We came for their lunch specials. We ordered the clams with basil sauce, salt & pepper shrimp, salt & pepper pork chop, and on choy. The clams were fresh and flavorful with plenty of fragrant basil, the shrimp were perfectly crispy and well-seasoned, and the pork chop was tender and crispy. The on choy was fresh and cooked just right. The lunch specials are a great deal with decent portions, and the food came out quickly. Everything tasted yummy and satisfying. Service is ok even it is rush hours. read more

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We dined here last night for the first time from a friend's recommendation. The house special crab and fried calamari were pretty yummy, but not very happy with how our food was handled... One of the dish we ordered was the house special sauce crab with market price of ~$26 per pound. We added the noodles for $10. Normal practice the server should come and advise on the size of our crab before making so we can choose how big the crab we want for our dish, because we're paying by pound for the dish anyway... but within 2 minutes of placing the order, a crab dish arrived... HA! Problem 1: The server originally tried to give the crab dish to the table next to us and the folks refused the dish... then the server turned around and placed the dish onto our table for us. CLEARLY they made a mistake and made the wrong dish for next table and decide to not waste food and gave it to us. We asked if that was really our dish and they said yes... what a lie! The kitchen took 2 mins to cook our dish? haha...dumb! Next table was there before us and their house special lobster noodles arrived 10-15 minutes later. First they made a mistake, then tried to lie to cover it up. No one is stupid here. We would have been ok if they were honest about it and ask if we would accept that dish with no complain here. Problem 2: The table next to us got their plates changed multiple times and NOT once did someone came to check on us about changing plates. Problem 3: Our bill came. They charged our crab as 2.5 pounds. What a joke! I'm a crab person. I know my crabs. That tiny crab is probably around 1.5 pounds - 2 pounds max. (Check out the picture to see the small crab shell and the tiny pieces of the crab legs and meat pieces on the edge of the plate). The $10 they charged for noodles was a huge portion, but that is not the same value as 1 pound of crab that they overcharged us for the dish. The house special crab was pretty tasty and we like the fried calamari. The veggie was decent and soup was pretty weak... our bill was $150 and I tipped $20 for the experience. Be grateful and work on improving your practice read more

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Came with family for father's day meal after I tried it with coworkers and enjoyed it. We came around 6:30pm on a weekday for dinner and they were pretty busy and parking lot was quite full, but luckily we didn't have to wait for a table and still found parking. They have a lot of tables inside so it is great for small and large groups. The waiters were also fast even though they were busy. We ordered their Kung Pao Chicken, Fried Tofu, Beef Noodle, Shrimp w Walnut, and Vegetable w Garlic. We decided not to get lobster since it was pricey. They took our order pretty fast and gave tea to drink. The pot of white rice is extra $1 if you order though. And their menu book doesn't have prices for some reason. Only the to-go menu has prices. Food was served in a decent amount of time, around 15 minutes. And all dishes arrived close together so we didn't have to wait long. The kung pao chicken is so good! Not spicy at all and very nice and crispy with good seasoning. It tasted delicious with some rice. The beef noodles were also delicious! It had good wok taste and was very flavorful. The tofu and shrimp were also good. None of the dishes were too salty and all were seasoned well and in pretty big portions, though I don't remember the exact price since they took the receipt away when we paid. But the meal was very worth and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. Such a yummy meal! I really enjoyed it! I am definitely coming back again! read more

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Boston Lobster is officially my go-to location for any|all Asian lobster cravings!! Newport who?????!!! My family and I used to religiously eat lobster noodles whenever we made a trip down to SoCal. The pick of the bunch was 100% Newport Seafood- no negotiations, no contemplations. Unfortunately, the last handful of times have left me extremely disappointed and heavily annoyed. The cost and wait times do not reflect what is actually being provided and most of our food ends up being left behind because it simply isn't worth the calories. In all honestly, I've grown a phobia w/ that specific restaurant at this point because of the countless letdowns. My initial taste of Boston Lobster was about 3 years ago and I had the most enjoyable meal. Due to our LA trip coming to an end, my BD thought we should do it big with some lobster noodles- for good old time's sake. I absolutely refused to go anywhere unless we would be giving Boston Lobster a visit! Sure enough, they did not disappoint! Dinner for 3 adults and 1 toddler consisted of: *Boston House Special Lobster [no spice] + Garlic Noodles for an additional fee. Medium Size 5-6lbs minimally. *French Style Beef Cube *Sauteed Snow Pea Leaves We ate like mf'n KINGS!! Each and every dish was spectacular- even the greens! While we should have gone with the small sized lobster, I'm proud to say we went down with an honorable fight. Lmao!! The lobster was cooked to perfection- meat was sweet, succulent, and so darn tender. The garlic noodles soaked up all of the delicious lobster flavors and were not overcooked and mush. The bo luc lac was flavorful, juicy, and complimented the bed of lettuce, onions, & tomatoes so well. The snow pea leaves weren't tough and old- this truly was a simply yet magical dish. Service was on point and the staff continually came by to swap out our plates full of lobster shells. Above all, there was no wait with our initial arrival. Parking is easy given the fact that BL has a pretty big parking lot specifically for them. 5/5 stars!! We dropped over 3 bills here and it didn't even hurt. Lmao- this place is that damn good! Don't sleep on this joint, y'all. Boston Lobster is the real deal when it comes to authentic Chinese/Vietnamese cuisine. This spot should be so much more hyped than it actually is! read more

