Mao Hunan, Chinese restaurant in Via Porpora, Milan, Italy
Mao Hunan is a restaurant on Via Porpora that prepares dishes from China's Hunan province. The kitchen works with fresh chilies, garlic, and shallots to carry out traditional preparation methods, including braised pork belly, handmade grilled dumplings, and a special type of steamed dumplings.
The establishment opened as Milan's first Hunan restaurant, introducing authentic regional cooking from the Chinese province. This spot helped make the diversity of Chinese food culture more known across the city.
The restaurant honors Hunan cooking through recipes passed down over generations, using regional ingredients like wild herbs and local spices. The space reflects this connection through wall paintings and details that show visitors where this cooking tradition comes from.
The space is small and intimate, with tables placed close together creating a cozy setting. It makes sense to call ahead, especially on weekends, as seats fill up quickly.
The menu features unusual preparations like boiled beef lung and sauteed organ meats that are typically found only in Hunan. These dishes show how closely the kitchen stays tied to the original regional tradition.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
