Monday, June 22, 2015

A McWhat?

Yesterday we were looking for something simple for dinner and I suggested trying McDonald's new McLobster sandwiches. Norma was willing so I drove down and went through the drive through, paid my $15 something for two and took them home.

Well, save your money! They are about four inches long and consist of about a tablespoon of lobster mix on a bed of way too much lettuce on a doughy bun. In other words, a complete fail. Norma was not interested in hers after seeing it so I struggled through both of them. Not great. I probably should have taken them both back.

The idea is great. I love lobster and the idea of a lobster salad on a bun sounds great but the actual item is, what can I say? Not great! I will not be ordering another.


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10 comments:

  1. RaeJune 23, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    A real quality lobster roll is an amazing treat. Unfortunately, I can't have commercial ones because of the amount of mayo in them. I have them when I visit my mother sometimes and I make mine with sour cream or plain yoghurt, plus the mustard and celeriac. You want a really high quality bun, too. I wish this hadn't been your first introduction to one. :(

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    1. CroftJune 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM

      The lobster roll was what I was hoping for and still am. This wasn't it!

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  2. our awesome travelsJune 23, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    They got you from the looks of things, pretty sad. They should stick with the original items.

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    1. CroftJune 23, 2015 at 9:58 AM

      Yes, the pictures sure make it look good.

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  3. Peter KouwenhovenJune 23, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    McD can screw up any food... Just best to avoid the place.

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  4. CroftJune 23, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    It's back to the Filet-O-Fish for me!

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    1. BillJune 23, 2015 at 5:26 PM

      The filet-o-fish isn't too bad, but they slather on a lot of sauce on them also. Have to scrape some of it off.

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  5. UnknownJune 23, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks for the heads up, I was thinking of trying one.

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  6. AnonymousJune 24, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Here in Massachusetts (and probably in Maine and NH too), the lobster roll is practically an official "state dish." Being a west-coaster by birth (moved here in my 30's), I always considered lobster to be an extremely expensive luxury food. If you wanted lobster in a restaurant in the Bay Area in the 80's, you had to be prepared to fork over $30-$40, which would certainly be much more now.

    So when I was offered my first lobster roll here, I was shocked an appalled. You do what with that lobster? Mix it with mayonnaise and put it on a hot-dog bun?!? Sacrilege!!! But I've since become a convert, though I prefer they go easy on the mayo.

    But getting one at McD's? I don't think I'd even try.

    Saludos,

    Kim G
    Boston, MA
    Where we think we should look for a lobster roll for lunch.

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    1. CroftJune 24, 2015 at 9:25 AM

      One day I will go out to your area and try the real thing, Kim

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