We admit it. When we first heard about Korean "fusion," we were a little skeptical. We discovered to our delight, however, that the cuisine can actually be improved.

Kimchee takes on a new twist in the form of a fish, sesame, seaweed and organic rice wrap (RMB48). Pineapple-stuffed tofu steak (RMB68) was imaginative, but the Zacai (mixed salad), delighted us the most, with a tangy dressing glazing mushrooms, peppers, spinach, and glass noodles. Bimbimbob(RMB68), although delicious, was rather pricy.

The decor is as inspired as the food; the main dining room centered around a glass Buddha sitting within a pool. Choose a long table with Tang dynasty-inspired chairs or sneak off to the private dining rooms with luminescent, gauzy beds for two. Encouraged by the blood-warming kimchee, you might want to take your sweetie home for dessert.

De'all Korean Fusion and Bar
Perfect For: people who wish to explore Gubei Add: No.768, Lane 770
Tel: 021-6219-7727