MenuLaunches

Every kimchi menu item, by chain and by year

Which US restaurant chains put kimchi on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.

Key data

MenuLaunches has tracked 2 kimchi menu launches across 2 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are 7-Eleven, P.F. Chang's.

Launches
2
Chains
2
Years covered
2026–2026
Peak month
2026-09

Launches by month

When chains actually put this on the menu.

  • 1
    26-09
  • 1
    26-10

Who launched kimchi first in 2026

Ordered by announce date.

#ChainItemAnnounced
1P.F. Chang'sDuck Fried RiceSeptember 16, 2026
27-ElevenK Noodle SaladOctober 28, 2026

All launches

P.F. Chang's Duck Fried Rice
Returning6 days left

P.F. Chang's · Duck Fried Rice

Fried rice topped with shredded duck, julienned vegetables, edamame, fried shallots, kimchi, chili jam, chili-spiced butter, and a fried egg, part of the Autumn in Kyoto seasonal menu.