Taste of Korea in New Malde
New Malden is known as London’s “Little Korea,” and after visiting a few spots, it’s easy to see why. The area is packed with authentic Korean restaurants, from all-you-can-eat BBQ to home-style dishes and Korean-Chinese comfort food.
Here’s a quick, honest-style review of three popular spots: K-Town BBQ, Treestone, and Genghis Khan.
🍖 1. K-Town BBQ – All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ Experience
K-Town BBQ is one of the most popular Korean BBQ restaurants in New Malden, especially for groups. The concept is simple: grill your own meat at the table and eat as much as you can.
The menu is wide, with pork belly, marinated beef, chicken, and side dishes like kimchi, pancakes, and noodles. It’s loud, busy, and very social—more like an experience than a quiet meal.
👉 What people like:
Unlimited BBQ meat 🔥
Fun group atmosphere
Lots of side dishes (banchan)
👉 Downsides:
Can be crowded
Time limits during busy hours
Overall, it’s perfect if you want a fun Korean BBQ night rather than a calm dinner.
🍜 2. Treestone – Authentic Home-Style Korean Food
Treestone is more about traditional Korean comfort food than BBQ. It’s the kind of place where you go for warm, filling dishes like stews, rice bowls, and noodles.
Compared to K-Town, the atmosphere is quieter and more relaxed. Many people come here for a more “homemade Korean food” experience rather than a buffet-style meal.
👉 What people like:
Authentic Korean flavours 🍲
Calm, casual environment
Good portion sizes
👉 Downsides:
Less variety than big BBQ places
Not very flashy or modern
It’s a solid choice if you want something more traditional and less touristy.
🍲 3. Genghis Khan – Korean-Chinese Comfort Food Spot
Despite the name, Genghis Khan is actually famous for Korean-Chinese fusion dishes, especially noodles and sweet-and-sour pork.
Popular dishes include jajangmyeon (black bean noodles), spicy seafood noodles, and fried pork. It’s more of a casual, comfort-food restaurant than a BBQ experience.
👉 What people like:
Big, filling portions 🍜
Cheap and satisfying meals
Unique Korean-Chinese style dishes
👉 Downsides:
Service can be inconsistent
Food quality can vary depending on visit
Still, it’s a go-to spot when you want something quick, heavy, and comforting.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Each place has a different vibe:
K-Town BBQ → fun, loud group BBQ experience
Treestone → authentic, home-style Korean comfort food
Genghis Khan → cheap, filling Korean-Chinese dishes
If you’re in New Malden, trying all three gives you a pretty complete taste of the area’s Korean food culture.

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