Ranking updated 2 November 2026, with ratings and reviews taken from Google Maps.
Japanese ramen has taken over Milan, but Chinese noodles got here first and are a world of their own: lamian pulled by hand in front of you, beef soups simmered for hours, spicy cold noodles, dan dan noodles. And many of the best spots are right in Chinatown.
We pulled the data from Google Maps (average rating and number of reviews) and ranked the 10 most-reviewed Chinese noodle spots in Milan. Looking for Japanese ramen instead? See our ranking of the best ramen in Milan.
Lamian, liangpi, dan dan: a quick guide to Chinese noodles
- Lamian (拉面): hand-pulled noodles, the technique Japanese ramen grew from. The most famous come from Lanzhou, served in a clear beef broth.
- Liangpi (凉皮): wide cold noodles from Shaanxi, dressed with vinegar, chilli oil and sesame.
- Dan dan noodles (担担面): Sichuan noodles with a spicy sauce, minced meat and Sichuan pepper.
- Beef noodle soup (牛肉面): the ultimate comfort food of northern China.
Quick ranking: the 10 best Chinese noodle spots in Milan
| # | Restaurant | Google rating | Reviews | Speciality | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramenamano | 4.5 | 2,145 | Lanzhou lamian | Sarpi / Chinatown |
| 2 | Noodles King | 4.6 | 1,630 | Nanchang rice noodles (Jiangxi) | Sarpi / Chinatown |
| 3 | Dim Ramen | 4.9 | 980 | Noodles and dim sum | Porta Romana / Bocconi |
| 4 | Noodles & Soups | 3.9 | 907 | Noodle soups | Sarpi / Chinatown |
| 5 | Niuda Ramen a Mano | 4.7 | 890 | Hand-pulled noodles | Porta Romana |
| 6 | Ramen Lab (面匠) | 4.4 | 817 | Lanzhou lamian | Porta Venezia |
| 7 | Mani in Noodles (拉面店) | 4.7 | 691 | Beef noodle soup | Centrale / Gioia |
| 8 | Xi’an | 4.5 | 682 | Shaanxi cuisine | Sarpi / Chinatown |
| 9 | SIYUAN – China Lanzhou Beef Noodles | 4.1 | 546 | Lanzhou lamian | Duomo / Missori |
| 10 | Ravioleria e Ramen di Hao | 4.9 | 529 | Handmade noodles and dumplings | Lorenteggio |
Google Maps data checked on 2 November 2026. Ranked by number of reviews.
1. Ramenamano (Sarpi / Chinatown)
Google rating: 4.5 | Reviews: 2,145
Address: Via Paolo Lomazzo, 20, Milan
Speciality: Lanzhou lamian
The most-reviewed Chinese noodle spot in Milan, a few steps from Via Paolo Sarpi. Google labels it as Japanese ramen, but the reviews tell the real story: this is hand-pulled Lanzhou lamian, the Chinese (and original) version of noodles in broth.
The fun part: you choose your noodle thickness, from super-thin threads to wide, flat ribbons. The traditional broth simmers for hours, braised beef is the star of the bowl, and cold sides (cucumber, radish) plus chicken wings round out the meal. Around €10–20, with takeaway and delivery.
What to order: traditional beef lamian with medium noodles, plus salt and pepper crispy mushrooms.
2. Noodles King (Sarpi / Chinatown)
Google rating: 4.6 | Reviews: 1,630
Address: Via Bramante, 26, Milan
Speciality: Nanchang rice noodles (Jiangxi)
Milan’s second most-reviewed noodle spot sits on Via Bramante, right in Chinatown, and serves a cuisine you rarely see in Italy: Jiangxi. The signature dish is Nanchang-style mixed rice noodles, tossed with sauce, which regulars order every single time.
There are also fresh hand-made wide noodles (the shrimp version is very spicy), dumplings and freshly made soy milk. Around €10–20, generous portions, and staff happy to help you choose. Saturday lunch fills up fast.
