The call
Start with char siu (BBQ pork) or roasted duck, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Char siu (BBQ pork)
- Roasted duck
Best for
- Cantonese BBQ takeout
From Roger’s notebookRoger, Google Maps review (2007-09-27)
Chinese / Cantonese
Cantonese BBQ takeout
Latest recorded visit2007-09-27
“They have great tasting char siu(BBQ pork) and their roasted duck is delicious too!”
Chinese · Cantonese
Cam Ky Chinese BBQ
A family favorite for years, Roger rated this City Heights Cantonese BBQ spot 5 stars for its char siu and roasted duck, calling it his go-to for Cantonese takeout whenever he's back in San Diego from Hong Kong.
Source-backed notes
Visit history
2007-09-27day precision · source explicit
“They have great tasting char siu(BBQ pork) and their roasted duck is delicious too!”
Family has been coming for years. Says it's his go-to for Cantonese BBQ takeout whenever he's back in San Diego from Hong Kong.
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- From the order notes
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- Go for
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- From the order notes
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- Go for
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- From the order notes
- Go for
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- From the order notes
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- From the order notes
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- Go for
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