Kimchi Planet in Newcastle upon Tyne

Walked a long way to visit after seeing good reviews - only to find it shut - even though I had checked online that it was open. Best call ahead if you are making an effort to get there.

We've been going to kimchi planet for more than two years and it's probably our favourite restaurant in Newcastle. Food is delicious and well priced. Only problem is it's so hard to choose between the spicy chicken rice bowl and pork cheese and egg kimchi fried rice!

We are regular customers with the quality and flavours of Korean food served being excellent. The vegan beef kimbap (sushi), fried vegetable dumplings and homemade kimchi jars to go are personal favourites. There is a clear amount of talent and love that goes into cooking these hearty and fresh dishes. The staff are always helpful and friendly.

I was so excited to try this place as it had great reviews. I really wanted to give it 5/5 (because the food is out of this world and was absolutely amazing the best takeaway we’ve had) however my decision was sadly based on the customer service I received as soon as I walked through the door. The lady was very unwelcoming and looked at me as tho why she coming in this late (20:15) and food preparation finishes at 20:30 which is fine. She never gave me a warm welcome. I have never been here before and asked for recommendations which I got a blank look at and one word answer. Sharp, unhappy and abrupt which I found disheartening. Such lovely food tho and throughly enjoyed it. Just first impressions were sadly disappointing.

What a lovely wee hidden gem. We found out about this place from a work colleague, as it is hidden away in a quiet housing area. We both had rice bowls which were delicious and really reasonably priced. It's also incredible how as soon as you step through the door, it's like you're not in England any more - the atmosphere and decor mimics small restaurants in Asia so well! Definitely worth the trip!

Ordered a couple of dishes from here today, two different flavour kimbaps, kimchi pancakes, hotteocks, and japchae. Utterly disappointed with the quality never mind the quantity... The rice for the Kimbaps were so mushy, it doesn’t have the distinctive rice shapes, it’s just looked like someone had added too much water into it, making it a consistancy of half rice half congee!! Never had I had a kimchi pancake as disgusted looking as the one we ordered today. It was black burnt and rock hard! Hotteocks were also burnt! The Japchae was so oily, it just feels like you’re slurping on oil in every mouth you intake. Tried messaging them thru Facebook but no replies whatsoever. Paid £20+ for food that’s not edible!

I loved the kimbup was soooo good! I hate the small plastic pots for sauces and wish there was an option to not get these freebies as I don’t eat. Nice touch though :) I really liked the dumplings but wish you offered steamed option. I would also like to see spicy kimchi on the menu! I highly recommend this place.

I was very excited to say the least when I found out about kimchi planet, through lockdown I watched a few Korean food blogging videos and wondered what it tasted like. We had the kimchi fried rice, kimchi, veggie dumplings, vegan beef kimbap, black bean noodles and the hotteok. Impressed they did a vegan meat option rather than just veggies. The hotteok was amazing! Really enjoyed the meal and wood definitely recommend! The dishes are about £6 for a main and you get plenty, sides and dessert about £3.5. So cheap enough if you want to go and order a few things to share and try.

Had been for a takeaway before lockdown and was very impressed. Just had one via dileveroo and what a difference! Sushi we had was still excellent, but it was like “spot the meat” on the rice bowls. Shame. Am adding photo of what was left of too much rice and (tasty) sauce after our disappointment Expected better for £50!

Had heard about this place , and yes it was fabulous !!! Smallish choice but great choices .... i had beef and rice it was really lovely and so tasty I loved it .... my son had pork and egg again delicious . We had kimchi pancakes and a sushi ? Type thing ... it was a very good portion . And it did not come in any plastic ! A real gem , and on deliveroo .

Yum, the food was great, small menu from deliveroo but the outcome was worth it The food arrived before they said and it was so hot...even the egg on top, how is that possible. Will definitely go again

Fantastic gem hidden away. A small unassuming cafe to grab lunch at decent prices. We shared the spicy bbq chicken rice bowl, pork and samjang kimbap and kimchi pancake. All served steaming hot and great portions. The kimchi pancake was too greasy for our liking as tried this dish elsewhere before and the batter is much lighter and usually filled with kimchi. Enjoyed the rice bowl and the chicken was so tasty and spiced well. Really enjoyed the kimbap and could of ordered more. All for £18 including 2 pots of tea is a fair price for lunch. So glad we visited.

