Asian N Cajun, Roseville

The name might seem like an improbable pairing, until you consider the things that mark both Cajun and East Asian cuisines: liberal use of seafood, for instance, and a love of complex but often-intense spice. The kitchen's skill set is broad—you can order deep-fried shrimp with a side of gumbo, chow mein, crab rangoon, and fried rice all in one meal. Traditional seafood boils let diners load up on shrimp, crab, and crawfish by the pound, perfect for feeding a crowd or taunting a whale.