Best Kimchi Brands in Canada — 17 Compared (2026)
Every kimchi brand genuinely available in Canada — mainstream supermarket own-labels from Loblaws and Costco, the wide Korean-grocery range at chains like Galleria, genuinely Canadian-made brands from Ontario to British Columbia, and independent makers. Every brand has a clear availability type so you know exactly where to look.
What Are the Best Kimchi Brands in Canada?
For a regular supermarket shop, Jongga is the most authentic widely-available option, especially at Korean grocers like Galleria, with a small format also at Loblaws. President’s Choice (PC) Kimchi is the most convenient mainstream own-label at Loblaws, and Rooster (also at Loblaws/No Frills) is the value pick Canadian shoppers consistently recommend. At Costco, OurHome Green Leaf Kimchi stands out for its lower-sodium formulation. If you want the widest possible selection, including Jongga’s Kosher and vegan variants, a Korean grocery chain like Galleria Supermarket beats any mainstream supermarket. And if you’re on the West Coast, don’t overlook Gimjang Kimchi, Jinmi Foods and Salty Cabbage — three independent Vancouver-area makers selling fresher, small-batch kimchi direct, outside the supermarket system entirely. Full comparison of all 17 brands, with checked prices and where to get each one, below.
A Note on Scope & Methodology
This guide is deliberately Canada-only, and covers every type of “genuinely available in Canada” — mainstream supermarket own-labels (Loblaws, Costco), the much wider Korean-grocery range (Galleria and other Asian supermarket chains), genuinely Canadian-made makers on both coasts, and independents. Each brand card carries a clear availability-type tag. We have a separate USA brand ranking and UK brand ranking, since availability differs meaningfully by country.
The Best Kimchi Brands in Canada — All 17, Compared
Mainstream supermarket, Korean-grocery and independent brands are mixed together below — but every card tells you exactly how to get hold of it, at the price we found this update.
Korea’s top-selling kimchi brand has an unusually wide Canadian footprint through Galleria Supermarket: Mat Kimchi, Mild Classic, Mild Vegan Mat Kimchi, Mat Kimchi FISH FREE, Cut Cabbage Mat Kimchi KOSHER, LF ABC Kimchi, plus over a dozen specialty varieties (Jonggak Ponytail Radish, Baek White, Cabbage, Carrot, Kale, Fermented Poggi, Kakkttugi, Mustard Leaves, Yulmu Young Radish Leaves, Soy Paste Perilla Leaf, Green Onion, Super Spicy Silbi, LF White). A small 80g pack is also confirmed at Loblaws for $1.79.
Loblaws’ own kimchi, imported from South Korea and described on its own listing as a naturally fermented mix of napa cabbage. Sold at Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstore. Confirmed vegan status, halal/kosher certification, and full ingredient panel are not yet independently verified — check the pack.
Well-regarded by Canadian shoppers on forums as one of the better mainstream-supermarket options, some describing it as better than the kimchi found at T&T. Sold in a large 1kg format at Loblaws and No Frills for $12.50 — the lowest confirmed price-per-100g of any mainstream-supermarket brand on this page.
Both a wet (refrigerated) and dry (shelf-stable) sliced kimchi format confirmed at Galleria Supermarket. Formulation may differ from the US Bibigo jar and the UK ambient pouch — check the specific Canadian pack’s own ingredient panel rather than assuming either version applies.
Made from the outer leaves of napa cabbage for a milder, sweeter flavour, imported from Korea. Uses OurHome’s own patented Low Sodium Technology, marketed as up to 50% less sodium than conventional kimchi while keeping authentic flavour. Refrigerated, naturally fermented with live cultures per the listing.
Galleria Supermarket’s (Greater Toronto Area) own-brand sliced kimchi, sold in genuinely large formats: 1.3kg, 1.8kg and 4.0kg tubs. The 4.0kg size works out to one of the lowest prices-per-100g of any brand on this page.
A real Canadian success story: this Vaughan, Ontario company began in 2005 supplying Galleria Supermarket’s own-brand kimchi, then opened its own 6,900 sq ft production facility in September 2017 to make its own line, described in a 2018 Food in Canada trade feature as 14 different kimchi varieties tuned to Canadian palates. Its “THE KIMCHI” SKU is also sold directly through Walmart.ca (~$10.97), though as of this pass Walmart’s own site mis-tags that listing under the unrelated “Samyang” brand filter.
Uses seaweed instead of fish sauce or shrimp paste. Confirmed at Loblaws in a 500ml format, plus a separate “Mild White” variant.
