Sheboygan’s Krazian Fuzian twists Thai with Chinese cuisine

Sue Grossardt

Contributor

June 30, 2025

SHEBOYGAN – A new restaurant with a unique twist is setting up shop in the City of Sheboygan.

Owner Lao Yang said Krazian Fuzian – located at 906 S. 15th St. (formerly Emmer’s bar) – is gradually introducing its menu and dining experience to the local foodie community through a soft opening through the end of the month.

Yang said she intends to continue Krazian Fuzian’s soft opening at least through the month of June.

“My restaurant here has not been officially opened yet,” she said. “It is in the soft stage, where we have a specially priced limited menu right now for friends, family and our neighbors. We plan to have a grand opening at the end of the month or possibly extend (the soft opening) into the middle of July, until everyone is back from the Fourth of July holiday festivities.”

A family affair

Yang said working in the restaurant industry has always been a part of her life.

“I grew up in a family that has (always been in the) restaurant business and (worked at) restaurants throughout the State of Michigan,” she said. “I have uncles who own Thai restaurants, and I have uncles who also own Chinese restaurants.”

Additionally, Yang said she has uncles who own both Thai and Chinese restaurants and mix the recipes together. 

“My sister owned a Thai restaurant, and my parents were also partnered with my uncle when they were alive,” she said.

Following in the footsteps of her uncles, Yang said with the menu at Krazian Fuzian, she decided to blend the two ethnicities – putting a unique twist on flavor, creativity and presentation.

“(Menu options) will be a mix of Thai and Chinese,” she said.

Renovations

Once fully open, Yang said customers can enjoy a dine-in experience in the restaurant’s 4,000-square-foot space – with space for nearly 170 diners – or place a carry-out order.

She said the plan is to open an outdoor patio space for diners next year.

Before inviting in customers for its soft opening, Yang said a significant amount of renovations were needed to bring the property back to life.

Per City of Sheboygan meeting minutes, Krazian Fuzian received a $100,000 loan from the  Sheboygan Redevelopment Authority to support those renovations and the purchase of equipment.

Gradual growth intentional

Starting small and gradually expanding its offerings, Yang said, was always part of the plan, and thus far, it has been receiving positive feedback.

“We hear customers talking about two of their favorites – which are the most popular items on the (soft opening) menu right now – the spiced Smash Burger and the Fuzian Drunkin’ Fries with toppings.”

Yang said the fries are topped with Krazian Fuzian’s special house sauce, lettuce, tomato and cilantro.

“The house sauce is homemade and is a mayonnaise-and-honey-mustard blend,” she said.

Once the restaurant expands its offerings and hours, Yang said menu prices will be adjusted to align with the market.

She also noted that the menu will have a seasonality to it, based on good sourcing availability.

“During the summertime, we will source our fresh ingredients – like cilantro, green onions and green mustard – from our local farmers and farmers market, all grown geographically close to the restaurant,” she said. “During wintertime, we anticipate purchasing our ingredients through vendors.”

The restaurant’s blend of Thai and Chinese cuisines, Yang said, has thus far been received well.

“Customers are also raving about our homemade sauce,” she said.

‘Crazy’ menu = Krazian name

Naming the restaurant, Yang said, was a result of merging a number of thoughts.

“I was looking into trying to find a name that allowed customers to understand where my creations come from,” she said. “I also wanted to recognize the fact that I am Asian. I decided that being Asian and coming up with this ‘crazy’ menu all worked together to create the name. Essentially, we have a different way of cooking, and we are proud of that.”

Yang said some of the “mouth-watering menu items” on the Krazian Fuzian menu include a steamed cabbage roll, Krazian Pho – made with spare ribs and nam khao – and a crunchy appetizer salad. 

“Island Fuzion Cocktail and Midori Sours are among the cocktails that complement a meal during happy hours,” she said.

Currently, Yang said the restaurant’s staff is lean, with one part-time waitress and her, but she plans to increase the team as the business gets off the ground.

She said her husband, Pheuk Kue, “is the supporter of what I do.”

“I also have my kids who want to help wherever they can,” she said.

Standing out

Yang said there are only a handful of Thai or Chinese restaurants in the area.

“While there are other Chinese and Thai restaurants, they are not necessarily fusion, meaning merging Chinese with Thai,” she said. “We are fusion. Our concept is East meets West – meaning we either introduce American flavor into our Asian food or we merge Asian flavorings into American foods.”

Yang said she plans to expand the concept of fusion even further as she develops the menu items – including exploring French and Mexican flavors.

For more on Krazian Fuzian and its anticipated grand opening, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.