Super cute small local business that sells "homemade" Korean kimchi with a small weekly menu. It is located in a cross section of Bay Ridge Avenue and Colonial Road next to a pizzeria. They specialize in a variety of jarred kimchi that you normally see in grocery stores. The price per jar is anywhere between $10-$15. They also have a weekly (changing) menu offering Korean homemade soups and lunch. I got a pork kimchi ($13 after taxes) and it was delicious. This brought up so much childhood memories of a time when my dad worked at a local Cheung Fun place in Chinatown. You feel something inside that you don't normally get when you go to a crowded / fancier restaurant. It feels like "home" in a sense. I love a small business like Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen because it adds characters to the local business. :) The staff are friendly and because there is an open kitchen, you can see them make your food. Although no seating, you can always grab the food and get a slice of pizza next door and have a meal at the pizzeria's outdoor seating. :) read more

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This was such a cute little gem tucked away on the quieter end of Bay Ridge Ave. I love that it's a family-owned small business, and that they have (limited) hot options as well as packaged kimchi and banchan, along with some home goods and instant ramyun. I picked up a small jar of their classic white kimchi ($8.32), which I was so excited to try because white kimchi is traditionally made with pine nuts and it's difficult to find a nut-free version at supermarkets. I thought the kimchi had a pleasant tang, though it was a little savorier than I expected. The variety of banchan was also excellent-- I counted 21 different dishes as well as 4 different types of sauces. I picked up a miyeok and dubu muchim ($8.32) which was a seaweed salad tossed with firm tofu crumbles. I intended to eat it for dinner, but I finished the whole container before I got home because it was so addictive and delicious. If you have any questions, a staff member is at hand but everything is neatly labeled with an explanation of ingredients. Their kitchen is open on Wed-Sun so I'd love to return to try a weekend special, which rotates on a weekly basis. Kimchi Kooks is located a short walk away from Owl's Head Park and the pier, so I would definitely recommend grabbing a few banchan to-go if the weather is nice! PS- A staff member kindly let me know that all the kimchis are nut-free and that if you bring the glass jar back, you get $1 off your next purchase. read more

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A charming little spot tucked away in the Bay Ridge neighborhood. I had a sudden craving for kimchi and remembered this place was close by. The moment I walked in, the staff welcomed me with a warm smile. They have a great selection of banchans along with some ready made dishes. I was thrilled to find geotjeori kimchi since fresh kimchi is my favorite. It leaned on the sweeter side, but it was full of flavor and very crunchy. Craving satisfied! So glad to have this gem nearby. read more

Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I don't know if I'm the only one in nyc with this problem, but kimchi kooks is the answer to my prayers: I've finally found accessible geotjeori! Though this one is closer to kimchi than I would like, I'm still grateful that i can bring home georjeori without needing to book a tasting menu experience (iykyk). We also tried a smattering of their banchan, which were all delicious. We didn't try the hot food because we didn't think it would travel well. So glad we discovered this place to help us keep our pantry stocked with delicious banchan! read more

Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I really like the weekly rotating menu, the staff taking my order was very friendly, and with grab-n-go style of the establishment the space was very open, clean, and inviting. Owl's head park is close by so picking up something here is perfect for a picnic. I had the beef bokkum (hot style), my friend had the chicken bokkum (curry style). both were good and a big portion to fill us up for the day. They are known for their kimchi and other side dishes that are sold in grocery stores so I was quite surprised that it was not an included side dish like at other Korean establishments. I was also surprised that the rice was not included with the dishes. Overall, I think it is a nice spot to get some lunch on a day out. read more

I just want to say that the B9 bus drops you right out front! Super convenient. This spot is a little far for me but worth the distance. I opted to getting a few fermented items and a few fresh to work into my lunches for the week. White kimchi Pickled beets and cabbage Lotus root with sesame oil All were absolutely delicious. The the cost it definitely makes sense to size up when purchasing. Smaller portions are a little pricey for the quantity. Definitely would love to stop by on a weekend to try their prepared meals. They sounded delicious. I will report back! read more

