Sushi in Pyongyang: Japanese chef opens rare restaurant

In this Feb. 19, 2017, photo provided by Paektu Cultural Exchange, Japanese sushi chef Kenji Fujimoto works behind the counter of his new restaurant in Pyongyang, North Korea. Fujimoto, a Japanese chef famous for working for North Korea’s late leader Kim Jong Il, has returned to Pyongyang and opened the sushi restaurant.

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DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home.

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