International Lobster Rolls

$20 Lobster Rolls!!! This place has a nice selection of Lobster Rolls influenced by different parts of the world. They are delicious and so affordable! Their best seller is the Garlic Parmesan Lobster Roll and their newest flavor is the Truffle Lobster Roll. I guarantee you will lobe this place. They are located in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, so parking may be a challenge. The owner has a cool backstory on how he started the business, so get a chance to chat with him if possible and he's a hella cool guy! Definitely coming back!

Omg. I’m glad I found this spot!! Mom and I ordered a garlic parmesan roll and a cajun mango. Garlic parmesan sauce wasn’t heavy. It was refreshing. Cajun mango was tasty and we loved the spicy kick slowly built up and it was perfect for my mom who doesn’t like too much butter flavor. Even the fries were so crunch and perfect! The owner was so nice and made our day with his kindness. Definitely coming back with my foodie friends soon!

What a diverse menu! - Diverse? A lobster roll restaurant? 🤨 - Yes, it’s truly diverse!! We tried the honey walnut and the gochujang rolls. They were both so fresh and delicious. The sweet potato fries and the garlic butter fries were also a hit. It’s evident in the taste how much thought and creativity went into crafting these delicious rolls. The owner, Hyan, is such a remarkable man. We really enjoyed our conversations, and thank you for introducing us to donghua! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This place is so cute! Best lobster roll in Seattle with a unique concept of such different flavors to choose from. If you can’t have lobster you can get the flavors with chicken wings. The fries were also delicious! Perfectly cooked with great flavor and dipping sauces.

Honest to god, this place is fantastic. Ambiance is amazing and very unique, not your typical “seafood” restaurant, just straight good vibes and a homey feel. Food? Absolutely phenomenal. My friend and I had the Truffle and Garlic Parm Lobster Rolls and the Garlic Crab Fries. Both tasted soo delicious, the truffle is more subtle, but very flavorful. The Garlic Parm really packs a punch and is really strong in flavor. All the food is super yummy and I’ll be back very soon!!

A Must-Try for Lobster Roll Lovers I had such a great experience at this lobster roll spot! The moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere—bright, clean, and inviting. You can tell they take pride in the details, both in the space and the food. The lobster roll? Absolutely incredible. Fresh, tender chunks of lobster, lightly dressed in just the right amount of mayo and lemon, all tucked into a perfectly toasted buttery roll. Every bite was packed with flavor and freshness. You can really tell they care about quality. I got the Honey Walnut Roll and my partner ordered the Taco Roll. We shared a side of Garlic Crab Fries. I’m telling you everything exceeded our expectations. I would 10/10 recommend coming here and trying it out at least once. I will definitely be back and will be spreading the word to friends and loved ones. Great job, International Lobster Rolls!

So glad I made the stop for a lobster roll! The truffle roll was amazing and hit the spot. Will be coming back when I'm back in Seattle. The owner was very personable and passionate about his unique take on the traditional lobster roll. Highly recommend!!

My crew and I come eat here every Sunday after playing Beyblade. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is immaculate, and the owner is very friendly and attentive. The lemon pepper lobster roll is my favorite, but everything is good!

My husband and I had a little date night dinner, and this new spot popped up on my Yelp, so of course, we had to try it! I work near the International District, so it was super convenient. Parking wasn't too bad, and the inside of the restaurant was a decent size cozy but not cramped. We ordered the Connecticut Roll and the Tamarind Roll, and oh my gosh... both were so good. We even got a second round of the Connecticut Roll because, duh!! Who doesn't love butter and lobster? The bread was soft and fresh, not hard or chewy, which made it even better. We also tried the lobster bisque and the lobster crab roll bites, which were okay. For the price, the lobster rolls were totally worth it they pack a generous amount of lobster compared to other places that charge way more. The service was great the person who helped us may have been the owner, but he was super chill. If you haven't checked this place out yet, do yourself a favor and go! We're definitely coming back again soon!

