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    Boston Lobster

    4.3 (239 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:45 pm

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    BOSTON LOBSTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Fried noodles with chicken
    Jeremy S.

    We visited at 5 pm on a Saturday, and there was no wait thankfully. For dinner, we ordered the house assorted seafood soup, shrimp with walnuts, fish fillet with salt and pepper, and beef with Chinese broccoli. By 6:30 pm, it got full inside the restaurant, so you'd get a better chance at finding a table immediately if planning to eat an early dinner. By then, it was a little loud too. We sat in a booth, so we needed to sort dishes around instead of using a rotating tray. The best dish was the shrimp with walnuts. Interestingly, it tasted a little more tangy than the other versions of this dish that I've tried before. The fish fillet with salt and pepper tasted decent. Even with a light peppery flavor, I didn't have any issues with it lacking seasoning. The beef with Chinese broccoli was good too with soft slices of meat. Lastly, I thought the house assorted seafood soup had a good broth, but my family liked the contents more than me.

    mapo tofu
    Karla B.

    I came here the other day with my partner, and this is by far the best Boston Lobster location I've tried. Personally, I think it's much better than the Rosemead one. I've had a few experiences at Rosemead where the food didn't seem fresh (like the clams), so I was hesitant to try this location, but I'm glad I did. Overall, the food here was very good. The only dish that didn't stand out was the beef fried rice, which wasn't as good as I've had elsewhere. Everything else was solid. We ordered the Kung Pao chicken, which had nice crispy chicken, and the mapo tofu, which was very tasty, though not spicy at all, so definitely ask for extra spice if you prefer heat. Service, however, wasn't great. We went around 3 PM, and it was pretty slow...just us and a couple of other families, but it still took a long time for them to take our order, which was surprising. I'd come back for the food quality since it was decent, but the service could definitely improve. I'd give it a 4 out of 5. I didn't try the seafood this time, so I can't compare it directly to the Rosemead location in that regard.

    Ruthy V.

    Great spot for a family meal with their meal combos . I would recommend getting their lobster with garlic noodles too . Been to similar spots like this, but this one tastes less sodium and salt, which I like . It doesn't make me feel tired after eating

    House Special Lobster
    Linda K.

    We wanna try new branch Boston Lobster and it didn't disappoint. We ordered Signature Lobster, it weighed 3,5 lbs with market price that day $34 per lbs. And let me tell you, there is no such a regret in ordering pricey food for your own good sake. Pea Sprout was a lot considered for 2 of us and we had it to go. Service was quick. Food that we ordered came in less than 10 mins. Though I did not impress the way one male staff toss one menu on table and making us shock coz it was making loud sound.

    J'aime K.

    Love their AMAZING lunch specials which run until about 4:30pm Mon-Friday. $12.95 or $13.95. Got to try their shrimp garlic sauce. It was so good, loaded with so much shrimp and veggies. So good I got 1 more togo. Comes with rice and hot tea. They end the meal with fresh orange wedges. Service is always good!

    Alice W.

    Idk how I never knew there as a Boston Lobster here! Anyways, I have been going to Newport this entire time so it's a nice change to try a different place. I will admit that I probably prefer Boston Lobster! The inside is pretty spacious and accommodates large groups in the main diving area or in the separate walled off room areas. We came on a Sunday right at morning and were able to seat 9 individuals. They have high chairs as well for the little ones. The menu is pretty straightforward if you're used to Chinese lobster places. Everything's basically a shared dish! We got the medium lobster w noodles and it was perfect for 6 adults. We ended up taking home leftovers. Truly can't go wrong w lobster and noodles. It's an absolute must when coming here. We got the fillet fish with salt and pepper. This is nice sized crunchy fried fish that was easily shareable. The French style beef cube is a must as well. The meat pieces were pretty big but slightly chewy. I'm a fan of pea sprouts and it was a hit with our group. Probably the only vegetable we had. lol! Clams w basil sauce was yummy and the clams were a good size! We also got a plate of fried rice to share which was a good dish for the kids. It came with an assortment of different protein including pork(I think) and shrimp! Finally, got some fried tofu! Very silky on the inside and nicely fried on the outside. They were kind enough to hold a cake for us and provide us w clean plates and forks for cake cutting. Came out to like $360ish total and then added tip. Overall, happy w the food and service. Free parking in the lot.

    Fillet fish with basil
    Rick S.

    Boston Libster offers a variety of delicious and authentic Cantonese food. Lunch specials we ordered (clam, fish, shrimp and tofu plus small pea sprout) were outstanding and are of great value ($14.88 each). The staff were attentive and check in as needed. The ambiance is clean, casual and comfortable. Lots of parking available upfront. Highly recommended!

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    Pat K.

    Great place for authentic Chinese (Cantonese) style! Coming from Monterey Park / Alhambra Chinese spots, this place tops them all. This is very similar to Newport Seafood in San Gabriel, Rowland Heights, and OC. Excellent service, great fresh food, and made to order! Everything I tried was awesome. Lunch specials are the best bang for the buck!

