Friday, September 25, 2026, 1:00 AM - 3:00 AM · Camelia, Arts District, Los Angeles
Camelia hosts a patio sake social with three visiting Japanese brewers, a tasting of fifteen sakes, and a traditional calligraphy demonstration. Meet the brewers from Nanbu Bijin, Koimari, and Amabuki while snacking on bites from the kitchen.
Set in the old Church & State space in the Arts District, this Bistro from the Tsubaki / Ototo folks feels like a moonlit dinner in mid‑century Paris run through a Japanese filter. Wood‑panel walls, leather booths, scalloped lights and a sleek bar. Warm without being precious. The food riffs on French classics with Japanese finesse: think ham‑katsu Croque Madame, koji‑roasted chicken with seaweed cream, delicate raw bar bites. Wine and sake are treated like equals, so bring someone who likes experimenting. Dress up a bit, book ahead.
Creamy uni and minced toro on toast with fresh wasabi. Worth the splurge.
Koji-cured for deep brown skin and juicy meat in seaweed cream sauce.
Sweet milk bread with crispy ham katsu under velvety mornay sauce and egg.
Japanese-style cotton cheesecake. Light, jiggly, barely sweet.
Santa Barbara uni tossed with pasta and butter. Off-menu.
Soft shell crab, brioche bun, slaw. Seasonal when available.
Classic French technique. Butter, eggs, gentle fold. Off-menu.
Whole roasted golden eye snapper with herbs and citrus.