Months ago I was at a teriyaki joint on the other side of town, where I noticed the staff eating their meal, including a large communal kimchi offering. I asked whether kimchi was on the menu instead of the lettuce-based "salad"? The manageress replied, "No, but I'll bring you some (as a side dish)." I later thanked her, and she told me I was welcome to share some when I came in future, which I did on the second visit.

The Korean joint I sometimes go to for a bulgogi fix has both cabbage and radish kimchi (which I prefer) as side dishes.