Why Kimchi?

All Natural

Fermentation has been part of human diet since the prehistoric times. Kimchi is a Korean culinary tradition with a 1,500 year recorded history, developed as a means to preserve cabbage and other vegetables naturally through fermentation—like its distant cousin sauerkraut, or brined pickles.

There is a certain mythical aura to kimchi if you ask any Koreans. Long heralded as the “super food” of Korea, many studies and findings in recent years associate kimchi’s unique attributes to numerous health benefits. Kimchi produces non-dairy probiotics, or “healthy bacteria,” that aids in digestion and building a healthy, balanced gut flora, which results in a stronger immune system. One of kimchi’s main ingredients, raw garlic, has been proven to show cancer-fighting potential and the abundant antioxidants in kimchi are credited for slowing down aging process.

Every jar of Kimchi Kooks is handcrafted and lacto-fermented using only the freshest all-natural ingredients with no added preservatives. Raw and gluten-free, this kimchi is packed with vitamins and non-dairy probiotics that are essential for your diet.

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A Family Affair

Brewery Logo in 1955

Kŭmbong Brewery logo in 1955

 
 
 

Kimchi'd Cabbage & Beets and Kimchi'd Kale

Fermentation of foods and beverages was very much a way of life in the Kook family. The technique and the knowledge of various types of ingredients and the resulting quality of foods have been taught and handed down from generations of men and women in the family.

Our recipes originate from Kate Kook, whose grandfather, when she was growing up in Seoul, owned the then well-known Kŭmbong Brewery that produced cheongju, a high quality rice wine, from early 1920s until the late 1960s.

Inspired by her experience of living in New York City since 1999, Kate created many small batch recipes using local, seasonal ingredients. Out of these experiments comes the Kimchi’d™ line, a contemporary take on a timeless tradition.

Kate has since perfected her own traditional Kook recipes that feature the Classic Kimchi and the Original White Kimchi.

In 2015, Kate Kook and her son, WooJae Chung, established Kimchi Kooks in Brooklyn, New York.

Our Kimchi

  • Classic Kimchi
    Classic Kimchi
    • – the best seller
    • – favorite, traditional, piquant red kimchi (but not too hot)
    • – the playmaker (aka the most versatile condiment and ingredient your fridge will ever meet)
    • – perfect with braised beef, pork belly, tomato sauce, and eggs
    • – level up your veggie roast, stew, ramen, and pasta
    • Low Calorie
    • Good Source of Vitamin A
    • Fat Free
    • Rich in Antioxidant Vitamin C
    • Cholesterol Free
    Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts Serv. Size: 1 fl oz (30ml), Servings: 10, Amount Per Serving: Calories 10, Fat Cal. 0, Total Fat 0g (0% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 105mg (4% DV), Total Carb. 2g (1% DV), Fiber < 1g (2% DV), Sugars < 1g, Protein 0g, Vitamin A (4% DV), Vitamin C (15% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (0% DV). Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
    Ingredients: NAPA CABBAGE, DAIKON RADISH, WATER, SEA SALT, RED CHILI PEPPER, SCALLION, GARLIC, FISH SAUCE (ANCHOVY, SALT, WATER), GINGER, SWEET RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC SUGAR
  • Original White Kimchi
    Original White Kimchi
    • – woojae’s all-time favorite
    • – an old world delicacy with a mellow, yet complex zest of the natural “vinegar”
    • – enjoy with bitter greens, fresh avocados, hummus, olive oil, and tree nuts
    • – tangy, effervescent appetizer for your bloody mary kind of day
    • – your new favorite breakfast arsenal
    • LOW CALORIE
    • FAT FREE
    • CHOLESTEROL FREE
    • RICH IN ANTIOXIDANT VITAMIN C
    Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts Serv. Size: 1 fl oz (30ml), Servings: 10, Amount Per Serving: Calories 5, Fat Cal. 0, Total Fat 0g (0% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 105mg (4% DV), Total Carb. 1g (0% DV), Fiber 0g (0% DV), Sugars < 1g, Protein 0g, Vitamin A (2% DV), Vitamin C (15% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (0% DV). Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
    Ingredients: NAPA CABBAGE, DAIKON RADISH, WATER, SEA SALT, RED CHILI PEPPER, SCALLION, GARLIC, FISH SAUCE (ANCHOVY, SALT, WATER), GINGER, SWEET RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC SUGAR
  • Kimchi’d Kale
    Kimchi’d Kale
    • – for the aficionados (also kate’s favorite)
    • – the grand slam: raw, green, probiotics, and vitamins
    • – smooth, crisp, mildly tart with a hint of mediterranean
    • – seafood lover’s delight
    • – impress with your hors d’oeuvres (pair with soft cheeses like goat or brie)
    • Low Calorie
    • Excellent source of Vitamin A
    • Fat Free
    • Rich in Antioxidant Vitamin C
    • Cholesterol Free
    Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts Serv. Size: 1 fl oz (30ml), Servings: 10, Amount Per Serving: Calories 10, Fat Cal. 0, Total Fat 0g (0% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 230mg (10% DV), Total Carb. 2g (1% DV), Fiber < 1g (2% DV), Sugars < 1g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A (30% DV), Vitamin C (30% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (2% DV). Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
    Ingredients: KALE, DAIKON RADISH, WATER, FISH SAUCE (ANCHOVY, SALT, WATER), SEA SALT, GARLIC, RED CHILI PEPPER, GINGER, ORGANIC SUGAR, SWEET RICE FLOUR
  • Kimchi’d Cabbage & Beets
    Kimchi’d Cabbage & Beets
    • – the crowd pleaser: spunky and sophisticated
    • – simply juicy, crunchy, sweet, sour
    • – easy, vibrant accent for any picnic, bbq, or celebration
    • – pair with tofu, tempeh, bagel with cream cheese, chicken salad, tacos, and hot dogs
    • – great complement to your favorite spicy dishes
    • LOW CALORIE
    • FAT FREE
    • CHOLESTEROL FREE
    • RICH IN ANTIOXIDANT VITAMIN C
    Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts Serv. Size: 1 fl oz (30ml), Servings: 10, Amount Per Serving: Calories 10, Fat Cal. 0, Total Fat 0g (0% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 310mg (13% DV), Total Carb. 2g (1% DV), Fiber < 1g (2% DV), Sugars 1g, Protein 0g, Vitamin A (0% DV), Vitamin C (15% DV), Calcium (0% DV), Iron (0% DV). Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
    Ingredients: CABBAGE, BEET, WATER, DAIKON RADISH, SCALLION, SEA SALT, FISH SAUCE (SALT, ANCHOVY, WATER), GARLIC, RED CHILI PEPPER, GINGER, ORGANIC SUGAR, SWEET RICE FLOUR

