A Strategy is Needed to Brave the Red Hook Lobster Pound Food Truck

Wow DC, who knew we’d all go so crazy for a lobster food truck? I’ve been hearing all the rumblings about the Red Hook Lobster Pound Truck around town, and today when I saw on Twitter that they were going to be at Metro Center near my office I decided to walk over and see what all the fuss was about. Sure enough, the line was about 150 people deep along 12^th Street and like an idiot I got into the back of the line for my lobster experience. Time starting passing, however the line wasn’t moving. Fifty minutes later I was still in line with no promise of getting to the truck anytime soon. Thankfully, my colleague Rebecca and I had a strategy in place. She came and took my spot in line and relieved me of my duties and continued to wait for an additional 45 minutes until she made it to the front of the line. The options on the menu today included lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, and whoopee pies.

Red Hook Lobster Pound food truck parked at Metro Center

Rebecca kindly brought a lobster roll back to the office so we could try the truck’s signature dish. I will be the first to admit that I do not enjoy mayonnaise and for the most part I avoid anything that contains the condiment, therefore I was a little scared of digging into the roll. However, I was surprised to see that the roll was actually full with large chunks of fresh lobster meat and done nicely in a light sauce with scallions… but not slathered in mayo as we often see at other seafood establishments. And it even comes with a pickle!

The lobster roll from Red Hook

Rebecca and I both agreed it was tasty and quite delicious (and I’m not sure anyone would ever know that this high caliber of lobster came out of a food truck!) One thing to keep in mind is that these treats are not cheap, however they aren’t outrageous considering the amount of meat you get with each roll. The lobster roll on its own runs $15 and the lobster roll meal with chips and a drink is $18. The shrimp roll comes in at $8 and the shrimp roll meal at $11. Very enjoyable, and worth a try, but I suggest you go in with a strategy to brave the line and keep your eyes on the prize.

Red Hook Lobster Pound
www.redhooklobsterpound.com
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