I tried this petite restaurant twice. I ordered the £5 Kimchi, Avocado and Veggies option. A lady in the back cooked it and front of house added a sprinkle of something savoury and crispy on top as the finishing. Hot and tasty. A week later went back, ordered the same. This time after a long wait, I paid for the same dish. Got home nearby, opened up and found it was stone cold and without the topping which made it particularly nice first time. Owner lacked any sincerity instead in her reply to my Google review defended herself, in denial. Claimed the shop had a queue! Yes one person when I arrived. No excuse for my cold food lacking flavour. Her inadequate response means losing my custom along with my family and friends I would have brought to it in future. Things do go wrong but good establishments put things right.

Amazing food, amazing prices, amazing atmosphere nestled in the middle of a housing estate on the outskirts of the city. Definitely worth visiting! Hopefully it'll get popular enough to keep the kitchen open past 8.30 on a week night as it's trickier for late eaters not on the 'geordie tea time' schedule.

I go there almost every week and the food is amazing. Very good value for money as well. Rice, chicken and kimchi bowl is my favourite dish.

Great food. Great water, and by that I truly mean it, the water in this establishment is above and beyond.

Super good food presented in a really nice way too, great service, great prices, really nice atmosphere and decor, small and cozy! In addition their music playlist is really nice.I normally dont write reviews but ive been there quite a few times in the past 2months with my friends and they never disappoint!

An uncluttered menu and unfussy surroundings, tucked away from the crowds. Cheap and enjoyable dishes. Very tasty and filling without being stodgy. Lots of fun - a great little place.

Lovely selection of dishes at very affordable prices. It’s an unassuming venue which really does pack a punch. Particularly enjoyed the Beef Bulgogi, Kimchi and Kimbap.

Small menu but tasty authentic food that is great value. Most patrons appear to be students. Cute decor and friendly atmosphere - we will be back for more!

Outwardly a small, unassuming shop but it sure serves up some extremely tasty and authentic Korean food for unbelievably great prices.

Took #1 son for lunch in repayment for him proroguing my overgrown creeper which was well on its way to obliterating my kitchen windows.

Really good place just outside city centre, had vegan beef bulgogi and spicy ramen, cheap but tasty food, very friendly and helpful staff, even had some Korean watermelon soda which was different but good! Seemed to be busy especially with students, will be back again!

A hidden gem that serves great food for great prices. Generous portion sizes and super friendly staff.

Very impressive place- cute cafe vibes and bring your own bottle! We over ordered a bit because we were expecting such big portion sizes as it was so cheap! We shared fried dumplings, bbq pork sushi and had a rice bowl each. Couldn’t recommend this place any more. Staff were super friendly too! 10/10

Tucked away on a street in Newcastle I did not even know existed, this place is a real find. The atmosphere is extremely relaxed and the service very friendly. Not being much of a conoisseur of Korean food, I could not say how this compared with other Korean places but in terms of basic qualities like "being delicious" and so on, Kimchi Planet ticked all the boxes. Everything was full of flavour, and as I was eating the vegetarian options this is especially impressive (some places have pretty poor vegetarian options). There is plenty more that I am keen to try next time, e.g. the noodle soups and kimchi pancakes.

Not a big fan of sushi but this place changed my mind... The service was fab, Win was lovely... ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

I decided to go for the beef bulgogi at Heaton Park festival. It was just perfect! The beef was succulent and the flavour was amazing!! Usually I’m not a fan of spice, and even though it was a surprise to my taste buds, it fit perfectly with the dish! Also the chefs were really friendly and there were even vegan options! Hope to eat their food again sometime x

Love their spicy soupy ramyun the most. Ordered together with their beef bulgogi kimbap and kimchi pancake. Everything was lovely.

Limited menu but all delicious. Dumplings and beef rice bowl both great and reasonably priced. I wish it had a bigger menu but other than that great. Oh and that fizzy mango juice in a can was MAGICAL.

We visit this little place once every month or so and it never disappoints! Menu is quite limited, but no matter what you order, food is always deliciouuuus!