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Came here for a family dinner and was pleasantly surprised and expectations were exceeded. There were a lot of people and parking can be limited despite having their own parking lot. Portion sizes were huge, and the seafood was fresh. The lobster especially tasted special; they did not skimp on the flavor, the garlic. Definitely worth a consideration to come here for any big Chinese celebration with family and friends! read more

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Came here for dinner with a party of five. We were seated immediately and parking was easy. They served hot tea and menus were on the table. One odd thing is no prices on their menu. We ordered a few dishes: kung pow chicken, walnut shrimp, beef chow fun, salt and pepper fried tofu, and veggies. All dishes were yummy and good portioned. To note, rice is not free- $1 per person in a big red tub. Upon asking for the bill, they served a plate of sliced oranges. They were very sweet and a good dessert after a hearty meal. read more

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Yesterday(5/30/2026), I went to Boston Lobster for lunch with one of my best friends. Whenever we're in this area, we usually get a massage first and then come here for lunch. This time, we ordered the Shrimp with Cashew Nuts and the Beef with Chinese Broccoli. The Shrimp with Cashew Nuts was absolutely delicious, but unfortunately, the Beef with Chinese Broccoli was extremely salty. After just one bite, I honestly couldn't eat any more of it. I have always liked this restaurant and have been coming here frequently over the years. I've enjoyed their lobster several times with my family, and almost every dish I've tried here has been delicious. That's why I was especially disappointed with the Beef with Chinese Broccoli this time, as it was far too salty. Despite that, I still think this is a great place for lunch. Their lunch specials are reasonably priced, the service is always good, and the portions of rice are very generous. One thing I especially appreciate is the complimentary orange slices they serve to every customer after the meal. The oranges are always fresh and sweet, making a nice ending to lunch. One other thing I noticed during this visit was that the restroom now has a new premium hand soap. I don't remember seeing it before, and it was a nice little upgrade that added a touch of luxury hand soap to the overall experience. Overall, I still enjoy coming here and will definitely be back. Hopefully, the kitchen can be a little more careful with the seasoning next time . read more

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Came here and ordered the House Lobster with Garlic Noodles. The lobster was fresh and flavorful, and the garlic noodles were delicious. The portion was generous and everything came out hot. Great food, good service, and definitely a dish I would order again. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Boston Lobster - House Special Lobster with Garlic Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Came here for Mother's Day lunch with the family so it was definitely packed. We ended up waiting about an hour, but honestly the food made up for it once everything hit the table. The lobster was the highlight fresh, meaty, and loaded with garlic and green onions. Big portion that was perfect for sharing family style. Also liked the fried dishes and veggies on the side. Service was still pretty attentive even with the holiday crowd, which I appreciated because the restaurant was nonstop busy. Only downside was the long wait and some dishes leaned a little oily/salty toward the end. Pricing can also add up fast if you're ordering seafood. Overall though, still a really good family meal and worth coming back for special occasions. read more

