is one of the most unique dishes of Pleiku
Lam Rice – Grilled Chicken
If you've ever visited the Northwest region, you’ve probably tried the famous grilled chicken and lam rice typical of the area. Now, when you visit the lush Central Highlands, you'll have the chance to explore the unique flavors of lam rice and grilled chicken that are a local specialty. The dish combines the fragrant taste of lam rice with the tender sweetness of grilled chicken, accompanied by a special dipping salt that will make it hard to stop eating. It's also a popular dish that many tourists choose to bring back as a souvenir.
Grilled Beef in Bamboo Tubes
This grilled beef in bamboo tubes dish is truly fascinating. The beef is sliced, marinated with a blend of unique spices, and then carefully placed into fresh bamboo or rattan tubes, sealed with pandan leaves, and grilled over hot coals. The savory aroma of the beef combined with the smoky fragrance of the bamboo creates a one-of-a-kind dish that is hard to find anywhere else.

You can’t miss the delicious Grilled Beef in Bamboo Tubes when traveling to Pleiku
I hope the useful information above will help you prepare for your upcoming trip to Pleiku. Don't forget to contact the 1900 2083 hotline of Mytour if you have any questions or need assistance with booking a flight for fast and efficient support.
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