10 Best Kimchi UK 2022 | Loving Foods, YUMCHI and More

Loving Foods create raw, organic fermented food and drink products and their range of delicious kimchis combine fermented vegetables with spices and Celtic sea salt. Their take on the classic kimchi is packed with flavour and goodness, for a perfect side dish or as part of a meal.

The naturally cultured cabbage, carrots, radish, onion, chilli, ginger and garlic are combined with cayenne pepper and Celtic sea salt for a flavour bomb that's full of vitamins. Loving Foods are also committed to reducing food waste and their jars are 100% recyclable too!

Good kimchi is so moreish that sometimes buying just one jar is not enough, so if you're a total kimchi lover, take a peek at this 3 jar deal by MR. KIMCHI. Based on an authentic Korean recipe, this jar of spicy fermented Chinese leaves is unpasteurised, naturally fermented, and handmade in the UK.

MR. KIMCHI was founded by Korean food developer, Sharky Yoon, who is passionately bringing traditional kimchi to lucky British foodies. His range of kimchi completely avoids additives and preservatives, but this kimchi does contain fish sauce — which creates a delicious kimchi but won't be suitable for some diets.

If you like spice, this Hot 'n' Smoky Kimchi really brings it, along with some exciting flavours which will have you going back for more. Cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and tamari are combined with the usual ingredients for kimchi that veers slightly away from tradition and a little further towards adventure.

Packed full of beneficial bacteria, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals, this kimchi will please both your tummy and your tastebuds, while the heat gets your blood pumping! It's a little different but it works on all kinds of foods — even scrambled eggs — which is why it had to be our number one kimchi!

Every jar of kimchi from Kimchi with Everything is lovingly homemade in the UK from the freshest ingredients which are naturally fermented for a minimum of 4 weeks. Their range includes options for different levels of spice and the Not as Hot jar has a great balance of flavour and spice.

Kimchi with Everything is a small business based in London with a large reputation — their highly positive reviews say it all! Containing delicious ingredients such as daikon radish and green scallion, this kimchi is also suitable for vegans.

This napa cabbage kimchi is made from an authentic family recipe and has been lovingly adapted to suit a Western palate and is certified organic, raw and unpasteurised. It has also been naturally and locally made in a zero-waste, sustainable way.

Fermented for over two weeks, it has a distinct and delicious sourness and is made without fish sauce, and totally suitable for vegans. Great by itself or as an accompaniment to soups, salads, and stir-fries — it also comes in a handy pouch to keep it fresh.

Yutaka is a leading Japanese brand based in London specialising in ingredients for sushi, sauces, soups, rice, noodles, and easy-to-use meal kits. Their Korean Kimchi is 100% natural, gluten-free, vegan — and all at a very fair price.

Made with classic kimchi ingredients, it has a delicious flavour but has no spice at all, which seems to have cost this Korean Kimchi some stars. It tastes healthy and delectable, but if you prefer your kimchi with a little bit of a kick you may want to go for another on our list.

In a world of expensive, artisanal kimchi options, Ajumma Republic's Korean Pickled Cabbage Kimchi stands out as a wonderfully flavourful kimchi — at a very low price!

Coming in at less than two pounds (!), this kimchi is very highly rated on Asda, with reviews praising its flavour, balance and level of spice. It's a great option for an easy go-to single serving, but it does contain fish, crustaceans and a small amount of flavour enhancer. But it's still a total bargain, especially for those on a tighter budget.

It's not exactly a traditional Korean kimchi, but the Super-Green Kimchi by Vadasz has plenty of spice and flair, with the usual probiotic goodness you'll find in a classic jar. Featuring cucumber, apple, kale, and green jalapeno alongside more conventional kimchi ingredients — it will transform your sandwich, salad, or burger!

Fresh, green, and zingy, it's a great go-to if you're already a kimchi convert. However, some reviewers found the chillis a little too hot and some of the vegetable cubes are a little soft after the fermentation process, but it still has an interesting and novel concept.

If you love kimchi but don't love the short use-by dates that the jars often have then this Canned Kimchi Cabbage may just be a revelation to you. Expect juicy red pepper, Korean leek, and succulent cabbage with a crisp bite — all in a tin that's easy to store and serve and could even be taken to work or on a camping trip.

We really like the convenience of this little can but unfortunately, there's a couple of less desirable ingredients in the form of guar gum and d-sorbitol. If you're particularly eating kimchi for its natural benefits, it might be best to pick one of the handmade, jarred kimchis to avoid these additional nasties.

This Sliced Kimchi by Bibigo comes in a pouch that ensures freshness, and the use of traditional ingredients in an age-old fermentation process that results in Korean kimchi that tastes like the real deal.

The salted napa cabbage is sliced for convenience, and the pouch makes it easy to serve this kimchi either as a snack, side dish or part of a Korean dish. As delicious as it is, it's not suitable for vegetarians as it contains anchovy extract. The ingredients list also has some less than desirable additions such as thickener, flavour enhancer and sweeteners — which unfortunately undermines the healthiness of this kimchi.