Serica - Milano

I didn't know what to expect booking at this place. But we were rewarded with a truly memorable meal crossing several culinary traditions. A 10-course meal is t... read more I didn't know what to expect booking at this place. But we were rewarded with a truly memorable meal crossing several culinary traditions. A 10-course meal is too much for us, so we chose 4 dishes without knowing how to place or order them. No worries, the very accomplished server (we saw just him and the chef .. this is a small place helped order things perfectly, and then divided single orders of the courses into separate plates. I don't know how to place the food served here: perfect oysters raw and cooked in lemon/apricot greens; an out-of-this-world Singaporean crab soup reduction (without having to deal with dissecting the crab ; osso buco dumplings in a saffron sauce (Milanese risotto without the rice? ; and finally Chinese-style pork with a French-inflected cherry reduction. The price here is not cheap, but you will pay a lot more for this kind of experience when this place, or this chef, is discovered.

(I'm writing in English but I'm Italian: sorry for any mistake). I came here with family to celebrate my Birthday. It was a great experience. An original mixtur... read more (I'm writing in English but I'm Italian: sorry for any mistake). I came here with family to celebrate my Birthday. It was a great experience. An original mixture of Asian and Italian food, high quality service. Reasonable price (about 50EUR per person).

Amazing fusion food! the tasting menu was an excellent experience. read more Amazing fusion food! the tasting menu was an excellent experience.

Serica is an Italian Chinese fusion restaurant redefined to create a myriad of innovative and exciting dishes. The restaurant itself is cosy a welcoming server... read more Serica is an Italian Chinese fusion restaurant redefined to create a myriad of innovative and exciting dishes. The restaurant itself is cosy a welcoming server greeted us and knowledgable advised the two of us on five dishes to order as we opted for the a la carte. Each dish was a medley of the two cuisines, encompassing the different flavours and blending into one. They were all very balanced while surprising to the palette. I was very impressed. The most impressive dish, to me, was the broccoli. Using only broccoli as the main, the chef utilised different methods: from ageing to fermenting, to create a combination of hot and cold, sweet and sour into one dish. So so creative! Dinner culminated to €80 per person including wine, which was a major bargain for the quality and detail of the food.

We chose the 10 course menu including the wine pairing and really enjoyed it. We were surprised in the most positive sense by the combinations of Chinese style... read more We chose the 10 course menu including the wine pairing and really enjoyed it. We were surprised in the most positive sense by the combinations of Chinese style and Italian taste. The atmosphere was relaxed and nothing overdone. Just a great evening.