Kimchi Korean Restaurant is a family owned and managed restaurant at 2–4 Dawlish Road in Selly Oak. Established in 2005, it places the Korean tradition of gathering and sharing at the centre of the dining experience.
Korean barbecue invites guests to cook and eat together around the grill. Dumplings, seafood or kimchi pancakes and other starters can begin the table, while bulgogi and marinated meats bring savoury, caramelised flavours to the main meal.
Rice dishes include bibimbap served in a regular or sizzling stone bowl, with vegetables, egg and a choice of protein or tofu. Kimchi stew, soft tofu stew and short rib soup offer warming alternatives, supported by banchan and extra rice or seaweed.
Korean spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks accompany the food, while mochi ice cream and other desserts complete the menu. The restaurant opens daily and takes table bookings. Guests with allergies should discuss soy, sesame, shellfish, gluten and shared grill preparation before ordering.
Address: 2–4 Dawlish Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7AE, England
Kimchi Korean Restaurant Selly Oak Menu
Starters
Pa Jeon
Savoury seafood pancake with pawn, squid and spring onion.
Kimchi Jeon
Spicy Kimchi and spring onion pancake.
Tofu Pancake
5pcs Pancake, mashed fresh tofu, carrot, spring onion, fresh chilli, onion and bean sprouts, Served with homemade soy sauce.
Mandoo (Dumpling)
5pcs of pan-fried chicken, pork, duck or vegetable dumpling served with a light soy dipping sauce. Chicken / Pork / Duck / Vegetable / Pawn + £1.00
Takoyaki
5 Ball-shaped appetizers made of a wheat flour-based batter and filled with diced octopus.
Korean Boneless Chicken
Battered deep-fried chicken breast meat. Topped with a choice of sauces + £1.00. Spicy Sauce / Fiery Spicy Sauce / Honey Butter Garlic Sauce or BBQ Sauce.
Korean Fried Chicken Wings
Deep fried chicken wings. 6pcs Topped with a choice of sauces + £1.00. Spicy Sauce / Fiery Spicy Sauce / Honey Butter Garlic Sauce or BBQ Sauce.
Garlic & Chilli Skewer
4 pcs grilled chicken or 3 pcs king prawn skewers, well-cooked with homemade teriyaki or sweet chilli sauce. Served with fresh salad and garnished with sesame seeds and parsley. Chicken / King Prawn. Topped with a choice of sauces: Teriyaki Sauce / Sweet Chilli Sauce
Edamame
Steamed soybeans with pods
Tempura
A choice of battered prawns, squid or vegetables served with a light soy dipping sauce. Calamari Tempura £8.90, Vegetable £7.40
House Specials
Dolsot Bibimbap
A sizzling stone bowl containing steamed rice with bean sprout, carrot, courgette, spinach leaf, egg and mushrooms. Served with bibimbap sauce and miso soup. Sesame seeds and oil can be removed upon request. Beef / Spicy pork / Chicken / Tofu
Katsu
A choice of cutlet chicken, prawn or croquette battered in its crispy panko coating and topped with a rich, fruity and smoky katsu sauce. Served with rice, salad and miso soup. Chicken/Prawn/Pumpkin/Vegetable. Choice of sauces: Katsu Sauce / curry Sauce
Topoki
Rice sticks and fish cakes with vegetables simmered in a sizzling spicy sauce with of a half-boiled egg. Plain / Cheese Topoki / Rapoki (Noodle + Topoki) / Cheese Rapoki
Korean Pork Ribs
Pork ribs coated with choice of sauce served with rice or replace with chips (+£2.00). Spicy Sauce / Honey Butter Garlic Sauce / BBQ Sauce
Rice
Fried Rice
Mixed vegetable fried rice with your choice of meat, or plain. Served with a fried egg, fresh salad and miso soup. Beef / King Prawn / Chicken / Kimchi / Vegetable
Dubap
A traditional rice dish with your choice of protein. Served with fresh salad and miso soup. Beef / Spicy Pork / Seafood / Spicy Chicken / Chicken Teriyaki / Tofu
Bibimbap