What to order: Nanchang mixed rice noodles and a fresh soy milk.
3. Dim Ramen (Porta Romana / Bocconi)
Google rating: 4.9 | Reviews: 980
Address: Viale Bligny, 47, Milan
Speciality: Noodles and dim sum
A sky-high 4.9 rating and a winning combo: noodle soups and dim sum in the same meal. It is also one of the most coeliac-friendly spots in town, with a wide range of gluten-free dishes, from dim sum to baozi.
One of the more unusual bowls is ramen topped with a fried cutlet, and the lunch set (noodles, dim sum, salad, coffee and water) is great value. It also features in our guide to gluten-free Asian restaurants in Milan.
What to order: the lunch set, or noodles with shrimp dumplings at dinner.
4. Noodles & Soups (Sarpi / Chinatown)
Google rating: 3.9 | Reviews: 907
Address: Via Paolo Sarpi, 26, Milan
Speciality: Noodle soups
Right in the middle of Via Paolo Sarpi, Noodles & Soups is classic Chinatown: a huge menu, low prices, fast service and tables inside and out.
It has the lowest rating on the list (3.9) and reviews are mixed, but it has a loyal crowd of regulars who come back for the beef noodle soup and the unbeatable prices.
What to order: beef noodle soup, no overthinking.
5. Niuda Ramen a Mano (Porta Romana)
Google rating: 4.7 | Reviews: 890
Address: Viale Sabotino, 9, Milan
Speciality: Hand-pulled noodles
A proper noodle shop focused on hand-pulled noodles. The signature bowl is noodles in braised beef broth, but there are spicy and vegetarian versions too (and they will happily bring extra chilli oil).
Some reviewers find the broth light and the toppings minimal: think Chinese-style noodles, not a thick tonkotsu. Char siu bao and fried mushrooms are popular sides. Niuda also has a second branch on Via Vigevano, in the Navigli.
What to order: braised beef noodles with a char siu bao.
6. Ramen Lab (面匠) (Porta Venezia)
Google rating: 4.4 | Reviews: 817
Address: Viale Tunisia, 12, Milan
Speciality: Lanzhou lamian
The name says ramen, but the heart is Lanzhou lamian: reviewers call it authentic, with great broth, super friendly staff and value that is hard to beat.
It is in Porta Venezia, handy for a quick lunch. Besides braised beef noodles, there are dumplings too.
What to order: braised beef lamian.
7. Mani in Noodles (拉面店) (Centrale / Gioia)
Google rating: 4.7 | Reviews: 691
Address: Via Aminto Caretto, 8, Milan
Speciality: Beef noodle soup
Mani in Noodles does what the name promises: handmade noodles, mostly served in beef soup, with the option of thin noodles and a light, aromatic broth.
It is not only about noodles: the xiao long bao (soup dumplings) have a slightly thicker skin than usual but win many people over. It is in the Gioia/Centrale area, handy if you work around Porta Nuova.
What to order: beef noodle soup with thin noodles, plus xiao long bao.
8. Xi’an (Sarpi / Chinatown)
Google rating: 4.5 | Reviews: 682
Address: Via Giulio Cesare Procaccini, 7, Milan
Speciality: Shaanxi cuisine
Time to switch regions: Xi’an brings Shaanxi cooking to Milan, home of liangpi (cold noodles in a spicy dressing) and roujiamo, the “Chinese burger” of stewed meat in flatbread.
Spicy dishes, hot chicken wings and garlic greens complete the menu. There is also a second branch, Xi’an Loreto (Via Andrea Costa, 4.6 on Google). To explore more regional cooking, read our guide to Milan’s Chinese restaurants by region.
What to order: liangpi and a roujiamo.
