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Small batch, handmade kimchi made in Chicago, bringing savory flavor and fun to every bite.

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Yangpa onion kimchi

Onion Kimchi

Our onion kimchi (양파김치) is best enjoyed as a condiment or topping. Add this lacto-fermented fixing wherever you crave that extra hit of spicy and umami. Our current favorites are adding it to pizza, scrambled eggs, and Korean BBQ ssam.

Ingredients: Onion, Korean chili powder, salt, rice flour, plum extract, sugar

Kimchi

Classic Kimchi

Balanced, crisp, and full of flavor, our classic kimchi (배추김치) brings warmth and vibrancy to every meal. With a mild/medium spice level, add kimchi as a complement to any dish or it enjoy straight out of the jar!

Ingredients: Napa cabbage, Korean radish, green onion, Korean chili powder, salt, garlic, rice flour, ginger, plum extract

Baek kimchi

White Kimchi

Savory and a little sweet, white kimchi (백김치) is not spicy and is the perfect palate cleanser side dish, pairing well with both meat and seafood.You can also enjoy the brine in a variety of fun ways. Use the brine as cold noodle naengmyeon broth, add it to sauces and dressings, or drink it as a pickleback with soju and Korean bar snacks (doubles as electrolytes)!

Ingredients: Napa cabbage, Korean radish, carrot, apple, bell pepper, salt, garlic, onion, ginger, sugar

About Kimchi Just For Fun

In a hurried and stressed world, Kimchi Just for Fun is all about slowing down and doing things solely for 소확행—the small but certain happiness it brings.Kyung-yeon first began making kimchi in 2019, a tradition widely understood as Korean but not commonly practiced anymore. As a Korean adoptee, preserving Korean history and culture often feels important yet heavy, so it was heartening when Kyung-yeon discovered that kimchi-making could be a space for playfulness and fun.Our kimchi balances tradition with creativity, inspired by Kyung-yeon's SoCal roots, her travels across Korea, and a desire to experience and express delight every day!

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Kimchi Just For Fun's products are produced in a home kitchen not subject to public health inspection that may also process common food allergens.
If you have safety concerns, contact your local health department.

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