How it all started... 

Kimberly Bui's ancestors came from Vietnam, escaping Vietnam from the war and traveling to the U.S. hoping to pursue a better life for their family and future generations. As a first generation American she had a dream of giving back to her family for their hard work, sacrifices, and dedication. The family made their way to the Texas Coast, Rockport, TX, where she was raised. Moving along she graduated from Texas State in 2014 and had a dream of opening her own restaurant after earning a degree in Business Management. Kimberly had crossed paths with downtown Waco several times while living on the outskirts of Bosque County. The more she visited Waco, the more she fell in love and the idea of having her own restaurant right in the heart of Texas. "There was something about the history, culture, and community of Waco that you couldn't find else where, its a untouched landmark waiting to blossom." In May 2016, Cajun Craft was created. Shortly after taking over the existing chicken shack she knew she had been blessed. She saw the potential and opportunity to make Cajun Craft a success, but it was really the support of the community that really made her dreams come true. She loved Waco and the people.

Kimberly grew up on the coast of Rockport, TX. Just like her family, thousands of Vietnamese refugee families  moved to the coast where there was a demand for experienced shrimp and blue crab fishermen. As the Vietnamese communities settled into the costal life style, cajun cuisines influenced the Vietnamese-American culture. They call this kind of cuisine "viet-cajun". She grew up slurping and shucking oysters right beside father. Her favorite childhood memories were made right in her grandfathers backyard, with her family and friends gathered around, enjoying crawfish and crab boils right out of her grandfathers very own hand-made stove fire pits. It's an experience she will never forget and an experience she wishes to pass on to all the diners at Cajun Craft.