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Are you looking for the best Chinese restaurant in Milan? The Milanese city offers a wide choice of establishments serving the delights of oriental cuisine, from traditional dim sum to innovative Italian-Chinese fusions.
Chinese cuisine in Milan boasts a rich culinary tradition, with a concentration of restaurants in the famous Chinatown of Via Paolo Sarpi. However, excellent options can be found throughout the city, offering both authentic dishes and modern interpretations.
From steamed dumplings to spicy soy noodles, the variety of flavors is immense. Many restaurants also offer “all you can eat” formulas, perfect for those who want to explore several dishes in one sitting.
Chinese restaurants honored by the Michelin Guide 2024
Are you among those who rely on the Michelin Guide to decide where to eat? Good news, below you’ll find the indications for this year’s edition of the famous food guide, which while not awarding any stars (for now!) has recognized the excellence of some Chinese restaurants in Milan.
Ba Restaurant
Fine cuisine blending Eastern tradition and international ingredients.
📍Address: 22 Raffaello Sanzio Street.
Bon Wei
Ambassador of Chinese haute cuisine in Milan since 2010, featuring authentic regional dishes.
📍Address: Via Castelvetro 16/18.
Gong
Sophisticated ambiance and offerings ranging from traditional to gourmet.
📍Address: Corso Concordia 8.
MU Dimsum
Specializing in dim sum, offering a mix of tradition and innovation.
📍Address: Via Aminto Caretto 3.
Le Nove Scodelle
Small Chinese place in downtown offering authentic Sichuan spicy specialties.
📍Address: Viale Monza 4.
The best Chinese restaurants in Milan: our selection
Milan offers a rich and varied panorama of Chinese restaurants, capable of satisfying every palate and budget. Here is the list of our 5 favorites.
Little Lamb Bernina Hotpot & BBQ (Maciachini area)
Little Lamb Bernina is Milanese hot pot heaven. This is a special form of cooking, popular in Asia, that involves dipping meat and vegetables into a hot broth, placed in the center of the table and shared among diners. The intimate atmosphere goes perfectly with the intense flavors of the broths, which will not leave you indifferent.
Try: rice noodles, mixed mushrooms, sesame sauces, chicken, beef and green chili broths.
📍Address: Via Bernina, 43.
Fei Yun Ge (downtown area)
Open since 1987, Fei Yun Ge has become the trusted Chinese restaurant for many Milanese. Family management ensures authenticity and warmth, while the dishes balance tradition and quality local ingredients, with excellent raw materials, always fresh.
Try: soy noodles with spicy pork, griddled dumplings (but the shrimp ones are not bad either!), fried chicken brioches.
📍Address: 141 Via Melchiorre Gioia.
Yuebinlou (Chinatown area)
In the heart of Chinatown, Yuebinlou offers a wide selection of classic Chinese dishes (many Wuhan specialties) and some Korean surprises. Quick service and affordable prices make it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
Try: fried shrimp, Wenzhou-style noodles, Korean dumplings, shrimp pot, mushroom and bamboo duck.
📍Address: Via Paolo Sarpi 42.
Mandarin 2 (Piola area)
Founded in 1974 and run by the Cheng family, this restaurant offers an authentic dining experience in a casual yet elegant atmosphere. Mandarin 2 is distinguished by the freshness of its ingredients and the care taken in the preparation of its dishes, staying true to traditional Chinese recipes. Given its popularity, even among Milanese VIPs, it is advisable to make reservations in advance.
Try: the beef with artichokes or fava beans, Shanghai-style noodles, and steamed or grilled dumplings.
📍Address: Via Garofalo, 22/A.
Mao Hunan (Loreto area)
Mao Hunan offers an authentic Chinese dining experience with fresh and original dishes, far from the classic stereotypes. This restaurant stands out for its traditional cuisine and attention to quality ingredients. The menu ranges from chicken feet to more familiar dishes, all freshly prepared without the use of precooked or frozen. We recommend focusing on the “bowls” with fire.
Try: Handmade steamed stuffed ravioli, “bowls” with fire, sweet and sour shrimp, sweet and sour eggplant.
📍Address: Via Nicola Antonio Porpora 5.