.:. Ali Baba
A small place offering Lebanese food: very generous hors-d'oeuvres. Hoummus and tabbouleh, grilled kebabs with chawarma.
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Via Cadore 26
Romana district
Porta Romana
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closed Sunday
[+39] 02 5450046
.:. Balafon
African setting, people and food. You can have a proper meal or enjoy a drink with a background of Afro music.
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Via Teodosio 6
Città Studi district
Piola
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evenings only, closed Monday
[+39] 02 2360155
.:. Cueva Maya
Very good Tex-Mex food and it shows: it's always packed. Booking essential. Sunday brunch.
.:. Within walking distance of the restaurant there used to be the Otra Vez, under the same management and providing the same food. But it has closed.
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Viale Monte Nero 19
Romana district
Porta Romana
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evenings only, closed Monday
[+39] 02 55185740
.:. Giardino di Giada
A good, reliable Chinese restaurant right behind the Duomo. In Milan since 1980, it belongs to a renowned Chinese family, and has become a sort of landmark for the Milanese.
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Via Palazzo Reale 5
Duomo district
Duomo
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closed Monday
[+39] 02 8053891
.:. Hong Kong
Very elegant setting, exquisite Cantonese and Szechwanese cuisine. Reputedly one of the best in town.
$$$

Via Giovanni Schiaparelli 5
Stazione Centrale district
Sondrio
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closed Monday
[+39] 02 6701992
.:. Jubin
Chinese food, some Thai specialities and sushi in the heart of the Milanese Chinatown. You won't get out smelling of fried chicken. Take away, too.
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Via Paolo Sarpi 11
Paolo Sarpi district
Moscova
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closed Wednesday
[+39] 02 3490278
.:. Mandarin 2
Unquestionably, the most acclaimed affordable Chinese restaurant in town. (If you're coming by car - and the area is crowded - there's a good old garage next door until 1:30 at night.)
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Via Garofalo 22/a
Città Studi district
Piola
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closed Monday
[+39] 02 2664147
.:. Serendib
Welcoming ambience and food from Sri Lanka and India. Basmati rice, vegetables, chicken, pork, fish and a lot of curry, but also coconut biscuits. Open late.
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Via Pontida 2
Brera district
Moscova
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evenings only
[+39] 02 6592139
.:. Shiva
Since 1997, this Indian restaurant has stood out for its traditional Tandoor oven, its good selection of Italian wines and excellent sauces. Meals come to a deliciously flavoursome end with a "cocktail" of seeds, spices and raisins to chew on. A gracious welcome in three softly lit rooms (one for smokers).
$$$

Viale Gian Galeazzo 7
Ticinese district
no metro
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closed Monday at lunch
[+39] 02 89404746
.:. Warsà
One of the best known Eritrean restaurants in Milan. The main course comes as a single helping for two people (a vegetarian version is also available): spiced meat and vegetables served on the typical thin, spongy bread called em>ingerà, which is used instead of cutlery. Try the dessert made of sesame and the tea with cinnamon and cloves.
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Via Melzo 16
Porta Venezia district
Porta Venezia
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closed Wednesday
[+39] 02 201673