# Remixed Korean Delicacies 'Kimchi Kooks' Puts a Modern Spin on a Traditional Dish By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-kooks References: [kimchikooks](http://www.kimchikooks.com/) & [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/seoul-food-new-york-based-kimchi-kooks-put-a-modern-twist-on-classic-korean-fare/9487) 'Kimchi Kooks' is a Brooklyn-based business that wanted to introduce the neigborhood to authentic Korean cuisine. Kimchi, the iconic dish became the basis for a modern and healthy approach to the traditional fermented cabbage delicacy. The recipes used by creator Kate Kook are inspired by her grandfather's traditional recipes. In putting a New York twist on her grandfather's dish, Kook began using local, seasonal ingredients that typically aren't found in Kimchi. This melding of old and new styles resulted in a now flourishing business. Kimchi Kooks offers a variety of flavors, including Kate's grandfather's 'Classic Kimchi,' 'Kimchi'd Kale,' and 'Kimchi'd Cabbage and Beets.' The sleek packaging also reflects Kook's theme of modernized tradition with brown hanji, a type of Korean paper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernized Tradition:** Incorporating new and innovative ingredients and flavors into traditional dishes for a contemporary twist. - **Local and Seasonal:** Using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to create unique and flavorful variations of traditional dishes. - **Creative Packaging:** Designing sleek and modern packaging that reflects the innovative approach to traditional food. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food businesses to explore and create modernized versions of traditional dishes using unique ingredients and flavors. - **Culinary Tourism:** Potential for tourism industry to promote and showcase local and seasonal food experiences that put a modern twist on traditional cuisine. - **Packaging and Design:** Demand for creative packaging solutions that reflect the modernized tradition and innovation in the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crunchy Kimchi Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-pickles.md) - [Mediterranean-Style Kimchis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-kimchi.md) - [Michelin-Level Premium Kimchi Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-kimchi-line.md) - [Snackable Kimchi Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-crisps.md) - [British Kimchi Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fermented-kimchi.md) - [Experiential Kimchi Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jongga-flavourverse.md) - [Kimchi-Focused Branding Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-cookoff.md) - [Fermented Condiment Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraut-chi.md) - [Make-at-Home Kimchi Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-kits.md)