Camphor is one of the best restaurant restaurants in Los Angeles for fine dining, especially if you want a strong option in Los Angeles.
Camphor occupies the Arts District space that once housed Nightshade, and under co-chefs Max Boonthanakit and Lijo George it has done something more interesting than inherit a room — it earned a Michelin star within its first year of opening in 2022, and held it into the 2025 Guide.
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Camphor is a strong restaurant option in Los Angeles when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 319 Google reviews.
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Camphor is a Restaurant restaurant located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles. Camphor occupies the Arts District space that once housed Nightshade, and under co-chefs Max Boonthanakit and Lijo George it has done something more interesting than inherit a room — it earned a Michelin star within its first year of opening in 2022, and held it into the 2025 Guide.
Camphor is best for fine dining. Camphor is a strong restaurant option in Los Angeles when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 319 Google reviews.
Camphor is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 8.8 from 319 reviews
Start with Silver Anchovy (Gunpowder Anchovies), Steak au Poivre, Scallop Demi Lune and Seasonal Fruit Tart. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Camphor holds a 8.8 Google rating from 319 reviews. Camphor is a strong restaurant option in Los Angeles when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 319 Google reviews.
Camphor is located at 923 E 3rd St Suite 109, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Camphor's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
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