Things are heating up at the Mad Crab, a new seafood boil concept set to open July 17 at 8080 Olive Blvd., in University City.
As reported by the Riverfront Times, Victor Ho, whose family also owns Max Beauty Source, will open Mad Crab first restaurant venture with brother Nam Ho as manager.
Similar seafood boil concepts in Dallas inspired Ho to bring the concept to his hometown. Friend Bon Quach will help give the 5,000-square-foot space an oceanside vibe to go with the relaxed atmosphere.
Ho said customers will peel and eat shellfish atop paper-lined tables. Look for boils with options like lobster, oysters, mussels, shrimp and crawfish – not to mention plenty of crab. Those who prefer utensils can order from a short list of dishes like crawfish pasta and fried catfish.
“I hope that [people] come and try it because it’s going to be one-of-a-kind,” Ho said.
Caitlin Lally is an editorial intern at Sauce Magazine.
This article appears in June 2017.