What's in it
Radish, cabbage, brine.
More about Water Kimchi
Water kimchi is served cold, and the tangy brine is drunk like a soup — it cools the mouth after spicy food. Dongchimi, made from whole radishes in winter, is the best-known kind, and its brine is also used as broth for cold noodles.
Good to know
Some recipes use fish sauce.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: fillings and broth vary — ask what is in it.
- Pork: usually pork-free.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is water kimchi?
Mild kimchi in a cool, tangy brine — usually not spicy.
Is water kimchi spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is water kimchi vegetarian?
Fillings and broth vary — ask what is in it.
Does water kimchi contain pork?
Usually pork-free.
What is water kimchi called in Korean?
물김치, pronounced “mulgimchi”.