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| - When going to restaurants, one of the questions that inevitably comes up by the end of the meal, is "Was it worth it?" I can enjoy a $6 sandwich, and a $150 steak and feel that both meals are worth it in their own regards.
For Fresh Off the Boat, what they have isn't groundbreaking or unique. But, it's good. I've had both the Lobster roll, and the Soft Shell Crab sandwich. Both were delicious and hot. the side salad was fresh and tangy, and there were plenty of fries in the box. Unfortunately, the fries were a bit soggy, and for me personally, I'd prefer more salad, and less fries.
They also have alot of condiments that can be added. There's hot sauce, ketchup, malt vinegar, and of course, siracha sauce. It's a little thing, but it's something that I appreciate.
the sticking point for me is the price. I can't help but feel that it's about $2-$3 more than it should be. Lobster rolls can be had down the street at Rock Lobster for less, and same goes with getting pretty much the EXACT same roll at the Busters Sea Cove food truck. For those who don't know, owner Quinten Tran was one of the cofounders of the Buster's Sea cove Food Truck, so it's not surprising that the food is similar. Earlier this year, The Carbon Bar also offered a delicious Soft Shell Crab Po' Boy for $10 which I would have been ok paying a few $$ more for.
So, in the end, the food is good, and i'll most likely go back to try the FOB sandwich, but with other cheaper and equally satisfying options in the area (Banh Mi Boys, Rose City Kitchen, Burger's priest), it's not niche enough to justify the price.
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