"Chef Max Boonthanakit, a 2019 Eater Young Gun and former Nightshade pastry chef went to work for legendary chef Alain Ducasse in Bangkok before returning to to LA to open Camphor in 2022 inside the former Nightshade space. Since then, the French-leaning, heavy-hitting menu has earned the restaurant a Michelin star. Highlights include beef tartare served with tempura-battered herbs, classic steak au poivre, and creative desserts that always hit the mark. Best of all, the dining room feels refined but not the least bit stuffy." - Rebecca Roland
Wonho Frank Lee