    Geoduck 2 way. Body is fried.
    Jin K.

    Newport Seafood has some serious competition. I heard this place was started by one of the chefs from there. Similar menu to Newport Seafood but portions here were HUGE! Lobster was one of the best I've ever had. Geoduck 2 way was also excellent. Did I say the portions were huge? I ordered what I normally order in terms of number of dishes but I had to bring a lot of it home as it was impossible to finish. Seafood was fresh as expected. My only disappointment was the crispy noodles with seafood. Where is the seafood? Small shrimp and lot of fillings of veggies and imitation crab meat. Quite disappointing. But given the quality of their other dishes I don't ding them too much for that. Service was excellent. They came around and replaced our dishes frequently. Highly recommended and I would now rank this place above Newport Seafood.

    *Braided Cab Meat and Fish Maw Soup
    Marisa Q.

    Boston Lobster *January 5th, 2026 *6pm- Monday *4 Stars Environment: *Take Out Order *Large Sized Parking Lot *Inside Seating Food/Drink: *Braided Cab Meat and Fish Maw Soup *Shrimp with Walnut *Salt and Pepper Pork Chop *Fried Noodle with Chicken *Chicken with Straw Mushroom *Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce I ordered takeout from Boston Lobster for dinner for my family and had a solid overall experience. The food was prepared quickly, and the service was good from start to finish. When I arrived to pick up the order, the staff packaged everything securely and even helped bring the food out to the car, which was really appreciated. The dishes were all flavorful and held up well for takeout, making it an easy and satisfying meal. The only downside was the ordering process. There isn't an online menu available, and the photos posted by other reviewers were low quality and hard to read. That made it a bit difficult to figure out what was available when placing our order. Aside from that inconvenience, everything else went smoothly, and I'd still consider ordering from here again.

    2025 December Lunch Menu
    Supardi D.

    Boston Lobster has been a staple in this area. Now it's located at the corner at Nogales and Colima. Have quite large capacity. Always crowded during meal time but the line move fast. Service was fast, typical Cantonese-Viet Restaurant style, with Lobster as Main staple. Their best offer is their lunch special menu. 7 days a week exclude Holidays 11:30-4:45pm! Now price at $12.95-$13.95. Come with rice and tea. Plenty of food to eat by yourself and have some left over if you order by group. Good taste and portion. So far, all of our orders are tasty. You can tell by the majority of customer and probably return customers. Modern ambiance with Cashier in the center. So you have to walk in and get your number when there is a line.

    Lobster (medium)
    Shanelle S.

    Outpost of popular seafood spot with another location in Rosemead. Came here for dinner with my family (total of 6) and cost about $350 for a medium sized lobster + garlic noodles, steamed veggies, white rice, and Mongolian beef (plus alcohol). They have various sizes of lobster so smaller groups can come, but I think the sweet spot is a party of at least 4 and up. There's a free parking lot. This location does take reservations but you must call ahead. Credit cards accepted. My mom is in love with the lobster garlic noodles and we like to come here when we have people in town visiting.

    French style steak
    Lucy H.

    Came for our friends holiday get together with our families. It was an unforgettable meal. We ordered the banquet style $728 option which came with two styles of geoduck. I have never tried geoduck any other way but sashimi style and I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty their house special was. The soup style geoduck was pretty bland. Lobster with noodles has always been my fave. The clams were a bit spicy for the kids but the adults loved them. Crab dish amazing. Pea sprouts delicious. Fried rice was meh--. Walnut shrimp good. Sea cucumber dish some pieces were hard. Ambiance was good, spacious and we were able to enjoy ourselves. Gf brought a cake for a bday and the crew helped us clear the table and brought plates/forks without having to ask. Con: My gf reserved a table for 15 and we were hoping to sit together as it was after all a holiday dinner however indicated they booked it for 2 tables. The kids were okay with sitting on a table of 4. One friend's family was not able to make it after all so we were all able to sit together but that was a bit frustrating.

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    Ask the Community - Boston Lobster

    Do you have lunch special on Saturday?

    Yes, we have lunch special every day except for holidays.

    Do you deliver for lunch?

    Sorry, we don’t offer delivery.

    Do they take online or phone orders?

    Yes. I just did my phone order today:) food was still good.

    For anyone thats ordered the fried fish, what is that spicy tangy sauce that comes with it? Is it made by the restaurant or can someone order it from a store?

    Do they take reservations?

    If I bring a party size of 12 on a Saturday? Would it be alright to just walk in or should I make a reservation?

    Make a reservation

    How much is the lobster price per lb?

    The price is seasonal, now is $33.95 per lbs, hope this helps 😎

    Is this the same Boston Lobster owner as the one in Rosemead?

    Yes, this is their new branch in Rowland Heights

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