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Kimchi Planet Newcastle Uni

Korean Street Food, Vegan Dishes

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Top tips

  • Check the opening hours in advance; a reviewer noted short hours and no weekend opening.
  • Good to know: Ask about seating before you go; a January 2026 visitor couldn’t find an indoor place to eat.
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  • Try the veggie dumplings; one reviewer praised their crispy texture and flavor.
  • The kimchi rice bowl was praised for its portion size and value.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention dumpling.

Good for

Praised for affordable, attentive service and friendly service.

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Also praised for generous portions and good value.

Good to know

  • Lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Kimchi Planet serves Korean street food near Newcastle University, including veggie dumplings, kimbap, and noodle soups; HappyCow also lists vegan beef bulgogi and jjajang noodles. It’s a budget-friendly spot, but a January 2026 visitor found no place to sit nearby and noted short weekday opening hours, so check access and hours before visiting.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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B1, student union, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QB, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–15:00
Tuesday
11:00–15:00
Wednesday
11:00–15:00
Thursday
11:00–15:00
Friday
11:00–15:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.7 249 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.8 10 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Basic understanding
protein
mock meat, beans
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