This new-ish spot in the CID replaced the now-defunct Dim Sum House, which never had as much traction as the other dim sum competitors in the same area. It's such a welcome addition to the district that I was excited to try this by myself too! I came in to an empty restaurant around 7:30pm on a Saturday and was greeted by the owner at the register. Inside is brightly lit and clean, with tables spaced evenly and some fun random decor on the walls. Even the restrooms are clean, which is already a plus in my books! Water is self-serve here. I got one of the most basic rolls here: the Connecticut lobster roll. The bread is unique compared to what I've had before; it's warm when it comes out, yet it has a distinct taste like garlic bread. It's not even a banh mi baguette, it comes apart more easily yet is on the verge of becoming crispy. The lobster meat is fresh, succulent, very buttery and a little sweet. There's a lot of it too, and I actually don't prefer seafood most of the time! Lots of butter or sauce dripped from the roll while I was eating, and if it gets this finger-licking kind of messy you know it's gonna be better than good. All this was just for $20 before tax, and that's lower than other lobster rolls places I've had, with even more higher quality than those same places! I enjoyed talking to the owner Hyan while I was eating; he actually created most of the flavors himself (the Maine and Connecticut ones are standard in most lobster roll places) and is planning on making more. It was also really nice hearing how he started the concept from the ground up as a traveler, and I'm really happy he brought this location to the CID. When I come back for another visit, I'm gonna try the garlic parmesan lobster roll since he recommends it! Please come here and try the lobster rolls here! They deserve a lot more hype than what they have right now.

Best lobster rolls around! I highly recommend this place if you are looking for lobster rolls. All flavors are unique and made by the owner himself. Owner was so nice!!! Hopefully you can open a store in San Diego:)

Really great amount and quality of food for the price. $19 for a lobster roll with a good amount of lobster is unheard of in the Seattle area. I also like that they are serving many interesting flavors for the lobster roll, based on different countries in the world! All of bread/rolls are buttered and warmed up. In my opinion they put a good amount of lobster in each roll - every bite for me had lots of lobster. The Connecticut was a classic and the lobster was soo buttery. I got the garlic parmesan and I thought there could be more garlic and parmesan flavor, but still enjoyed it. My friend got the cajun one and that one reminded us of a seafood boil in the best way possible. The crab fries were a really good appetizer/shareable item. They used real crab and they did skimp on the amount of crab on the fries. The fries themself were perfectly crispy. It comes with an aioli or spicy sauce. The owners are really kind people as well. I think this place definitely deserves more hype!!!

Best lobster rolls in Seattle!!! I got the Honey Walnut lobster rolls and oh my goodness it was so good! The sweet and savory flavors of the honey walnut, combined with the lobster was chefs kiss. There's a wide variety of seasonings you can choose from, some being the typical and many being inspired from different areas of Southeast Asia. I suggest you venture out and try the not so typical flavors! The owner was extremely helpful! He's also quite the jokester haha! I really enjoyed seeing how much he cared about what he was doing, how he's doing things differently and taking the initiative to improve as well! There's lots of inspirational quotes along the wall, as well as many dc superhero decorations and kpop posters too! From the couple times I've went, he's always playing the good music. Good vibes overall! Thank you again if you're reading this! You made it such a positive experience for me and I appreciate you for that. I'll definitely be back soon!

Criminal how this place does not get more hype when the food is absolutely insane!! I have to say lobster is not my preferred choice of seafood but our rolls were a 10/10. The unique thing about this place is their variety of flavors! I'd say a traditional lobster roll is pretty alright, but a lemon pepper or tamarind one? An absolutely blast of flavor. All that goodness loaded on top of some of the best buns I've ever had. It perfectly paired with the lobster meat. The tamarind one tastes like my favorite Vietnamese style seafood boil packaged on a roll and I get it every time without fail. Even now, while writing this review, my mouth is watering. We had a chat with Hyan when we grabbed our food, turns out he's the owner! Really humble and down to earth guy who is not big on gimmicks and moreso about serving some damn good food to the community. For those of you who frequent the Chinatown-International District area, please do yourself a favor and walk a couple blocks up to visit this place! It's on a quieter road in the neighborhood so the foot traffic isn't as high but entirely worth it.

