Kimchi Korea House
149 Dundas St West M5G1C5 Toronto, ON, Canada

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what a disconcerting feeling to see our food laid out and photographed so beautifully, after a year of sending out our dishes tucked away in plastic containers (it gives Mama Lee a mini-heart attack every time she sees a delivery driver haphazardly shove a carefully wrapped meal into their bag). thank you to the mega-talented betty (@stemsandforks), whose gingerbread bathhouse from spirited away we think about at least once a week.

when that japchae craving hits you...

when that japchae craving hits...

kimchi jjigae always reminds me of home. starting with good kimchi (you know where to find it ) means it doesn't take much to create a dish with very complex flavours. so introduce a new weeknight staple into your rotation - it's easy to riff on and unbelievably comforting. recipe up on our website & @thekitca...or order some tonight

Kimchi jjigae is the dish I crave most when I’m missing my mom’s cooking. Michelle’s recipe is up now on @thekitca, along with a lil interview with Mama Lee. Link on our website under RECIPES or via the Kit. Thank you @larabuchar

Had the recent pleasure of photographing Chef Michelle (AKA Mama Lee) of @kimchikoreahouse for an exciting upcoming project featuring Toronto Chefs and their re...silience during Covid-19. As we chatted, I was moved by her stories of hardships as a Korean immigrant, and inspired by her perseverance. An all too familiar story for so many Asian Canadians. . Pictured above, a delicious Korean feast prepared by Mama Lee. During difficult times like this I find great comfort in dishes that resonate nostalgia and familiarity. #flashinthepandemic #KoreanWomenChefs #covid_19 #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalrestaurants @ Kimchi Korea House See more

jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stirfried pork belly) order it or try making it yourself (tutorial in our highlights) - it’s easier than you think and the marinade has RANGE and can be used for chicken thighs, shrimp, beef, tofu etc!

PRO TIP: Still making sourdough at home? Don’t throw out your discard! Making kimchi pancakes with discard from your sourdough starter results in a tangy-zangy spicy-sour very low-effort dish Tips: add more cornstarch if you added too much water if your kimchi is not sour enough, you can add: soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, kimchi brine... This is uh, not an authorized @kimchikoreahouse recipe. [: UH - Fujiya & Miyagi] See more

murder scene or making kimchi? if you’ve never made kimchi before, don’t be scared! watch mama lee’s tutorial to see each step. to quote miss frizzle - you have to take chances, make mistakes, and get messsssy! #magicschoolbus

our seafood pancake (haemul pajeon) recipe is now available via @tastetoronto, so we re-cut our tutorial into a 60 second video watch the extended version in our story highlights for more of mama lee’s tips and tricks! do you guys prefer these shorter tiktok-style videos or long-format tutorials (IGTV)? COMMENT BELOW!

mama lee’s kimchi, ready for her close-up

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MAMA LEE!! Our very own Queen of Kimchi, a true Libra Goddess! Here she is [redacted] years ago, showing off her newly acquired Seniors TTC tickets (lol). We know it’s been a tough weekend for many in the hospitality industry as many of us go back to take-out/delivery only. We’re still here cooking for you everyday - so please stay safe and we’ll get through this together! #libra #libraseason #eatmorekimchi #kimchikoreahouse #supportlocal#416#tastetoronto#deliveryto#thesix#dishedto#togetherTO#takeoutto#yummy #torontoeats #toreats #toronto #foodstagram #torontotakeout#torontolife#tofoodies#thechewreview#instafood#foodgawker #koreancuisine #koreanfood #koreanfoodlover #korean #koreancuisine #torontotogether #asianfood #thefeedfeed

Mama Lee is back with her SAMSAEK NAMUL (trio of vegetable dishes) tutorial in the best blouse/apron combination we have seen so far. Part 1: Brown/Gosari (stirfried fernbrake) is up in our story now! #chuseok #samsaeknamul #gosari #fiddleheadfern #fernbracken #brackenfern #gosarinamul #tutorial #cookingtutorial #recipeshare #koreancooking #mamaleemakes #recipes #eatmorekimchi #kimchikoreahouse #torontolife #blogto #supportlocal #416 #tastetoronto #deliveryto #thesix #foodbeast #dishedto #togetherTO #takeoutto #yummy #torontoeats #toronto

Feeling extremely seen and heard today, thanks to Karon Liu's write-up in The Toronto Star. Don't forget to support your local mom and pop shops. <3 Check out Mama Lee and her "perfect coif" in our instagram story highlights for previous cooking tutorials and let us know in the comments what you'd like to see next from Mama Lee. Have a happy Friday everyone

NEW KIMCHI LABELS ARE HERE! bring a jar of our kimchi home and be greeted by Mama Lee's smiling visage everytime you open your fridge! yes! 12$ for 24oz, 15$ for 32oz - always available. endless thanks to @bonyfingers for this lovely illustration check out his new book The Montague Twins: The Witch’s Hand and instagram for more of his work which is so beautiful and full of whimsy #eatmorekimchi #illustration #kimchikoreahouse #torontolife#blogto... #supportlocal#416#tastetoronto#deliveryto#thesix#foodbeast#dishedto#togetherTO#takeoutto#yummy #torontoeats #toreats #toronto #foodstagram #torontotakeout#torontolife#tofoodies#torontolife#thechewreview#instafood#foodgawker #koreancuisine #koreanfood #koreanfoodlover #korean #koreancuisine #torontotogether l See more

With the announcement of Stage 3, our dining room is open again (with seating capacity reduced by 60% and tables re-arranged). Here are the new rules... Upon entry for dine-in service, you will be asked to: - Have your temperature checked - Sanitize your hands - Keep your mask on AT ALL TIMES unless eating/drinking ... - Stay seated unless going to the washroom/settling your bill - Provide your contact info so Public Health can contact you if contact tracing is needed If you are feeling sick, please stay home and visit us another time! We are still offering TAKE OUT and DELIVERY through Ritual, UberEats, SkipTheDishes and DoorDash. We know things are crazy. Let’s all do our part to keep each other safe. We welcome your questions and/or feedback - please DM or e-mail us to ask us anything. <3 XO, Mama Lee and the KKH gang See more