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At Korean restaurant Miss Kim, chef Ji Hye uses seasonal and local ingredients in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. #sponsored #AnnArbor #ErinInAnnArbor #ErinInA2

Dining At Miss Kim: Farm-To-Table Meets Korean Cuisine In Ann Arbor

When you think of Michigan, I doubt Korean cuisine immediately springs to mind. However, that might change after you dine at Korean restaurant Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Home to the renowned University of Michigan, Ann Arbor attracts visitors and students from around the world. Fortunately, that global diversity has influenced this southeastern Michigan city’s culinary landscape. With one of the state’s most ethnically diverse dining scenes, you are likely to find any cuisine you seek. If your craving happens to be for the fluffiest steamed buns you’ve ever tasted, then you are certainly in luck.

In full disclosure, my delicious meal at Miss Kim was hosted as part of my year-long partnership with Destination Ann Arbor and the women’s travel network Wanderful. Through mid-2019, I’ll be sharing one or two blog posts per month about where to stay, what to do, and — most importantly — where to eat in this foodie paradise. If you are interested in reading more about my tasty adventures in Ann Arbor, clicking here will take you to the blog posts I’ve already published about Ann Arbor.

Table of Contents

  • Lunchtime Dining At Miss Kim In Ann Arbor
  • My Flavorful Meal At Miss Kim In Ann Arbor
  • Miss Kim Features Asian Dishes With Michigan Produce
  • Things To Know Before You Dine At Miss Kim
  • What would you want to eat at Miss Kim in Ann Arbor?

Lunchtime Dining At Miss Kim In Ann Arbor

Steamed buns and carrot salad at Korean restaurant Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA #sponsored #ErinInA2
Available at lunch and weekday dinners, the steamed buns are a must at Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

While staying downtown at the campus-inspired boutique hotel Graduate Ann Arbor, I stopped into Miss Kim for lunch. Located in Kerrytown, the restaurant was just a short walk from my hotel.

At Miss Kim, lunch was a casual affair as twosomes and solo diners munched on Bahn Mi sandwiches and gobbled up rice bowls in the airy dining room. Most diners appeared to be locals, stopping in on their lunch break from work or classes.

Pro Tip: When you visit Ann Arbor, you could easily pair lunch at Miss Kim with browsing the Ann Arbor Farmers Market on Wednesday or Saturday.

My Flavorful Meal At Miss Kim In Ann Arbor

Chicken avocado rice bowl at Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Chicken avocado rice bowl at Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan

With a menu inspired by Asian street food as well as the restaurant’s early food-cart days, you’ll find a selection of approachable Asian and Asian-American dishes. For my lunch, I selected the chicken avocado rice bowl. A nourishing meal, my bowl was filled with grilled garlic chicken, fresh avocado, a soft egg, and spinach and cucumbers from local farms over multi-grain rice. After that, I was definitely full until dinner!

Though the rice bowls are filling on their own, dining at Miss Kim without eating a steamed bun would be a disservice to your taste buds. You can order three as your meal, or add one to your lunch for $5. The buns are so incredibly fluffy and definitely a must-eat dish at Miss Kim. Succulent and bursting with flavor from the scallions, hoison sauce, and ginger, I would without hesitation order the pork belly bun again. The sautéed mushrooms bun with sriracha mayo and cucumbers was also delicious, and it can be made vegan.

Miss Kim Features Asian Dishes With Michigan Produce

Korean restaurant Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
A meal at Miss Kim is best shared with friends so you can sample the delicious sides and snacks!

Throughout each component of my lunch, fresh, local produce was prominent. In fact, most of Miss Kim’s dishes feature produce from farms in Ann Arbor and its surrounding communities. Additionally, almost all of the restaurant’s vendors are based in the Midwest.

While speaking with Seoul-raised chef Ji Hye Kim, I learned that using local and seasonal ingredients is a traditional aspect of Korean cooking. Combining that with her passion for ancient Korean recipes, Kim blends the culinary history of her homeland with Michigan’s seasonal produce to create delicious Korean and Asian-American fare. She is also passionate about fermentation, which you’ll experience by tasting her pickled veggies and kimchi.

Though I only dined at Miss Kim for lunch, I’m planning to go back for dinner sometime. The dinner menu really showcases the chef’s vision of authentic Korean cuisine showcasing local ingredients. In particular, I was told to try the Korean fried chicken entree and tteokbokki, which are rice cakes with pork belly, soft egg, and gochujang sauce.

