Seaweed has been a cornerstone of Korean cuisine for over a thousand years. Today, it's being recognised globally as one of the most nutritionally dense and environmentally sustainable foods on the planet. At Urban Platter, we're proud to bring authentic Korean seaweed — from nori sheets to wasabi nori chips — directly to your kitchen.

Why Korean Seaweed?

South Korea is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality edible seaweed, with a coastal aquaculture tradition that spans generations. Korean seaweed farmers have refined their craft over centuries, cultivating varieties like gim (nori) in the clean, mineral-rich waters of the Yellow Sea and South Sea.

The result is seaweed with exceptional flavour, texture, and nutritional integrity — qualities that are immediately apparent when you taste it.

The Most Sustainable Crop on Earth?

Seaweed farming has a remarkably low environmental footprint:

• No freshwater needed: Seaweed grows entirely in the ocean, requiring zero irrigation.
• No fertiliser or pesticides: It draws all its nutrients directly from seawater.
• No arable land: It grows vertically in the water column, using no terrestrial space.
• Carbon sequestration: Seaweed absorbs CO₂ as it grows, actively contributing to ocean health.
• Habitat creation: Seaweed farms provide shelter and food for marine life, supporting biodiversity.

From Farm to Urban Platter

Our Korean seaweed is harvested at peak season, when flavour and nutrition are at their highest. It's then carefully dried and processed — in the case of our nori sheets, roasted to bring out that distinctive umami depth — before being packed and shipped.

We source from suppliers who meet Korean food safety standards and can trace their seaweed to specific coastal farming regions. What arrives at Urban Platter is authentic, clean, and exactly what it claims to be.

How to Use It

Korean seaweed is extraordinarily versatile. Use nori sheets for sushi, onigiri, or as a crispy snack. Crumble them over rice bowls, soups, or salads for an instant umami boost. Our wasabi nori chips are a revelation as a standalone snack — light, crispy, and deeply satisfying.

Explore our full Korean seaweed range in the Responsibly Sourced collection.