Globecord - The McLobster: A Crime Against Crustaceananity

During a late summer sojourn to the east coast I had an opportunity to taste one of Mc Donald's local dishes. Apparently, it is Mc.D's corporate policy to tailor their menu to a particular to a local area but sadly, this is a policy that has gone horribly wrong with tragic consequences for all the good lobster-loving people of the world. For you see, this policy has given life to the McLobster, a creation so misguided, it will remain as a black mark on the art of crustacean cuisine for years to come.

As shown below, the McLobster is a motley concoction of lobster meat, mayonaise and lettuce served on some sort of smallish roll. This "sandwich", is found in the Lighter Choices menu which, as we all know is not where you want to be if you're a McDonald's product and actually want to be ordered. I was honestly expecting a train-wreck of a product, but I was hoping Ronald McDonald would have deep fried the hell out of my lobster. Instead all I got was a tasteless sandwich masquerading as fast food.

The McLobster was served way too cold, which may be a plus for food safety but doesn't do a thing for taste. It also was much smaller than I'd hoped. We all know the market price for lobster can be quite high, but providing a few chunks of meat amongst the ocean of mayo and lettuce and putting it on a 4 inch bun seemed a bit stingy for $5.95. On the plus side, the Antigonishian who wrapped my McLobster did an excellent job, an opening it was better than 10 Christmases worth of presents.

In summary, even if you like lobster, chances are you will be disappointed with the McLobster. Even its hilarious name can't save this product from its small size, limited lobster content, and excessive price. I am now convinced that any self-respecting maritimer would stay well clear of this product; in fact you might say it is a McLobster McTrap for tourists. Take my advice McDonald's, throw the McLobster back.

Photo courtesy of E. Cordat