Flank steak, tomato pasta and sweet potato croquettes are among the treats at the newly opened Hulu restaurant in Sanlitun area of Beijing. It is the latest casual dining concept from Beijing restaurant brand TRB Hospitality Group.[Photo provided to China Daily]

Hulu, the latest casual dining concept from popular Beijing restaurant brand TRB Hospitality Group, saw its first busy day of trade in Sanlitun on Feb 12.

Unlike the two original TRB fine dining restaurants, where diners tend to linger for an evening, Hulu's mission is to serve up similarly good food but at a much quicker pace. Dishes are brought to the table as soon as they are ready, saving on the waiting time between courses.

"Our concept is not for people to spend two to three hours having a meal," says Evan Horsman, director of business development for the group.

As a diner, Hulu prides itself on delivering healthy, nutritious dishes with contemporary artistic plating and fresh, tasty flavors all at the same time.

Just a quick browse of the menu is enough to whet any diner's appetite. Fresh Norwegian salmon sashimi cubes circled by avocado slices and lime topped with black and white sesame seeds create an attractive dish in the shape of a rose blossom. Beef bone marrow served on a dark wooden board with grilled toast and snails filled with green parsley foam form another attractive ensemble.