Where can I buy Kimchi?

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Daradon

I've never had kimchi before but it sounds like something I'd like. Any good suggestions on a Korean restaurant with good kimchi in the S-SW?

Speaking of restaurant recommendations, is The Clubhouse Korean Restaurant in Bowness any good? I've driven past there a number of times recently and it looks like a dive but I'd be willing to try it if the food is good.

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

i thought you were looking to buy some type of drug or something......

Gotta have my Cabbage fix man.....

[harmony]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

is there a particular brand/type that's better than the rest?

yeah... the ones that are sold as whole/half cabbage, rather than the cut ones. it's easier and cheaper to cut the cabbage first, but the taste just isn't the same

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

Speaking of restaurant recommendations, is The Clubhouse Korean Restaurant in Bowness any good? I've driven past there a number of times recently and it looks like a dive but I'd be willing to try it if the food is good.

restaurant kimchi isn't usually that great... but sura on 2320 4th st nw tends to have the best kimchi and homemade style side dishes, I've found.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Daradon

I've never had kimchi before but it sounds like something I'd like. Any good suggestions on a Korean restaurant with good kimchi in the S-SW?

Also sounds like an Asian version of many Eastern European dishes that are cabbage based. Not to say was adapted from, kimchi was probably around longer, just saying sounds similar to.

It's hard to explain what it is. Kind of like a side condiment, like a pickle would be considered. You wouldn't really dine on just kimchi alone, unless you were really into it.

[Barnes]

I bought some at Save-on. I had no idea what it was but have seen enough Top Chefs to know it is an ingredient I need when playing fine dinning chef at home.

Now that we all have our kimchi, what the fata do we do with it?

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by fotze

My mother used to give me raw potato and sprinkle salt on it before putting the rest in the pot to boil. I find the texture of the vegetable in kimchi most resembles raw potato. It has a unique spicy, pickled flavour to it. Like a better coleslaw with a way better spice and better texture.

Would you say that you had a good relationship with your mother?

[Sr. Mints]

Originally Posted by Temporary_User

I'm sure the market (E-Mart) on 17th Ave near 37th st would have it

I just discovered this place this evening! Hard to believe it's gone unnoticed for so long, as I live right by it.

Can't wait to check it out--was too late tonight.