DTLA’s Camphor Wants Patrons to Get Lost in Spice

Two accomplished chefs wanted their tony French restaurant, Camphor, to transport diners to a glamorous, far-away place—Paris maybe? South India? Wherever, you won’t find flavors like these anywhere else in L.A.
Heather Platt • Los Angeles Magazine • June 1, 2022
The main plan for this restaurant was to transport people,” says Max Boonthanakit, of the new Arts District bistro, Camphor, that he opened with Michelin-starred chef Lijo George. “Bistro” is an understatement, given the restaurant’s stunning...
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