It's rare to find lobster rolls less than $40 that aren't super small so I knew I had to visit this place! I stopped by around 4:30pm on a Wednesday and was greeted by the one employee behind the counter. Everything looked clean and there were no other diners in the restaurant. The variety of flavors of lobster rolls were intriguing. I went with the honey walnut lobster roll since I'm a fan of honey walnut shrimp. If I didn't have dinner plans soon after, I would have also ordered the garlic crab fries. The wait was about 5 minutes. Upon first glance, I wasn't sure if they had given me the right roll since the description said "with candied walnuts" and there were no walnuts to be found. The honey mayo flavor was a bit on the mild side which I appreciated- I had been afraid that it would be mayo heavy. The chives and lettuce were a bit dominant but overall, I was really satisfied with the roll especially given the price point. I would give this flavor a 8/10 but would probably not get it again. If I was in the area, I would definitely come back to try other flavors and the crab fries!

International Lobster Rolls is the perfect addition to the ID! The owner Hyan, is super friendly and is excited to bring the concept to the ID. Their menu is a refreshing twist on classic lobster rolls, by giving you options for flavors like garlic Parmesan, Cajun mango, gochujang, tamarind, taco, wasabi ponzu, honey walnuts and masala. I had the Cajun mango, which has Vietnamese crawfish boil flavors but also a touch of sweetness. The garlic crab fries are the perfect side, crisp fries topped with buttery garlic and crab meat. They've only been open for 2.5 months so get here before the crowds!

I was craving lobster rolls so I decided to try my favorite place for it! I really wanted to eat their garlic parmesan lobster rolls again, but they had other great-looking flavors so I decided to try their Tamarind flavor, and let me say... I was amazed. It was very delicious and flavorful. If you're a fan of sweet and tangy, then this is the flavor for you! My friend had their Cajun mango and they loved it! If you're a fan of Cajun, I'd recommend this! I also tried their garlic butter fries and it was amazing too! I'm very picky with garlic fries, but these were actually good! Service still continues to be great. The owner takes time to help out their customers. They're friendly, funny, and they work hard to perfect their lobster roll flavors. You can't beat $20 lobster rolls too!!! There's plenty of seating at the restaurant and it's a nice place to enjoy some great food and chat with some friends. Please give this place a try! You won't regret it!

The garlic Parmesan and Cajun mango rolls are delicious!! I will definitely be back to try more rolls. The crab garlic fries & lobster eggs rolls had plenty of meat in them which was awesome. The power slaw is nice and refreshing after a buttery lobster roll, I like how it uses kale instead of the cabbage. The man helping us was very friendly and checked up on us throughout the meal. Decor was nice as well, there's a cute lobster theme throughout the restaurant.

Food was bomb! So many different varieties. I got the lemon pepper lobster roll and the clam chowder fries. Service was great as well, the owner was so friendly. Will definitely be back! Good vibes!!

Delicious food with friendly customer service in the CID! I enjoyed meeting Hyan, the owner and learning about how the restaurant came to be. My mom has been wanting to try this place and it did not disappoint. We ordered a hot (Connecticut) and cold (garlic parmesan) lobster rolls along with a cup of clam chowder and lobster bisque. Everything was fresh tasting and flavorful. I love supporting local businesses especially those who are helping revitalize the CID. The food is delish! Good price point that doesn't break the bank. There's ample seating and it did not take long to get our food. I look forward to coming back to try the crab garlic fries.

Delicious food. Interesting flavors. Fresh lobster. Chill, laid back atmosphere. Will definitely come back to try all the flavors. Service was fast and friendly. Lots of seating for groups of various sizes.

Food - Real lobster & crab. Great taste, lots of butter and sauce. Nice and toasted rolls. Pretty decent variety of types of rolls. Service - Friendly owner, food comes out fast Ambiance - Plenty of table seating, photo op spot in the back, clean bathroom. Overall, fantastic lobster rolls and definitely need to come back and try more!

Came here on a Thursday afternoon and there was no wait time. Stumbled upon this place because where we were around pike market and was craving some lobster rolls but saw how ridiculous the prices were around there so decided to look up what's around. On google, we saw the variety in the menu and decided to go try this out. The place is clean, with open seating and had parking nearby. We ordered the Wasabi Ponzu and Cajun Mango. The portion and prize is unbeatable, especially in the Seattle area. Met the owner and he was so kind and told us about his journey of opening up this restaurant. The lobsters are from Boston (best place for lobster)! Overall, had a wonderful experience.

