OUR MISSION

To offer a high quality, artisan range of KIMCHI using fresh natural produce that is sourced locally, wherever possible. Everything that we craft is created in time-honoured, traditional methods, free from artificial preservatives and additives.

OUR STORY

Finding authentic, flavourful kimchi in the UK can be a pursuit fraught with disappointment - a sentiment I've personally experienced far too often. Those experiences led me to establish Kimchi & Radish in 2018, born out of a longing to bridge this gastronomical gap. My goal is to introduce great tasting fresh kimchi to customers instead of bland factory packed kimchi and fermented chilli paste. At Kimchi & Radish, we are committed to replacing the common, yet underwhelming experience of supermarket kimchi, with fresh, artisanal kimchi that comes packed with delicious layers of taste. Our vision involves capturing the fine balance between chilli, garlic, and ginger, bringing you the true essence of Korea's beloved kimchi. We invite you on this culinary journey with us, to uncover and enjoy the wealth of flavours freshly packed within our Kimchi jars.

The Kimchi we produce is lovingly hand made by our Head Chef - using gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) along with fresh ingredients, it is fermented in small batches and hand packed in to jars. It's raw, unpasteurised, alive and continues to ferment all the way up to the last delicious mouthful!

The head chef behind Kimchi & Radish is Jihyun Kim, better known to friends and work colleagues as Kimmy. Originally from South Korea, She's been a resident of the UK for over 10 years. A qualified Korean chef with many years experience in teaching Korean cuisine, she studied Le Cordon Bleu, French cuisine at Tante Marie Culinary Academy, where she fell in love with the UK and decided to settle. 

Having always been disappointed with the availability and quality of Kimchi in the UK, she finally decided to start producing herself, and founded Kimchi & Radish in January 2018, stating:

"My goal is to introduce great tasting fresh kimchi to customers instead of bland factory packed kimchi and fermented chili sauce."