This is Cambo's signature dish. The shrimp balls are deep-fried until the exterior is golden and crunchy, while the inside remains juicy and bouncy. Fresh shrimp paste is carefully formed and fried to order. Reviewers consistently mention this as a must-order.
Tips from diners
This is the top recommendation — order it as your first dish. The contrast between crispy and juicy is perfect.
Eat them while hot — they lose their crispness within 5 minutes.
This is a bold, refreshing dish featuring pristine raw shrimp cured briefly in lime juice and mixed with bird's eye chilies, shallots, and Thai herbs. The shrimp must be ultra-fresh, and at Cambo, they source from reliable daily suppliers. The heat is balanced by the acidity and herbaceousness.
Tips from diners
Only order this if you trust the freshness — ask locals to recommend the day's best seafood.
A classic Thai soup that balances heat, sourness, and aromatic herbs. Cambo's version uses quality seafood and fresh lemongrass. The broth is clear but flavorful.
Tips from diners
A great dish to balance the richer fried items. Order mid-meal to cleanse the palate.
Cambo's green curry is balanced — the heat comes through but isn't overwhelming, and the coconut cream provides richness. Seafood is generous and tender.
Tips from diners
Ask for your preferred spice level — they adjust easily. Serve with jasmine rice.
A showstopper dish where a whole crab is fried until the shell is crispy, then tossed in a rich curry sauce. The curry sauce clings to the crab and the shell adds textural interest. This is best shared.
Tips from diners
Order this for groups — it's a showpiece dish and feeds multiple people.
Established in 1991, Cambo Thai Restaurant has been serving genuine Thai food in Kowloon City for over three decades. The restaurant is popular with the resident Thai population of Kowloon City for its authentic flavors and fresh ingredients sourced daily. The decor is rustic and unpretentious, reflecting the restaurant's focus on food quality over ambiance. Two standout dishes that locals crave are the crispy fried shrimp balls and Thai-style fresh raw shrimp.
This is beloved by Kowloon City's residents — a sign of authentic flavors and genuine ingredients.
Expect casual, no-frills decor and service — the focus is entirely on food quality.
Come during weekday lunch for quieter dining. Weekends get busy with Thai immigrants and visiting food enthusiasts.
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