Monsu Restaurant Review
901 Christian St. (S. 9th St.) 
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Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-440-0495 | Menu
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Monsu Restaurant is one of our 2012
| Top 10 Philadelphia BYOB Restaurants
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Cuisine
Open
Brunch & Dinner Wed.-Sun.Features
- Kid-friendly
- Casual
- No Credit Cards
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| Peter McAndrews and Nathan Baynes of Paesano's and Modo Mio are behind Sicilian eatery Monsu in the Italian Market. With talented chef Damien Messina in the kitchen, this cash-only, BYO generates plenty of buzz for its authentic, earthy flavors and down-home vibe. A few highlights of the $20-and-under menu include the grilled slab of smoky scamorza (an Italian cows’ milk cheese) served with watercress and prickly pear purée and a memorably silky chicken liver crème caramel, with bitter radicchio, crispy pancetta and bits of sun-dried cherry. All the pastas are worth a second glance, with ingredients such as anchovy, shaved ricotta and capers emboldening the humble pasta with personality plus. Try the lamb "in the style of the horse" with olives, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh oregano. If you have room for dessert, anything with almonds hits a home run. |
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