# Fried Lobster-Topped Noodles Kung Pao Noodles with Fried Lobster is Now Available from Red Lobster By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kung-pao-noodles-with-fried-lobster References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/10/17/red-lobster-debuts-new-kung-pao-noodles-with-fried-lobster-crispy-shrimp-and-chicken/) & [redlobster](https://www.redlobster.com/menu/shrimp-lobster-crab-combinations/new-kung-pao-noodles-with-fried-lobster) While fall is usually associated with pumpkins and apples, Red Lobster's [fall menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pf-changs-seasonal-menu) features the debut of a new Kung Pao Noodles with Fried Lobster dish. For fall 2020, Red Lobster is rolling out three crave-worthy new dishes. Perhaps the most buzz-worthy of the bunch is the new Kung Pao Noodles with Fried Lobster dish, which pairs noodles tossed in a sweet and spicy soy-ginger sauce with edamame, cashews, cabbage, crispy onions, green onions, and a hand-battered fried lobster tail. There's also a [Kung Pao Noodles with Crispy Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-sesame-shrimp-beef) dish that pairs the same noodles and veggies with crispy shrimp. Finally, there's the Kung Pao Noodles with Chicken option, which features the same noodles and veggie base, but with tender chicken. Image Credit: Red Lobster ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fall Menu Innovations:** Red Lobster's new fall menu introduces innovative dishes like Kung Pao Noodles with Fried Lobster, Crispy Shrimp, and Chicken. - **Fusion Cuisine:** The Kung Pao Noodles with Fried Lobster dish blends traditional Chinese flavors with a modern twist, creating opportunities for fusion cuisine in the restaurant industry. - **Premium Fast Food:** Red Lobster's offering of Kung Pao Noodles with Fried Lobster showcases the rise of premium fast food options that combine high-quality ingredients with quick service. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of fall menu innovations by developing their own unique and exciting dishes for the season. - **Culinary:** The fusion of different cuisines, like the Kung Pao Noodles with Fried Lobster dish, presents opportunities for culinary experts to experiment and create new flavor combinations. - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can explore the concept of premium fast food by offering elevated menu items that cater to consumers seeking higher quality options with convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Fried Seafood Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-lobster-shrimp-stack.md) - [Lobster-Topped Seafood Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-topped-stuffed-flounder.md) - [Seasonal Seafood Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-menu.md) - [Indulgent Seafood Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobsterfest-2026.md) - [Customizable Restaurant Seafood Boils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-seafood-boils.md) - [Promotional Summertime Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-crabfest-menu.md) - [Crab-Themed Summer Fare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-crabfest.md) - [Seasonal Seafood Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-shrimp-celebration-menu.md) - [BBQ-Glazed Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-grilled-shrimp.md)