Treestone Butchers

Treestone is New Malden's secret weapon for Korean home cooking. While the restaurants get all the attention, locals know this high street butcher is where you come for the raw ingredients that make Korean BBQ actually work at home. The pre-marinated meats are the main draw — galbi (short ribs) and bulgogi cuts ready to go straight on the grill. The marinades are authentic, not the watered-down versions you find in supermarket "Korean" sections. The fresh meat is excellent too, cut in the Korean style that maximises surface area for flavour absorption. It's a small shop, easy to miss among the Korean restaurant signs, but step inside and you'll find a proper butcher who happens to specialise in what the Korean community actually wants. The staff can advise on cuts, cooking times, and how much you need for a proper Korean BBQ spread. **Local's Tip:** Buy the pre-marinated galbi for your first attempt at home Korean BBQ — it's practically foolproof. Ask about pork belly cuts for samgyeopsal.