9. SIYUAN – China Lanzhou Beef Noodles (Duomo / Missori)
Google rating: 4.1 | Reviews: 546
Address: Via Flavio Baracchini, 7, Milan
Speciality: Lanzhou lamian
A few minutes from the Duomo, SIYUAN specialises in Lanzhou beef noodles, pulled to order with a nice chewy bite. You can have them in soup or dry.
The menu covers north-west Chinese food: besides noodles there is liangpi, flatbread, lamb skewers and pickled mustard beef noodle soup. Around €10–20.
What to order: Lanzhou beef noodles, or big plate chicken with noodles.
10. Ravioleria e Ramen di Hao (Lorenteggio)
Google rating: 4.9 | Reviews: 529
Address: Via dei Biancospini, 3, Milan
Speciality: Handmade noodles and dumplings
A tiny place in Lorenteggio run by just two people: if it is busy you may wait a bit, but reviewers say it is worth it. Everything is handmade, from the noodles to the dumplings.
The spicy ramen and the “yellow soup” are the most-mentioned dishes, along with the xiao long bao. The owners are happy to advise on what to order.
What to order: spicy ramen and handmade dumplings.
More Chinese noodles worth trying in Milan
Ci Vediamo Noodle (Isola)
Google rating: 4.9 | Reviews: 511
Address: Via Alserio, 15, Milan
In Isola, Ci Vediamo Noodle has a 4.9 rating and a handmade noodle menu that runs from Sichuan dan dan noodles to squid ink noodles and beef noodle soup.
Niuda – Noodle tirati a mano (Navigli)
Google rating: 4.8 | Reviews: 425
Address: Via Vigevano, 32, Milan
Niuda’s second branch, rated even higher than the first. Handy for dinner before a night out in the Navigli.
Shangwei (尚味) hand-pulled noodles (Chinatown)
Google rating: 4.0 | Reviews: 303
Address: Via Paolo Sarpi, 35, Milan
Hand-pulled Lanzhou noodles right on Via Sarpi: order downstairs, then eat upstairs or at the street tables. A narrow space, but authentic noodles.
Where to eat Chinese noodles in Milan, by neighbourhood
- Chinatown / Paolo Sarpi: Ramenamano, Noodles King, Noodles & Soups, Xi’an, Shangwei. In the area? Check out the 20 best places in Milan Chinatown.
- Porta Romana / Bocconi: Dim Ramen, Niuda (Viale Sabotino).
- Porta Venezia / Centrale: Ramen Lab, Mani in Noodles.
- Duomo: SIYUAN.
- Navigli / Lorenteggio: Niuda (Via Vigevano), Ravioleria e Ramen di Hao.
- Isola: Ci Vediamo Noodle.
Chinese noodles in Milan: FAQ
Where are the best Chinese noodles in Milan?
By number of reviews, Ramenamano wins (4.5, over 2,100 reviews), near Via Paolo Sarpi. By rating, Dim Ramen, Ravioleria e Ramen di Hao and Ci Vediamo Noodle all score 4.9.
What is lamian, and how is it different from ramen?
Lamian are Chinese noodles pulled by hand, stretching and folding the dough again and again. Japanese ramen comes from them, but today it mostly uses machine-made noodles and richer broths; Lanzhou lamian is usually served in a clearer beef broth.
Where can I find gluten-free Chinese noodles in Milan?
Dim Ramen (Viale Bligny) has a wide range of gluten-free dishes, from noodles to dim sum.
How much does a bowl of Chinese noodles cost in Milan?
At most places on this list, expect €10–20 per person.
The verdict
Chinese noodles in Milan are cheaper, more varied and often more hands-on than Japanese ramen: at many of these places the dough is pulled right in front of you. For the most famous lamian, go to Ramenamano; for pure quality, Ci Vediamo Noodle or Hao’s Ravioleria; for a gluten-free lunch, Dim Ramen.
Still craving broth? There is always our guide to the best hotpot in Milan. Got a favourite spot we missed? Tell us in the comments, and follow us on social @chinatownmilano.it.
