Mr Kimchi

What's in the box: Expect naturally fermented kimchi in 330g jars, in traditional, vegan or vegan non-spicy styles, though the site does not spell out exactly what a subscription delivery contains.

Mr Kimchi is a UK maker of traditional Korean kimchi. It has been trading since 2013, and the recipe comes from the founder's family, going back to 1998. The main product is naturally fermented kimchi, made by hand early each morning and sold in packs of three 330g jars. There are three styles: traditional at £17.90, vegan at £17.70 and a newer vegan non-spicy version at £17.50. The shop also sells flash-frozen Korean ready meals that each serve two. These include beef bulgogi, spicy chicken bulgogi, Korean fried chicken with sweet gochujang sauce and vegan kimchi fried rice. The site mentions a subscription option but does not clearly say how often it ships, what goes in it or what it costs, so check those details before you sign up. New newsletter subscribers get a 15% first-order code, but it does not apply to subscriptions. Standard weekday delivery is free on orders over £50. If you are looking for a range of fermented foods, this is a kimchi specialist, not a kombucha brand or a general ferments box. If you want a steady supply of traditional kimchi, it looks like a dependable choice. If you want variety across different ferments, look elsewhere.