Most people don’t put a North Korean restaurant on the top of their must-visit list – whether it’s because they think the food will pale in comparison to its South Korean counterpart, or that it’s morally wrong to pay for a meal that goes directly into Kim Jong Un’s pocket. These chain restaurants, owned and operated by the North Korean government, are most often overlooked. Image by Sophie Steiner/That's Image by Sophie Steiner/That's However, we stopped into a Pyongyang restaurant as an opportunity to experience a slight glimpse into the uncanny culture, food and people hailing from one of the most secretive countries in the world – without actually visiting the place.