ICYMI: Phantom Names Yama Zakura's Lobster Bomb Best in New England

NORTHBOROUGH, MA—As the Phantom Gourmet reminds us, no one does the lobster roll better than New England.

At the beginning of the summer, the Phantom Gourmet, named Yama Zakura's Lobster Bomb among its Top 8 lobster rolls in New England. And yes, this list includes Maine.

Says the Phantom, Yama Zakura in Northborough is a festive Asian spot where sushi chefs make artful maki rolls to order. No trip to this restaurant would be complete without the Lobster Bomb, a Japanese style lobster roll layered with chunks of luxurious lobster, soaking in a sweet lemon mayo that’s torched to create a warm, decadent masterpiece.

Here's the complete list, in no particular order:

Row 43, Boston

Gather, Boston

Joe Fish, North Reading, Andover

Yama Zakura, Northborough

Belle Isle Seafood, Winthrop

Bostonia Public House, Boston

Red's Eats, Wiscasset, ME

Evelyn's Drive-In, Tiverton, RI

The Phantom Gourmet, which features restaurants and food throughout the region, can be seen on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 and 11 a.m. on myTV38.

Photo Credit: Yama Zakura