Cambo Flare - Big Lake

Wow! This food is so oddly like my Vietnamese Mother?s authentic cooking, I thought maybe she was hiding back there cooking! ???? This restaurant is a hidden gem for amazing food! Get the steak sticks, eggrolls and wontons! You won?t be disappointed!

Nicely decorated and even a stage for occasional live music. Not a large menu but, what they serve is done extremely well! Exceptional plating skills with lots of emphasis on color. Egg Rolls are made with purple cabbage which gives them aninteresting color and texture. Great idea for a Vikings game! Pork Tacos are reminiscent of Bahn Mi and were a little on thesweet side for me. However, the cilantro provided enough contrast to make it work. A couple of slices of jalapeno would reallymake these sing! Star of the show for us was the Vegetable Stir Fry which I added Shrimp, Chicken, and Beef. Never had a stirfry with Brussels Sprouts and was super impressed with the attention to detail here. EACH cut surface had a nice char thatbrought out the sweetness! Several varieties of peppers and cauliflower really made the color stand out! Meats were perfectlycooked and also enjoyed the lack of a cloying, thick sauce that can overwhelm the dish. We all enjoyed the meal tremendously.We'll definitely be back. Well done!

The waiter was excellent! The fried rice I ordered was a generous portion for the price. Unfortunately, my husband received small egg rolls and only half chicken wings instead of whole ones. He left feeling hungry and unsatisfied, especially considering the high cost of $13 for only five halves of wings. However, the bubble tea was fantastic. The restaurant could improve by offering more reasonable prices and larger portions.

This restaurant in Big Lake is one of our top choices. The town is fortunate to have such a fantastic establishment run by passionate individuals. It is located just east of downtown, on the highway between the city and Elk River, across the street from El Loro.

The food at this restaurant is incredible. Their chicken fried rice is the best I've ever had, spoiling me for any other fried rice I try elsewhere. I also sampled their pork tacos, egg rolls, steak sticks, and Lo mein, and everything was fantastic. The owner is incredibly friendly and helpful. Their app and reward system is a nice touch. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and even has a chess table. Live music is a regular feature on Saturdays.