Cape Town Customers – Important Notice

Please kindly note the following temporary changes from 11 September to 27 September:

  • Cape Town pick-up will not be available during this period.
  • All Cape Town delivery orders will be dispatched from our Johannesburg branch.
  • Delivery will take approximately 3 days from dispatch.
  • As our kimchi is a fresh product, courier collections take place Monday to Wednesday only.
  • Orders placed from Thursday to Sunday will therefore be dispatched the following Monday.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and continued support. 💛

Welcome to Mom's Kimchi

Mom's Kimchi makes authentic Korean-style fermented kimchi. Handcrafted in South Africa using fresh local ingredients and a traditional Korean family recipe.

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THE CRISPY ONE

KOREAN KIMCHI PANCAKE

Made with Mom’s Kimchi fermented napa cabbage, our Korean-style kimchi pancake is crispy on the outside, soft in the centre and packed with bold, tangy flavour. Exclusively available for Johannesburg pick up customers only

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THE CRISPY ONE

THE OG

Napa cabbage kimchi

Made with fresh South African ingredients and bursting with flavour, this is authentic Korean napa cabbage kimchi that's balanced both in taste and texture.

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THE OG

THE NEW KID

Mustard Leaf Kimchi

For those who love bold, punchy flavour. Our mustard leaf kimchi brings a unique peppery bite, layered with chilli, garlic and authentic Korean seasoning — Delivering a fresh, fiery twist that kimchi lovers won’t find anywhere else in South Africa.

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THE NEW KID

the OG's friend

Seasoned Dried Korean Radish

For those who love bold Korean side dishes. Our seasoned dried Korean radish brings a chewy crunch with a savoury kick of gochugaru and ginger — Delivering that spicy, salty, slightly sweet flavour that banchan lovers crave.

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Why Choose Mom's Kimchi?

Not all kimchi is created equal. Here's what sets us apart from the mass-produced alternatives on supermarket shelves.

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Made in South Africa
✓Yes — Proudly local
✗Imported or industrially produced
Authentic Korean Recipe
✓Traditional family recipe
✗Modified for mass production
Artificial Preservatives
✓Zero — None whatsoever
✗Loaded with artificial preservatives
Batch Size
✓Small batches, made to order
✗Mass produced in bulk factories
Ingredients
✓Fresh local South African produce
✗Imported & processed ingredients
Fermentation Process
✓You control the fermentation process
✗Accelerated or artificially fermented
Live Probiotics
✓High — Rich in live active cultures
✗Low or none — Killed by pasteurisation
Flavour
✓Bold, authentic, traditional Korean taste
✗Mild, standardised, watered-down

Every jar and pouch is handcrafted in small batches using fresh South African ingredients and a traditional Korean family recipe.

Bring balance to your bowl

Mom's Kimchi is fresh, authentic Korean kimchi made for South Africans who love bold flavour and better-for-you food.

Packed with napa cabbage/mustard leaf kimchi, Korean radish, garlic, ginger, gochugaru and Mom's signature seasoning, our kimchi is made fresh and delivered to your door so you can enjoy it your way — Crisp and fresh, or naturally fermented at home for deeper flavour. Whether you eat it with rice, noodles, eggs, braai meat, burgers or straight from the jar, Mom's Kimchi brings that spicy, tangy Korean kick to everyday meals.

Gut Health

Loaded with billions of lactic acid bacteria, which are beneficial to your gut health and digestion.

Immune Boosting

70% of the immune system is located in your gut, a healthy gut can strengthen your system.

Healthy Diet

Low in fat & calories, and packed with fiber & nutrients, kimchi promotes a healthy diet.

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