Jin Go Gae

There are plenty of great Korean restaurants in New Malden, but this one does a spicy crab dish that’s worth venturing off the high street for. Approximately 10 minutes after the doors to Jin Go Gae open, a steady stream of friends and families pour into the straightforward Korean spot. Charcoal barbecues are fired up, the sound and smell of sizzling marinated pork hits ears and nostrils at the same time, and coveting your neighbour’s excellent order—always the warming bowls of galbi tang—is a given. Jin Go Gae also has gae jang on the menu, a refreshing, chilled, raw crab dish slathered in spicy gochujang sauce. It’s face-tingling, finger-licking stuff and you’ll almost definitely need to request more napkins. The room might be simple and sedate, but the service is friendly and the food makes it worth seeking out.

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch