(650) 873-9000
Parking: street parking
Food Truck Hours: Weekdays 11am - 3pm
http://newenglandlobster.net/
Last Visited: January 6, 2012
Food: 4 stars
Atmosphere: N/A
Service: 3 to 4 stars
Price: $$ to $$$
My coworker, Audrey, had been raving about the yummy lobster roll at New England Lobster. If you live or work near the airport or South San Francisco area, this convenient spot offers a market for fresh raw and cooked lobster, crab, mussels, shrimp, and clams, but it also offers a food truck open weekdays that serves up crab sandwiches, lobster rolls, and lobster corn chowder.
The food truck is parked just outside the shop and its fire engine red exterior is hard to miss. The board shows the offerings for the day, and you place your order with the person standing outside the truck who punches it into the iPad. A few minutes later, your name is called, and voila - goodness awaits you.
- Lobster Roll - The lobster roll is buttered and toasted and is authentic in true New England style. The lobster meat is lightly dressed with mayonnaise and comes without toppings. Toppings such as diced red onion, diced celery, and jalapenos are available at a side table for you to dress your roll the way you wish. Old Bay and other seasonings are also available. Along with the roll comes a wedge of lemon, a bag of kettle style chips, and a small container of coleslaw. The coleslaw was ok - nothing profound either good or bad. The length of the roll is longer than what you find at other places in the area. I found the meat to be sweet and succulent. If you're a purist, you'll really enjoy this one. Good - I give it four stars. $15.50 (includes tax)
While I prefer my lobster to be dressed with a few scallions and a thicker dressing, this is no shabby roll. The location is convenient, and I wouldn't mind trying their other menu items next time.
If you're concerned about the wait, you can also call in your orders ahead of time and pick up at your leisure. Two large picnic tables and benches are set on the grass, but seating is fairly limited.
Also note that they'll be opening up a cafe in Burlingame that will be open on weekends, so keep an eye out for it.
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