Kotabi
Pyongyang Restaurant

Pyongyang Restaurant✦ Hidden Gem

4.553 reviews
North Korean flavors · Hidden Gubei gem · Local favorite
📍 China, Shang Hai Shi, Chang Ning Qu, Gu Bei Lu, 1088号-1 邮政编码: 200336
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Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The full picture

This is an official North Korean government-run restaurant offering authentic cuisine paired with elaborate live cultural performances.

It suits curious travelers and diners looking for a unique cultural spectacle rather than a casual meal.

Visit during dinner service to ensure you catch the live singing and dancing performances.

💡 Advance booking is necessary and guests should refrain from asking the North Korean staff personal or political questions.

Visitors love
  • stunning cultural performances
  • excellent food quality
  • talented singing and dancing staff
  • authentic cold noodles
  • unique atmosphere
Some note
  • significantly higher prices
  • reserved staff interactions
  • food can be mild

Good to know

Is it good for kids?
Not mentioned in reviews
Is it OK on a rainy day?
Yes, it is an indoor venue with live entertainment.
How long should I stay?
Plan for enough time to enjoy a full meal and the duration of the stage show.
Is a reservation needed?
Yes, visitors recommend booking in advance.
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Visitor reviews

★★★Joonyoung Kim · a year ago
This is one of the few official restaurants operated by the North Korean government. It offers a rare opportunity to taste North Korean cuisine, making it a unique experience. The staff working here are North Koreans dispatched by the North Korean government, so casual conversation is not permitted. Asking unnecessary questions may put them in a difficult position, so it is best to refrain from doing so. The food is quite expensive. Compared to a typical South Korean restaurant, the prices are significantly higher. However, the taste of the food is excellent. Perhaps due to the closed nature
★★★★Eric Ksau Whipps · 9 months ago
A Unique Experience Centered Around a Stunning Show Pyongyang Restaurant offers a truly unique dining experience that is more about the cultural spectacle than the food. The highlight is the fantastic cultural performance. The waitstaff are incredibly talented singers and dancers, and their show is captivating and world-class. The food is good but not exceptional, with mild flavors and prices on the higher side. The atmosphere is elegant but formal, with polite yet reserved staff. Bottom Line: Go for the unforgettable, surreal performance by the North Korean staff, not for a culinary maste
★★★★★Kelvin X · 7 months ago
Amazing experience at the Shanghai Pyongyang restaurant, excellent food and service with a stunning performance! Must try
★★★★★Holly · 8 months ago
Very enjoyable experience. The show was worth the watch! If you have a special event they provide a performance for you. Food was good. We recommend the cold noodles! All the staff are friendly 😊 Booking is necessary
★★★★★chris jenkinson · a year ago
Yep this ones still open too. I went to 2 Pyongyang Koryo restaurants. Both with really food and performances. Highlight of my time in shanghai