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Palace

183-185 High Street, KT3 4BH Full details & map

Restaurant: Korean

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By Time Out Editors Posted: Jun 24 2010

Despite its regal name, this charming eaterie is rather home-style. With just a dozen or so tables, the place fills up quickly even midweek. Scores of diners huddle together and slurp up the larger-than-life jeongol stews. The manager is quite a character, with a sleeve full of recommendations. Don't order too much, as each portion left us in awe - a 'small' cod hotpot could have easily fed two, while the large version was shared by an entire table. Our fish was well timed, with juicy flakes of cod soaking up the rich kimchi-flavoured stew. A Korean-Chinese dish of ja jang myun (listed in both languages as a special on the wall, but not on the menu) was excellent, with springy noodles and a well-balanced sauce made from chunjang (a black soy-bean paste), pork and a crunchy shredded cucumber garnish. Beef rib soup was a stunner too, with a rich, almost milky broth that indicated hours of simmering. The restaurant might not be a palace in terms of decor - furniture is simple, specials are hand-written on A4 paper - but the quality of food and the accommodating service make it a right royal treat.

Tags: Asian, Korean, Outer London, New Malden, Surrey, Mid-range, Restaurant

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Palace details

Address

Palace

183-185 High Street KT3 4BH

Transport New Malden rail

Telephone

020 8949 3737

Meals served noon-11pm Mon-Sat.

Main courses £6-£25.

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Babies and children welcome ( high chairs ), Booking essential ( Fri-Sun ), Takeaway service

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By Andrew - Sep 5 2010

This is my wife and I's regular Korean food joint in New Malden. The place has a good balance of sumptuous dishes, large portions and value for money dining.

This is an ordinary 'no frills' deco to the place but the restaurant owner cheerful disposition gives the place a welcome feel.

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By Doug - Jun 25 2010

The Palace is an excellent Korean restaurant. The atmosphere is wonderful, especially with the owner/manager's colorful personality. We have made weekly visits at times. The food portions are large, which makes me feel bad if I have too many left overs when I ask them to pack it for take away. They are always friendly in their service and the food tastes just as good as homemade dishes in Korea. For the price and quality you won't find many better Korean food restraunts around.