Yes, it’s an actual version of the Krusty Krab restaurant from Spongebob Squarepants. But you’ll have to go all the way to Palestine to eat there (Picture: Krusty Krab/Facebook)

Those of you who grew up watching Spongebob Squarepants and harbouring a secret desire to eat at the Krusty Krab, your ambitions are about to be realised.

That’s because a real-life version of the restaurant, which was run in the cartoon series by the curmudgeonly Mr Krabs, is actually under construction.

And an early peek at the forthcoming eatery – which is located in Ramallah, Palestine – reveals that it will look remarkably similar to its under-the-sea counterpart.

The building not only features a model of Mr Krabs himself out the front:


(Picture: Krusty Krab/Facebook)

But is also decorated with a window net and flags, in the manner of the original restaurant:

(Picture: Krusty Krab/Facebook)

Yup, that looks bang on:

(Picture: Krusty Krab/Facebook)

And by way of a reminder, here’s what the original looked like in the cartoon series:

(Picture: Krusty Krab/Facebook)

According to reports the Krusty Krab will not only look like its undersea counterpart but it will also serve up dishes taken straight from its menu, including the Krabby Patty burger.



However there is no word on whether Spongebob himself – who worked at the original restaurant in the cartoon – will put in an appearance.

There is no opening date confirmed for the restaurant, but it is not the first to make use of the Krusty Krab name, with an establishment in Costa Rica – which has now closed – also paying homage to the Bikini Bottom hangout.

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