This modest-sized Korean-Cuisine takeout shop is tucked away on Bay Ridge Avenue. Outside the shop lays a generous (and large) sparkling water bowl on the warm cement; A refreshment for the passing pups out for a stroll. Inside lies a spotless, humble, yet absolutely beautiful restaurant. On the right of the restaurant stands a refrigerator case full of yummy Korean goodies; Kimchi, soy sauce eggs, fruits, and a variety of waters, to name a few. At the counter is a Tablet with the menu of what's available for the day. The menu is limited, which personally, I like. The more limited a menu, the fresher the food will be when it gets to you. The larger the menu, the more "Prep and *Hold*" work that needs to be done, ahead of time. I ordered their soup "Seoul Remedy" and their mild stew "Dak Jjim" with a side of Rice, then brought home Soy Sauce Eggs. Seoul Remedy is a Vegetable Soup that has just a *pinch* of back-heat. It is PHENOMENAL. The cabbage, scallions and mushrooms were so delicious and made such an amazingly flavorful broth. I was blown away. Dak Jjim included braised boneless skinless chicken thigh with various vegetables and these things called "rice cakes". The Chicken was blow-your-mind exquisite. The vegetables mixed with the delectable pieces of chicken have such a distinct flavor; It's breath-taking. The rice cakes...I must admit, I did not enjoy. The texture was more than I could handle. The Soy Sauce Eggs; I split one open with the expectation of seeing the yolk a little 'gushy', like Ramen Eggs. These are much more cooked, but have a similar flavor. I will *definitely* return to Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen in the future. No question!! read more

Bay Ridge has needed a good Korean spot for a while, so Kimchi Kooks (aka Kate's Kitchen), which soft opened a few weeks ago and had its grand opening this week, is a welcome addition. It's a small takeout shop located close to both Owl's Head Park and the 69th Street Pier, so there are plenty of places to eat nearby. I've been there 3 times in the 3 weeks they've been open (I haven't had Korean food since before the pandemic and have clearly been missing it), and the food is delicious, like something you'd get when visiting a friend's kitchen. They have a refrigerated case full of kimchi, sauces, and banchan, a display of grocery items, and a bokkum (sauteed dishes) menu that changes weekly. They also have weekend-only specials, like this week's bulgogi and topokki, and quite a few vegan options. Everyone has been really friendly and more than happy to give more information about everything they offer. My favorite thing from the refrigerated items (besides the kimchi, which is of course fantastic, given their name) is the dubu jorim (braised tofu), and their version is thankfully not spicy so my son can share it with us. He also loves their purple rice, which is why we get it every time even though we have plenty of rice at home. We've tried the home style and kare style sauces for the bokkum, and both are great with the different proteins. I prefer my bulgogi a little more thinly shaved than what we got, but the flavor was still really good. Can't wait to see what specials come up in the future and to try more dishes, and also looking forward to stepping up my home cooking by bringing home some doenjang, ssamjang, and more! read more

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Really cute little Korean convenience store tucked away in a quiet stretch of Bay Ridge. Most of their items, like their kimchi and prepared banchan, are grab and go but they also have a small menu of items that are made-to-order. Everything is delicious, homemade and reasonably priced. It's worth a trek there even if you don't live in the neighborhood. read more

Wonderful little shop that sells assorted banchan (small dishes) and all sorts of kimchi. They also prepare hot food that we didn't try but looked authentic. They also sell traditional Korean plates, bowls, kettles, etc. it's a small shop but very homey. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Welcome to the neighborhood kimchi kooks! I had to come in and try some of the dishes at this new spot! They have weekly and weekend specials that change. I had to go on a weekend when they were offering their toppoki aka Korean rice cakes. I also loved that they had this dish with a vegan and non vegan option. It is also only steps away from shore road and owls head park a nice spot to enjoy a picnic or lunch on the pier. read more

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In this past year and a half of the pandemic, supporting small businesses has taken on an outsized importance. Thankfully its so much easier when the small business is so good!!! When we saw Kimchi Kooks (Kates Kitchen) was moving into an empty storefront on Bay Ridge Parkway we got excited as it meant that there would be Korean food within a stones throw of us. We got even more excited when we tried it, as it was absolutely delicious. With a rotating menu, backed up with some standbys all the time, there's always something new to try and familiar dishes to come back to. The bokkum is delicious with beef, peppers, sauteed mushrooms and carrots with a heaping serving of kimchi. The kimchi by itself is also delicious, and freshly made, sold in jars ready for the taking and serving at home. I can't wait for more delicious fare from Kate and her delicious kitchen! read more

Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A little pricy but the food is definitely delicious. I try to go to this place every 1-2 weeks since it's so close. The staff are super friendly and make sure you're feeling comfortable. No dine in area, only take out. read more

Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Bay Ridge has a new culinary take out treat! Noticed this place while waiting for the bus and thought we'd give it a try because we love Korean food and this place just looks adorable. When my man asked for a menu they were more than happy to go through the items! Sooo happy we tried them. Three words to describe their mains and sides: Fresh, Flavorful and Fabulous. They do a different weekly menu of a couple of mains and some weekend specials. But their ready to go sides remain pretty consistent. We tried: Gimbap: a seaweed wrapped roll filled with, egg, spinach, fish cake, beef, kimchi, carrot. It comes with a little marinated cabbage. Both are great separate and really delicious and satisfying together. A good healthy portion too! Beef and Mushroom Jeongol: this is a beef and mushroom hotpot stew with glass noodles. Hearty without being heavy. A great winter soup. Kale Kimchi: a not spicy take on kimchi. Tangy and lovely, would make an excellent and unique replacement for the pickle on a burger if you are looking for an extra healthy alternative. Oi Muchim (lightly spicy radish, cucumber and carrot salad/slaw): This is soooo fresh and lovely, I had a hard time not eating the whole tub, but I wanted to make sure I tried a bit of all the other dishes. I definitely came back for seconds of this. One of the best "slaws" I have had in an age! Bap: Korean purple rice. Perfectly cooked, simple and an excellent complement to all the flavors of our other items. I would recommend putting a little on your plate and putting your favorite side dish on top of it. Yummy. Kimchi: some of the best, fresh made, truly balanced kimchi we've had in a long time. For those surviving on supermarket kimchi, this will be a revelation. They make it fresh and have ready to go bottles. Don't know how long ours will last it's so damn good. They have a midsized take home option and a family sized. We will be back for the family sized! Summing up: Delighted to have the authentic flavor of Korea in our neighborhood. We will be back! read more

Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen - Kimchi - regular size - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've come here many times - the kimchi is very good. They have a large and small option. Can get $1 off your next purchase if you bring the empty jars back -bonchan selection is great. Big fan of the potato jorim and the eumok jorim. Hands down the 2 best banchans available. The Dak Jjim weekly dish is ok but not something I would get again. Just pieces of chicken mixed with veggies and some rice cake. The sauce is a bit on the lighter side. Nothing special for the price The toppoki is decent but I have had better. Not too spicy Am a repeat customer for the kimchi and bonchan. The weekly dishes can be a hit or miss for me but still love this place to get my korean food fix read more

I've always pass by being very curious about this place. They have a weekly menu so I enjoy keeping up to date what they have. I've tried it once I visited their website and read more about them. Here I order a me that is not spicy and warms up the soul! As a person who is a picky eater, this is amazing to miss out on! read more

Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen - Chicken Bokkum ~ Kare Style with Bap (rice) - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Local Korean banchan spot. It is a bit expensive but it's a small business and they make it themselves so I understand. Beats having to go to Manhattan or queens. And the food they make is delicious. I've had it all. Slaps every time. My go-to banchans are regular kimchi, (cause they do have other kimchi options like vegan etc. but I love me some fish sauce so no vegan for me). The fish cake one, and the Jalapeño one. My husband LOVES their little kimchi pancakes. Their japchae (which I believe is only on weekends) is really good too. Kid approved (they love it). read more

It's always fun to explore a new neighborhood and find hidden gems like local eats. Lately, I've been missing my kimchi from the Asian markets in my area and wasn't sure if the American groceries nearby would have it. Imagine my delight when I stumbled upon Kimchi Kooks on Yelp. I appreciated how accommodating the store hours and was able to go after work. Though my main goal that day was to stock up on kimchi, they also offer premade banchan and hot prepared food. There were so many different varieties of kimchi that it was hard for me to choose. They had a white kimchi, a kale kimchi, a beet kimchi, and an original flavor, along with non-vegan counterparts. The non-vegan counterparts don't have any fish sauce in them. Those who eat their kimchi by the forkful will want to purchase the quart size! Prices are comparable to what I see at the Asian supermarkets, at $7-8/pint size, and $15 for a quart size. My first try of this handcrafted kimchi involved using the vegan, original flavor in a kimchi grilled cheese sandwich. Along the way I snuck bites of it and loved the refreshing bite of crunchy radish and cabbage with the kick of gochugaru. Layering the thick mat of kimchi inside our sandwiches added an explosion of flavor. The absence of the fish sauce didn't compromise the flavor at all. I would say this is a great option for vegans and non-vegans alike looking to add some probiotics to their diet. I'll be updating this review once I try the kale version. read more

Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen - Regular kale kimchi and vegan original kimchi - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The owner has reached out. I will be coming in more often. May have been mismatched timings on my part. I greatly appreciate it! read more

I'm so glad you're here! We desperately needed Korean food in Bay Ridge and Kimchi Kooks is adorable. I love radish kimchi but never really liked the store bought version--the one at kimchi kooks is delicious!! The white kimchi opened like a bottle of champagne, very bubbly but mild in flavor. The beef bokkum was very good and I loved the rice. Will be back to try the braised tofu and other sides! Definitely check them out, they also sell some grocery items like korean red pepper flakes and soy sauce. read more

