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This popular Italian restaurant has a cosy interior and enjoys a good trade, as do the al fresco pavement tables during the summer months. On the menu you'll find a whole host of pizzas, as well as pasta dishes such as spaghetti alla Genovese and classic lasagne. There are also other Italian specialities such as, gnocchi with Gorgonzola and rocket, tender char-grilled fillet steak, or veal with Parma ham, sage and white wine. Main course dishes are reasonably priced around £6-£9 and there's also a two course set lunch for £8.95. The wine list is more than adequate, with plenty of light Italian wines that complement the food perfectly.

Reviewed by Linda Buttle

Yoshisushi is a traditional Japanese restaurant located along a stretch of New Malden's high street. On the menu here you'll find a diverse selection of dishes on offer including an interesting choice of sushi, sashimi, crisp tempura, excellent noodle dishes and plenty of vegetarian options too. There are also specialist dishes such as yakitori, which consists of grilled pieces of chicken breast as well as chicken offal served on a skewer, or sukiyaki, a dish of sliced beef and vegetables brought to your table still cooking in its own little oven. Yoshisushi also has a choice of two private dining rooms for party or business groups and there's a takeaway service available too.

Reviewed by Linda Buttle

New Malden's abundance of Korean restaurants maybe some what unusual but those who have got used to the cuisine of this Eastern country will most likely swear by the Hamgipak Café on High Street. This extremely small diner is easy to miss and those who do find it might not have a place to sit. This however has not deterred locals in any way and at any time of the day, this café is full and brimming with satisfied customers. Décor is minimal and focus is absolutely on producing some really good Korean food.

The reasonably priced menu offers steamed dumplings, noodle based dishes, hot pots, stir fried, barbeques and the traditional jjigae, a spicy stew made from meat or the ubiquitous kimchi. Bowls of white rice accompany the stews along with banchan, side dishes of pickled and spicy vegetables and on cold, wintry days this hearty meal can warm you through completely.

Expect to find some typical and not so typical Indian cuisine in this High Street restaurant which is warm and exuberant in its welcome. It's been over a decade since Lal Akash started out but they have gradually become one of the popular dining destinations in Surrey. While their décor is unpretentious and simple, the staff members are friendly and helpful and the food is prepared with utmost care.

Amongst the starters, there are a host of choices such as prawn and cod cutlets, lime and coriander flavoured stir fried scallops and marinated chicken stir fried with mustard and curry leaves. For the main course, you could choose from the balti, tandoori and traditional items, while some of their signature dishes include chicken Chettinad, spicy South Indian curry, Kashmiri gushtaba, pounded meat balls cooked in curd gravy and jal tarang, a selection of seafood cooked in tamarind and coconut milk.

Jee's, is just one of a number of Korean restaurants in the New Malden area, thanks to a strong local Korean population. This particular restaurant though is one of the most popular of its kind thanks to exceptionally good cooking. It isn't much to look at but with food like this and low prices no one seems to worry too much. On the menu you'll find plenty of spicy chilli based recipes and a good mixture of meat, vegetable and fish dishes. It certainly pays to be a little experimental at Jee's so be sure to try some of the more unusual dishes, or alternatively plump for a set menu option to avoid the hassle of choosing for yourself.

Reviewed by Linda Buttle

The industrial location at Burlington Road might prove to be somewhat of a deterrent but if you're determined to have some really good Korean food then you won't be disappointed once you enter HanKook. The interior is cosy, all wood and warmth with traditional low tables that are prominent among Asian restaurants. The sliding screens add an element of mystery and the friendly staff members are most helpful.

The menu is populated with authentic Korean dishes, which are quite large and are most suited for sharing. There are the ubiquitous kimchi based dishes and juicy and flavourful LA style ribs while seafood jjigae bubbling hot makes a wonderful meal in itself. The Oriental atmosphere is enhanced with the sashimi dishes that are popular there. HanKook is ideally suited for celebrations with family and friends or maybe just a quiet meal with someone special.