Oct 09 2009
North Korean Oddities: Italian Food Restaurant
(Hat Tip: Walter) I think it is about time to post another oddity. I have been looking for information on this Italian Food Restaurant in Pyongyang, and it seems somebody has the goods. Enjoy the pics first, then see the commentary after. (Original set here)
The VIP Seating for the Italian Restaurant Pyongyang (Flickr)
Table at the Italian Restaurant Pyongyang (Flickr)
This is a take out pizza bag from the Italian restaurant in Pyongyang North Korea. Who is it that I owe the 10 Euros to for the bag?? (Flickr)
As promised on the Flickr page:
More pictures:
What is on the menu? (Flickr)
Mmm, looks tasty. I wonder why there is no kimchi topping? (Flickr)
Welcome! No waiting in line! (Flickr)
The sign was not on when we showed up. They turned the lights on. This was not a planned visit. (Flickr)
We were not able to meet the chef that night. He was not in the kitchen. It was a wonderful looking kitchen. (Flickr)
The bustling restaurant dining area (Flickr)
Two Kims and Sam Apgar waiting for the Pizza (Flickr)
Mr. Kim and Sam look over the cutting of the Pizza (By the way, it seems all the servers are hot, including the pizza.) (Flickr)
I have eaten Italian pizza in Milan, Venice and Rome. This was Italian Pizza and they had take out. (It must be really good pizza!) (Flickr)
Our Cheerful and Helpful staff at the Pizza Restaurant (Flickr)
Location on Google Earth (location courtesy of NkEconWatch):
SINA English (More pictures available. As you can see, the restaraunt is filled with people! I guess Walter showed up on a slow day…
I have no idea why such a place was open in Pyongyang, but then again, that’s the way it is with a lot of things in this city. While millions are in severe shortages of food, fuel, freedom and other necessities, Kim Jong Il is worried about this kind of stuff. No matter, it is all about his own glory. Another monument, another 500-storey hotel few stay in, and the list goes on and on.
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