The Quiet Flavor of Pyongyang Naengmyeon

“It Tastes Like Nothing.” This is a common first reaction. When someone tries Pyongyang naengmyeon for the first time, they often expect intensity. Spicy broth. Strong vinegar. Clear sweetness. Instead, they receive a large metal bowl filled with pale broth, thin buckwheat noodles, a few slices of beef, half a boiled egg, and sometimes cucumber