Big serving of squidgy fun

Kimchee pancake - what could be more fun? The squidginess of the batter, lightly frazzled in places, studded with the addictive, composty fire of Korea's beloved pickled cabbage. And the version at Jindalle brought a trencherman's plateful.

This is a great little spot (although I liked it as the Japanese Samurai, too). The menu is mostly Korean with, unusually, some Chinese choices (Korean is more often partnered with Japanese) and the food is notable for its freshness and cleanliness of flavours.

We were given freebies of pickled carrot shreds and sesame oil-rich beansprouts - a generous touch that set the tone for the rest of the meal.

Portions are unusually large: the selection of mixed grilled meats - cooked for us, as is usual, on the table's central barbecue - featured duck, tongue, beef, chicken and belly pork, all marinaded in a hot, sweet paste. Fat, blousy noodles came with tender squid, clams, mussels and prawns.

Fried pork dumplings were delicate and savoury, clearly home-made. The date, a Korean novice, slurped it all up with growing enthusiasm and left a convert. The service, in full dress costume, is sweet and helpful.

Perhaps it doesn't have the delicious foreigness of the likes of Asadal in Holborn but it's still worth a visit from London's growing bunch of Korea-philes.

Jindalle
6 Panton Street, SW1Y 4DL