My Favorite food, gelato, & boba in Milan

Fifteen Bar N15

When I wasn't getting poke, I was visiting Chinatown. I absolutely love it there--boba on every corner and actual flavorful food. 

I tried a few different places, and honestly, not all of them were great. Of the places I went to, Fifteen Bar was actually pretty good. I ordered what the the equivalent of 'drunken noodles' with chicken and I really liked it. It was a big portion of real rice flat noodles, yummy veggies, and great flavors. If I remember correctly, it was only €8. Totally worth it. I'm not sure if the other restaurants in the area had this authenticity, but I do remember ordering ramen from a different place and legitimately being served spaghetti in a bowl with broth. I don't think you'd even have to go to Japan to know how incorrect that is. And, I'm not sure what you would get if you ordered ramen from here, but at least I know some of their dishes are authentic. 

Address: Via Paolo Sarpi, 15, 20154 Milano MI, Italy

Yakito Street Food 

This is another place in Chinatown that had great food at a reasonable price. Most of the tables are mostly outside on the sidewalk, too. You get to sit in a covered room/area surrounded by windows--the perfect place to people-watch. 

I ordered the Yakiudon with chicken, and it was so good. Not sure why I love noodles so much, but sometimes I'm just sick of Italian pasta. This udon really hit the spot. What's nice about their menu is they have some dim sum too! I also ordered a vegetarian bao dumpling, which I've never tried before, and I really liked it! 

Address: Via Paolo Sarpi, 4, 20154 Milano MI

Terra Gelato

I was practically a regular here. I would sometimes go twice in one day. 

This gelateria is authentic, aesthetic, and right near Milan Centrale. They have a great range of flavors, including both a classic and a salted pistachio. My favorite was the Mango e Chia-- one of their many sorbets. As a lactose-intolerant, I always appreciate a nice selection of dairy-free options. They also have a number of rotating flavors which always kept me coming back to try them all. 

And the price didn't disappoint. Usually, you only get two flavors, but at Terra, for 50 cents extra, you can get three. A small is €3.50, and a medium is €4.00. 

Address: Via Vitruvio, 38, 20124 Milano MI, Italy

Other location: Via Losanna, 46, 20154 Milano MI, Italy

Vero ~ Gelateria Cremeria

My first real night in Milan, I was asked by some new friends if I wanted gelato. Obviously I said yes. They insisted on taking the metro to get what they called "the best gelato they've ever had." 

Vero has  wide variety of flavors as well, and if you ask, they'll put melted chocolate in the cone for you. It's divine. Was it the best gelato I've ever had? Maybe. 

It is a very well-known place, so expect a line when you walk in. 

Address: Corso Garibaldi, 60, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

CHAWAN Bubble Tea

So I love boba. Every new city I go to, I'm always on a mission to find the best boba cafe. 

Chawan was delicious and fairly priced compared to other places. They also had a lot of fun flavors and toppings you don't usually find, like pomelo and sago. As an avid bubble tea drinker, I can say this place was decently authentic and a great stop while walking through Chinatown.  There is extremely limited indoor seating, though, so try to go on a nice day so you can sit outside :)

Address: Via Paolo Sarpi, 48, 20154 Milano MI, Italy

Cha Mochi Tea

This became my go-to place for boba while I was in Milan. 

I always ordered the Mulberry tea because I loved the actual mulberries they put inside it. Also, it was 50 cents less than most of the other drinks on the menu. I loved all their fun flavors and toppings, but the best part was the house-made mochi. Made fresh every day, their mochi was delicious, an a wonderful escape from Italian sweets. The flavors are chocolate. matcha, mango, strawberry, coconut, oreo, lychee, peanut, red bean, and sesame. They also had a few Daifuku flavors (those one have a strawberry inside), but I never got to taste any of those. My favorite mochi flavors, though, were definitely matcha, red bean, and mango. Were they the most authentic mochi? I'm kind of unsure. The red bean felt authentic, but the matcha and mango definitely didn't. However, I'm no mochi expert, so how would I know. 

Cha Mochi Tea also has a good amount of indoor seating, so you're not stuck standing around with your drink.

Address: Via Paolo Sarpi, 36, 20154 Milano MI, Italy