Das Kimchi
Wien-Mitte, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Das Kimchi is a low-friction Vienna pick when convenience matters more than ceremony. Use it for a casual Landstraße meal, a small date, or an easy group plan; choose a more defined peer if the night needs a serious drinks program, visible accolades, or a clearer special-occasion signal.
About Das Kimchi
Open daily for both lunch and dinner, Das Kimchi is a casual Vienna option with direct hours: 11 AM–3 PM and 6–11 PM every day. It is best framed as a practical meal choice rather than a credentials-driven destination.
Das Kimchi is in Vienna, keeps daily lunch and dinner hours, has a casual dress code. If a meal depends on specific dishes, beverage choices, seating style, dietary accommodations, or take-out and delivery, check the venue's official channels before you commit.
Choose it for an easy meal, not a splurge signal
Das Kimchi has the profile of a direct Vienna stop: daily daytime and evening hours, plus casual dress. That makes it easier to consider when timing and simplicity matter more than a highly defined restaurant format.
Because price, chef, awards, menu details, booking difficulty, service style are not established, the recommendation stays narrow: consider it when the decision is about a casual meal in Vienna, not when the table needs to prove itself through credentials. For broader city planning, Vienna pages are more useful for sorting by occasion: Our full Vienna restaurants guide, Our full Vienna hotels guide, Our full Vienna bars guide, Our full Vienna wineries guide, Our full Vienna experiences guide.
Where it fits in a Vienna shortlist
If the plan needs a clearer occasion-led identity, compare Das Kimchi with other Vienna dining options before deciding. Other names to consider include Colono Wien, Hemmers, Heunisch und Erben, Ra'mien, Ramen Makotoya Landstraße, depending on what kind of meal you are planning.
Planning details
- Location
- Marxergasse 15, 1030 Wien, Austria
- Website
- daskimchi.com
- Phone
- +434317133734
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Das Kimchi reads like a thoughtful neighborhood kitchen that foregrounds fermentation as its organizing idea. The writing positions the restaurant deliberately outside Vienna’s Michelin-weighted fine-dining circuit, favoring a specific cultural proposition rooted in Korean kimchi, doenjang and gochujang traditions. It feels quietly engaged with the city’s own fermented-food history, so the dining experience leans less toward spectacle and more toward ingredient-minded technique. The mood is approachable and considered — a place where provenance and fermentation grammar matter more than formal dining fanfare, making it feel like a low-key discovery in the 3rd district.
Best For
Das Kimchi is best approached as an evening neighborhood stop for people who appreciate bold, fermented flavors and straightforward Korean classics. The menu centers on familiar, shareable plates — bulgogi, bibimbap and tteokbokki — that suit relaxed dinners and convivial group meals. Because the restaurant deliberately avoids the formalities of destination fine dining, it works well for weeknight dinners, casual get-togethers and occasions when the conversation is as important as the food. The setting and culinary focus make it a good choice for diners curious about the depth of Korean fermentation without seeking an elaborate tasting-menu experience.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the fermentation-forward elements on the menu: taste preparations that showcase kimchi, doenjang and gochujang, which the description identifies as the kitchen’s central grammar. Start with shareable, texture-rich plates like tteokbokki, then move to a dressed bibimbap or a saucy bulgogi to balance spice and savory depth. If you’re interested in technique and ingredient provenance, ask about the house-made condiments or how kimchi and other ferments are prepared; the kitchen’s focus on fermentation is the clearest lens through which to understand the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Understated and inviting atmosphere with a cozy, no-frills vibe suitable for casual dining.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Bulgogi
- Bibimbap
- Tteokbokki
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the occasion needs a more polished dinner, try Heunisch und Erben. If the group wants a casual Asian meal with a more specific format, compare Ramen Makotoya Landstraße and Ra'mien before settling on Das Kimchi.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Vienna
Das Kimchi is the easiest recommendation when the priority is a casual table in Landstraße with minimal planning. Ramen Makotoya Landstraße is the cleaner cross-shop if the group specifically wants ramen, while Ra'mien is the better comparison for a broader Asian casual meal.
For a more occasion-ready dinner, Heunisch und Erben has the clearer positioning: Modern Cuisine at €€€, which makes it a stronger fit when service, wine, a higher-spend evening matter. Das Kimchi is the more practical choice when value and ease beat polish.
Hemmers and Colono Wien are worth checking when location or atmosphere is the deciding factor. If the group cannot agree on a splurge, Das Kimchi remains the safer low-pressure option; if the meal is meant to anchor the night, Heunisch und Erben is the sharper call.
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Compare Das Kimchi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Das Kimchi | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Hemmers | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ramen Makotoya Landstraße | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Colono Wien | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ra'mien | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Heunisch und Erben | Vienna | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe RecommendedMichelin Guide Austria 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #5782025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin PlateWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Das Kimchi good for solo dining?
Das Kimchi is a casual venue in Vienna with daily lunch and dinner hours.
Can I eat at the bar at Das Kimchi?
If bar seating matters to you, check with the venue directly before visiting. The confirmed format information is limited to its Vienna location, casual dress code, daily lunch and dinner hours.
What should I order at Das Kimchi?
What should a first-timer know about Das Kimchi?
It is a casual Vienna option with daily hours from 11 AM–3 PM and 6–11 PM. Other details, including menu, price, service style, seating format, are not included here.
