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  New Malden is famous for its Korean food scene, but the café culture here is just as strong. From icy Korean desserts to cosy bakery-style coffee spots, it’s the perfect place for a relaxed food walk. Here are 3 popular cafés you should try: Bingsoo Cafe, 601 Coffee, and Bangsooni (빵순이). 🍧 1. Bingsoo Cafe – Korean Shaved Ice Heaven Bingsoo Cafe 4.3 ·Dessert restaurant ·£1–10 If you love desserts, this is the first place you should go. Bingsoo Cafe is known for its Korean shaved ice (bingsu), topped with fruits, Oreo crumbs, matcha, and condensed milk. The texture is super light and fluffy, almost like snow. It’s especially popular in summer or after a heavy BBQ meal. 👉 Why people love it: Huge variety of bingsu flavours 🍓 Instagram-friendly desserts Sweet but refreshing taste 👉 Best pick: Mango or Oreo Bingsoo ☕ 2. 601 Coffee – Minimal, Calm & Modern 601 Coffee 601 Coffee is more of a modern, minimalist café compared to the busy Korean dessert spots. It’s a great place if...

  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 d...

   K-beauty, short for Korean beauty, has become a global phenomenon over the past decade. From glass-skin trends on social media to multi-step skincare routines, people around the world often look at Korean skin and wonder: Why does it look so smooth, bright, and almost poreless? What are they actually using? The answer isn’t a single miracle product. It’s a combination of skincare culture, daily habits, product innovation, and long-term consistency. 1. Skincare is part of daily life, not an occasional fix In Korea, skincare is not treated as a reaction to problems—it’s prevention. Many people start learning basic skincare routines in their teens. Instead of waiting for acne, dryness, or aging signs to appear, they maintain their skin daily. That mindset alone creates a huge difference. Consistency over years matters more than any single expensive product. 2. The famous multi-step routine The “10-step skincare routine” often associated with K-beauty is not mandatory, but it r...