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Kimchi is so much more than a side dish. One of South Korea's most ubiquitous foods, the fermented cabbage dish is such a cultural staple that it is recognized by UNESCO. Kisa, one of our best restaurants in NYC, knows the importance of kimchi well, as the Korean diner's traditional baek ban meal always comes with rice, a protein and plenty of banchan, the fermented dish always included. Now, the LES restaurant is inviting everyone to a late-night class to learn how the dish comes to life.
On May 30, Kisa is hosting a late-night kimchi-making class. Running from 11pm to 1am, the Kisa team will guide participants through a hands-on class that taps into the dish's tradition. As you learn, the team will serve classic kimjang pairings, such as bossam and tons of makgeolli and Mannam soju to wash it all down. But this night is more than just a class. At the end of the evening, participants will create two jars of kimchi, including a 64-ounce jar to take home. The other, however, will be donated to Nanoom House, a Korean elder community in Flushing that's part of Heart of Dinner's network, which is a nonprofit that delivers hand‑decorated care packages filled with culturally thoughtful meals.
The class is priced at $95 per ticket. The class includes a guided instruction, a jar of kimchi to take home and a Polaroid photo to remember the evening. Traditional Korean pants, aprons and gloves to wear will be provided. Tickets are now live on Resy; reserve them here.