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Saveurs is very different to the Korean restaurants of Wudakouw. Set in traditional Nanlugu Xiang, it offers a gentrified experience amongst the authentic hutong atmosphere making Saveur a sophisticated choice.

Saveurs was created with one goal in mind, to provide Healthy Korean food. This meant the lack of MSG, which is popular and an almost necessity in Korean dishes. It also includes dishes with less salt and oil than normally found, and on offer is organic wine and rice. The emphasis on delicately prepared meals brings out the true tastes of the natural ingredients, and serves well the name of Saveur de Coree-Flavors of Korean.

One hundred percent pure Korean dishes, with a health twist, the servings are also sophisticated, small yet intelligent portions in step with its Healthy motto. The Chef Tasting Menu, 159rmb, is a reasonably prices experience that can be split between two people for a lighter meal.

It includes wonderfully marinated vegetables in the Banchani Korean horsd'oeuvres, and Kimchi Hibak, a fried kimchi of spicy Korean vegetable and pork shreds placed delicately on a pumpkin boat. A fine starter, it balanced the flavors of pickled vegetables, salt, and warm intense pumpkin. The lovely variety of textures helped to hide the pork from the eye, but lulled the tongue to delight.

The Japache, stir friend dangmyeon sweet potato glass noddles with mixed vegetables, was a savory design of crisp vegetables and melted mushrooms. The Kimchi Jron, Korean style pizza topped with home made spicy kimchi pickled vegetables, had a chewy yet soft, starch taste, like a potato casserole. With a strong soya taste, and a slight sour flavor, the kimchi was not in the least bit spicy, and as a result, the pizza lacked any grand presence.

The Gochujang Doaejigogi, grilled pork shreds marinated in home made Korean chilli paste, and served in a sizzling platter with lettuce, also unfortunately lacked spice. Though the pork shreds were tender, the sauce saved this dish from completely blandness, which was a pleasant lemony peanut sauce.

The Doenjang Jigaei Korean, soya bean paste and shitake mushrooms, tofu, vegetables, and clam soup served in a sizzling stone bowl, was a corn hearty broth with moist almost creamy tofu and complimented by sticky rice. A strong finish, the Su Jeong Goai, Korean cinnamon iced tea, was an agreeable and ambrosial drink dessert, and a must try.

For pairings, on offer is a small but respectable collection of European wine, and of course a plethora of Korean alcohol. The house red wine, 39rmb, was a medium build that molded well with the salty and sour flavors of the meal.

Saveurs has taken a great deal of thought and effort into its dining, resulting in a feisty, and cozy bistro that serves the public the needs and wants of its owners.

-- by Larissa Paschyn

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