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I am not a food critic, just someone who enjoys good food! For the past 2 weeks since they opened, I've tried almost everything they offered and they don't disappoint! I have severe allergies so I have to be very careful with what I eat all the time! So when you are in the area, don't miss out trying what they have. Remember they close on Mondays and support local businesses! read more

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Tried this new place out and was not disappointed! I got the home style pork bokkum for $9.80 (with tax). I think they change their menu every week so definitely keep an eye out for that! The meat was chewy and flavorful. There's also some carrots, mushrooms, and cabbage as well! The portion is kind of small but it's a great dish to pair with some rice on the side! read more

Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen - Pork Bokkum - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's great to have a good Korean place nearby. The premade selections were great and I got several things to try and a couple different types of kimchi. Excited to try more food and LOVE having this as a "fast" food option aside from pizza and sandwiches. read more

Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen - Scallion pancake, egg and potato salad, kimchi - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Love love love this place. I go almost weekly. So nice to have a place to pick up Korean food in Brooklyn. Staff is super friendly. There's no table to sit so it's take out only. But it's totally worth it. Very simple menu. They have weekly menu. A must try for sure! You won't be sorry. read more

I instantly fell in love with this place. The food and service is amazing! Everyone there is very sweet and helpful. So happy it's in our neighborhood and will definitely visit again soon. read more

Great prices for really great authentic food!! We accidentally found this place as we are new to the area and are thrilled. We love Korean food but most places are family style and very expensive. This joint has a small menu with individual sized portions and it's again... really great food. The store itself is charming and the owners are super friendly. Can't wait to see what the menu is next weekend as it changes weekly! read more

I wasn't sure what to try. Got the fish cakes, spinach, and a spicy tofu. Delicious. Not expensive. Super helpful nice people. Will be back soon! read more

After trying all of their kimchis and 12+ different items from their menu, I can safely say that their food is consistantly delicious and of an extremely high quality. Their weekend specials are incredible. read more

I came upon this little gem by accident. When did a Korean spot quietly open up ? And it's by the kimchi kooks people who you used to only find at farmer markets? Amazing ! The only food bay ridge was missing was Korean and now I finally have a spot to go to for my kimchi cravings. I am always looking for a spot to get authentic kimchi and the classic here is what I've been trying to find. I can't wait to try the menu, everything here looks fresh and healthy read more

Don't sleep on this place it is good. There's no seating right now so only pick up but the food is great. If you've never tried kimchi this is a great place to start and the woman who runs it is incredibly sweet! Please give this place a try! The menu changes weekly so don't forget to check out their website or scan the QR code at the front door. read more

Delicious! Got the pork bokkeum home style and it was delicious and so flavorful. I'm Korean and never in my life have I had a more scrumptious bokkeum. Also, got a jar of classic kimchi- it makes me so happy! I love this place and absolutely going to stop back. read more

This i my second time ordering. The 1st time was to try their kimchi. It was 3/5. It doesn't taste as authentic to me. :( Very bland. 2nd time was to try JanchiGuksu: very bland. Described as A party noodle? Then the korean fried chicken. It tasted like Chinese sesame chicken. Very disappointed. Especially considering the prices for both dishes. $15 each serving. Small portion For the amount given. I wouldn't mind paying the price if it was yummy. The banchan (potato and egg side) were the only items that were good. And I bought white kimchi, which is supposed to fresh and refreshing. It was past fermentation flavor. Too sour/ old. It bubbled and overflowed out of jar after opening. Because I'm desperate for k food in my area, I think I'll try something from their weekly menu. Hopefully Bokeum bap is better or at least normal to korean food standards... read more

I drove by on a Sunday afternoon and walked in. There was nothing there. No person, nothing in the fridge. Haven't tried it so don't know how it taste. A bit of disappointment for a first timer that wanted to try it out. read more

Best homemade spicy kimchi & dofu it's a true pleasure to visit the park and then stop by Kimchi Kooks for delicious selections

My review is of their Kimchi in a jar product, Classic Kimchee and White Kimchi, they are done very well. If anythign the Classic could be spicer. Regardless, I always feel comfy at home knowing I have a jar or 2 of the white kimchee, it goes well with everything, brings the dreaded leftover takeout back to life!!!, and it's a great emergency snack when I've skipped a meal while working from home. You will probably see this at Whole Foods or Organic supermarkets, Check it out. Great Kimchi read more