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11-24-2008, 08:48 PM
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You have 4 basic things to consider when choosing kimchi. The two main types are cabbage or radish, then you need to consider how sour it is, and how hot (spicy) it is. In most restaurants you are not going to be given a choice, but its good to remember these 4 so you know what to expect in the future. Everyone makes their kimchi a little different according to their taste preference. Some of it I love, some I try to avoid, but most fall into a category of being a nice side dish I appreciate the option of having. How spicy do you like your food and do you like a sweet taste or savory? I will try to give you some other options.  Only an open mind and open heart can be filled with life. ********************* Find your voice; silence will not protect you.
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11-24-2008, 08:54 PM
i went to south korea this year and we made kimchi. =D
*drools* Although the kimchi we ate there was like really pungent and strong.[i don't mind, i'm used to spicy stuff] I also go to alot of Korean bbqs with my family as a social thing, well my cousins, its our trend thing atm XD I love the meat bibimbap. the one in the stone pot- dolsot. MMMMmmmm... "I'm sorry, but i must have given you the impression that I actually care about your opinions"
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11-24-2008, 09:07 PM
Be careful where you tread on the issue of Japanese "kimchi". It continues to be an international dispute between Japan and Korea, along with many other traditional Korean foods that Japan is assimilating and marketing outside of Asia as "Japanese" cuisine.
Personally I love both Japanese and Korean food, but I certainly understand Korean complaints about these issues. Its like calling Taco Bell, Mexican food. It is not! Its mexican style, Tex-Mex fast food and there is a definite difference. Japanese style kimchi compared to Korean is a similar comparison in that the mass produced Japanese kimchi is made with chinese cabbage, artificial flavoring additives and not fermented. Its the fast food version of the real thing. That's not to say I don't eat it and enjoy it, but it is not the same quality in nutrition, taste or texture. Its like Ramen. The American version is a poor substitue for the fresh Japanese version or Korean ramyeon. But in the end, the real thing comes from upper Mongolia and I am certain it is very different. Only an open mind and open heart can be filled with life. ********************* Find your voice; silence will not protect you.
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11-25-2008, 09:03 PM
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Thank you for the help  and to everyone else who posted on here.And I always thought Kimchi was a Korean dish because I only always hear it talked about as a Korean food, not Japanese. So I will continue to say Korean. And when I read a book about Korea, it said Kimchi was one of the Korean dishes. So yeah..I want some! I love Japan, but they've been trying to claim everything Korean as their own for a long time. I read a book about North Korea when Japan like owned them and it made me really sad. But I love current day Japan.
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11-25-2008, 09:20 PM
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If the menu has English translations and describes a dish as spicy, avoid it. It should mean korean level heat that may have you in tears. If you have a sizeable budget, start with kalbi. Its ribs you cook yourself, but the waitstaff should be plenty of help. Bulgogi is marinated, grilled meat. Sometimes the marinade is a little sweeter than American expect, but most people enjoy it. It is often my first choice if I don't know the restaurant. I am not fond of some of the other dishes which use sweet red pepper, because I too prefer sour and savory. If asked, you want kimchi that is aged, not fresh. It sours as it ages. If you like soups, try the kimchi jiggae. It is stew made from cabbage-based kimchi. And order some rice on the side. It will be spicy, but if its too hot you can eat it with the rice to make it more comfortable. For more options, check out the recipes on Maangchi's Korean Cooking Recipes, Videos, Podcast, Cookbook, DVD, and Blog. These are write-up and videos for making a lot of the traditional Korean dishes, and they are pretty accurate. Of course, if you are ever in Dallas, PM me and I will show you around the local k-town menus.  Only an open mind and open heart can be filled with life. ********************* Find your voice; silence will not protect you.
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11-25-2008, 09:26 PM
I went to SEOUL, Korea this year, and the food i had in a korean restaurant in London was definately different.
Korean food overseas usually have alot more choices due to the availability of it. In korea, They don't eat beef regularly despite their famous dish being Bulgogi beef XD. I think you should try KOREAN BBQ to start off with. It might be less of a culture shock that way "I'm sorry, but i must have given you the impression that I actually care about your opinions"
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11-25-2008, 09:30 PM
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Yeah, kalbi (bbq) is an easy transition for the palate, but can be really expensive when the meat is good quality. Only an open mind and open heart can be filled with life. ********************* Find your voice; silence will not protect you.
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11-25-2008, 09:36 PM
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When i went to Korea, there seemed to be alot more hotpot places. But with hotpot, its not exactly the best dish i would recommend. It might be cheaper as its not really beef, pork most probably. Most of the ones in london are pricey, cuz they serve like dishes like crab and beef of good quality. but. I personally think 4 people =£50 is pretty darn good. £50=$77 "I'm sorry, but i must have given you the impression that I actually care about your opinions"
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