I stumbled into this restaurant in the early afternoon spontaneously. I saw people eating outside and read the menu for a bit before deciding to pop inside. I was between the duck and the chili crisp chicken and the cashier said the duck was his preference, so I went with the house recommendation. The food was out quickly and tasted fantastic! I don't eat duck often, but it was so tender and the flavors of the duck fat rice, spicy pickles, and salad combined so perfectly. The restaurant was cute, classy, and very clean. Definitely a serendipitous find. read more

Milu - Mandarin Duck Bowl - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I've passed this place multiple times and had no idea it existed or that it was even a modern Chinese restaurant. Unassuming from the outside, can barely see inside and it has a unique yet traditional door. Once you step inside, you enter another world. Cozy charm, quaint, hints of modern with tradition sprinkled through details with the flooring, seating, tables and general decor. Line gets long after 12PM for prime lunch rush but it moves fairly quick. If you place an order to stay, they give you a stand and number and you pick your seat. There are plastic cups on the side for water. Chopsticks and napkins are available at each table. Food came out really fast and fresh. Soy chicken bowl was good with a bed of rice (cooked okay), broccoli, side of greens and generous ratio of chicken to rice. I love that it came with a large portion of ginger scallion sauce - one of my favorite sauces to go with soy sauce chicken at Chinese restaurants. There is a staff member that goes around to collect plates if you've finished your meal and cleans up the tables. Very clean and organized. Tried the egg tart soft serve. Not bad. I love the texture of the soft swerve - creamy yet slightly icy. It doesn't really remind me of egg tart but it will do. It has a semi sweet, salty and sour taste in each bite. Refreshing after a meal. read more

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Came here to try the egg tart soft serve in the Winter and I'm so glad I did. The soft serves was so flavorful as it tasted exactly like egg tart. It was so refreshing and did not leave a bad after tastes in my mouth. The egg tart puffs were added on also. Super yummy! Definitely one of the most memorable items I've had in New York. read more

Milu - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Cute interior, order at kiosk for takeout or sit in with really quick service within minutes! The bowl came with pieces of duck, cucumber, and greens and was generally tasty! But I think for the protein portion size, a bit pricey for what it was - I think there was way more proteins in some of their ads read more

Milu - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This is a nomad gem. My friend and I went for the weekend dim sum special. The interior is clean and well decorated. There weren't many people there which meant the ambiance was peaceful and quaint. Our server was attentive. We ordered shrimp toast, chili crisp chicken, waffle scallion pancakes and the chili cucumbers. My favorite was the waffle scallion pancake, which was flakey and crispy and paired well with chili oil. The crispy chicken was a bit too dry for my taste. The cucumbers were excellent- refreshing and flavorful. Overall a great spot for a quick bite. read more

Milu - Marinated Cucumbers and Side Chili Crisp Chicken - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I saw a video review on this restaurant and I automatically bookmarked it. I ordered takeout during lunch and it took about 25 mins for it for me to receive my food. I only ordered the Yunnan Brisket bowl ($17) since it was lunch but they have quite a few protein options. Pros: The flavors on the brisket and marinated cucumber were beyond delicious. It had a bit of spice to them but not overly hot from the chili sauce on cucumber. Cons: so I'll blame this on it being a to go order but the brisket was on the dry side and I could tell I got the bottom of the pot of rice. I know some people enjoy the crispiness of burnt rice but combining that with the dry brisket didn't help. Overall, I will be going back to try other things on the items just from the flavors alone. However I think I'll actually sit down to ensure I have better quality. read more

The flavors are pretty bomb. We got the brisket and the duck. All was well seasoned and especially liked the pickles it came with. On the pricier end but high quality. read more

Milu - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by quickly to try the egg tart soft serve that I've heard good things about! Ended up getting half egg tart and half black sesame. Both were super refreshing. The egg tart flavor was a little light though, hard to taste. Liked the puff pastry that they add! The food looks pretty good, would love to go back and try some. read more

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This place serves a satisfying, flavorful meal, all at incredibly competitive pricing. This is fast-casual Asian food at its best. To me, this represents what Chinese-American cuisine would be like if the flavors were catered more toward an Asian American crowd vs a solely American palate. Came with a friend and ordered the Mandarin Duck for 2, which came with a variety of delicious sides. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the rice was cooked - perfectly fluffy texture. The spiced cauliflower was excellent, and loved the contrast between the tofu-seaweed salad and the duck was perfect. There was a ton of food, and we both left completely stuffed. Love that they feature some local beers in cans as well. For the price of DigInn or Sweetgreen, you can get a far superior (and unique) meal in my opinion. After reading the other reviews, looks like I'll need to come back to try their pineapple bun and soft serve! read more

Milu - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious food at reasonable prices (given that it's in New York City). On my first visit the staff was very helpful with their recommendations. I now get the same thing every time. Delicious! read more

