Note: This restaurant may be permanently closed. Multiple sources indicate closure. Please call (864) 534-1061 to confirm current status before visiting.
Kimchee Korean Restaurant brought authentic Korean home cooking to Greenville’s Woodruff Road, earning praise for fresh, scratch-made dishes prepared by owner Ms. Lee. This small strip mall restaurant distinguished itself through pure Korean-style cooking without American adaptations, offering traditional favorites at affordable prices. The casual atmosphere created an intimate experience where regulars returned for standout kimchi, perfectly executed bibimbap, and flavorful bulgogi. For those who experienced it, Kimchee represented a welcome addition to Greenville’s dining scene, introducing many to Korean cuisine.
Finding Similar Options
If Kimchee Korean Restaurant has closed permanently, Greenville-area diners seeking Korean cuisine have alternatives worth exploring.
Korean BBQ on Woodruff Road offers table-side grilling and traditional dishes with interactive dining where guests cook their own meats Korean-style.
Charlotte, NC (approximately 100 miles northeast) features a more extensive Korean dining scene with multiple authentic options. Columbia, SC (approximately 100 miles southeast) also has Korean restaurants.
Check DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub for Korean restaurants delivering to Greenville. Asian grocery stores sometimes have prepared Korean food or can recommend current restaurant options.
Search “Korean restaurant near me” or “Korean food Greenville SC” on Google Maps or Yelp for current listings and reviews. Restaurant scenes change frequently – new Korean establishments may have opened since Kimchee’s reported closure.
Nextdoor or local Greenville food groups on Facebook provide current insider information about the best Korean dining options in the area.
Restaurant Menu (Historical Information)
During its operation, Kimchee Korean Restaurant offered traditional Korean dishes made fresh from scratch daily.
Appetizers included Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake, $10.99), Kimchi Jeon (kimchi pancake, $10.99), Fried/Steamed Dumplings ($8.99), Gim Malee (seaweed spring roll, $7.99), Duk Boki (spicy rice cake, $13.99), and fried vegetables/onion rings ($5.99).
Soups featured Mul Naengmyeon (buckwheat noodle in cold beef broth, $12.99), Kong Guk Su (noodle soup with soy milk, $13.99), Jam Pong (spicy seafood noodle soup, $15.99), Doenjang Jigae (bean paste stew, $12.99), and Dumpling Soup that reviewers praised highly.
Signature dishes included Stone Bibimbap in hot stone bowl creating crispy rice on bottom – a customer favorite. Beef Bulgogi featured well-seasoned, perfectly grilled beef. Spicy Chicken, Kalbi short ribs (marinated in soy sauce, onions, sesame seeds), and Pork and Squid earned specific praise.
Ban Chan (side dishes) accompanied every meal: multiple kimchi varieties (cabbage – spiciest, daikon, cucumber – all house-made), japchae (glass noodles), marinated tofu, and traditional Korean pickled vegetables. Customers could purchase kimchi to-go.
All dishes prepared fresh from scratch by owner Ms. Lee with pure Korean-style cooking.
Reservation and Delivery Options (Historical Information)
Former Address: Kimchee Korean Restaurant 1939 Woodruff Road, Suite B Greenville, SC 29607
Former Phone: (864) 534-1061 Former Website: kimcheekoreanrestaurant.com
Former Hours (varied by source): Mon-Thu: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM Fri-Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed (some sources showed 11 AM – 9:30 PM) Tuesday: Closed or limited hours
Small, casual dine-in with takeout available. Walk-in seating, no reservations. DoorDash delivery during operation. Located in strip mall near Walmart on Woodruff Road with limited parking. Server Cherry mentioned for helpful menu guidance.
Location & Information
Last Known Address: 1939 Woodruff Road, Suite B Greenville, SC 29607
Last Known Phone: (864) 534-1061
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1939+Woodruff+Road+Greenville+SC+29607
Status: Listed as CLOSED on Yelp and permanently closed on some platforms. Some directories still show hours but may be outdated.
Historical Ratings: 3.9/5 Yelp (67 reviews), 4/5 Sirved (64 reviews), positive TripAdvisor reviews (7), 3 Nextdoor favorites
Cuisine: Korean, Asian
Owner: Ms. Lee (cooked everything from scratch)
Customer highlights during operation: Reviewers praised authentic scratch-made Korean cooking, particularly house-made kimchi varieties, stone bibimbap with crispy rice bottom, and generous banchan. Many called it “perhaps the best Korean restaurant in South Carolina” and “one of the best Korean meals” experienced. Affordable prices and authentic flavors without American modifications attracted both veterans and first-timers. Service reviews mixed – some praised Ms. Lee and Cherry’s helpfulness while others found service brusque.
For current Korean cuisine options in Greenville, verify through updated online searches and local recommendations.
