934 The Point - According to the Tasting Table website, it's most likely not traditional lobster if the price is relatively inexpensive. While your roll may be listed as lobster on the menu and likely tastes delicious, the dish is probably made with langostinos.
According to the Seafood Source website, langostinos are technically a species of lobster and part of the family. However, they're more closely related to crabs rather than the beautiful, mouthwatering Maine crustaceans.
Langostinos come from
Chile, look like small, stubby lobsters, and are a bit tougher
in texture. It's usually chain seafood restaurants or places that don't
want to spend the money on the real deal that tend to market langostino
as lobster in appetizers, snacks, and sandwiches, while
Meanwhile, here's a fun fact for you.
According to Bon Appétit, luxury chefs consider langoustines (also called Norway lobster) to be even tastier than Maine lobster, because the meat is much more delicate.
You'll pay a premium for these, but most likely, chefs won't hide them under lobster on the menu.