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Came to the Rosemead location to celebrate a family member's birthday on a Friday evening. We were able to call ahead earlier in the morning and ask if we could be on the wait list or reserve a table. They told us they could reserve a table for us at 6pm. We originally were hoping for 7 or 7:30, but based on how busy and popular this place is I can see why they said no. Come early and get seated right away and there's still ample parking in their parking lot. By the time we left at 7:30p, the lot was packed and people circling around hoping to snag a spot from folks leaving. The restaurant is pretty large and has about 3 rooms with different size tables and booths. No matter the size of your party, there's a table that will accommodate. The staff were very nice and attentive and FAST! We had our food out probably 15 min after we put in our order! Now...on to the food. We ordered one of the set menus for our party of 7 and it was spot on! As you can see in the pictures we had all the "classics". Our set meal could easily be enjoyed by at least 10 people. We had so many leftovers! The food was all well prepared and sufficiently seasoned. Portions of each dish was plentiful and everyone will be able to get enough to satisfy. My favorite items: lobster (duh!), kung pao chicken, pork chops, and shaking beef. The seafood soup is a great starter, and don't forget to add a little vinegar and pepper! Great restaurant in the SGV. This location is much bigger than their Rowland Heights restaurant, but the food is exactly the same. This is a great alternative to the popular Newport Seafood, so don't sleep on this place! read more

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Thanks to Rockstar Eater's recommendation, I headed over to Boston Lobster to try their lunch special. Their lunch special ends at 4:45pm, and offers various dishes that starts at $13.99. Both service & food was an 8/10. I ordered the Fried Pork Chop with Garlic Salt, Basil Fish Fillet, and Garlic Chicken. Out of the three dishes, my favorite was the Basil Fish Fillet. I feel like their cuisine is more Vietnamese style dishes than traditional Cantonese. They do offer a great wine selection (Opus One, Caymus, just to name a few) at very reasonable prices. They have a huge parking lot in the back. The restaurant is brightly lit which makes it feel welcoming. Definitely will be coming back soon to try their other items on their menu. read more

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Boston lobster originally came from ex employees of Newport Seafood. They initially became a slightly less expensive alternative to Newport while offering almost exact copy of the menu items. The signature lobster is pretty much the same but just a couple dollars less each pound. They moved out of their old location on Valley Blvd (which is now the location of a phenomenal Hunan restaurant) because that location had worst parking lot. The new location is much much better with plenty of parking and a much more upscale decor. The lobster is obviously a must order as it has a unique Vietnamese Chinese flavor that I couldn't find anywhere else. In fact I used to drive down from SF just to have the lobster. I used to think there is a difference in taste between this and Newport but I can't tell anymore. However it is indeed a couple dollars cheaper each pound of lobster. The small is about 4 lbs and medium about 6. Large is obviously bigger but I recommend 2 medium or 2 small instead of large mostly due to taste. The after meal oranges are good as usual. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the fried food such as fried calamari is very underwhelming with over used oil and breading. Service is very good as they constantly come to change the plates. Come here if you are willing to pay money for good lobster. read more

Boston Lobster - Signature lobster (medium 6lb) - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Been looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant. Haven't been to one in a while. This place was recommended to us by a friend. Came at 530 pm on a tuesday, and there wasen't anyone here yet. Afterwards it filled up quickly!! The main thing I dont like about this place is they dont have the prices on what your ordering. Which I'll get too at the end. Like any other Chinese restaurant, their menu is super extensive. I love how they have a little bit of everything. And its very well organized too. We ordered the following: 1. Crab and fish maw soup- this soup was amazing. It was just the right temp. Got me sweating. Can easily feed 12 people. Great amount of maw. The consistency is just right. Tasted so good!! 2. Small lobster special- on a bed of noodles. It was about 5 lbs. Cooked well. Could do without. Basically flavors. And it was expensive!! About $30 a lb. So this one dish cost basically the same amount as all the other dishes. Which was just too much. If I knew it was that much I would definitely not have ordered it. 3. Walnut shrimp- not the best walnut shrimp I've had. But it was ok. 4. Garlic shrimp- this shrimp dish was ok. Too many bell peppers and onions. It was just ok. 5. Mongolian beef- flavors were not that great. Very tender though. Could've been better. 6. Sea trout- this was amazing!! I love the sauce. Fish was so soft and tender. The heat, the spice, the sweetness. Some of that sauce in white rice was just perfection. It was really really good. Best dish of what we ordered. 7. Kung pao chicken- this was a really good dish. Crispy bits of chicken. But so soft and tender inside. I love the sauce that it was in. It was by far one of the highlights of the meal. It was good food. Price for everything (except the lobster) was pretty good. Food tasted amazing for the most part. Typical Chinese customer service. Pay at the front. Massively large portions. Solid authentic Chinese food. read more