Awesome selection of different lobster rolls. No other restaurants have more than 2 or 3. Great flavor. Delicious food. Definitely will return.

Absolutely delicious lobster rolls! Highly recommend. The two running the place are so incredibly accommodating and sweet and made our visit so welcoming. We had the honey walnut and the wasabi yuzu rolls with the lobster/crab bombs on the side and both of the rolls were packed with great quality lobster with deliciously buttered rolls. The variety of the menu is amazing and I will be visiting again for sure to try more of the menu.

Fast casual: order at the front, find a table and they will bring your food out to you. Also nice and clean. Food came out quick, and the man taking care of us was very kind, and gave us great service. He checked on us as we were eating and brought us some extra napkins. He directed us to the water fill station since we didn't order drinks, which I really appreciated. They do have bottles of water, sodas, and juices for sale as well though. At the end of our meal he also offered to bus our table for us, which was really kind of him. Just excellent, personable service. These lobster rolls were delicious! We got the Maine and the Cajun Mango. My friend enjoyed the Maine more (a bit less rich), and I enjoyed the cajun more (lots of flavor!). They are also very filling, which is great. Sometimes when I get a lobster roll I leave a bit hungry, and that definitely was not the case here. They probably also have my favorite lobster bisque I've ever had. Creamy, flavorful, but not too insanely rich that it would upset my stomach. Just perfect with chunks nice of lobster on top. (I got too excited and mixed up and ate a couple bites of it before I was even able to snag the photo) Fries were nice hot and crispy too. I read another review that said it was a bit quiet in the restaurant, but I didn't find that to be the case, they had some music playing at a good volume (maybe they took the feedback, or it was an off day?). It was comfortable, but we were still easily able to hold a conversation. This place is directly across from Diamond Bay Restaurant which is kinda at the edge of the ID. If I didn't find it on yelp to try I might've missed it, which is a sad thought. Definitely come here and try out some great food, and support a small local business friends!

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Food, service, ambience, this place is 10/10 on everything. The owner is super friendly and welcoming. We come from out of town and he was happy to give us some recommendations. THE FOOD!! Pictures don't do it justice and I wish I had a bigger stomach. I got the garlic Parmesan and my husband got the Connecticut. We also got the crab fries. There is no skimping on the amount of lobster or flavoring. This was easily the best lobster roll I've ever had. And you can't beat the price. I'm sitting here, trying to think how I can order a few more to fly home with me. $5 beers... wow. As for the place itself, very comfortable and clean, good music. I wish we had a place like this close to home. Cannot wait to come back.

You like seafood at a good price and no BS?? This is it. $20 Lobster Rolls Great menu at great prices and great food. Tried it for the first time today on 8-6-2025 and so glad I did. We had their Connecticut and lemon pepper roll. Both were great but definitely would say get any of the lobster rolls that aren't the classics. You won't regret it before they really start getting packed.

Stop reading this review and come here, already!! Seriously! The roll options are amazing and there'ssomething for everyone. They have everything from the familiar (lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, Maine) to the exotic (honey walnut, taco, and truffle). I decided to try the taco roll. It did NOT disappoint! A lightly toasted and buttered roll filled with lobster that had taco seasoning and pico de gallo. DE-LISH. The delicate sweetness of the lobster paired amazingly well with the warmth and gentle spice of the seasoning. They've only been there for 4 months, so help them out and build their business! The staff is very, very friendly and passionate about delivering good food with a unique twist. The owner told me he would never put anything on the menu that he didn't believe in. Very impressive!

What a great new place! I went along with some friends to check this place out that they heard about. You walk in and it's nice! Inspirational quotes on the wall and some Asian centric decorations as well make for a cute indoor seating area. We walk up to the menu and the gentleman helping us was very helpful with our questions. I ended up getting the Taco flavored lobster roll as well as a side of regular fries. We didn't have to wait long for the food and it was delicious! It makes me curious as to what the other flavors are like! As we were eating the same gentleman made sure we had everything we needed and was super nice with cleaning things up. I will definitely be coming back!

