1Pyongyang naengmyeon
Best: Pyongyang
Buckwheat noodles in cold beef and dongchimi broth, the famous version.
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What to eat in North Korea
The 6 dishes to eat in North Korea
Cold noodles and kimchi, the dishes of Pyongyang.
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2Kimchi
Eaten all over North Korea
Napa cabbage kimchi, milder than the south's.
3A photo like it
4A photo like it
5Bindae-tteok
Eaten all over North Korea
Crisp pancakes of ground mung beans with pork and kimchi, fried in a heavy pan.
6Where to eat in North Korea
Chef is checking the restaurants worth it here, one by one, and posts each once it's confirmed open. See the list so far
Eat your way through North Korea
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