It started with a simple goal
​In 2018, Diane Kim opened 9 Delicacies, a small restaurant tucked in a quiet corner of Everett, Washington.
The space was modest and easy to miss, but it felt right. With 5-year-old twins at home, Diane wanted to build something that offered flexibility — a way to be both a mother and a chef.
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A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, Diane trained in the kitchens of acclaimed chefs, including Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina. When she opened 9 Delicacies, her goal wasn’t to build a large restaurant but to create a professional catering kitchen where she could craft quality food with intention and care.
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She designed a space with a larger kitchen and a small dining area — just three tables — so she could focus on cooking and catering, which had always been her plan. Her menu featured modern Korean cuisine, a style uniquely her own, inspired by childhood memories from South Korea and refined through her professional culinary experience.
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Before long, word began to spread. With each order, her food earned warm reviews and loyal customers. What began as a quiet catering kitchen slowly became a local favorite that people talked about — and kept coming back to.
Among all her dishes, one stood out above the rest: her Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich.
When life doesn’t go as planned,
open another door.
Just as Diane’s restaurant was gaining momentum, the pandemic hit—and catering came to a halt.
But Diane adapted. Seeing how much people loved her Korean-inspired chicken sandwiches, she shifted her focus from events to everyday diners. What began as a challenge soon became an opportunity.
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After the pandemic, Sweet Radish was born — her way of sharing elevated, handcrafted chicken dishes infused with the Korean flavors people already loved, so more could enjoy them every day.
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Through it all, Diane’s mission has remained the same: to create the best food that bring joy and strength to people’s everyday lives.