'Bánh ít lá gai': A sweet symbol of hospitality and regional identity

VietnamNews - Nov 3, 2026

More than a sweet treat, bánh ít lá gai carries a distinctive flavour, deeply intertwined with the local people's lives, and is an indispensable gift for tourists visiting Gia Lai Province.

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