Yong Pu Aob

The giant orange crab statue out front removes any ambiguity about what you're getting into. This is a sprawling Thai seafood restaurant where the shrimp, prawns, and crabs spend their last hours in tanks rather than in a freezer, and the kitchen leans into a herby, fragrant style. Inside mixes industrial and rustic touches with a stage for live music; outside, a small garden with a fountain handles the quieter tables.

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