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    Monsta Lobsta

    3.7 (104 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Boon C.

    This food truck show up at the Asian festival on the past week end. I always look be to have New England type lobster roll. This will serve the purpose of my craving. The roll cost $14. They did advertising 4oz roll which I did not paid attention. What the roll actually comes with is 4 oz of lobster meat and the remaining fillings is imitation crab meat. Which most expensive that I have don't have full roll with lobster meat. I would have reading the fine print which most of us not catching it. I would rather they charge us higher price with full lobster meat. The roll did pack with a lot of imitation crab meat. Overall look good. It does have good ratings in Yelp. They do carry some lobster bisque and blue crab meat roll. Food truck is decent but I would just give options for full lobster meat.

    Spicy lobster bisque
    Amy C.

    Went to food truck night in metro west. Monsta lobsta was there. My boyfriend and I decided to get a soup to try. We ordered the spicy lobster bisque. It wasn't anything special. It was a tiny bit spicy. There was not really much of any lobster in it. It tasted like store bought lobster bisque. Wouldn't try again.

    This truck is full of delicious things!
    Mia P.

    Mouthwatering chunks of lobster meat kissed lightly with a bit of mayo and lemon seasoning then served on a warmed and buttered roll. Wow. It's like I'm in the Maine...but surprisingly it's right here in Central Florida. Every time I see this food truck I have to stop and get a lobster roll. Tonight I made a u-turn when I drove by their food truck in Maitland. What a happy surprise to find them hanging out by Lake Lilly. Besides the lobster roll Monsta Lobsta also sells crab rolls and lobster bisque. There is a roll on the menu called "indecision" which is half crab and half lobster, haven't tried it yet but sounds wonderful. If you like lobster this is what you want, a roll busting at the seams with big, fresh pieces of lobster. It's so decadent!

    Jackie V.

    Well, it looked delicious and had large chunks of lobster on top but underneath was some sort of strange salad that had chunks of some other off tasting seafood - like maybe calamari or even the fake stuff. I am from the east coast and am used to having real lobster throughout. I had to brush my teeth afterwards from the imitation seafood taste. I would have rather had a smaller portion of real lobster then have it mixed with a product that I don't eat.

    Someone's photo mentioning imitation crab, the next picture I circled fine shreds , lobster meat does not shred like that.

    There is a reason they probably spelled the Lobsta with an A at the end on instead of ER because underneath the claw meat there are peices of meat that are perfectly circular, there is not a single part of the lobster that would produce a perfectly circular piece of meat. Now I speak about this because of my close connection to New England especially lobsters. Having been born and raised in Rhode Island and while in culinary school I worked in restaurant in East Greenwich Rhode Island called The Harborside Lobstermania we're on Friday and Saturday nights they had a special of twin boiled broiled or baked lobster is and we would do over 600 lobsters at night. So I have seen more than my fair share of lobsters as a matter of fact on my Instagram I have a video of how people can tell the difference between a male and a female. https://www.instagram.com/p/BiyKxDeDQ4e/?igshid=gakku8um4fwq Here is how to prepare lobster: https://www.instagram.com/p/BiyICsvDgDX/?igshid=1eek6yyucmqu2 Oh that perfectly round piece of meat is but looks like surimi white fish extruded under high pressure with potato starch or some other kind of filler binder hydrocolloid .The other part about using surimi is that the red coloring that's on the top of it is called carmine, this color pigmentation is produced from some scale insects such as the cochineal. So to charge $24 for a roll that has imitation crab on it is a little bit of a Monsta rip off!

    Lobster roll deserves a selfie!
    Deanna A.

    The best lobster roll for me by far!!! The only problem is i cant seem to get a hold of their food truck. Its hard to keep track of their locations. I wish they would open a small spot here in central orlando.

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    Sue M.

    If you're a lover of lobster or crab then this is where you need to eat. Actually, that's the beginning and the end of their menu! That's all they need to serve because they have the best lobster roll on wheels in central Florida. Their roll has no fillers and no dressing at all. Just fresh lobster meat. For me though I enjoy a bit of mayo or something wet as I need something to hold it all together. No fear!! In comes their killer lobster bisque. Ask for your roll "smothered" and you'll have the best of both worlds. It's rich, delish and oh my goodness filling. You get a bang for your buck and if you can't get enough, they have not 1 but 2 trucks! It's not unusual to see them in a city one day and another city the next. Or both trucks at 2 different rally's in the same city. They're like Mighty Mouse...they're everywhere, they're everywhere!

