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"A new pan-Asian restaurant from the owners of Taurus Ox and Hangry Panda is now open in Capitol Hill; co-owner Khampaeng Panyathong says he wants people to begin and end the night there. Housed in the former Vios space at 903 19th Avenue East, the roomy spot comfortably fits about 70 diners and, unlike Panyathong’s small Lao counter-service spot Taurus Ox, is designed so people can hang out after their meal — drinks are coming to the menu soon. Joe and Lucy Ye helped craft a menu of creative dishes from across Asia, with standouts including deep-fried soft shell chili crab, Mongolian sukiyaki beef, yakisoba cacio e pepe, and — living up to the restaurant’s name — cajun chicken-fried frog legs served with jalapeno, fennel, miso-ginger vinaigrette, and lemongrass ranch." - Jade Yamazaki Stewart