Delicious Kimchi from Kim's Bob

Been addicted to kimchi lately and tried so many brands I found online and in grocery stores. And one that really stood out for me is the one from Kim's Bob Korean Restaurant.

I'm no kimchi nor Korean food expert but this one is a level higher than the ones I've had before. From the first time I opened the bottle and smelled its aroma, it gave me an impression that its quite different and better from the ones before.

Maybe because of the notion that it comes from a well respected Korean resto as compared from the generic store bought ones. Sorry for this kimchi discrimination...

But I was right in the taste department as it was stronger, more flavorful - not just full of spice and the taste difference was obvious. One could really taste the difference even if it was a repeated blind taste test.

Add to the fact it had more ingredients other than Napa cabbage or wombok. It had a better defined flavor dimension that is not just salty and spicy. It has a delicious sourness which I really liked on my first taste that every meal time, my taste buds seem to look forward to.

And speaking if meal times, I enjoy it as part of breakfast especially as a side dish to salted fishes. Ofcourse, I just minimize the quantity since its salt galore. Drinking plenty of water after could help lessen the effects if too much sodium.

And I love mixing it with rice for an on the spot kimchi (fried) rice, whatever the mix-ins are. This one had another salty partner - canned tuna, but it was delicious especially with hardboiled egg.

Just in time for my Gardenia Toast Toppings Challenge, I enjoyed it with cheese pimiento spread and more melted cheese mixed in. I've always been intrigued with the kimchi and cheese combo and now I know why it is very popular.

So lovin' that combination that I had the kimchi and cheese combo in a bowl of noodles. Kim's Bob kimchi strong flavor is perfect for this noodle dish since it still retains the flavor even if it was literally watered-down.

One combo which I totally forgot to take pics of, is having kimchi as a side dish for Pork Estofado. It was just an on the spot thought as I always have kimchi on the side. But it was really delicious - the contrast of flavors (sweet and sour), the different textures, the hot and cold mix in every spoonful... it makes me crave for more.

And the next time I will have that combi, I won't forget to take a pic. For the meantime, leaving you with this appetizing kimchi photo as I prepare to have lunch and who know's I might discover a new delicious partner with this delectable kimchi from Kim's Bob!

Kim's Bob Restaurant is located along De Leon street at the parking building of Robinsons Place Iloilo. The Korean Barbecue restaurant offers dine in, pick, delivery and online services. You my contact them via Facebook : KIM'S BOB or text/call 09176888785 or 5146888.

PhP 380 - One kilo bottle of Kimchi

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