From The Straits Times    |

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The Boston Lobster Roll ($21.80). Image: Swensen’s Singapore

Should you tire of the infamously long queues for lobster rolls, this wallet-friendly alternative from Swensen’s may just do the trick.

Available from October 15, 2014 to November 30, 2014 at all Swensen’s outlets in Singapore, the Boston Lobster Roll ($21.80) sandwiches chunks of one lobster (about 70 to 80g of lobster meat) in a fluffy butter bun.

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The Boston Lobster Roll (top) and the Slipper Lobster Roll (below). Image: Swensen’s Singapore

Unexpectedly, the practically heartburn-inducing, glistening bun almost steals the show from the Boston-imported crustacean.

Sourced and made locally, the buns used for the lobster rolls are generously coated with butter and then barbecued, to give it that crispy, shiny crust and oh-so-buttery goodness. The dish is paired with Swensen’s signature fries and a small serving of mesclun salad, in hopes that the greens may somewhat compensate for the rich buttery sandwich that you’re having.

Dressed in honey lime, these lobster chunks taste more chewy than succulent so it doesn’t taste like it’s quite as fresh off the boat; these lobsters have been delivered frozen to our shores. But do bear in mind you’re really paying a fraction of what the other popular seafood joints are charging for this dish, so it still remains so “value for money”, as your budget-conscious friends would say.

Should you find the Boston Lobster Roll too heavy for your palate, then opt for the Slipper Lobster Roll ($16.80) dressed in creamy mustard, also available during the same promotional period. The dressing seems almost reminiscent of the classic egg mayo sarnie.

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The Slipper Lobster Roll. Image: Swensen’s Singapore

Plus you’ll hopefully get to skip those agonisingly long queues too; try your luck at any of the 20 over Swensen’s outlets. Just be there a bit sooner than all of your foodie friends, colleagues and neighbours find out about this too.

The Swensen’s lobster rolls are available from October 15 to November 30, 2014 at all outlets in Singapore.

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