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Kimchi Korean Restaurant
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Veg-options
Vegan-friendly
Ovo
Take-out
Korean
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. As with conventional Korean food, the menu is heavy on meat but this place also offers a large vegetarian selection which includes some vegan suitable dishes. Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm.
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1100 N Atherton St, State College, Pennsylvania, USA, 16803
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Last update on 23 Dec 2018 by Guest
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Added by elles_belles on 04 Oct 2011
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5 Reviews
First Review by PennsyltuckyVeggie
twolightsabovethesea
Points +217
Delicious Food, Generous portions - Edit
I tried the tofu dolsot and glutinous rice with brown sugar filling. The staff was knowledgeable about what was vegan and made sure I knew the soup that normally comes with the tofu dolsot is not vegan so I could skip it. If I visit the area again I would definitely eat here again.
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Tiffanyyylinnn
Points +11
Amazing - Edit
The food was so good!! I went there twice and the last time I had it they added hot pot! The hot pot was very good but it could be better. It wasn’t as fresh as I thought but I was still good! This restaurant is one of the only Asian restaurants in state college. Yum!
Read morePros: Soups, Side dishes , The hotpot stew
Cons: Not organized
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Dveg
Points +205
My fav winter food! - Edit
I’ve been getting the tofu dolset for years. Beside wishing it was a little less oily, I LOVE this dish. The rice gets crispy in the special bowls they serve it in, there’s delicious sprouts, mushrooms, greens...really high quality. Only heads up is the miso soup is Not vegan and some of the little sides they put in the middle of your table are not, but lately all the wait staff seems to be very aware and helpful with knowing what is vegan. There’s a few other options on the menu that might be vegan as is. I’d recommend giving the place a try! And the rice tea is soooo good!
Read morePros: Yummy, Fresh ingredients , Whole Foods
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86earth86
Points +24
No vegan options - Edit
They have quite a few vegetarian options but as soon as I said the word vegan our server immediately said that we don't have anything vegan here. She said the chef could not make anything vegan and I mean not a single thing. This seems kind of ridiculous to be honest because even a steak house is typically more accommodating. I was so disappointed and would not recommend at all.
Read morePros: They did have some good vegetarian options if you'
Cons: No vegan options and no willing to even try to wor
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PennsyltuckyVeggie
Points +442
Beware the Banchan - Edit
We have visited Kimchi quite a few times over the 5 years. Whether it was the change in the economy or ownership of the restaurant I couldn't tell you but a couple of years ago the quality seemed to slip a notch. We noticed that they started filling our soda glasses only 3/4 of the way full, very odd. They also chose to remain closed on Tuesdays about that same time.
Read moreIn a little strip of shops where Cherry Lane cuts across South Atherton Street, Kimchi is one place we can count on not being crowded during Penn State football games.
Currently, the menu does still have vegetarian options like Tofu or Vegetable Dolsot served in baked hot sizzling bowls and a side of Seaweed Soup. Before a couple of years ago, the "ketchup" bottle of Korean Red Pepper Paste used to be on every table. Now when you order Dolsot you even have to ask for it despite the fact they mention on the menu the paste is usually added to the Dolsot.
I would say the Vegetable Tofu and Vegetable Denjang have been consistent over the years. Served with white rice, they are quite good.
All of the mentioned vegetarian dishes come with roughly 5 shared side dishes (Banchan) of which, curiously, you rarely if ever are served any kimchi. The quick pickled cucumbers, potato salad (eggs in it?), and pickled radish are all very nice BUT, even though you are clearly ordering vegetarian meals - they will still bring you Fish Cake as one of the sides unless you ask them to substitute it for another vegetarian choice. For that matter, make sure you request all vegetarian Banchan since they change and might have a squid option sometime.
Not knowing exactly what to expect (is there fish paste in anything I am eating?!) and the typically slow service even to wave them down to get your check lands Kimchi and average experience in my opinion.
Pros: separate veg menu options, veggie & tofu dolsot
Cons: fish cake is not vegetarian, slow service, slipping quality
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