After squinting our way past the blinding neon welcome sign, and settling into a comfy circular booth, my drinking companions and I all had the same first impression of Wudaokou's newest pub: Korean Hooters.

For the uninitiated, "Korean" in nightlife-speak means beer (of all varieties, RMB 10-25), soju (RMB 30) and lots of delicious deep fried food (try the breaded cheese sticks, RMB 30, or the bacon-wrapped sausage, RMB 35). "Hooters," on the other hand, is that infamous American chain featuring waitresses in short orange skirts and midriff-baring halter-tops.

This restaurant's less-than-subtle name is a little tacky (albeit accurate), as are those outfits, but come for everything else: tasty bar food and a spacious, laid-back setting.

Korean Hooters
Opening time: Daily 6pm-3am.
Location: No. 3 Zhongguancun Donglu (400 meters south of Tsinghua East gate, just past the Intelli Fitness center), Wudaokou, Haidian District
Tel: 010-62550676/8