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Amazing lobster noodles! My family of 6 ordered the banquet course, which came with a good variety of dishes, including lobster noodles, sea cucumber, crab, filet mignon, Peking style pork chop, steamed fish and clams. They were kind enough to let us substitute the kung pao chicken with walnut shrimp. Besides the pork chop being a little too sweet for my personal taste, all the other dishes were great! Also, parking was a little challenging but probably because it was Mother's Day. Fast and attentive service. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Boston Lobster - Lobster noodles - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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After an hour just to get here and another hour for our wait was all worth it. The food surpassed our expectations! It was savory, flavorful and fresh! Food came out swinging and the proportions were humongous! Modern ambience gave a wonderful vibe. Service was excellent and friendly. Easily our new benchmark! Parking is nonexistent because it's packed! read more

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After visiting a friend of my husband, we saw a restaurant called BOSTON LOBSTER , it's sounded good so I told my family to give the place a try before driving home to San Diego. The Restaurant has plenty of space, but I chose to be seated near the entrance, since that's where I saw most of the staff standing, that way when I need something it's easy to reach out for them. The Menu was handed to us and I saw a lot of things on their Menu in a package deal, like a family style order. I didn't order that 'coz I am not familiar with some of the things on the menu so we just chose ala cart. I ordered a few things that I knew my Husband and Son would enjoy. * 5.75 pounds of LOBSTER with GARLIC PASTA. *CRAB with TAMARIND SAUCE *PORK CHOP SALT & PEPPER * YANG CHOW FRIED RICE I wanted to order more, but I was impressed with how HONEST our server was, he said "I think you should see first when the food comes out 'coz your Lobster alone is already big. I'm glad I listened to his advice 'coz at the end of our dinner we still had plenty left 'coz the servings were big, especially the Lobster with Garlic noodles. The 5.75 pounds of LOBSTER with Garlic Pasta was Huge when they delivered it to our table, the shells were already pre cracked, so it was easy to get the Lobster Meats. Omg! having the Garlic noodles with this dish is delicious! But surprisingly this time , I loved the CRAB more than the Lobster , but both were really really good, but the reason that I liked the Crab more is because the seasoning or Flavor of the sauce that I chose for our crab is so delicious!!!! The Crab was meaty and it has a good Tanginess with a light sweetness and a light spiciness to it. While my Husband and Son were enjoying the Lobster, I was devouring the Crab ;) The Fried rice and Pork was good too, but it's just the same taste as we always get on the other restaurants. The food here were delicious, the crab was totaly devoured by me and there was plenty of the Lobster left. It was DELICIOUS, but it was a Big Portion with all that Chunky Lobster Meats and Garlic noodles, my husband and son said that it was a heavy meal and made them so full :) The Foods were delicious, the portions were big, there were Plenty of Parking around, and the Service was Excellent. If ever we are in the area again, I will definitely make a stop here. read more

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What's up: Lunchtime with the coworkers! Lobster was on everyone's mind and Boston Lobster has that in their name, so it has to be good, right? Parking: Plenty of parking available in their lot. We didn't have any issues with finding a spot during lunchtime. Environment: Since we got here right as lunch started, we didn't have much of a wait before being seated. We were seated at the large round tables and given menus. Orders were placed and the food came out quickly! Staff members were helpful with suggestions on lobster size. They also changed out our plates when they got filled up with the lobster shells and provided wet wipes. As a palette cleanser in the end, they provided orange wedges. What was ordered: - Lobster Noodle (6 lb lobster with yummy noodles) The ~$200 Set Menu which included: - Hot & Sour Soup (delicious) - Salt & Pepper Crab/Shrimp (it was ok) - Clam with Basil Sauce (tasty with a slight kick) - French Style Beef Cube (a bit dry but still good) - Kung Pao Chicken (a bit salty but good with rice) - Peking Style Pork Chop (sweet and sour yummy) - Sautéed Pea Sprout (yummy) - Fried Whole Fish (it was ok) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The food was pretty good; it came out fast and was tasty. Staff members were friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. Credit cards are accepted. read more

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This place is awesome! Don't be surprised by the name- the Chinese food here is legit. We came during lunch on the weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the lunch specials. For 9 people the bill was about $350ish which is reasonable considering all the food we ate. We had leftovers that fed everyone again too. The star of the show is the Boston lobster special lobster with garlic noodles- so much food and so delicious. It's a pretty clean restaurant with ample parking (parking lot in the back). Big parties are welcome which made it convenient for our family vacation. read more

Boston Lobster - Boston lobster special with garlic noodles- medium sized lobster (5-6lbs) - more than enough for 9 people! - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Never disappoints! I had their catfish Vietnamese style soup, must try it. I've been here about 4 times, all during lunch hour and we always get seated right away. We also ordered Mongolian Beef, Kun Pao Chicken and Walnut shrimp. Our waiter made sure to ask us a couple of times if everything was OK with our food. Love this place, definitely coming back. read more

