Tasty Casian offers something for everyone

Tasty Casian on Essen Lane has a unique selling point: It’s the only place in town where you can get pho and poboys under the same roof. “It’s great because it caters to both the adventurous and the people who want something familiar,” owner Tam Nguyen says. The menu has everything from pork satay to boudin, but Nguyen says they’re careful to avoid the “fusion” label. “People want authentic Vietnamese food, and that’s what we make,” he says. And the Cajun? “It’s authentic as we can make it.” Get the whole story on Tasty Casian’s genuine flavors here.—Rachael Upton