Lobster. Fries. This Tasty Tuesday I really wanted to challenge myself, inspired by a very special dish. Can I write an entire blog post, all based around one EPCOT offering? Today, I find out.
The fries
Of course, in any French fry dish, the most important part are the fries. Now, you all know this girl can eat, but I am fairly particular about my fries. Don’t get me wrong, I will eat potatoes in any shape or form, but I do have my standards. My favorite fries are from McDonald’s, and I have to say, the Disney Parks quick-service fries do get pretty close. They’re just thick enough to hold toppings – in this case, tons of lobster. But they’re thin enough to not feel like fried mashed potatoes.
Thin fries are better than thick fries, and that’s just the truth. I also oddly like the ones that are a bit … mushy, for lack of a better word. They’re not quite that golden brown everyone else seems to love yet. They’re a tad underdone and have a soft spot that makes them bend. A place where they have seemed to just soak up that gorgeous fryer oil.
In this order of fries, there was a perfect mix between crispy fries and soft ones, all of them perfectly thin.
The lobster
Lobster is one of my very favorite foods. Ever since I was a kid, I have loved nothing more than a steamed lobster with butter. Although I really love this giant, red crustacean, I don’t enjoy it when it’s overcomplicated. Inside of pasta or covered in sauces – most of the time I think it becomes too fishy and tough. With this being said, just like with potatoes, if there’s something with lobster I can try, I typically will.
These lobster fries are the exception to this overly particular rule. That’s because these fries are covered in a lobster bisque cheese sauce. Then, large pieces of lobster are laid on top of that, then covered in even more of the cheesy, rich, and decadent sauce. Bright red pickled jalapeños add an acidic, spicy kick that cuts through the richness. Then bits of bright citrus cream create perfect balance between creamy and fresh.
Lobster poutine
Putting it all together, the dish really is over the top. I went to EPCOT ready to EAT for my first time at the festival this year, but these filled me up for the rest of the night. The fries were a solid base, and there were a ton of them, all fresh. Then, each of the fries had something on top of them. These were SO covered in toppings, there was not a single bite of plain French fry. The lobster pieces were huge – one of the ones I got was an entire claw, all cooked perfectly. Still moist and not fishy at all. This dish is perfect to share if you want to try a few bites from the festival, or perfect for a meal if you’re dining alone!
Where to find it?
These incredible lobster fries are only available at EPCOT during the International Festival of the Arts. The lobster poutine is served at the Refreshment Port, the small stand tucked between the bathrooms and the Canada pavilion. Who knew such heaven could exist in the middle of the two?
More Tasty Tuesday
If you’re looking for more Tasty Tuesday – and more EPCOT food, check out my last Tasty Tuesday on Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue.
And check out my video below from my IGTV!