Organic, shelf-stable shredded kimchi confirmed at Loblaws in a 480ml format.
Confirmed vegan Korean brand carried at Galleria Supermarket, alongside Jongga’s own vegan variants.
A Korean agricultural cooperative brand with several confirmed varieties at Galleria: Sliced Cabbage, Young Radish Leaf, and Green Onion Kimchi, alongside related NH-brand items (Leaf Mustard, Pungsan Aged, Young Radish).
A well-known US brand (Whole Foods, founded 1994) — vegan, Non-GMO Verified, uses green cabbage rather than napa. We could not confirm this pass whether it’s genuinely stocked at Whole Foods Canada locations or reaches Canadian shoppers only via cross-border online orders.
T&T (Loblaw-owned since 2009) confirmed stocks kimchi, and Canadian shopper forums consistently rank it below Rooster and Galleria’s own brand. We could not confirm the specific house-brand SKU, ingredients or price this pass — flagged for a follow-up check rather than guessed at.
A small-batch Toronto maker found at Stackt Market (a Toronto container-market vendor space) and direct via its own site. Limited scale compared to the supermarket and Korean-grocery brands above.
Founded by four partners including a former Richmond Gaia Farm manager, Gimjang Kimchi ferments BC-grown napa cabbage, bok choy and other produce into small, farm-fresh jars — a deliberate alternative to imported kimchi that’s travelled thousands of miles. Confirmed SKUs: BC Original (napa, vegan), Korean Traditional (napa, non-vegan), Vancouver (napa & lemon, vegan), Pacific (mustard green/gat, vegan), Richmond (bok choy, vegan), plus a seasonal Picklefest cucumber jar (contains shrimp). Orders ship or are picked up at Richmond Gaia Farm; local delivery covers Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta and Langley. Runs a $0.50-per-jar glass deposit/return program.
A family-owned Vancouver-area business since 1992, selling directly through its own online shop (jinmifoods.net) as well as wholesale. Confirmed SKUs include Original Spicy Napa Cabbage Kimchi (0.5L $8.00 up to 4L $35.00), a vegan Mild White Napa Cabbage Kimchi ($8.00/0.5L), aged (묵은지) kimchi ($20-32), plus radish, scallion, canola-leaf and stuffed-cucumber varieties in sizes from 0.25L to 16L (restaurant size).
Started by Kailyn Chun using a recipe from Ma Dang Goul, a Korean restaurant on Denman Street where she’d worked, before launching as its own brand in 2019. Sold in Classic, White and Radish kimchi flavours, described by the brand as gluten-free and made without preservatives, and marketed as fish sauce-free. Available at select Vancouver retailers (Meinhardt’s, Federal Store confirmed in past coverage) and directly via saltycabbagekimchi.com.
Vegan, Halal & Kosher — What We Confirmed in Canada
Traditional kimchi almost always uses fish sauce or salted shrimp for depth of flavour, so don’t assume from the brand name alone.
| Brand | Availability | Vegan | Halal | Kosher | Sodium Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jongga (standard) | Korean grocery / supermarket | ❌ Standard: no | Check pack | Check pack | Not confirmed |
| Jongga Mild Vegan Mat Kimchi | Korean grocery | ✅ Vegan | Check pack | Check pack | Not confirmed |
| Jongga Mat Kimchi FISH FREE | Korean grocery | ✅ Fish-free | Check pack | Check pack | Not confirmed |
| Jongga Cut Cabbage Mat Kimchi KOSHER | Korean grocery | Not confirmed | Check pack | ✅ Kosher certified | Not confirmed |
| President’s Choice (PC) | Supermarket | ⚠️ Not confirmed | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Rooster | Supermarket | ⚠️ Not confirmed | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| CJ Bibigo (Canada) | Korean grocery | ⚠️ Not confirmed for this SKU | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| OurHome Green Leaf | Costco exclusive | ⚠️ Likely, not fully confirmed | Not found | Not found | ✅ ~50% less sodium (brand claim) |
| Galleria Mat Kimchi | Korean grocery (own-label) | ⚠️ Not confirmed | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Food For You “The Kimchi” | Korean grocery + Walmart.ca | ⚠️ Not confirmed | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Wildbrine | Supermarket | ✅ Vegan (seaweed-based) | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Ocean’s Halo | Supermarket | ✅ Vegan, organic | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Pulmuwon | Korean grocery | ✅ Vegan (confirmed) | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| NH Areumchan | Korean grocery | ⚠️ Not confirmed | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Sunja’s | Unconfirmed in Canada | ✅ Vegan (US formulation) | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| T&T house-brand | Korean/Asian grocery | ⚠️ Not confirmed | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Meui | Independent | ⚠️ Not confirmed | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Gimjang Kimchi | Independent (BC) | ⚠️ Varies by SKU (BC Original/Vancouver/Pacific/Richmond vegan; Korean Traditional not) | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Jinmi Foods | Independent (BC) | ⚠️ Varies by SKU (Mild White vegan; Original Spicy not confirmed) | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
| Salty Cabbage | Independent (BC) | ⚠️ Described as vegan-friendly; confirm current label | Not found | Not found | Not confirmed |
“Check pack” or “Not confirmed” means we could not independently verify the claim from a retailer or brand listing at the time of writing — always check the actual current package rather than relying on this table alone, since formulations and certifications can change between batches.