We ordered the pancakes, beef rice bowl, chicken rice bowl, beef sushi and the kimchi sushi - great portions and all very tasty! Recommended

Came across for a team lunch and had a fantastic meal. Fantastic presentation beautifully balanced flavours surprisingly filling. Had the BBQ pork kimbap and the veg dumplings absolutely delicious highly reccomend and hoping to hurry back

I am so glad we found this little gem in newcastle! This tiny restaurant has super friendly staff with great service. Small menu but it is done beautifully. We had the beef rice bowl, the Korean bbq kimbab and pancakes as a side. This was plenty of food for the two of us and you could tell it was fresh - the flavours were fantastic and not too spicy for those of you who aren’t a fan of spice.

I haven’t had proper Korean food since I arrive Newcastle 3 years ago until I stumble across Kimchi Planet. And I can confidently say it’s very authentic. I’ve ordered the vegan beef bulgogi rice bowl and the “beef” is made with soy, which is gluten free and meat free! The price is super inexpensive considering how much food is in a portion. I’ve paid £5.80 for a the meal and came out with a stomach full. Great value, great vibe and friendly staff! :)

Visited this restaurant for the first time yesterday and their food was delicious. Portion sizes were very generous and the atmosphere of the whole place was really relaxing, definitely Newcastle's best kept secret.

It’s nice to see an independent doing well and getting good reviews. The menu is small but what they do they do well. Both the bipimbap and the sushi we tried were really tasty.

What a hidden gem! In the middle of a parade of shops in Shieldfield.

Kimchi planet serves the most amazing kimbap and glass noodles. They easily made mine vegan and the flavours were just incredible. I enjoyed my first visit so much I went back again 3 days later. Highly recommended food and customer service they were so friendly and welcoming

I ate here with a few friends and the staff were really friendly and the food was brilliant. Would 100% recommend.

My student son treated me to a delicious birthday dinner at Kimchi Planet in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Korean food was yummy, the service first class with a smile and I even had a birthday message added to my plate of BBQ Kimbap. The prices are affordable and its totally a place you will visit again and again, though the menu is limited the flavours are first class and the staff friendly.

The food was lovely and the service was great! The place is very kid friendly. Portions are good and the price is really accessible!

Can have excellent and tasty foods at an affordable price. Good service, friendly atmosphere, and a nice and clean place. Foods are also served quickly. Loved every menu I’ve tried, but particularly recommend Korean bbq roll (kimbap).

Quite a limited menu, which isn't such a bad thing. Well cooked with plenty of flavour and fair portions. The staff are friendly and helpful. Prices offer great value for money. Recommended for solo eating or with friends. Give it a go!.

It’s cheap eat! Nice kimchi pancake! I don’t really like kimchi but their kimchi taste real good! (Even the portion is not that big) but you can order other foods because it’s really cheap! Their atmosphere quite good too, keep playing Korean top hits songs in the restaurant!

The food is excellent, I'd particularly recommend the fried veggie dumplings, and the staff are always friendly.

My son is addicted to this place which has only been open for a few weeks! I’m not sure that I want to review this fabulous place because we’ll never get a table once everyone finds out about it! It’s hidden away, just a few minutes walk from the Northumbria campus ( fashion dept etc...) in a row of shops. The food is absolutely amazing and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Three of us ordered absolutely loads of food which would have easily fed four and we had some gorgeous melon drinks. The bill came to just £32! We are planning our next trip for this weekend!

Amazing amazing KIMCHIPLANET I never thought I could eat delicious Korean food in England, but it was so delicious. 한국음식 너무 좋아요 김치플라넷 대박나세요 나중에 잘되면 삼겹살 레스토랑도 하나 만들어주세요. 찾아갈래요

Been coming here for business lunch for a month or so now and never disappoints! Food and staff are always great and service is excellent. Authentic Korean food served since the chefs are Korean! Definitely a place of recommendation.

Korean BBQ sushi rolls are amazing! The guys are always on the Sunday market at the Quayside and they opened up their awesome cafe! The selection of food and drinks fit the Korean experience perfectly. It’s the best Korean food in town for sure! Pay a visit!

Fantastic food. Fresh. Clean. Yummy. Fast, friendly service with a smile. I am already looking forward to my next visit. A hidden gem.

I have been a fan of Kimchi Planet ever since I first sampled their food at the Quayside Market. Thrilled that they have opened their first permanent base. They serve amazing, authentic food at excellent prices. Loved their belly pork special. Go- you won’t regret it!

Hidden Gem in Shieldfield. Very affordable price and good service. Food served very quickly and modern Korean atmosphere Cafe. Korean BBQ Kimbap is just soooooo gooood.