Kate's Kitchen

Kimchi Kooks has now opened our first brick and mortar location—Kate’s Kitchen—in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn! At our storefront, customers can purchase our handmade kimchi, freshly made banchan, yangnyeom, and more, all created by Kate Kook. We have a take-away menu of simple and delicious Korean dishes with rotating items and exciting weekend specials. We are thrilled to offer our customers a place to discover new flavors, to seek inspiration, and to learn more about Korean culture and cuisine.

Our family business is founded on a deep respect for our Korean roots, which we strive to share with our customers here in New York City. We take freedom and creativity in how we translate our own authentic Korean essence into a personal and unique experience for customers when they visit our shop. We believe that true Korean character is conveyed in the appreciation for generational knowledge, attention and care given to ingredients, and authorship in styles of preparation.

Kimchi Kooks Kate’s Kitchen
119 Bay Ridge Ave
Brooklyn NY, 11220

Store Hours:
Tuesday: 2-7pm
Wednesday-Friday: 12-7pm
Saturday: 11am-7pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm
Monday: Closed

Weekly Menu

Our food is created from quality ingredients, and we are committed to bringing awareness about the lifestyle benefits of adding Kimchi (along with a Korean approach) to your everyday diet. We have a varied selection of small-batch Banchan and Yangnyeom on our refrigerated shelves, with choices that accommodate many different diets and the uniqueness of each season. Banchan are small side dishes meant to be eaten alongside rice, and Yangnyeom are sauces, seasoning or marinades. These are ready for you to take home, to stock your fridge with and make a meal of your choice.

The weekly menu at Kate’s Kitchen consists of two main sections: Bokkum and Weekend Specials. Available on weekdays, our Bokkum are sautéed dishes made with protein options and fresh vegetables that can be complemented with a side of rice to create a complete meal. 

Each weekend, we offer rotating Weekend Specials, featuring Kate Kook’s original recipes and well-known Korean favorites. For the weekend warriors, our Seoul Remedy soups are deeply nourishing, sure to soothe any hangovers or blues, and offer a simple, rejuvenating meal whenever you need a boost! 

