Hansung Ggoolmott Kimchi

My friend drives all the way from Tustin to Buena Park just for their kimchi! She brought it back to share, and omg it was sooo good. I think I’ve tried every brand of kimchi at Zion Market and H-​Mart, but they definitely don’t compare to the kimchi here. I was eating it all by itself as a snack, and could’ve kept going if willpower didn’t stop me. I would love to check out the store in person and see what else they have. The kimchi is 5 stars all the way!

Best Kimchi and Shik-​hye (rice drink) ever!
If you have their kimchi glass container, make sure to bring them back. They offer $ 0.50 for it.

the owner and her mother is very friendly, reminds me of my mother. korean side dishes are nice, instead of market, buy it here… now

KIMCHI
A fermented Korean side dish made of vegetables and a variety of seasonings. It can be described as hot, spicy, and sour. There are hundreds of kimchi varieties, made from cabbage, radish, scallion, or cucumber as its main ingredient.
I think Han Sung Kim Chi Food Market might have gotten too smart for it’s own good. They’ve been open for years and their reputation speaks for itself. But, don’t get me wrong, their kimchi is legit. If you’re the type that prefers store bought kimchee, then this place might be better than the average Korean supermarket.
Their regular inventory consists of ban chan (side dishes), ghim (dried seaweed), frozen items (dumplings, corn, pork cutlet, fish cake, trout, oysters), sesame seed oil, dried goods, bean paste, and soy sauce.
You can find just about every type of kimchi — regular kimchi, cucumber kimchi, napa kimchi, green onion kimchi, white kimchi, radish water kimchi, and leek kimchi. If the test was multiple choice, your answers would be — A) kimchi, B) kimchi, C) kimchi, and D) All of the above.
But, what kinda got me scratching my head is the price this place charges for their kimchi. Now, I know that the going rate is about $ 15 per jar (up 3 bucks from a few years back), but I’m just not feeling that I’m getting my money’s worth. Having experienced homemade kimchi for years, I know how cheap it can be to make this stuff. Alright, overhead and labor is a factor too. Still, 2 jars of kimchi cost me $ 30. SMH.
However, the skills needed to get the right flavoring, the consistent taste, and that balanced seasoning is an art form that’s going to be lost in the near future. Unless, you have years of experience thru trial and error, the rest of us will have to rely on stores like this and Korean markets to get our Kimchi fix.
THE BOTTOM LINE
You ain’t Korean, unless you can eat kimchi. Plus, it’s a proven fact that eating kimchi fights off that viral respiratory disease called Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Or was I just dreaming that a few years back? WINK.

I was craving korean spicy side dish. And this place was close so I decided to check it out.
It’s a small place, tuck in the side of a small shopping center.
I was there close to closing time. But the nice man still let me in.
They have quite a large selection of side dish. From spicy octopus to kimchi. I was surprise :)
The price isn’t cheap, but that’s just how those food cost.
They don’t take card. Or he said not under $ 10, I’m not sure. But bring cash just in case :)

BANCHAN and KIMCHI empire here!!! It has to be over 10+yrs since I’ve been shopping here. and it’s just THAT good.. .. simply the best. I’ve tried many many kimchi stores in LA but this place is better. Yeah you can’t get ALL your grocery shopping done here. but it’s worth the trip to come and just stock up!
come get yo kimchi on right huuuuuurr~~

My first time here and my first time buying Kim Chi from other than a supermarket. Small little shop filled with jars of Kim Chi and other asian food items. I am not a Kim Chi or Korean food expert but I was pleased with the taste and quality of the product here.

This has been our family’s go-​to kimchi spot for many many years and it still is! True, it’s quite a drive to just pick up some kimchi, but you know how important kimchi is for Koreans ;) Whenever we go to Han Sung, we pick up at least couple jars of kimchi to store in our kimchi-​refrigerator. Pretty much everything is good, from their whole kimchi, cut kimchi, whole radish, cut radish, white kimchi, cucumber kimchi… etc etc… I like how clean & fresh their kimchi tastes unlike most others where they use stronger flavors — it’s really as close to homemade kimchi as you can AND the price is rather good, in my opinion! Also, you get a little discount if you bring back a clean jar back to them! Yes! Recycle!
In addition, they have some awesome marinated crabs! I love marinated crabs which is wonderful with hot rice, and Han Sung offers really fresh ones! I recommend buying the bigger one with 2 crabs for more meat which isn’t cheap but you get what you are paying for ;)
Owners here are always so nice & friendly and always give you really fresh and extra yummy bean sprouts! In addition, they always give out free rice-​drink aka Shikhae for everyone (it’s self-​serve)! And I highly recommend that you pick one up because it’s really good!
Overall, highly recommend it, because this is THE place we come for our daily essential!

