Deliciousness at Cam Hong in El Sobrante!

Cam Hong is a small restaurant in El Sobrante with outdoor patio seating that serves great Vietnamese food. Recently they also started selling made to order seafood by the pound. It is located along the San Pablo Dam Road and it is a local gem. I have been to Cam Hong almost ten times, and their food for the most part has been consistently good in terms of taste and portions. When I finally had some free time I visited them to try their new seafood menu and order an entrée to go.

The first thing I noticed on their seafood menu was that some of the seafood said market price which kind of confused me. I asked the waiter how much it would be for a pound of snow crab legs which was a little over $34. I also ordered to go some fried oysters and the #38 rice plate (grilled pork chop, shredded pork, egg over steamed rice). For what I paid for the snow crab legs I was expecting a bit more portionwise and in terms of quality. I liked the housemade special sauce that it was cooked in, but just not how the crab meat kept sticking to the inside of the shell. However, the fried oysters were really tasty and well-seasoned with a not too thick crispy coating. 

Snow Crab Legs in house special sweet and slightly spicy sauce, not recommended

Fried Oysters- so yummy!

I would say the best dish I ordered of the three was definitely the #38($8.95). The pork chop was not overly grilled, had a good amount of seasoning, and the portion was good sized too. I also liked how the shredded pork wasn’t too dried out and it gave the dish varied texture along. Both the grilled pork chop and the shredded pork paired well with the huge amount of steamed rice.

#38 highly recommended, so yummy and very filling!

Most of the time when I visit Cam Hong I order their combination bahn mi ($5.75) to go for a quick bite or for when I am taking a lunch break from my studies which is always very tasty and filling. I have also tried their pho (#2 with rare steak, well-done flank, brisket, tendon, tripe, and beef meatballs for $7.95) which was also very good I could not finish a medium sized bowl in one sitting. Another dish I really like from Cam Hong is the #31 (grilled shrimp, pork, and egg roll over rice vermicelli noodles) with an included side of fresh sliced carrots, cucumbers, lettuce and a tangy sauce to mix in so that it becomes an even more filling yet healthy entrée. Each time I have visited the service has been friendly and fast. 

I recommend this place if you’re looking for good Vietnamese food that is also a great value for the pricing around the San Pablo/El Sobrante/Pinole area.