Cannoli and chopsticks. Bamboo and Brioni. Gnocchi and ginger root. Ah, the melting pot that is Little Italy-Chinatown.

And now, a little seasoning: Li Hua, a new Korean eatery. The tiny spot may look modern — with its airy minimalist vibe and gleaming high-tech kitchen — but the cooking is proudly traditional. Our Korean pals deemed the scallion pancakes, soon-doobu (tofu and seafood in spicy egg-yolk broth) and chap-chae (sweet-potato noodles with beef) as good as grandmom’s, and everyone fought over the never ending supply of sides. But the table favorite was definitely galbi, marinated short ribs.

A cool rock soundtrack encourages grooving as well as gorging. And the prices are beyond reasonable. When was the last time eight people ate for less than 80 bucks?

Talk about spicing up the neighborhood.

Li Hua, 171 Grand Street, at Baxter Street (212-343-0090).