I never tired kimchi so I am curious to try it . Cab suggestion on which one to buy ? There are sooo many options I am quite overwhelmed
by LuyangPark
8 Comments
IRLperson
right hand side is my fav! I buy it at costco
Fomulouscrunch
All kimchi is good. With the single exception of some stuff I had in Jeju that was actively fetid and mostly comprised of fish bones. Anything you find in a store will be tart, savory, mildly spicy, and worth eating.
Grumpytitss
NOT Jongga… get something in a tub that has kimchi in a tied up bag.
Expert_Category6103
jongga kimchi is famous so it’s good for beginners.
FivePing
Out of those choices, Jongga isn’t bad for a first timer! If it tastes fresh, it’s good as a side dish. If it’s super vinegary/sour, it’s amazing in a stew! It’s a unique taste and will help you poop! When you get done with that one, don’t be afraid to branch out into other Korean brands to compare, or if you’re brave, look up a recipe and make your own! It’s time consuming; however, $26 for a jar vs $3 cabbage is so much better.
jimmyjumba646528
jongga > bibigo
TurtleyCoolNails
I would honestly buy a small container of one and try it. Then do the same with another brand. Try it right out of the container, a couple weeks later, and then even later than that. Chances are you may not be a fan of well-fermented kimchi as much are not but there are some people (like my husband) who prefers it like that.
But since everyone has different tastes and how they like their food, trying it this way can be helpful.
At our house, we prefer the Tobagi Country Style kimchi.
dongledongledongle
Go to a Korean restaurant and order a meal from them. You’ll get kimchi there.
8 Comments
right hand side is my fav! I buy it at costco
All kimchi is good. With the single exception of some stuff I had in Jeju that was actively fetid and mostly comprised of fish bones. Anything you find in a store will be tart, savory, mildly spicy, and worth eating.
NOT Jongga… get something in a tub that has kimchi in a tied up bag.
jongga kimchi is famous so it’s good for beginners.
Out of those choices, Jongga isn’t bad for a first timer! If it tastes fresh, it’s good as a side dish. If it’s super vinegary/sour, it’s amazing in a stew! It’s a unique taste and will help you poop! When you get done with that one, don’t be afraid to branch out into other Korean brands to compare, or if you’re brave, look up a recipe and make your own! It’s time consuming; however, $26 for a jar vs $3 cabbage is so much better.
jongga > bibigo
I would honestly buy a small container of one and try it. Then do the same with another brand. Try it right out of the container, a couple weeks later, and then even later than that. Chances are you may not be a fan of well-fermented kimchi as much are not but there are some people (like my husband) who prefers it like that.
But since everyone has different tastes and how they like their food, trying it this way can be helpful.
At our house, we prefer the Tobagi Country Style kimchi.
Go to a Korean restaurant and order a meal from them. You’ll get kimchi there.