[Luxury Kimchi Ranking] Perfect as a snack with drinks, and also great as a side dish! Discover exquisite kimchi worth ordering online!!

We compared 21 products with good reputations online! Investigating recommended luxury kimchi.

Kimchi, a fermented dish originating from the Korean Peninsula, has become a staple in Japan as a side dish for yakiniku and rice, but its flavors vary greatly. This time, we focused on "luxury kimchi" available for order and compared 20 different types with good online reputations! We also tested the standard supermarket kimchi, "Kokumatsu," to see how it stacks up against the ordered kimchi.

We will introduce 11 products that received high ratings from PR TIMES.

Evaluation Criteria:

Taste: 40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 30 points

Aroma: 20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 10 points

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MONOQLO Gourmet was launched in 2024 by the "MONOQLO" test-focused review magazine. Editorial staff and culinary professionals test and evaluate gourmet foods. We provide strict, honest reviews with no favoritism, fake content, or advertising, and award a "Gold Prize" mark to gourmet items that the editorial department "truly recommends."

TOP 11 "Luxury Kimchi" That Pairs Perfectly with Rice and Drinks

Rich shrimp flavor and aroma! Tastes like kimchi from a high-end yakiniku restaurant

[1st Place] Gold Prize: Richoen Authentic Napa Cabbage Kimchi

Price: 1200 yen / 1kg

The preparation of the napa cabbage is superb. It's drained with meticulous, craftsman-like care, leaving the cabbage crisp and juicy while ensuring the seasoning isn't diluted. The seasoning permeates the cabbage and ferments, providing an unparalleled sense of satisfaction with each bite. It's not only a great snack with drinks but also enhances the sweetness of rice to its extreme, making you want to devour bowl after bowl!

Taste: 39/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 30/30 points

Aroma: 19/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 10/10 points

Enjoy the moderate acidity of lactic fermentation and classic umami

[2nd Place] Silver Prize: DAESANG Jongga Authentic Taste Kimchi

Price: 1080 yen / 1kg

Jongga kimchi boasts top-class recognition in Korea. The anchovy and sand lance salt-cured ingredients provide a mellow acidity and deep richness from natural lactic fermentation. While not overly salty, the umami is very rich, making it perfect with freshly cooked rice! It's also becoming more widely available in supermarkets, making it relatively easy to obtain.

Taste: 38/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 30/30 points

Aroma: 19/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 10/10 points

Umami and spiciness deeply permeate the napa cabbage

[3rd Place] Bronze Prize: Toyoda Shoten Napa Cabbage Kimchi

Price: 700 yen / 500g

A masterpiece showcasing the craftsmanship of Tsuruhashi, Osaka. The napa cabbage is thoroughly drained, and the rich umami of the small shrimp and the sharp spiciness of the chili peppers fully penetrate the core of the cabbage. The crisp texture is also pleasant, and it's delicious with rice! The subtle additions of sesame and ginger further enhance the umami of the seasoning.

Taste: 38/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 29/30 points

Aroma: 18/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 8/10 points

Excellent balance of umami

[4th Place] A Rating: Daiichi Bussan Baechu Kimchi (Cut)

Price: 2423 yen / 400g

A kimchi specialty store in Ueno, Tokyo. The seasoning, which features natural sweetness from pineapple and apple, richness from kelp, and umami from chives, enhances the napa cabbage's flavor.

Taste: 37/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 28/30 points

Aroma: 15/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 8/10 points

Authentic taste with a deep richness

[5th Place] A Rating: Toa Trading Shimchaimat Premium Napa Cabbage Kimchi (Pogi Kimchi)

Price: 2570 yen / 1kg

An authentic type with concentrated, rich seafood umami. The spiciness is mild and the acidity is light, but the deep richness derived from slow lactic fermentation and the overall flavor balance are superb.

Taste: 35/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 28/30 points

Aroma: 16/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 7/10 points

Refreshing and crisp flavor

[6th Place] A Rating: Azabu Daiichi Bussan Napa Cabbage Kimchi

Price: 1566 yen / 1kg

The seasoning, which clearly features the umami of small shrimp salt and fish sauce, is delicious! It has a fresh taste, as if it was just pickled.

Taste: 35/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 28/30 points

Aroma: 15/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 7/10 points

Kimchi that pairs well with rice

[7th Place] A Rating: Family Foods Homemade Domestic Kimchi

Price: 1880 yen / 1kg

The thick seasoning, featuring the flavor of chives and the aroma of sesame, provides a substantial, side-dish-like volume. It pairs well with the sweetness of rice!

Taste: 34/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 25/30 points

Aroma: 15/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 7/10 points

Mildly spicy and easy to eat

[8th Place] A Rating: Nanmi Bussan Changgeum Lightly Pickled Napa Cabbage Kimchi

Price: 1598 yen / 1kg

The large-cut napa cabbage is juicy and fresh, giving it a lightly pickled feel. It's sweet and mildly spicy.

Taste: 31/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 27/30 points

Aroma: 15/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 7/10 points

Enjoy a freshly made taste

[9th Place] B Rating: Akasaka Tabimon Raw Kimchi Napa Cabbage

Price: 1099 yen / 500g

It's made after ordering online, so it arrives very fresh. It's characterized by a strong chili pepper spiciness and a sweet flavor.

Taste: 32/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 25/30 points

Aroma: 15/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 7/10 points

Deep flavor and stimulating spiciness match well

[10th Place] B Rating: Wataman Yagachan Kimchi Napa Cabbage Kimchi Itadaki

Price: 1717 yen / 400g

The seasoning has a richness from carrot and apricot's natural sweetness, and meat broth. The strong spiciness is also appealing.

Taste: 34/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 26/30 points

Aroma: 12/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 5/10 points

A rich flavor with a Japanese touch

[Tied for 10th Place] B Rating: Tenpei Napa Cabbage Kimchi

Price: 1580 yen / 500g

A Japanese-style flavor with a prominent bonito dashi (broth). It's not exactly Korean, but its mellow acidity and richness are excellent.

Taste: 32/40 points

Compatibility with Rice: 26/30 points

Aroma: 13/20 points

Repeat Purchase Rate: 6/10 points

Check out the August 2026 issue of "MONOQLO," now on sale, for detailed test results of each product!

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