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    Lisa W.

    Why have I waited so long to try you, Monsta Lobsta?! Oh MY!!!! I got the 4oz roll and a cup of their Lobster Bisque...both were amazing. ($15 total) Lobster Roll: Buttered and toasted New England split top, packed with chilled lobster salad. 99.8% Lobster meat, hint of lemon, mayo and scallions. I do not like mayo or scallions, so I was very happy that there were only a few scallion slices for me to pick out. Mayo was not discernible in look or taste, so perfect for me. Lobster was moist, sweet and fresh tasting....and there was a TON of it on my "4oz" roll. Better than some of the rolls I've enjoyed on the Cape or NE, for sure. Bisque: Wow. Really very good. Lobstery and heavy on the heavy cream, so ultra rich. The portion size is perfect for the richness of the bisque. Hint of sherry, flecks of lobster meat throughout. A+ The guys were super friendly and fun to chat with while waiting at the window. I'm sad that I'm finished with lunch and cannot wait to visit Monsta Lobsta again!

    Smothered in bisque
    Shannon H.

    My first stop at Tampa's "World Largest Food Truck Rally" (debatable title) was Monsta Lobsta. Last year, my boyfriend had a lobster roll from them, and I really wanted one this year. As luck would have it, it was one of the first food trucks as we entered the event. I was a bit deterred by the long line, but that also meant they must be pretty good. The dude in front of us in line said there was also a truck called Maine Thang, but the line was even longer. Plus, I knew what this food truck was all about. The menu consists of a regular lobster roll, a roll smothered in lobster bisque, regular lobster bisque, crab, a spicy lobster roll, and a roll called "indecision" since it can be hard to choose between lobster and crab. It is a very real problem. Back to the line wait, while waiting in line my boyfriend was able to get us waters, go get a taco, and look around a little bit. After placing my order it did not take long to get my food. I ordered the regular 4 oz. lobster roll, and my boyfriend tried the lobster roll smothered in lobster bisque. I enjoyed the roll, as there was no shortage of succulent lobster. The thing I like about the roll was that it was soft, but also had a slight char on the bottom with a slight taste of butter. Emilio M. enjoyed his roll with bisque, and the little bit that I tried was good. I would recommend starting off with the regular roll, because the smothered bisque roll can be a bit rich, and you do not taste the lobster as much. Twas a good time all around.

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    mostly imitation crab meat...not ok...or tasty. They should have to tell their customers this before they order. Waste of money.

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    Lobster rolls with shredded lobster is like a burger with pink slime. Just don't do it.

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    Great lobster rolls!! A little pricey but hey it's excellent lobster!! Great treat when they come to town :)

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    Very good spot to grab a bite for something different. Service was a little long but that's expected in these times. Definitely going back

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    4.4(42 reviews)
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    Happy hour specials
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    This place is legit for their oysters. I came on a Saturday night after my entertaining tour at the…read moreCrooked Can. I found an open seat at the bar, and ordered a half dozen oysters and the lobster roll. I paid in advance using the Inkind app, which I found out they were still learning on how to take it. After help with another person, they got it working and verified my payment. The oysters came first and it was one of each kind they had. Each one was so fresh, silky, and buttery, and the provided sauce enhanced the flavor. It was one of the best oysters I had for a while, and well worth the 22 dollars. Crackers were also provided, and it had the right amount of saltiness. The lobster roll came next with chips included. There was an ample amount of lobster, which tasted fresh and good. It could have been a bit sweeter, and the roll recipe is different than the traditional style. While I enjoyed the traditional style better, it was still a good roll. No complaints for being 21 dollars, especially when there was a nice amount of lobster. The service was friendly, but a bit busy and nonchalant. I noticed that shucker explained the origins of the oysters to other patrons, but seemed to skip me on it. I guess he assumed that I knew my oysters. The atmosphere is very casual and small. Only 3 to 4 seats in the bar. The dining area was a bit bigger, but that also caters to the Crooked Can guests drinking at the bar. Outdoor seating was also available. Bruno's Oysters indeed has excellent oysters, and a good lobster roll too. I will definitely come back for their oysters, and maybe order a dozen next time. I am so happy they took the Inkind application for payment, as I had some credits to use. Even better is they also use Resy, and part of the 100 dollar platinum American Express credit every quarter. And since they own the fancier sister restaurant, The Foreigner, might take advantage over there. Overall A- (definitely go for their oysters!)

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