Discover the only cut cabbage Kimchi(mak-kimchi) in the UK made using the diagonal cut method. Truly artisan, freshly handcrafted in small batches and available for delivery across the UK.
 
At Kimchi Club W5, in order to guarantee the highest quality of our kimchi, we handmake our kimchi using only the freshest ingredients and prepare each cabbage leaf using the diamond cut method. This is a traditional and meticulous technique that no commercial kimchi brand uses (or even aware of this option) simply because it is time consuming.
 
We believe it’s worth every extra effort to use the diamond cut method.
Here’s why:
 
Less Watery, Longer Freshness
Diagonally cut cabbage leaves release less moisture, meaning no watery kimchi that spoils quickly.
Superior Texture & Taste
Less unnecessary liquid means our kimchi keeps the taste and texture better and for longer. You often find shop bought jars of kimchi that is mushy and soft because of this reason
Consistent, Balanced Bites
Every piece of kimchi you pick, from top to bottom, is evenly cut and balanced with both soft and firm textures of leaves. Perfectly sized for wrapping a mouthful of soft rice with it. 
Less Waste
Because every single leaf is cut in this purposeful method, our kimchi has a consistent size throughout.  Roughly cut cabbage will inevitably end up with lots of random tiny pieces of cabbage at the bottom of the jars that get thrown away. 
 
We apply the same level of commitment to high standards at every step of our kimchi-making process. Whether you're a first-time taster or lifelong kimchi lover, we promise: this is the best kimchi in the UK — or your money back.
 
What to Expect
Raw, medium-spicy kimchi
Loaded with gut-healthy probiotics and nutrients
Hand-cut and hand-packed for peak freshness
 
Storage Tip:
In Korea, most households have a special "kimchi fridge," that is kept between -1°C to 2°C, replicating the natural underground conditions where kimchi pots were traditionally buried.
At UK homes, I recommend storing your kimchi in the coldest part of your fridge (mine is at the bottom shelf above the freezer at about 1°C - 3°C ).  Keeping it cold preserves freshness and helps the flavours to mature slowly over time.  People tend to get excited about bubbling kimchi jars, but kimchi often bubbles up when it's fermented too vigorously.  
 
Kimchi scientists say gut-healthy probiotics peak around 7-10 days after it’s made, but freshly made kimchi is already packed with so much healthy fibre and nutrients, so I would say enjoy it whenever you fancy!  Lots of people in Korea love the taste and crunchiness of freshly made kimchi. 
 
If you would like to try cooking with your kimchi, please leave it to mature for at least 3-4 weeks.  Why not order 1kg and have half fresh and keep the other half to mature. After a few weeks, you can make delicious kimchi stew, kimchi fried rice, kimchi cheese toasties, kimchi pancakes and more!  
 
Order our original Mini Kimchi Book if you are keen to learn more about kimchi and how to enjoy it fully.   
 
Delivery Details:
Your kimchi will be freshly prepared, safely packed within 2 days of dispatch.  What you receive will be perfectly timed to go in your fridge. 
To keep the cost of delivery low, we opted for soft packaging.  
As soon as you recieve your kimchi, please transfer it into a clean glass jar and store it in the coldest part of your fridge for 1–2 days before start consuming — this resting period allows the flavours to fully develop and kick start the fermentation process.  And kimchi tastes best when it is chilled cold.
 
Ready to make your own batch of kimchi?
Join our Kimchi Workshop : home to the UK’s only kimchi tasting experience!
You’ll not only learn to make delicious homemade kimchi, but also taste it at five different stages of fermentation, from freshly made to beautifully matured at 3-4 months.  A unique kimchi expereince only offered by Kimchi Club W5!
 
Prefer to learn at your own pace?  Visit our online shop
Get our Mini Kimchi Book packed with detailed kimchi recipes and tips.
Available as a physical book or an easy digital download from our online shop.
 
For orders of larger than 10kg, please e-mail us for a quote.