Just bought one gallon sized jar of Kim Chee and a bunch of other Korean side dishes for the first time here and wow! Very very good Kim Chee! But I think their side dishes are even better! The Kim Chee reminds me of how my grandma used to make them. Sooooo good! I am a happy man now that I found my Kim Chee and side dishes spot! And the old Korean man who is the owner is very kind. If you want some homemade tasting side dishes and kimchee then this is definitely the spot!!!

Ok so this is my new spot for my holy grail Kim chi! I’ve been searching like hell to find good legit Kim chi and it’s so darn yummy! If you love super fresh kimchi, not the mass produced jarred brands that have been sitting on the supermarket shelves for months on end, then Han Sung Kim Chi is it! They also have super tasty banchan side dishes as well. And the fact that the elderly owners are sooooooooo friendly, cute and helpful despite a slight language barrier since I don’t speak a lick of Korean, I’m customer for life!

Hands down, one of the best places to purchase your Kimchi! Which is simply, Korean fermented cabbage with varied seasonings. Been coming to this place for years.
Also, they have one of the best Gae Jang’s ever (seasoned raw blue crab). I always get the one that’s soy sauce based. It might be a hefty $ 30 for two crabs, but so WORTH IT!
Go buy one before you go home and make your mom and dad happy!

In the shadows of Knott’s roller coasters stands a tiny establishment which houses the kimchee of my dreams. «Kimchee» is a transliteration of my mother tongue so I can spell it however I want btw: P The place also happens to be run by quite possibly the cutest older Korean couple you ever met. The kimchee is perfectly seasoned; i would drink the juice of that kimchee out of a glass. They also have an array of beautifully prepared banchans which may also blow your mind.
I speak Korean, so I was able to charm them, or at least attempt to. I asked the Mister what I should get as it was my first time in the store. He practically pointed to everything in the store. I settled for their «teuk» kimchee which means specialty bec it packs more gourmet ingredients like pine nuts, shrimp, and oysters. I also got their moo mahl leng ee which is rehydrated radish in spicy sauce, their spicy marinated oysters, and a similar banchan called «ggol ddoo ghee» which Mister called the «cousin» of the squid. OMG he looked adorable when he said that. All dishes are great, I cursed each time I tried them. As in, «ARE YOU F-​ing kidding me?» It’s too good :)
Upon paying for my goods, Mister told me to wait. He prepared a bag of soy bean sprouts for me on the house. I told them I was going home to Pasadena, and the Missus informed me that customers drove down from there just to get kimchee. I totally understand. As I happily carried my bundles out the door, Missus called after me, running out. «Use the bathroom here before you go! You have a long drive!» she shouted. I smiled at her kindness and consideration, but all I wanted to do was speed home and tear into my big jar of kimcheeeeeeeeeeeee (Now you see why I spell it that way)!

this is THE place where our family buys kimchi all the time.
we have been a regular customer for over 10 years!!!
Their huge selection of home-​made kimchi and consistency in quality keep me going back.
i buy their banchans too!!!
their seasoned crabs are soooo good, but expensive!

I believe this Korean grocery store makes the freshest, tastiest kimchi (fermented napa cabbage, radish, onion or cucumber) in Orange County! You can get a variety of kimchi in affordable ½ gallon or one gallon jars. Napa cabbage kimchi (baechu kimchi), the most popular and recognized type of kimchi, is just $ 12.00 for a one gallon jar! If you are looking for other Korean staple foods and sauces, this is the only store you need to go. A one gallon jar of hot bean paste (gochujang) or soy bean paste (doenjang) is also only $ 12.00.
But I come here to get my kimchi! Han Sung Kim Chi Market has the most variety, freshest quality and the best priced kimchi out there!