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.

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

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.