"It’s perfectly normal to think you’re the most cosmopolitan person in Los Angeles at Camélia. You drink umeshu-infused martinis under a sultry glow from orb lights and eat French-Japanese food that injects fun into bistro classics, like duck frites and a ham katsu croque madame crowned with an orange yolk. Upscale doesn’t translate to stuffy, though. The early 2000s hip-hop playlist bounces off the wood paneling, and the staff sneaks jokes into every menu suggestion. It’s all of the pomp and sophistication of a high-end restaurant without compromising on the fun, so prolong your night here for as long as your budget permits. " - brant cox, sylvio martins
Jessie Clapp