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Our family celebrated my cousins birthday here and my uncle reserved king crab for the occasion. It requires days in advance to reserve and costs market price roughly $80/lb. Each crab is roughly 10-12lbs! It was served in two versions: steamed with garlic and fried. The fried one is the best... The king crab is fresh! They don't keep it in the tracks at the restaurant as it is shipped to them the day it is served. We got to see the live crab before it's cooked. We were seated at the private room, Max capacity of 30. The servers were very kind and accommodating and was dish came one by one. We also tried their salt and pepper pork chops (crispy and tender), honey walnut shrimp (sweet salty and crispy), steamed fish (fresh and tender), lobster noodles (savory spicy and fresh), and Kung Pao chicken (sweet spicy tender!). We had a great time and stayed until they closed (9pm). It was a great experience to try their fresh king crab and Chinese dishes. The price is definitely for a very special occasion! read more

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I really didn't want to leave a negative review, but I have to be honest. While eating the clams with bay leaves, I kept biting into a lot of sand. Then, the stir-fried beef ho fun also had sand in it -- my teeth got grated multiple times. The experience was terrible. The overall flavor was very average with nothing special. The restaurant environment looks dated and not particularly clean or tidy. The plating was also quite sloppy. What disappointed me the most was the hygiene issue -- sand in the dishes is a basic handling mistake. I hope the restaurant will pay serious attention to ingredient cleaning and kitchen hygiene. I strongly do not recommend this place. Very disappointing. read more

Boston Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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I've been here a couple of times and finally getting around to a review. It's similar in terms of food to Newport Seafood, for those who are familiar with that place. Food is VERY good. Parking can be a little challenging given it's a popular place. Good sized portions. No complaints about anything I've had. Their speciality is the lobster. Mmmm read more

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Wonderful service! We came in a big party, put down a deposit on a king crabs, and a private room. Before we sat the toddler we were with went to the fish tank, the server saw this and brought us out our king crabs so the child could see it up close. Its a slower night, I felt like we got the fullest of the service. The dish changes were very frequent, the food rolled out so quick too. I missed some photo opportunities. read more

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Getting together with friends on New Year's day to chow down on some lobster here is a fantastic experience. Since it's a holiday, they don't do reservations. But for our party of 9 people, it was less than half an hour wait at 5pm. We ordered the house special lobster with noodles and were told it was 4 lbs, but it seemed larger than that! It fed all of us nicely, although I do wish they provided more noodles. We also got the french style beef, deep fried sole fish, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, bamboo shoots with black mushroom, and westlake soup. Everything was delicious! Service was quick and friendly. Parking wasn't bad since we were there early, but even when we left at around 7pm, it was full but spots would open up if you waited a few minutes. Definitely recommend this spot, especially for groups. read more

Boston Lobster - House special lobster, french style beef, fried sole, westlake soup, bamboo shoots with black mushrooms. - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Boston Lobster is our go-to spot for large family gatherings and hosting out-of-town guests. The menu is consistent, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for sharing. Parking is limited, so carpooling is recommended. You can't park in the BHC spots, but you can park close to the back of the restaurant, or across the street at Sneider's Collision Repair. Corkage is a reasonable $15 per bottle. Our usual must-orders include: Boston House Special Lobster with garlic noodles Clams with basil sauce French-style beef cubes Sautéed pea sprouts Steamed razor clams Pan-fried pork chop Kids favorites are: Shrimp with walnut, Hong Kong-style beef rice noodles, and of course the garlic noodles from the house special lobster. read more

Boston Lobster - Boston House Special Lobster, Steamed Fish, Crab baked w S&P, Clam w Basil, Sea Cucumber w Blk Mushroom, Walnut Shrimp, Geoduck clam - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

We came here for a friends birthday and really enjoyed. Classic family style spot that lets you try a bunch of dishes. We did the B Set for about 12 people and had leftovers. The fish was the highlight as the flavor was just amazing but everything was good overall. Service was also great/quick. read more

Boston Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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The most valuable meal has many options, especially if ordered as a course, it is very worthwhile for celebrations or eating with a large group of friends. Every menu is delicious and satisfying. read more

