In Shanghai, China, Ah Yat Seafood Restaurant is best approached as a seafood restaurant: specific enough to guide expectations before you book. The draw is freshness, clean handling and the kitchen's confidence with the catch; at a price point not clearly listed in the source data, it should be judged as a considered meal rather than a default booking. It is most compelling for diners seeking flavor, texture and a point of view rooted in cuisine rather than decor alone, especially if the night calls for something more considered than a safe default.