Things To Know Before You Dine At Miss Kim

Korean restaurant Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Infused Soju, a Korean libation, and carrot salad

Location: Kerrytown Market & Shops, 415 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Phone: 734-275-0099

Hours: Lunch menu: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday | Dinner menu: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday & Sunday, 5-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday | Closed Mondays

Happy Hour: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday – Friday

Parking: You’ll find some metered spaces in the Kerrytown Market & Shops parking lot and along the streets. When the farmers market is not in session, you may also be able to park in that lot.

Menu: Korean cuisine made with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients | Kid’s menu available | Vegetarian and vegan options | Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and soy-free dishes available | Beverages include beer, wine, cocktails and Korean libations

Atmosphere: Bright and fun dining room perfect for solo diners, twosomes, and groups

Price: Lunch entrees cost $11-14, Dinner entrees cost $21-33, No need to tip

Reservations: Not necessary for lunch, but you can book your dinner reservation on the Miss Kim website. Parties larger than 8 diners should call the restaurant to arrange a reservation.

Where To Stay Nearby: Graduate Ann Arbor | Read my review | Reserve your room now!

Learn More About Miss Kim: Website | Facebook | Instagram

Pro Tip: Kerrytown is also where you’ll find Zingerman’s Delicatessen. Keep that in mind for coffee or dessert after lunch at Miss Kim! 

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For seasonally-driven Korean cuisine dine at Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Convenient for locals and visitors alike, Miss Kim is located in the Kerrytown Market & Shops, close to downtown Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan, and U of M hospitals. #sponsored #ErinInAnnArbor #ErinInA2 #AnnArbor #Michigan #restaurantreview #KoreanFood #KoreanRestaurant
Whether you are itching for a familiar taste of Korean cuisine or trying kimchi for the first time, your taste buds will be tantalized at Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As you plan your visit, Destination Ann Arbor is a helpful resource to find information on lodging, attractions, and more delicious dining.
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Written by:
erinklema
Published on:
October 4, 2018
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Categories: Michigan, Restaurants, SponsoredTags: Ann Arbor, Erin In Ann Arbor, Farm To Table Dining, Kerrytown, Kerrytown Market & Shops, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Korean Restaurant, Michigan, Miss Kim, Restaurant Review, Where to Eat in Ann Arbor

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  1. Kelly

    October 13, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    Omg.this looks amazing! And I LOVE Korean food! I lived in Korea for a year and this brings back such good memories. Also love the fusion of Korean food and farm to table cuisine.

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  2. Brooke of Passport Couture

    October 13, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    Yum! All of these dishes look amazing!!! I think it’s wonderful that they use local and season ingredients. It seems like it keeps everything fresh and authentic. #WeekendWanderlust

    Reply
  3. Natasha L

    October 13, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I really shouldn’t have read this before eating. Looks so good! I love Korean food! Will keep this guide for if I ever venture towards Ann Arbor.

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  4. sarahhmiduski

    October 13, 2018 at 11:30 am

    That meal looks so yummy, but it’s also super pretty. I love all of the colors and it’s so nice that they try their best to use local ingredients. Now I have a craving for some Korean food.

    Reply
  5. dorothyadele

    October 13, 2018 at 11:27 am

    Browsing the market plus lunch sounds good to me, plus you supplied all the relvant information for dining at Miss Kim.

    Reply
  6. Carmen Edelson

    October 11, 2018 at 4:47 am

    Wow, everything looks so fresh, colorful and delicious! I’d love to go for lunch and their happy hour 🙂

    Reply
  7. Lara Dunning

    October 10, 2018 at 8:28 pm

    I know so little about Korean food that I always enjoy reading posts about all the dishes and flavor profiles. All the dishes look so fresh and tasty, and I’d love to try Soju!

    Reply
  8. Liz

    October 4, 2018 at 8:46 am

    I went to Miss Kim’s in June when I was in A2 for the Cinetopia film fest 🙂 first time there, it’s new-ish, I believe? (1-2 years old)

    It’s owned by Zingerman’s which was interesting. I got the fried chicken sandwich, I believe, and it was very tasty, though I wish it had some sort of side dish. Next time I would try the banh mi pictured here.

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    • erinklema

      October 4, 2018 at 11:43 pm

      Yes, the restaurant opened in 2016, so it is relatively new as a brick-and-mortar business. However, chef Ji Hye Kim started her business as a food cart several years ago and went through Zingerman’s business incubator. She used to work at the deli, too!

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