To those eager for something a little different, Shim recommends Chonggak Kimchi, ponytail radish kimchi (named for the shape of their greens), which he called "earthy and unique." Both the greens ...

The tender pork is a neutral background to the other essential components – tangy, crunchy radish and oyster kimchi, salted shrimp sauce, and an array of leaves (including perilla, or sesame ...