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This restaurant is a massive staple in the San Gabriel Valley. As many other reviewers have stated, the lobster is an absolute must have, but their other dishes are delicious and well worth ordering. I remember when they used to operate on the corner of Valley Boulevard and San Gabriel Boulevard, but moving to this current location was the best decision they could have made by a long shot. The only downside is that parking continues to get incredibly crowded during peak times. With the constant threat of being towed by the neighboring medical facility, it can be stressful to figure out where to leave your car. This really only happens when the restaurant is super busy, though. The restaurant itself is huge with plenty of seats, so even during peak hours you will likely only wait ten to thirty minutes maximum. House Lobster: This is absolutely delicious. We always order it cooked with pepper and green onions (house special), and we opt to have it served over yee mian, which makes it a massive hit. Their lobsters somehow always have roe, though that might just be because we frequently order the medium size, which is around three and a half to five pounds. Pea Sprouts and Ong Choy: I always opt for one of these two vegetable dishes. Both are stir fried with a bit of fish sauce that I can smell right away, but it complements the vegetables perfectly. Kung Pao Chicken: This is a serious contender for being one of the best versions in the entire San Gabriel Valley. It has a nice amount of peanuts, and the chicken is cooked perfectly in a sweet and sticky sauce. Steamed Tilapia: I opted for this on my last visit. It was fresh and live, and while it had a lot of bones, it was very affordable at around fifteen to sixteen dollars. Fried Fish Fillets: This is what I typically get instead of the whole fish. It is cooked with basil and jalapenos, giving it a nice Vietnamese fusion twist, and it is very good. Beef Chow Fun: This is always consistently good here, featuring a nice wok hei flavor. Overall, this place remains a staple in the San Gabriel Valley and is always a reliable go to option for any occasion. While I do not eat here every day, when I want lobster, this is always my default choice. I am also glad to see that they have expanded out to Rowland Heights. I think there is larger and stiffer competition over there, but it is great to see them branching out. read more

As my son and I were headed down Rosemead boulevard on our way to a restaurant. We had our windows roll down.And as we passed by the old Bahooka restaurant that now turned into Boston Lobster,this delicious smell of garlic and spices were in the air and we made a u turn and went back decided to try there and went inside. I was impressed with the decorit.Was very classy and quaint we were greeted and sat down right away... I did notice that the staff was Asian and every person in there was also Asian.And that's a good sign of some delicious food and authenticity. The gentleman handed us the menu.And as we were looking at the pictures, I decided on one dish and 1 noodle dish.Look at my pictures.They look as delicious as they tasted! The meat was tender and delicious....it was amazing and the flavor just woke up your taste buds , I was very impressed. The noodle dish that I ordered was seafood. Based with pieces of crab calamari shrimp\n And it also had squid and octopus I asked the waitress if it could be ordered with just shrimp and she said yes, you request it when you first order it and they can do that. I just felt bad eating the squid and the Octopus, if you ever watched,'My octopus, my teacher",(you'd understand why.) Then hot tea that was served to us in the tea pot that you serve yourself was delicious.I enjoyed it very much to the point where I asked waitress.What brand they use and we had a little bit of a language barrier , but brought out the bag to show me the type it was. We dran.\nK at least two pots full. And just to let you know, you can buy a small portion of rice for $1. If you don't want to buy a full plate of rice, it was just enough to eat with the portion of food that we were served.. I highly recommend going to Boston lobster.Their food is authentic and absolutely delicious.I've been back quite a few times since our first driving by and smelling the deliciousness , they serve! They are on the pricey side , so be prepared. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Boston lobster does not disappoint. They have a great menu with many things to choose from full lobster and crab dishes.\n And it seems they had everything under the Sun. When it came to the chinese vietnamese food...enjoy! read more

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Boston Lobster gets a 3/5 for me. The restaurant is a nice looking function with ample parking spaces and tables. We came here to celebrate a birthday dinner and ordered a variety of dishes to try. The noise levels were off the charts and ruined the ambiance of the space the day we went. There was a party in one half of the room and although there were large dividers to block off the view and noise, it was still extremely loud. I understand the noise levels due to a celebration but it was quite a disturbance. The food was alright in my opinion and overall not a personal favorite but other guests quite enjoyed it. The lobster was a little overcooked and I personally prefer a different taste but it wasn't bad. There was a little less meat on the lobster than we though but it could be the size choice. We had just enough food for 6 people to eat without leftovers. The service was quite good with changing our plates/bowls when they were full of bones or lobster shells. Same with refilling the tea and providing us with iced water. The noodles were alright, a little bland but tolerable. The squid seemed a little undercooked/unfavorable but nothing inedible. I quite liked the fried pork and tofu. The pork was well seasoned and fried well but was a little fatty. The tofu was hot inside and huge. They paired nicely with the seasoned soy sauce that came with it. The fried oysters were large but okay. It tasted better with the (chilli fish?) sauce but they were a little unflavorful alone. I also like the tea they provided. Overall, the restaurant was just okay and the restaurant was a little too loud for a celebration. We opted to go home to cut and eat the cake instead though it was nice of them to store it. read more

