Adding basil leaves to your standard kimchi recipe brings in a "refreshing herbal note," as Shim explains. Shim also offers chive kimchi on Kochi's chef's menu. Chives have a mild garlic and onion ...

Sungchul Shim knows a thing or five about quality kimchi. His restaurant's menus feature the fermented goodness made with inventive ingredients such as squash and chives. So, if you're thinking ...