When Cat Tran and Mark Nielsen started Hue Vietnamese Restaurant in 2010, their goal was to create a restaurant that introduced the cuisine to customers in the most accessible way possible. Not everyone understood their mission, but by and by they created a brand that became a staple in the community.

On this week’s podcast, we’re discussing the origins of the restaurant and the evolution of the brand over the past 12 years. Along the way, we also delve into Tran and Nielsen’s decision to build a new restaurant from the ground up, the spirit of the lively new restaurant and their plans for the future.