Steamed rice with bean sprouts, carrot, courgette, spinach leaf, egg, mushrooms. Served with bibimbap sauce and miso soup. Sesame seeds and oil can be removed upon request. Beef / Spicy Pork / Chicken / Tofu
Kimbap
Tuna/ Beef / Pork / Ham / Prawn / Vegetable
Noodle
Gluten Free Options Available
Udon
Your chosen topping and vegetables are stir-fried. Soon after, thick Udon noodles are tossed in and fried in a special blend of homemade teriyaki sauce. Beef/Chicken Teriyaki/Chicken Katsu/Seafood +£1.00 / Tofu
Ramen
A hearty bowl filled with ramen noodles and soup made from a rich miso and pork broth, topped with a half-boiled egg, pickled ginger, sliced narutomaki, seaweed, Pak Choi, crispy shallot and spring onion. Beef/Chasu Pork/Chicken Katsu/Prawn/Seafood +£1.00
Spicy Ramen
A hearty bowl of hot spicy broth made from anchovies and beef extract, filled with ramen noodle, vegetables and mounds of either seafood or chicken. Garnished with spring onion. Seafood + £1.00 / Chicken
Japche
Traditional sweet potato starch noodles stir-fried with mushrooms, courgette, onion, sweet pepper, carrot and Pak Choi in a rich blend of soy and teriyaki. Beef / Pork / Chicken / Tofu
JJajang
Korean-style black bean sauce with pork, fried onions, white cabbage and peas. Beef / Pork / Chicken / Tofu
Sizzler
Beef Sizzler
Cooked thinly sliced beef and seasoned vegetable with homemade soy-based sauce. Served on a sizzling plate. Add rice (+£2.00) Add chips (+£2.50)
Spicy Pork Sizzler
Cooked thinly sliced pork and seasoned vegetable with homemade chili sauce. Served on a sizzling plate. Add rice (+£2.00) Add chips (+£2.50)
Spicy Chicken Sizzler
Cooked sliced chicken breast and seasoned vegetable with homemade chili sauce. Served on a sizzling plate. Add rice (+£2.00) Add chips (+£2.50)
Spicy Squid Sizzler
Cooked fresh squid and seasoned vegetable with homemade chili sauce. Add rice (+£2.00) Add chips (+£2.50)
Tofu Sizzler
Cooked fried tofu and seasoned vegetables marinated with homemade soy-based sauce. Served on a sizzling plate. Add rice (+£2.00) Add chips (+£2.50)
Hot Pot
Kimchi Chige
Homemade kimchi stew. Tofu and noodle in a rich hot pot. Garnished with spring onion. Pork / Tuna
Soondubu Chige
Mixed seafood and soft tofu in a chilli broth with an egg yolk placed on top that cooks slowly from the stove to the table.
Spicy Pulled Beef
Bold and hot beef brisket, spring onion, onion, spinach leaves, bean sprouts, Japche noodles and Pak Choi.
Galbi Tang
Short beef rib stew with vegetables, spring onion, Japche noodles and Pak Choi.
Bu Dae Chige
A classic stew, famously eaten by soldiers in the Korean army. Filled with ham, sausage, kimchi, baked beans, noodles and mixed vegetables. Cheese +£1.00
Salad
Mixed Salad
Mixed bistro salad with cucumber, cherry tomatoes and sweet red pepper with homemade dressing and teriyaki sauce. Garnished with mixed nuts and parmesan. Mixed nuts can be removed upon request. Beef / Chicken Teriyaki / Tofu V / Squid / Chicken Katsu / Spicy Chicken
Extra
Kimchi
Spicy, fermented Korean cabbage with a tangy, umami-rich flavour.
Roasted Crispy Seaweed (Gim)
Crispy, roasted seaweed with a savoury, umami flavour.
Lettuce and Ssamjang
Crisp lettuce paired with savoury, spicy Ssamjang sauce.
Steamed Rice
Fluffy, steamed rice, light and perfectly cooked.
Chips
Crispy, golden chips with a satisfying crunch and savoury flavour.
Miso Soup
Umami-rich miso broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onions.
Extra Meat
Tender, flavourful Korean meat, marinated to perfection.
Extra Sauce
A variety of Korean sauces, spicy, savoury, and tangy for dipping.
Dessert
Ice Cream Sundae
Layers of ice cream topped with sauce, whipped cream, and cherries.
Mochi Ice Cream
Soft, chewy mochi filled with creamy, flavourful ice cream.
Cheese Cake
Rich, creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Decadent chocolate cake with rich, gooey fudge layers.