"Si! Mon came swinging into Venice last fall with a punchy menu focused on seafood and bright Central American flavors. All the dishes here are winners, but standouts include the puffy, momo-esque Afro-Caribbean shrimp dumplings; the yuca tostadas topped with delicately spiced tuna carpaccio or a vegetarian citrus medley; the double-fried green banana patacones, served with an earthy ajillo sauce; and the fried chicken drumsticks, which almost resist definition. The ultra-chic interior — think rattan chairs, fringe lamps, and deep green banquettes — makes this one of the most visually appealing dining rooms in Los Angeles." - Matthew Kang, Nicole Adlman
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