A good balance of flavor is packed in here. While the bread doesn’t stand out much from the batch, the lobster steals the show, enlivened by a more complex approach to herbs and flavoring—the zesty lemon on top is a real winner. 

Verdict: A marriage made in lobster-y heaven

The only roll made using classic baguette benefits from the absence of sickly-sweet, buttery brioche. The briny, chopped-up lobster meat lacks the appeal of the full tails and claws found in some of these other contenders but it’s also a lot cheaper and the taste remains fresh. 

Verdict: Cheap but cheerful

The whole thing is drowned by a creamy sauce, yet the lobster meat itself manges to taste dry. We do like the rich brioche, though. 

Verdict: Wetter ain’t better

This roll’s neat look—a thick, rectangular slice of brioche with two plump lobster claws poking out from the top—disguises a taste that’s bland and let down by meat which doesn’t have the same depth of texture or flavor as others we taste. 

Verdict: Style over substance

The perfect combination of the brown crust, rich, sweet brioche and moist, springy lobster meat that tastes fresh from the sea makes this an easy standout. The mildly tangy sauce adds complexity without drowning the flavor of the lobster.

Verdict: A bold roll indeed