The "Day-12" Standard
Raw. Hand-Rubbed.
Truly Alive.
Most kimchi is pasteurized (dead) to sit on shelves.
Michin Kimchi is alive, probiotic-rich, and fermented for exactly 12 hours before delivery.
(Alive)
Full of LIVING probiotics. Supermarket brands kill these for shelf life.
Layers
We wash & rub every leaf manually. NO MACHINES that bruise the crunch.
Sourness
Fermented until the tang is PERFECT. The ultimate pairing for Ramen.
The Michin Difference
Stop paying for dead cabbage. Taste the life inside.
From Tech Giant to Kimchi Maker
"I left my corporate job because I couldn't find decent kimchi in Singapore. So I decided to make it myself—the hard way."
No Shortcuts. Just Hard Work.
What the Neighbors Say 🗣️
"Finally, real kimchi! The crunch is insane. My husband usually hates kimchi but he finished half the jar in one sitting."
"The fizz is real! It tastes exactly like the ones I had in Korea. Not too sweet, just perfect spicy tang."
"Super convenient delivery. The fact that it's unpasteurized makes a huge difference to my gut health."
Common Questions
The liquid becomes cloudy because billions of healthy probiotics and seasoning particles are floating in the brine. It is actually a great sign that fermentation is going well, so please enjoy it with peace of mind!
The Science of Kimchi 🔬
Kimchi fermentation isn't magic—it's a biological "Relay Race" between two different types of probiotics!
🏁 The Probiotic Relay Race
Just like a drama has two parts, kimchi fermentation has two distinct stages. One bacteria runs the first lap (Fresh & Fizzy), and then passes the baton to the second bacteria (Deep & Sour).
🌡️ Temperature Decides the Taste
Bacteria grow slowly. The "Fresh & Fizzy" stage lasts for weeks.
RESULT: Best Flavor! ✅
Bacteria explode in population. They skip the "Fresh" stage and go straight to sour & mushy in 2 days.
RESULT: Too Sour! ❌
🚚 Delivery Guide
📦 Delivery Fees
📍 Delivery Zones
We deliver to different parts of Singapore on alternating weeks to keep our kimchi fresh and our routes efficient!
Sentosa, CBD, Jurong, Bukit Batok, Clementi, Queenstown
Tampines, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Sengkang, Yishun, Woodlands
⏰ Schedule & Cut-off
- All deliveries happen on Saturdays (10am - 6pm).
- Order cut-off is Wednesday Night (23:59).
- Orders placed after Wednesday will be delivered the following eligible week.
From Tech Giant to Kimchi Maker 🥬
"Ask a Singaporean where the best Chicken Rice is, and they will fight you.
Ask a Korean where the best Kimchi is... and we usually just go home to Mom."
The "Chicken Rice" Standard
I spent years working in a giant tech company. I loved the hustle, but after a long day of corporate stress, I craved one thing: A proper Korean meal.
Just like how a local knows exactly what makes a good Lor Mee or Hokkien Mee, a Korean can instantly taste the difference between "Real Kimchi" and "Factory Kimchi." In Singapore, I found plenty of kimchi... but it all tasted "dead."
The Dirty Secret of Supermarket Kimchi
Here is something most people don't know: To ship kimchi overseas without it exploding in the cargo hold, factories have to pasteurize it.
They heat it up to kill the bacteria. This stops the fermentation gas (so the bag doesn't bloat), but it also kills all the healthy probiotics. You are left with sour, dead cabbage that has no health benefits.
In Korea, we buy fresh, unpasteurized kimchi. The bags arrive bloated and puffy because the healthy bacteria are alive and breathing. That fizz you feel on your tongue? That is the taste of life.
Why I Started Michin Kimchi
I refused to keep eating dead food. I wanted kimchi so good that I could make Kimchi Jjigae (Stew) with just the kimchi alone—no extra seasoning needed.
I started making it myself in my kitchen in Tampines. I cooked with it daily. When friends came over, they were shocked by the crunch and the deep flavor. They told me I was "Michin" (Crazy) for spending hours washing every leaf by hand, but they couldn't stop eating it.
Michin Kimchi is my promise to you: No factories. No pasteurization. Just real, living, exploding flavor.
Refund Policy
Last updated: Jan 2026
Due to the perishable nature of our home-made kimchi, all items sold are strictly non-refundable.
1. Quality Issues
If you have a question or issue about the quality of the item you bought (e.g., damaged packaging or wrong item), please contact us via WhatsApp immediately.
How to report an issue:
Please message us at +65 8867 5112 stating your Invoice ID and describing the issue. We will review your case and get right back to you with a solution.
2. Taste & Preference
Taste is subjective! Our kimchi is made with a traditional family recipe. We do not provide refunds or replacements simply because the taste does not suit your personal preference (e.g., "too sour" or "too spicy").
3. Storage Responsibility
Since we cannot control how the product is stored once it leaves our hands, we cannot accept liability for spoilage caused by improper storage.
Please insure you refrigerate your kimchi immediately upon delivery. Leaving it at room temperature will accelerate fermentation and may cause gas buildup or leaks.
Shipping Policy
Our kimchi is unpasteurized and heat-sensitive. Please ensure someone is home to receive the order and refrigerate it immediately.
1. Delivery Schedule
We deliver on Saturdays only between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. We cannot promise exact time slots as routes depend on traffic and driver load.
2. Zoning System
To keep our kimchi fresh, we split Singapore into two zones:
- Zone A (South/West): Delivered on odd weeks (1st & 3rd Saturday).
