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We were concerned when the tagline for the restaurant was "Japanese and Korean Cuisine"... As thoughts of bastardized dishes and hybrid mixmash come to mind. But no, this has to be one of the most authentic Korean food in town!
I come from a place with an abundance of good and cheap Korean food (Melbourne), so was pleasantly surprised to find this little gem.
How do I know its authentic? Well right next to us are two Korean business men pouring each other shots of Chamisul; there is the standard free side dishes of your local favourites (kimchi, sweet potato, sliced pickled radish), and most importantly a menu that's incredibly familiar.
We ordered the steam pork slices (a standard snack when having drinks), followed by the kimchi jigae and seafood pancake. All was exceptionality cooked and tasted like it should. The only disappointment was the lack of value with the pork dishes. For £15 I was expecting an abundant plate, quite typical at most places. But instead was presented with a single spaced out ring of pork around a heap of shredded spring onions and lettuce. I suspect they don't serve this dish much. Otherwise flavour was on point.
Regardless, we left feeling incredibly satisfied and sufficiently full. But after the excitement of stumbling upon such an awesome place wore down all that was left was an element of bill shock. Notwithstanding, we will be back.
Yami is one of my go-to Korean restaurants in New Malden , especially when I want something a little more formal with friends. It's slightly more pricey than others in the area, unless you're there for the weekday lunch menu, but this is fine as the quality is good. Side dishes are generous though sadly not refilled and their grilled dumplings are a bit measly compared to others I've had. But the Dolsot bibimbap is very good, with unctuous marinated beef, and the seafood soup is good as well. It's consistently good, so I'd recommend it.
Tasty Korean food. The spicy barbecue pork is super yummy. Seafood soup not so yummy. Don't wear your best clothes and don't bring your favourite hand bag. The place can get smokey from all the grilling.
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