Full Comparison: Canadian Kimchi Brands
| Brand | Availability Type | Vegan | Price | Where to Get It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jongga | 🥬 Korean grocery / 🏬 supermarket | ⚠️ Varies by SKU | $1.79-5.99 | Galleria, Loblaws |
| President’s Choice | 🏬 Supermarket | ⚠️ | $5.49-5.99 | Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore |
| Rooster | 🏬 Supermarket | ⚠️ | $12.50/1kg | Loblaws, No Frills |
| CJ Bibigo (Canada) | 🥬 Korean grocery | ⚠️ | Check in-store | Galleria |
| OurHome Green Leaf | 🏬 Costco exclusive | ⚠️ | ~$10.59 | Costco Canada |
| Galleria Mat Kimchi | 🥬 Korean grocery (own-label) | ⚠️ | $15.99-38.99 | Galleria |
| Food For You “The Kimchi” | 🥬 Korean grocery / 🌐 Walmart.ca | ⚠️ | $10.97-17.99 | Galleria, Walmart.ca |
| Wildbrine | 🏬 Supermarket | ✅ | $12.99-14.99 | Loblaws |
| Ocean’s Halo | 🏬 Supermarket | ✅ | $7.99 | Loblaws |
| Pulmuwon | 🥬 Korean grocery | ✅ | Check in-store | Galleria |
| NH Areumchan | 🥬 Korean grocery | ⚠️ | Check in-store | Galleria |
| Sunja’s | 🥬 Unconfirmed in Canada | ✅ | Check availability | Whole Foods Canada? (unconfirmed) |
| T&T house-brand | 🥬 Korean/Asian grocery | ⚠️ | Check in-store | T&T Supermarket |
| Meui | 🌐 Independent | ⚠️ | Check online | Stackt Market (Toronto), meui.ca |
| Gimjang Kimchi | 🌐 Independent (BC) | ⚠️ Most SKUs vegan | $7.50-$12.00 | gimjangkimchi.com (Lower Mainland) |
| Jinmi Foods | 🌐 Independent (BC) | ⚠️ Some SKUs vegan | $8.00-$35.00 | jinmifoods.net |
| Salty Cabbage | 🌐 Independent (BC) | ⚠️ Vegan-friendly (check label) | $10.95 | saltycabbagekimchi.com, Meinhardt’s |
No brands match this combination of filters — try removing one.
Prices marked “check in-store” or “check availability” weren’t independently confirmed via a live listing at time of writing — we’d rather say that plainly than guess a figure.
Price Comparison — Cheapest by Brand, Per 100g
| Brand | Typical Pack | Typical Price | Approx. Price / 100g | Cheapest Confirmed At |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinmi Foods | 4L (~4000g) | $35.00 | ~$0.88 | jinmifoods.net (direct) |
| Galleria Mat Kimchi | 4.0kg | $38.99 | ~$0.97 | Galleria (bulk) |
| Rooster | 1kg | $12.50 | ~$1.25 | Loblaws, No Frills |
| Galleria Mat Kimchi | 1.8kg | $20.98-22.99 | ~$1.17-1.28 | Galleria |
| Jinmi Foods | 0.5L | $8.00 | ~$1.60 | jinmifoods.net (direct) |
| Galleria Mat Kimchi | 1.3kg | $15.99 | ~$1.23 | Galleria |
| President’s Choice | 400g | $5.49-5.99 | ~$1.37-1.50 | Loblaws |
| Ocean’s Halo | 480ml | $7.99 | ~$1.66 | Loblaws |
| Gimjang Kimchi | 300ml | $7.50-8.50 | ~$2.50-2.83 | gimjangkimchi.com (direct) |
| Jongga (small pack) | 80g | $1.79 | ~$2.24 | Loblaws |
| Wildbrine | 500ml | $12.99-14.99 | ~$2.60-3.00 | Loblaws |
| Gimjang Kimchi | 500ml (Lulu Daikon) | $11.50 | ~$2.30 | gimjangkimchi.com (direct) |
Where to Buy Kimchi in Canada
Mainstream Supermarkets
Korean & Asian Grocers
Independent & Online
Best Kimchi Brands in Canada — FAQ
It depends on how you shop. For a regular supermarket run, Jongga and President’s Choice at Loblaws are the easiest authentic picks, with Rooster as the value option. OurHome Green Leaf stands out at Costco Canada for its lower-sodium formulation. If you’re in or near Vancouver, small-batch BC makers like Gimjang Kimchi, Jinmi Foods and Salty Cabbage are worth seeking out directly for a fresher, less-fermented style than most imported jars.
