Authentic North Korean restaurants

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paulpoh Active member

Member since 24 October 2011

paulpohActive member17 February 2016 15:12:30

From my understanding there were 3 authentic NK restaurants in Phnom Penh.
Seems like all of them are closed .. anyone know why?
Any chances of re opening?

Fred Indonesia Expert

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert17 February 2016 21:36:34

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I have no clue, but your post sparked interest. Have a read.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/j … for-regime http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27439119 http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weeke … een-koreas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyongyang_(restaurant_chain)

Silly politics are abound when it comes to news pieces about NK, but read past the political rubbish to get an idea of what's happening.

paulpoh Active member

Member since 24 October 2011

paulpohActive member18 February 2016 09:14:13

Hi Fred

I hope the restaurants closure have nothing to do with politics.
The North Koren staff are very hardworking and multi talented
Keeping an eye on the development in Cambodia

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert18 February 2016 09:25:18

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Politics naff pretty much everything up, so it wouldn't surprise me for a moment if some fool politician has stuck his oar in and forced the places to close down.

The reports, photos and videos your OP sparked my interest in suggests these are well run places with top quality food and very hard working staff.

It would be a great pity if they've closed down permanently.

I speak personally as a fatty with a great love of food exploration.

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