Milan is officially the Italian (if not European) capital of Asian Street Food. Forget table manners and white tablecloths: here, you eat while walking, getting your hands dirty, and loving every second of it. From Paolo Sarpi to Porta Venezia, the city is one giant open-air buffet.
We鈥檝e tested the 12 definitive spots for Asian grab & go. From fluffy bao buns to cheesy corn dogs, here is where to get your carb and happiness fix.
La Ravioleria Sarpi
Via Paolo Sarpi 27, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
Web: laravioleriasarpi.com
The OG of street food. If there鈥檚 a line (and there always is), there鈥檚 a reason. Their hand-made dumplings using organic meat and mill flour are legendary. You eat them standing up, they鈥檙e hot, and they’re the best thing you can buy for a few euros.
Mo Sarpi
Via Paolo Sarpi 25, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
IG: @mosarpi
Right next to Ravioleria is “Mo”. Their specialty? Roujiamo, the ancient Chinese hamburger. Crispy bun on the outside, soft on the inside, filled with juicy stewed meat that melts in your mouth. A flavor bomb.
Bao Zi (Mr. Bao)
Via Paolo Sarpi 47, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
If you’re looking for fluffiness, you found it. Here, the Baozi (steamed buns) are edible clouds. Stuffed with meat, veggies, or sweet red beans. Cheap, filling, and the ultimate *comfort food*.
Mr. Pie
Via Messina 1, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
You come here for the Guokui: a giant, super-thin, crunchy Chinese flatbread cooked in a tandoor oven. It鈥檚 huge, spicy, and perfect for snacking while walking through Chinatown. Crunch guaranteed.
Crepe Pechinese
Via Paolo Sarpi 29, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
The temple of Jianbing (鐓庨ゼ鏋滃瓙), the savory Tianjin/Beijing crepe. Eggs, scallions, cilantro, hoisin sauce, and a crunchy cracker inside. It鈥檚 the breakfast of champions in China, but in Milan, it hits different at any hour.
Kuafu Fried Chuan
Via Paolo Sarpi 2 /19, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
Web: kuafood.com
Fried skewer heaven. Pick what you want from the fridge (meat, veggies, tofu), they fry it and brush it with secret spices. Greasy, spicy, and irresistible. Top chain from China with two spots in Sarpi. Gen Z approved.
Ajumma Tteokbokki
Via Paolo Sarpi 41, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
Craving K-Drama vibes? Ajumma serves classic Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) in a cup. Hot, chewy, and definitely *spicy*. Perfect for warming up your hands (and stomach) in winter.
Foodie
Via Paolo Sarpi 4, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
IG: @foodie_italy
A tiny hole-in-the-wall packed with goodies. Famous for their Cold Noodles and Taiwanese sausage skewers. Cheap, super fast, and packed with flavor.
Bao House
Via Plinio 37, Milan
Zona Porta Venezia 路 Google Maps
FB: Bao House Milano
Welcome to Taiwan. The specialty here is Gua Bao, the steamed “tiger bite” bun with pork belly, peanuts, and coriander. Authentic, curated, and delicious. They also serve great rice dishes worth trying.
Pollolo
Via Luigi Canonica 71, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
The temple of Korean Fried Chicken and those cheesy Corn Dogs you see on TikTok. Illegally crispy, homemade sauces, and lots of mozzarella. The ultimate guilty pleasure.
B谩nh M矛 38
Via Paolo Sarpi 38, Milan
Zona Sarpi 路 Google Maps
The only spot for a real Vietnamese baguette. Crispy bread, p芒t茅, marinated meat, fresh coriander, and pickles. An explosion of freshness that鈥檚 perfect for a quick, quality lunch.
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