YOUR LOCAL KIMCHI MAKER
DAMCHI KIMCHI
Damchi takes its name from the Korean verb 담다 'dam-da' , a word used specifically for making kimchi.
It also echoes the last syllable of Amsterdam, reflecting our mission to connect Korean food heritage with the local community through vibrant world of fermentation.
Made fresh every week, damchi Kimchi offers a range from young, crisp kimchi to deep, aged varieties. By blending traditional recipes with local produces, we’re adapting kimchi to the Dutch climate—introducing unique kimchi with a local twist.
DAMCHI FOUNDER
Gigi Park
Gigi was born in Seoul, raised in New Zealand, and now call Amsterdam her second home.
Like every Korean, she grew up eating kimchi daily—but for her, kimchi has always been more than just food. It traveled with her wherever she moved, carrying memories of home. When she moved to Amsterdam six years ago, she started making kimchi for herself and friends, sharing not just a dish but a piece of her memory of home & family.
Damchi Kimchi is more than a business to gigi; it’s a community. It’s a way for her to connect with others through food, culture, and a shared longing for home.