When I goto a new restaurant, I would walk around to spy on what other tables have on their tables. I also love to watch customers' reaction as they eat. As usual, when I arrived at Fishman Lobster Clubhouse for the first time, I did my rounds. My observation: Everyone was pleasantly enjoying the food, no one was talking to each other as they were just concentrating on their food. Main attraction on every table were: The mountain king crabs and the mountain lobsters.
The king crabs and lobsters are definitely the main attraction here at Fishman Lobster Clubhouse. The way they plate the king crab and lobster is an art in itself. It felt like stacking for a game of jenga. We had the deep fried with pepper and salt for both the king crabs and lobsters. We loved it. The fried garlic is definitely the ingredient for the success of this dish (I wish they serve congee here. The fried garlic would go so well with the congee).
Don't let this seafood place fool you. Their non-seafood dishes were just as good. The sweet and sour pork: definitely one of the best I've ever had. I also can't kept my chopsticks away from the lobster roe fried rice and chicken with ginger and scallion.
Oyster with salty egg sauce: I loved the idea of the rich and creamy taste of the salty egg sauce. It was very good. But the oyster was too rubbery because it was overcooked.
Coming here wasn't just having a good meal, It was a dining experience. Food is no doubt exceptional but I don't think I could come here all the time...at least not for another round of lobsters and crabs. Maybe I am just saying that because I OD on lobsters and crabs!