.:. 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.

Viale Monte Nero 19

Porta Romana
Romana district
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.
.:. Hong Kong $$$
Very elegant setting, exquisite Cantonese and Szechwanese cuisine. Reputedly one of the best in town.

Via Giovanni Schiaparelli 5

Sondrio
Stazione Centrale district
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.

Via Paolo Sarpi 11

Moscova
Paolo Sarpi district
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.)
.:. Serendib $$
Welcoming ambience and food from Sri Lanka and India. Basmati rice, vegetables, chicken, pork, fish and a lot of curry, but also coconut biscuits. Open late.
.:. Shiva $$$
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

no metro
Ticinese district
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.

Via Melzo 16

Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia district
closed Wednesday
[+39] 02 201673