Camelia

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: September 18 | Eater LA

"A French Japanese bistro from the husband-and-wife team behind Ototo and Tsubaki, this spot has settled in nicely in the Arts District, bringing new life to the former Church and State space. Chef Charles Namba deftly weaves together French and Japanese flavors while Courtney Kaplan offers sake and wine pairings. I always order the fluffy black sesame Parker House rolls with salted French butter; celebrity tomatoes arrive topped with burrata and ponzu jelly, and the dry-aged burger is among the best in Los Angeles with a thick bistro-style patty and well-salted fries. I try to arrive during the day happy hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the special soft shell crab tempura sandwich and $12 martinis." - Eater Staff