We offer Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free options. Everything is served for take-away, perfect for a lunch on the go, a picnic in the park, or to bring home for an easy dinner.

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In Stores

in stores:

MANHATTAN:

Upper West Side
  • Key Food (Broadway) 2401 Broadway
  • Key Food (Amsterdam Ave) 530 Amsterdam Ave
Tribeca
  • Meadow Lane 355 Greenwich St

BROOKLYN:

Bedford-Stuyvesant
  • B T S 512 Nostrand Ave
  • Carib Food Market 1303 Fulton St
  • Lincoln Market Bed-Stuy (Fulton) 1134 Fulton St
  • Market Roots 1567 Fulton St
  • Mr Kiwi (Broadway) 957 Broadway
  • Dekalb Fresh Market 825 Dekalb Ave
Bushwick
  • City Fresh Market (Knickerbocker Ave) 229 Knickerbocker Ave
  • FoodTown (Noll St) 54 Noll St
  • Mr Lemon 410 Knickerbocker Ave
  • Key Food (Wyckoff) 72-80 Wyckoff Ave
Williamsburg
  • Brooklyn Harvest 204 Union Ave
  • FoodTown Supermarket 781 Metropolitan Ave
  • Met Fresh Supermarket 131 Driggs Ave
Greenpoint
  • Nathan's Farm 829 Manhattan Ave
Clinton Hill
  • Green Grape 767 Fulton St
  • Mr Coco 414 Myrtle Ave
  • Key Food (Myrtle Ave) 492 Myrtle Ave
Fort Greene
  • Mr Mango 59 Lafayette Ave
Prospect Heights
  • Foodtown of Prospect Heights 632 Vanderbilt Ave
  • Ideal Food Market 720 Washington Ave
  • Key Food 991 Fulton St
  • Key Food Fresh (St Marks) 492 St Marks Ave
  • Mr Kiwi (Fulton) 975 Fulton St
  • Mr Kale 744 Franklin Ave
  • PreCycle 593 Vanderbilt Ave
  • Green Hill Food Co-op 1083 Fulton St
Crown Heights
  • 346 Family Best 346 Utica Ave
  • Food Universe (Atlantic Ave) 1720 Atlantic Ave
  • JB Natural Food 880 Utica Ave
Flatbush
  • D & C Market 1220 Nostrand Ave
  • Natural Foods Nostrand 1881 Nostrand Ave
  • Nostrand Farm 1424 Nostrand Ave
  • Lincoln Market (Clarkson Ave) 210 Clarkson Ave
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
  • Pioneer Supermarket 191-199 Parkside Ave
  • Associated Fresh 650 Flatbush Ave
  • 812 Corp Fruit Market 812 Franklin Ave
Park Slope
  • Mr Lime 313 7th Ave
  • Mr Kiwi (Prospect Park West) 228 Prospect Park West
  • K-Slope Marketplace 329 9th St
  • Park Slope Food Coop 782 Union St
Cobble Hill / Boerum Hill
  • Mr Beet 193 Smith St
Downtown Brooklyn
  • K & Y Fruit 291 Court St
East New York
  • Ideal Food Market 840 E New York Ave
Brownsville
  • 4724 JS Market 4724 Church Ave
  • 848 Utica 848 Utica Ave
Sunset Park
  • Three Guys Farm 6502 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Gravesend / Sheepshead Bay Area
  • Treasure Island Produce 53 Quentin Rd

QUEENS:

Astoria
  • Berry Fresh 43-26 Ditmars Blvd
  • Lincoln Market Astoria 21-25 31 St
Jackson Heights
  • Lime Tree 8004 37th Ave
Ridgewood
  • City Fresh Market (Grandview Ave) 5-83 Grandview Ave
  • Mama Yoshi Mini Mart 1711 Grove St
Woodside
  • New Green Farm Market 40-06 68th St
Forest Hills
  • Organic Berry Farm 64-19 108th St
Jamaica
  • John's Farm Market 216-20 Hillside Ave
  • New Giant Farm 211-14 Hillside Ave
South Richmond Hill
  • Farm Boy Market 118-20 Liberty Ave
  • K-Town 109-01 Liberty Ave
South Ozone Park
  • Food Universe 127-16 111th Ave
Ozone Park
  • Golden Mango 8105 Rockaway Blvd
  • Kalam’s Bazaar 9801 Liberty Ave
Richmond Hill / South Queens
  • Hooked on Fish 109-18 Liberty Ave
Rosedale
  • Rosedale Farm 143-59 243rd St

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