Yes — Costco Canada stocks OurHome Green Leaf Kimchi (800g), made with the brand’s patented Low Sodium Technology for roughly 50% less sodium than conventional kimchi, imported from Korea.
Yes — Loblaws (and its Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills banners) stock President’s Choice (PC) Kimchi (400g own-label), Rooster Kimchi (1kg), Wildbrine Korean Kimchi, Ocean’s Halo Organic Kimchi, and small 80g Jongga packs.
For sheer number of SKUs under one roof, Galleria Supermarket in the Greater Toronto Area is hard to beat: its own Mat Kimchi, the Canadian-made Food For You line, over a dozen Jongga varieties, CJ Bibigo, Pulmuwon and NH Areumchan. Outside Ontario, no single store matches that, but the Vancouver area makes up for it with several small-batch makers selling direct — Gimjang Kimchi, Jinmi Foods and Salty Cabbage between them cover well over a dozen more varieties.
Yes — Jongga’s “Cut Cabbage Mat Kimchi KOSHER” variant is sold at Galleria Supermarket, a genuinely certified Kosher option within Jongga’s wide Canadian product range.
Yes, quite a few now. Jongga sells a “Mild Vegan Mat Kimchi” and a “Fish Free” variant, Pulmuwon is confirmed vegan, and Wildbrine and Ocean’s Halo at Loblaws are both vegan. On the independent side, Jinmi Foods’ Mild White Napa Cabbage Kimchi and several of Gimjang Kimchi’s jars (BC Original, Vancouver, Pacific, Richmond) are vegan; Salty Cabbage describes its lineup as vegan-friendly, though we’d confirm the exact current flavour on the label since that description has varied slightly across sources over the years.
OurHome Green Leaf Kimchi, sold at Costco Canada, uses the brand’s own patented Low Sodium Technology and is marketed as having up to 50% less sodium than conventional kimchi while keeping an authentic flavour.
Both, and it’s no longer just an Ontario story. Food For You Ltd (Vaughan, ON) and Meui Kimchi (Toronto) make it in Ontario; on the West Coast, Jinmi Foods has been family-run near Vancouver since 1992, Gimjang Kimchi ferments BC-grown produce in Richmond, and Salty Cabbage grew out of a Denman Street restaurant kitchen. Many supermarket and Korean-grocery brands, including Jongga and OurHome, remain imported directly from South Korea.
Yes — T&T, Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain, stocks kimchi, though Canadian shopper forums generally rate its own selection as less impressive than Rooster (Loblaws) or Galleria’s house brand. We’re still verifying T&T’s specific house-brand SKU and ingredients.
Several brands covered on this page have confirmed listings on Amazon.com, but we have not yet independently confirmed dedicated Amazon.ca listings brand by brand — check Amazon.ca directly before assuming cross-border availability, and see this page’s data-gap note for what we’re still verifying.
A handful of independent makers sell direct to shoppers rather than only through a retailer. In the Vancouver area, Gimjang Kimchi (Richmond) and Jinmi Foods both take online orders for pickup or local delivery, and Salty Cabbage is sold at select Vancouver retailers like Meinhardt’s alongside its own website. In Toronto, Meui Kimchi sells through Stackt Market and its own site.
Ji-Young Park put together this Canada-specific brand guide to fill a gap the site’s own US ranking had flagged, and keeps it synced as more Canadian brands’ ingredients, availability and prices are independently verified — this revision adds three BC-based independent makers. Published September 27, 2026.
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Dr. Sarah Mitchell reviewed the allergen, vegan-status, and sodium claims in this guide for accuracy against each brand’s own retailer, wholesaler, or brand-site listing.
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