Boston Lobster - Lobster, fried oysters, fried pork, fried tofu, squid noodles - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Visited for a celebration dinner, and wow - this place has a whole plethora of delicious dishes. The interior is minimally decorated and has plenty of seating. This place is great if you have a large party. All 10 people in my party were seated comfortably. The service was efficient, with new dishes being brought out in rapid succession. We ordered a set meal so we could have a variety of dishes to share, and every single one was phenomenal. The seafood dishes were particularly delicious. I was so impressed by the huge lobster, covered in seasoning and so savory. The accompanying garlic noodles were covered in the umami sauce from the lobster. Other impressive seafood dishes included the basil clams and a whole crab. On top of the incredible seafood, I appreciated the refreshing flavor of the stir fried vegetables. I left feeling extremely full and amazed by the variety of dishes I just had. I would definitely come back with another big party for more flavorful food! read more

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Came here around 7pm right before Thanksgiving evening. Had a small wait but the food was definitely worth it. They charge per pound for the lobster so the small was 3-4lbs, and they said the medium was 5-6lbs. The market price quoted was $30 roughly as of Nov 2025 The other thing that grabbed my interest was the jalapeño strawberry lemonade. After the ice melts a bit, there's a small hint of spice but not too overwhelming! A fun little drink! The food was super delicious and everything came out quickly. read more

Boston Lobster - Japaleno Strawberry Lemonade - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Had a fantastic experience at Boston Lobster in Rosemead! The food was absolutely great, and the service was amazing from start to finish. The staff was incredibly attentive and welcoming. If you are looking for a spot with delicious seafood and a great team running the front of house, this is it. Will definitely be back! read more

I had my bday dinner here and it was delicious. Boston lobster has since grown in flavor and execution to the other main Cantonese/vietnamese seafood restaurant in the area. I like coming here for special occasions for big family meals. Seafood is so fresh and flavorful and the execution of the non seafood dishes are on par too. Parking can be difficult but plan ahead read more

Boston Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Boston Lobster Seafood is one of my dad's all-time favorite restaurants, and we will drive out of our way to eat here! We were on an LA trip and made the drive over to BLS around 12:15 on a Sunday. We probably 30-40 minutes for a table - came in at number 71 and we were 79. The parking lot is large but was already full by 12:15. Safe to say, it's best to get to the restaurant early on weekends. Between 3 people, we ordered the sauteed garlic pea tops and 4 lb lobster garlic noodles, which arrived quickly and gave us leftovers for another meal. It was my first time, and the lobster noodles were totally worth the wait! I can see why my dad drives out of his way for it. Service is quick and attentive. Important to arrive early and pick up a number at the front right away. 170$ before tip for 3 people including leftovers for lobster noodles, garlic pea tops, and rice. read more

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Not going to lie, I haven't heard of this place or know what it was about. Of course the first time just happened to be for a celebration of life. A family friend farewell that brought everyone together. They had a good amount of tables reserved for dinner after the service. There's parking available in the lot which is a decent size but let me tell you, it does get quite busy. There's two main section when you walk in. The right and left side. I believe there's also a private dining room but I could be wrong. If you been to a restaurant that serves family style meal, it's the same concept. The table seats about 10 people. Menu wise, they have family style meals with different tiers. Depending on what you want. If you prefer ordering off the menu, they have à la carte dishes as well. Alcohol is available with beer and wine. Not sure if it's a full bar. We ended up grabbing a couple of beers to go with the meal. Table setting is family style with the lazy Susan so it's easy to pass the food around. There's was apot of tea to start us off. Our table only had 6 of us compared to the larger group. I'm not sure if we got the full family style meal but a lot of amazing dishes were brought out. You can't come to a place like this without ordering the full lobster with the garlic noodles. That was the best dish and it went down very well. Also the crab. It was good but a bit hard to get the meat. If you don't mind the work, then it's worth it. I do recommend. The hot and sour soup with catfish was also ordered. It's pretty much a staples at a lot of the restaurants. The broth was amazing with the veggies. I don't like catfish but having the soup and veggies was worth it. Also had the sautéed water spinach which was nice. The steamed claims was also a favorite. The way it's prepared and the sauce and seasoning , another recommended dish. Lastly the shaken beef with the grilled onions and tomatoes on top a bed of lettuce. Another favorite dish. That comes with the season and lime where you can make your own sauce. Everything was amazing and the food was excellent. A side of steamed rice was also ordered. For a first timer, I quite enjoyed this place. Unfortunately it had to be during a not so memorable time but being able to spend time with friends was amazing. And to top it off with good food, that's a plus. read more

