On offer: Vietnam's homestyle fare

Saigon Mama opens a Beijing branch, bringing its Southeast Asian style to the capital's international Sanlitun area

For Vietnamese food lovers - who form a substantial portion of foodies in Beijing - a new Vietnamese casual dining restaurant has just popped up in the Chinese capital.

Last week, Saigon Mama, a restaurant chain that has been operating in Shanghai since 2015, opened a branch in Taikoo Li in the bustling Sanlitun area, showcasing some homestyle fare.