Chinese Restaurants in Milan

If you’re craving Chinese food in Milan, you’re in luck. The city’s Chinatown area near Via Paolo Sarpi is the obvious starting point, but good Chinese spots pop up beyond that too.

Places like Bon Wei have been staples for years, serving up authentic dim sum that locals swear by on weekends. But if you want something a little less touristy, try Lao Dong in Porta Venezia,it’s a relaxed spot with a no-frills vibe and surprisingly good Northern-style dishes like hand-pulled noodles.

And don’t just stick to the usual,Milan’s Chinese restaurants vary wildly, from Sichuan spicy kitchens to Cantonese roast duck joints. Oh, and a quick tip: many of these places fill up early on weekends, so if you want a seat without waiting an hour, go early or make a call ahead. You’ll get the best experience if you venture beyond the menu’s English translation, too,sometimes it’s worth pointing to the steaming trays behind the counter or asking what’s fresh that day.

If it’s your first time exploring Milan’s Chinese food scene, don’t miss the steamed buns at Dim Sum Gallery or the spicy mapo tofu at XIN QI. Those are flavors you'll want to remember long after your trip.