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New eats: Lobster King

The name “Lobster King” says it all: It’s not just their location, it’s what they serve.


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Lobster King

By Melissa Chang
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I had wanted to try Lobster King since it opened a few months ago, but I figured I'd wait until the crowds died down. They haven't. At least, not for dinner. On any given night, even Mondays, you can drive past and see the staff frantically serving a full house.

The kanji actually says "lobster palace." We think the owners named it "Lobster King" to indicate its specialty as well as its address, and figured it was close enough.

Lobster King
1380 S. King St.
808-944-8288

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woody 5 pts

Yeah, it does sound like they copied the lobster pricing plan of Fook Yuen. Service is spotty there but I've had some very good meals there.

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turkeyboy808 8 pts

so random, i drove by this place today and said is this new? then i log onto non stop honolulu and bam the one and only ms melissa wrote about this new joint! any good chicken?

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Melissa808 268 pts

turkeyboy808 LOL thanks! The only chicken dish we had was the e-mein, and it was junk. :(

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Tommy 28 pts

Melissa: Thank you again for your honest review. I always know that if the Chinese people say it's okay, I will take their recommendation anytime.

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Melissa808 268 pts

Tommy haha thanks! I did like the tofu and would definitely go back over & over just to order that. They need to fix the e-mein, tho.

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nonstopmari 245 pts

sometimes, ignorance is bliss! that lobster in the xo sauce opened my eyes. i don't eat chinese much and wd never known to order it. w/ no expectations of long noodles and being more used to cake noodles and look fun, i was v happy w/ that and the tofu in basket, and wd definitely try the fried oysters as well next time.

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Melissa808 268 pts

nonstopmari I know you like kaki fry! These fried oysters were done nicely.

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russkar 20 pts

After your review I think I'll stick with Fook Yuen @ Mc Cully (thanks for taking one for the team).

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Melissa808 268 pts

russkar hahaha thanks Russ! Actually, Lobster King wasn't BAD, it just wasn't fab. But it's funny you say that, because someone else told me that Fook Yuen is better. I've only been to Fook Yuen once, so I guess I better try it.

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  1. Chinese like me: Dining at Lobster King | Nonstop Honolulu says:
    September 8, 2010 at 7:59 am

    [...] I think it’s safe to say that I’ve been Chinese all my life. So if I review Chinese food, it’s also safe to say I know a little about it. I was a little surprised at the revelation that came about when I ate at Lobster King, which you will see on today’s food gallery. [...]

  2. Chinee like me: The secret Chinese dinner society | Nonstop Honolulu | Entertainment, Events and Eating | Honolulu, Hawaii says:
    June 10, 2011 at 3:55 am

    [...] I got assigned to review Chinese restaurant Lobster King, so I went with Chinese friends. (Click here for the review and here for the blog explaining the Chinese perspective.) Although I knew it before, somehow [...]

  3. Chinee like me: Dinner at Asia Manoa | Nonstop Honolulu | Entertainment, Events and Eating | Honolulu, Hawaii says:
    September 21, 2011 at 2:56 am

    [...] mark, so did the secret Hawaii Chinese Dinner Society (@HiCDS). That’s right, my initial review of Lobster King was on September 8, with the original four members — me, Bixby Ho, Capsun Poe, and Jennifer Lieu [...]

About Melissa Chang

Melissa has more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and public relations. She is currently a freelance writer and independent marketing consultant, specializing in social media. 

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