Comfort food at its finest! Delicious and filling! I had the crab grilled cheese ($16) which was chock full of crab with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on sourdough. It was very cheesy and just the right portion size. Also, the lobster bisque ($8) was buttery and topped with chunks of lobster. It was great for dipping the sandwich into. I prefer crab over lobster, but I'm intrigued to try one of their lobster rolls. The place is tastefully designed. Good prices. Fast casual: Order at the counter and they bring out the food to you. I usually take a long time to make my rounds re-visiting establishments, but I'm excited to prioritize a return soon to try more of their menu! Run, don't walk to this new gem in the CID!

This place doesn't have too many reviews yet but it's worth trying while it's still somewhat of a hidden gem! To start, they have AMAZING lobster rolls with the business using only the claw portions of the lobster so you don't have any sort of rubbery texture from the meat! This has always been my issue with lobster rolls and so I usually get only crab rolls but this place has changed my mind! The restaurant is super cute and clean inside. My only constructive thought was that the rolls were not flat toasted on each side - then again these are international lobster rolls so ofc I figured they have to be unique in their own way! Lastly, Hyatt who helped us, walked us through what makes them different and the top recommendations. The whole experience was very lovely we left very happy and full!

Wife and I were so excited to try this place during our day in international district. We visited Seattle for a few days and it was certainly at the top of our anticipated line up of places. Boy did it deliver! We got the honey walnut lobster roll which was amazing. The lobster tasted great and mixed very well with the sauce. It was apparent how much care he puts into his flavor combinations as everything seems very tastefully done and balanced to let the lobster shine as well. Besides the awesome food, I have to say a big highlight was meeting the owner. He is very passionate about his restaurant and it shows in his food and his care for his customers. We spoke for probably 30mins about many things and it was such a pleasure to learn about him and his journey. Owner, if you are reading this - thank you for the very nice connection. I can't recommend this place enough! Be sure to check it out if you are in the Seattle area.

This place is awesome! It's tucked away on one of the quieter streets in ID. They have an inventive menu of lobster roll flavors, plus the Maine and Connecticut classics. I got the Lemon Pepper one, which had a generous heap of lobster and was well-seasoned without being overwhelming. The lobster was served cold on a warm, buttered bun. We also got a side of crab fries, which had a generous heap of crab - they really don't skimp. Price-wise, the food was worth it. There was plenty of indoor seating, and the owners were incredibly nice.

The service was quick and chill. The owner was very relaxed and honestly a great experience. It's $19.98/roll regardless of which one you get and well worth the amount of lobster you get. We got the basic rolls to try first and would definitely be back for the international flavors.

I like the fact that it's in a quiet part of town, the service was quick, I had the food to go. I went with the lemon pepper which was highly suggested. I would definitely recommend, I will be coming back to try the other rolls.

Food is AMAZING, especially the cajun mango oh my lord. Restaurant is clean and spacious. Owner was really nice and genuine. Do not gatekeep you should tell all your friends after you eat here

Great food. Generous serving of lobster. Personal friendly service and ambience. Great price! Parking around the corner. Wow! Lots of wonderful creative variations as well as the classics of lobster rolls. Terrific flavorful lightly toasted buns! I just discovered this place. I am coming back!

Saw this place on Instagram and I'm always down for a lobster roll. Popped in for the Connecticut, yummy and hit the spot. Love that the slaw has kale! Excited to branch out and try the other flavors.

The food came out nice and fresh. Everything in here felt cozy and welcoming, staff was cool and chill.

Fantastic lobster rolls at an unbeatable price. Support this local gem! You won't be disappointed.

Tried their mini plates at the Seattle food walk. Really tasty. Adding this to my list to come back for sure.

I got the garlic parm lobster roll and fries on the side for $24 total! My roll was stuffed with meat it was practically oozing out every bite. My boyfriend and his friends got the Maine and honey walnut roll and they said it was delicious as well. The interior is very clean and cutely decorated. The owner was really friendly too so I hope this place takes off. Sadly I'm from Cali so I can't stop by often but my bf and his friends will #HiddenGem

Walked by here when one day and saw a new lobster roll place was opening soon. I was curious what the "international" meant as most lobster rolls I've tried around Seattle were the basic traditional rolls that left a lot to be desired. I was looking forward to this place opening and it did not disappoint when I tried it out the first time. I love the variety of flavors. The lobster is moist and tastes like real fresh lobster. The bun holds everything well and does not fall apart with a perfect warm toast to it. I've been back 3 times already cause I'm so curious about all the other lobster roll flavors. Every time it has not disappoint. Make sure you order the crab garlic fries or lobster bisque to go with your unique lobster roll. I could just come back again and order the crab garlic fries. It's that good!!! This place will definitely be a staple of my places to eat out. It's affordable compared to the other lobster roll places, and you definitely get more for what you pay here in serving size and tastiness. Appreciate that it's in the CID to offer something unique besides the usual Chinese food fare.

