First-Time Starter Kit · $39.99

Korea, made for
your kitchen.

Real Korean dinners for two — chef-cooked, ready in 10 minutes. No grocery hunt. No guessing what fish sauce is. Just heat, plate, and eat like you're in Seoul.

Free overnight shipping 4.8 first-bite rating
Banchan 365 starter kit
The Sweet-Savory Set · Bulgogi
2,400+ first-timers tried Korean food this month
4.8 ★ average first-bite rating
30+ states shipped overnight
2,400+ first-timers served
Eater·Bon Appétit·NYT
Find your way in

You've already met Korean food. We just made it easy.

If any of these sound like you, there's a kit waiting.

You've watched. Now taste.K-Drama Curious

You've watched. Now taste.

Squid Game's army stew. The dumplings everyone shares in episode 4. You saw it on screen — now it's on your table.

Loved Korean BBQ once?BBQ Convert

Loved Korean BBQ once?

Bring the table home — minus the grill smoke, minus the wait. Real bulgogi, real banchan, real fast.

You crush Nashville hot.Spice Seeker

You crush Nashville hot.

Korean spice is different — fermented, deep, layered. Not just heat. You'll feel the difference in the first bite.

How it works

From box to plate in 10 minutes.

No cutting, no measuring, no Korean grocery run. Everything is chef-cooked before it ships.

01

Pick your kit

Six chef-built dinners for two. Sweet to spicy, comfort to adventure. All $39.99 — no minimum, no subscription.

02

We ship overnight

Cooked, chilled, packed in dry ice. Arrives next day to 30+ states. Free shipping on your first kit.

03

Heat & eat

Microwave or stove, 5–10 minutes. Plate it up, open the culture card, and dinner is served.

Open box
Bulgogi
Kimchi
Jeon pancake
Steamed rice
What's in the box

Open the box. Meet your meal.

Four chef-prepped components, all cooked and labeled. Plus a culture card explaining each dish.

  • Bulgogi Sweet-savory marinated beef. Korea's most-loved BBQ dish.
  • Kimchi (gut-jul-i) Fresh fermented cabbage. Tangy, crunchy, alive.
  • Jeon Savory pancake. Crispy edges, comforting middle. Shareable.
  • Steamed rice (Hetbahn) Two bowls. Ready in 90 seconds.
Plus a culture card inside What each dish is, when Koreans eat it, how to combine bites.
Why Banchan 365

Real Korean, not Korean-ish.

Other meal kits flatten flavors for the American palate. We don't. Every dish tastes like a Korean grandma made it — because Korean chefs did.

Made by Korean chefs

Grandma recipes, no fusion shortcuts. Real fermentation, real seasoning ratios.

No mystery sauce

Every ingredient labeled in plain English. Spice level marked 1–3. Allergens flagged.

10-minute dinner

Already cooked. You heat, plate, eat. No frying pan acrobatics, no half-day prep.

Built for first-timers

Culture card in every box. What each dish is, when Koreans eat it, how to combine.

Real first-timers

Stories from people who'd never tried Korean food.

2,400+ first-time eaters across 30+ states. Here's what they said after the first bite.

4.8
based on 487 verified reviews
Maria · Austin, TX Verified buyer

"My husband was scared of fermented stuff. Now we fight over the last bite of kimchi. He's already asking when we can order the chicken kit."

Kit: The Spicy Pork Plate
Marcus · Atlanta, GA Verified buyer

"Watched Squid Game and wondered what they were eating. Now I get it. The stew has this fermented depth I'd never tasted before — it's wild in the best way."

Kit: The Army Stew Adventure
Hannah · Denver, CO Verified buyer

"I cook zero times a week. This took 8 minutes start to finish and felt like a real dinner from a real restaurant. I'm officially sold on Korean food."

Kit: The Classic Bibimbap
FAQ

Quick answers for first-timers.

Is the food too spicy?

Each kit has a clearly marked spice level (1/3 to 3/3). Most starter kits sit at 1/3 — savory and warming, not burning. The Spicy Pork Plate and Army Stew run hotter. Spice level is shown on every kit card.

What if I've never cooked Korean food?

Every dish is already cooked. You're just heating it up. Microwave for 2–3 minutes, or warm on the stove in 5–10. Step-by-step heating instructions are included in every box, with photos.

What if I don't like it?

100% money-back guarantee on your first kit. If it's not a yes, we'll refund you in full — keep the food. We want you to try Korean food risk-free.

How fresh is the food?

Each kit is chef-prepped within 48 hours of shipping, packed with dry ice, and shipped overnight. It arrives chilled, not frozen. Eat within 4 days of delivery.

Where do you ship?

Continental US — 30+ states currently. Overnight shipping is free on your first Starter Kit. Enter your ZIP at checkout to confirm delivery.

Can I order this kit again or get more dishes?

The Starter Kit is one-per-customer — it's designed as your introduction. Loved it? Visit our full menu for 80+ à la carte dishes and weekly subscription bundles.

Ready to try Korea, at home?

Six chef-built kits. One yes. Free overnight shipping on your first order.

Pick Your First Kit · $39.99
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