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BOSTON LOBSTER OFFERS CHINESE CUISINE fused with the flavors of Vietnam and other regions of Southeast Asia! Honestly one of the best LOBSTER NOODLES I EVER HAD !! (SUPER FLAVORFUL & rich lobster taste in the noodles even though I added extra noodles!! 1. Crab fried rice (great portion amazing price too) 2. Lobster and extra noodles. (100/10) if you like carbs I recommend getting extra noodles. I just got the smallest lobster , I ask Around how much to expect they said $150ish, but turns out my lobster was about $130is. Not bad ! 3.sauteed small pea sprout (delicious) 4. French style beef cube (super tender and juicy) I like the portions here , very generous. Everything 10/10 Good service, huge restaurant plenty of parking space. THE RESTAURANT is spacious and modern mix with old fashioned Chinese style decor. Follow me for more foodie adventures There was 5 people in total sharing this and WE HAD SO MUCH LEFTOVERS STILL! So even though pricier I think it's worth it. The food is so good Xoxo LIVING WITH LUCI read more

Boston Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Came at 7:30pm on a Thursday night with family and we were immediately seated. Service was super attentive and vibes were casual- ideal for a family dinner. Parking was easy with the private lot they had. We got the $53.99 set menu with: 1. House Seafood Soup: enough to serve a party of 4. Soup was savory and had plenty of seafood (squid, fish cake, shrimps). Definitely a nice starter. 2. Clam with basil sauce: clams were very fresh and flavor was on point- rich but not too salty. 3. Kung Pao Chicken: Perfectly cooked and just the right amount of crispyness. 4. Ong choy (we were able to switch from Sauteed Pea Sprouts/ Chinese Broccoli to ong choy for the set menu): a little tough/overriped but a good veggie option otherwise. We also got the french style beef cube- on the pricier end for a single dish but never disappoints. Extremely tender meat (almost filet mignon quality) with a hint of salt on the side. Pepper sauce was savory and rich so we didn't even need the salt. Their dishes definitely had "wok hei"- cantonese phrase for the smoky flavor that comes with cooking on high heat with the "wok" so definitely more traditional in that sense. Would come back again for the set menu deals! read more

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Growing up in the SGV, one of my favorite dishes was "House Special Lobster" at Newport Seafood; however, the restaurant was always busy. Boston Lobster serves a lot of the iconic dishes that you can find at Newport Seafood off Las Tunas, but they have a huge space with plenty of seating, there's a reasonable amount of parking, and I haven't had issues with getting a seat. If you haven't had the house special lobster here, it's their signature dish. You get the lobster that's fried up with a bunch of flavorful aromatics and you can get it topped over garlic noodles. It's one of the best ways to enjoy a lobster and you should try it if you haven't. It's "market price", which in June 2025 was $36/lb and we got a small 4lb lobster over the garlic noodles. The special thing about this restaurant is that everything they serve here is excellent and I only get their signature dish for special occasions. If you come here for lunch, you can get excellent quantity, flavor, and value with their lunch specials. Like I said, everything I've had from here has been delicious. In particular, I think that you should order their beef loc lac, clams with basil, honey walnut shrimp, crab and fish maw soup, salt and pepper shrimp, salt and pepper pork chop. But if something else jumps at you, then definitely don't hesitate. This place is delicious and it's an easy five stars for their Cantonese and Vietnamese flavors. read more

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While the menu is incredibly similar to Newport seafood, there are some differences that would make me go to Newport instead. We got a set menu plus lobster. The minimum lobster was 5 lbs that day. What I liked: - lobster - cooked well plus the noodles - salt and pepper shrimp - kung pao beef - clams in basil sauce What I disliked: - steamed tiger grouper - did not taste fresh - catfish hot and sour soup - too sour for my liking - pea sprouts - more like micro greens instead of pea sprouts. Tender and cooked well but it's not the same In general the restaurant aesthetic is not as nice, service is ok, and food is good. There is a free parking lot in the back. read more

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