OK to be honest I've never had a lobster roll before so I really wasn't sure what to expect. This place has about 10 different types and they all sound delicious. I decided on the garlic Parmesan and to have some jalapeños put on it. Definitely five star The lobster is amazing.! The flavor is beyond delicious and the bread. Oh my gosh so soft so good! I highly recommend.

Figured I'd give this place a try after seeing some reviews online and man, it did not disappoint! Lobster rolls here are not only the cheapest, but some of the best tasting as well. I got a truffle lobster rolls cause I'm bougie and it was amazing. I was planning on taking a picture but I didn't think about it till after I finished the sandwich lol. Please give this place a try, you won't regret it.

So yummy in my tummy! I can't wait to go back! Now I hope more businesses open lobster menus.

Literally nothing negative to report about my first experience at this hidden gem!! The menu selection is so fun and unique, the service was superb (which can be so hard to find these days), and the food was beyond exceptional. I couldn't decide what sandwich to try because there were too many yummy options to choose from (in a good way :D). Had to ask the owner to pick for me and ended up with the Wasabi Ponzu...no doubt the tastiest lobster roll I've ever had!! Definitely will be back again many times so I can try some of the other fun flavors. 10/10 recommend!

This place is amazing! I had the Maine lobster roll and it was delicious - great portion of lobster and the flavor was so fresh! I also had the lobster and crab egg rolls and they were great! Nice and crispy with a homemade filling, seasoned very well. You can tell that they are using high quality ingredients. The service was great! The owner here gave us lots of great recommendations and he never steered us wrong. So cute and clean inside the restaurant with lots of fun decorations! Come by with a group of friends and enjoy a great meal!!!

Definitely would recommend. Clean place and delicious food. Garlic Parmesan roll hits the spot. Service was fast too.

Top tier lobster restaurant! Would definitely come back again and recommend to family and friends

Great place with super affordable lobster rolls for under $20! We got garlic perm and Connecticut lobster rolls! They were really meaty and fresh! I highly highly recommend this place! The owner was really nice too. He told me that he doesn't collaborate with any influencers for this place. Those five star reviews are real!

The best lobster rolls in Seattle! Very generously portioned for a very reasonable price (about $20 per roll), and offered in a variety of flavors. The quality of the lobster meat was top notch and is served in this pillowy soft bread. I will definitely be back!

Food is delicious and the service was awesome! I had the Maine lobster roll while my partner had the lemon pepper roll, we both liked our own rolls better because of our differing preferences. Lobster portions were great and the lobster tasted really fresh. The bread rolls themselves are slightly crispy on the outside and really soft on the inside - it literally felt like the perfect bread choice for a lobster roll. The rolls tasted well-seasoned and not overly buttery. We also had the crab fries - the fries were hot and crispy, also seasoned well. I was a little surprised at how generous the crab portion was. We probably would've been full with just the rolls, but I'm glad we tried the fries too. The owner was super nice in helping us decide what to order and checked in on us to make sure everything was good. We were pretty hungry at the time, so it was a relief to see our food come out really quickly. Would definitely come back again to try the other flavors!

Food was amazing. I still can't believe how affordable the lobster rolls were. They were filled with meat and pretty large for a lobster roll. The flavors were great. We got the connecticut and cajun mango. Both are must tries. The service was also amazing. The owners and staff were so kind.

So glad I stopped by to try this place. They just opened two days before my visit. However, the place is very clean and cute inside. I got the Connecticut Lobster Roll and it was so delicious. Owner was super friendly and easy to talk with. I will definately be coming back to try more of the rolls.

This place is a hidden gem. The foods are very tasty and service is good. We had Connecticut lobster rolls and lobster bisque. Both are great!