- Zone B (North/East): Delivered on even weeks (2nd & 4th Saturday).
3. Order Cut-Off
Orders must be placed by Wednesday 23:59 to be eligible for the coming Saturday delivery. Orders placed after this time will be pushed to the next eligible delivery date.
4. Receipt & Liability (Strict)
Please ensure someone is available to receive your order on Saturday.
If no one is home, our driver will attempt to call you. If we cannot reach you, the items will be left at your doorstep/gate to avoid disrupting the route for other customers.
Michin Kimchi will not be liable for any loss in product quality, spoilage, or theft resulting from unattended deliveries. By placing an order, you accept the risk of leaving the items at your premises if you are not present.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: Jan 2026
PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND ALL TERMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.
1. Collection of Information
Michin Kimchi (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) reserves the right to collect, process, and utilize information provided by or obtained from users (hereinafter “User” or “you”) of this website (the “Site”). Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information strictly necessary for the execution of transactions, including but not limited to your full legal name, billing address, shipping address, electronic mail address, and telephonic contact details. Non-Personal & Derivative Data: Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company automatically collects and aggregates complex data points regarding your interaction with the Site ("Usage Data"). This includes, without limitation, your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform, as well as data relating to your visit stream (foot traffic), including the full Uniform Resource Locators (URL) clickstream to, through, and from our Site (including date and time); products you viewed or searched for; page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs), and methods used to browse away from the page.
2. Use and Processing of Data
The Company utilizes collected data pursuant to our legitimate business interests. While Personal Information is primarily utilized for the fulfillment of contractual obligations (i.e., order delivery and invoicing), Usage Data is utilized entirely at the Company’s discretion for the purposes of algorithmic analysis, conversion rate optimization, behavioral profiling, and the enhancement of the Site’s infrastructure. By using the Site, you explicitly acknowledge and consent to the Company’s use of automated technologies (including but not limited to "Cookies," "Pixels," and "Web Beacons") to monitor your digital footprint within the Site domain for the purpose of internal analytics and marketing assessments. We reserve the right to utilize such data to generate aggregate, non-identifiable statistical reports which may be used for business intelligence purposes.
3. Disclosure to Third Parties
The Company does not sell Personal Information to unaffiliated third parties for their independent marketing purposes. However, you acknowledge and agree that we may disclose your information to third-party service providers, subcontractors, and agents ("Data Processors") who perform services on our behalf, including but not limited to: database management (e.g., Supabase), authentication services (e.g., Google OAuth), payment processing, and data analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). Such disclosure is necessary for the operational functionality of the Site. Furthermore, we reserve the right to disclose any information as required by law, pursuant to a subpoena or other legal proceeding, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
4. Limitation of Liability & Data Retention
THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, OR ALTERATION, THEFT, OR DESTRUCTION OF INFORMATION DISTRIBUTED TO THE COMPANY. Data provided to us is retained for an indefinite period as deemed necessary by the Company for historical analysis, legal compliance, and the resolution of disputes. Unless a verified request for deletion is received and approved pursuant to applicable laws, the Company retains the perpetual right to archive transaction and usage data.
5. Amendments
The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace this Policy at any time. It is your responsibility to check this Policy periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes to this Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Terms of Service
Last updated: Jan 2026
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE ("TERMS") GOVERN YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE MICHIN KIMCHI WEBSITE AND SERVICES. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE, YOU EXPLICITLY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.
1. Nature of Goods & Home-Based Disclaimer
The User acknowledges and accepts that all products sold by Michin Kimchi ("The Company") are manufactured in a residential facility ("Home-Based Business") and are not produced in an industrial commercial factory. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: The User explicitly assumes all risks associated with the consumption of the products, including but not limited to the presence of allergens. The Company’s facility handles high-risk ingredients including, without limitation, Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp/Saeujeot), Fish, Soy, Wheat (Gluten), Tree Nuts, and Dairy. The Company explicitly disclaims any liability for allergic reactions or adverse health effects arising from trace contamination.
2. Product Volatility & Fermentation
The Company sells unpasteurized, live-culture fermented food products ("The Goods"). The User understands that The Goods are chemically active and subject to continuous change in pH level, acidity, texture, and internal gas pressure ("Fermentation"). The Company does not warrant that The Goods will remain static in taste or condition. Phenomena including gas buildup ("Fizz"), package expansion, or leakage due to pressure are inherent characteristics of the product and shall not constitute a defect or breach of warranty.
3. Delivery, Title & Risk of Loss
Delivery dates provided by The Company are estimates only and shall not be construed as a guarantee of performance. TRANSFER OF RISK: Title to and risk of loss for The Goods passes entirely to the User upon tender of delivery to the address specified in the Order. In the event the User is not present to receive the delivery, the User authorizes The Company’s agents to deposit The Goods at the doorstep or gate. Upon such deposit, The Company is fully discharged of its obligations, and the User assumes sole liability for any subsequent spoilage, theft, thermal degradation, or contamination.
4. User Obligations & Indemnification
The User agrees to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information. The User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Michin Kimchi and our affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MICHIN KIMCHI BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL MICHIN KIMCHI BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, OR INJURY RESULTING FROM HACKING, TAMPERING, OR OTHER UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR USE OF THE SERVICE OR YOUR ACCOUNT OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE PRODUCTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE USER FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
6. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws of the Republic of Singapore. Michin Kimchi and yourself irrevocably consent that the courts of Singapore shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these terms.
