First time trying Kimchi — completely converted

I had never tried Kimchi before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The deeply umami taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. sesame oil is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a Korean barbecue restaurant with table grills setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. the communal banchan side dishes are as important as the main. My server recommended banana milk alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Kimchi. Outstanding first encounter.