Camphor

French · Los Angeles · Michelin One Star · Chef Max Boonthanakit

Modern French bistro by Chef Max Boonthanakit, 1 Michelin star. Located in Arts District, Downtown Los Angeles. Opened February 2022, earned first Michelin star December 2022. Blends classical French techniques with Southeast Asian influences. Both chefs trained under Alain Ducasse at Blue by Alain Ducasse in Bangkok.

923 E 3rd St, Suite 109, Los Angeles, CA 90013, Los Angeles

• 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Cocktails

• La Chapelle (20) — Calvados, Jamaican rum, masala cider, vanilla, lemon, herbal honey liqueur. Sweet fruits with fragrant spices.
• Pigalle (22) — Cognac, 16-year rum, Byrrh banana, bitters. Dark fruit, medicinal, woodsy, bitter, and boozy.
• Maxime's Negroni (22) — Gin, Amer Picon, rouge vermouth, orange bitters. Named after a regular customer. Cacao-like with citrusy, bittersweet notes.
• Rue Sainte-Anne (21) — Ume Japanese whisky, Raicilla, Orange Liqueur, Champagne Acid. Vegetal, earthy character with spice and citrus.
• Le Marais (21) — Cognac, bourbon, Byrrh, strawberry-infused rouge verjus, banana, gentian. Nutty, chocolate-y, boozy.
• Saint-Germain (20) — Tequila blanco, yellow chartreuse, spiced pineapple gomme, lime, sage. Tropical fruits with herbal notes.
• Digestif (18) — Cognac, Armagnac, or Calvados selection
• Opéra (22)
• French Wine Flight (32) — Three regional French wines
• Montmartre (21) — Pineapple rum, blend of Amari, pineapple juice, lime. Tart, tropical pineapple flavors.

Dishes

• Dover Sole (150) — Sole à la grenobloise with brown butter, capers, parsley, sourdough breadcrumbs. Filleted tableside.
• Sea Bream Tartare (45) — With uni, green apple granita, horseradish cream
• Le Cheeseburger (22)
• Le Double Cheeseburger (27)
• Pomme Frites (11)
• Silver Anchovy ("gunpowder") (15)
• Ribeye 12oz (125) — Grass-fed ribeye with maître d' butter (herb compound butter), served with marble potatoes cooked in Bordier butter
• Steak Frites (58) — Prime ribeye with hand-cut fries, béarnaise
• Duck Confit (44) — Traditional preparation with lentils
• Roasted Chicken (42) — Jidori chicken with seasonal vegetables

Phone: +1 213-626-8888

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