Milu is such a cute spot! I came here for the Egg Tart Soft Serve but stayed for the aesthetic! The cute tiled floors matched the green walls and creates a very homey fast-casual atmosphere. The Egg Tart Soft Serve was very creamy, had a smooth texture and craved my sweet tooth, but I expected it to taste more custardy and eggy. It was topped with a few pieces of pastry for what I would guess is a nod towards the crispy shell of an egg tart. However, it is actually Palmier/butterfly cookies. I understand the intent of this choice though. Overall, Milu seems like a fun and relaxed place to eat! I would be open to coming back and trying the entree menu. read more

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This was the perfect place for dinner after Fotografiska museum. There was no wait on Saturday 6 PM, and we got really good service. But more importantly, the food was on point. Egg tart soft serve - they nailed the ice cream's base flavor. it did feel like eating egg tart in ice cream form, and it made for a good finisher. Turnip Tots - simple, but executed perfectly. It had just the right crisp without being overcooked, and none of the pieces were limp. Chili crisp chicken - another well-executed dish, from the spiced aroma to the flavorful bite. Soy roasted chicken - the dark meat chicken could've been a tad more juicy, but the portion was generous, and the flavors were pretty good. Chinese greens - a good veggie side to balance out the fried foods we had. Waffled scallion pancake - this was ok, and I wouldn't get it next time. Taste-wise, I would rather have a flaky scallion pancake, but at least this was a cute dish. read more

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Came for lunch with a friend and had a great meal here. Definitely a gem among an otherwise very boring stretch of Park Ave. They've got great seating (booths!) along with bathrooms and complimentary water. I tried: + Hong Kong iced tea + Chili crisp chicken bowl + Pineapple bun + Pork and cabbage wontons + Dole whip soft serve + Egg tart soft serve The chili crisp chicken was amazing. Also loved the dole whip soft serve in particular. Will be back! read more

A little bit on the sweeter side but the black sesame flavor was rich. They have board games and cards you can play while you eat which was a nice touch. read more

Milu - Black sesame soft serve with mochi - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Came by for lunch and ordered the Sichuan spiced cauliflower bowl. Milu is pretty casual: order at the register, then find a seat and the staff will bring your food out to you. You clean up after yourself when you're done. I came when it was still early in the day, so there was only 1 other customer dining in. The booth seats are very comfy and a very peaceful environment to sit in. The food came out really quickly and was really tasty. There was plenty of seasoning on the cauliflower, though not as spicy as I thought. The salad made the meal feel more balanced in flavors. It was surprisingly filling and I ended up with a bit of rice leftover. I really liked my experience at Milu and would definitely come back to try their soft serves and some of their other entrees. read more

Milu - Cauliflower bowl - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Service: 4/5 Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance: low light, quiet, trendy Love the aesthetic of the interior, but as it's a bit dark, it's probably not good for working/studying. I would say it's more suitable for a quiet lunch/dinner. What I Ordered: Mandarin Duck- I think the name is misleading as I didn't get any citrus flavoring in the food, nor was it written in the description. However, the duck was good with well-balanced flavors. Go easy on the hoisin because the skin itself is already salty. Cucumber was good, although I wish it were sliced all the way through for convenience's sake. Portion-wise, there was an alright amount of protein, but I could have gone with a little more as well as more rice, esp for the price. Milk tea- a decent amount of flavor, not sweet which I appreciate Yuzu Palmer- very tart, I think it's supposed to be a play on an Arnold Palmer, but it tastes more like lemonade to me, which was fine. Pineapple Bun- so excited I got their cherry blossom flavor! But I will say it was saltier than I expected and the floral flavor came more as an aftertaste. read more

Milu - Mandarin Duck Bowl, HK Style Milk Tea - Cold, Yuzu Palmer, Pineapple Bun - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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5/5 Service. The workers here are so nice and friendly! 5/5 for space and ambiance. Really spacious and lots of seating! The place was clean and it was just a good, sit down place to casually eat dinner with friends. 4/5 food. My two friends and I split the family style for 2 and added a Chili Crisp Chicken. We weren't able to finish all, so the serving size was plenty and it was a really good balance of flavors! The Chili Crisp chicken was actually my favorite, and the scallion mayo that comes on the side to dip is SO good. We really appreciated the family style option as we were able to just get a variety to really experience and try this place out, at a budget and portion friendly option! However, the soft serves were pretty disappointing. We wanted the milk tea soft serve, but it was out, so we got almond (it's what they said they had instead) and egg tart. We were all so excited to try them, but were confused after the first couple bites, as both were really flavorless. The texture was good as it was creamy, but.. we didn't really taste anything and was pretty disappointed.. I think I had more flavor from the pieces of almonds and the puff pastry that was added on top. Overall, I would come back for the food, but would try to go somewhere else for dessert. read more

Milu - Almond & Egg Tart Soft Serve - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was great, order pickup was easy, and I got a cozy seat by the window. Online ordering was a snap.

I came here for one thing, and one thing only... Egg tart softserve! The ice cream itself was pretty mild in flavor. I was expecting a more eggy custard flavor, but it tasted more like a very rich vanilla ice cream. It's still a very good softserve, and the added crust pieces were a great addition. The interior of the restaurant had a cozy modern look, and the food looked delicious. I kind of wished I hadn't already eaten lunch earlier so I could try a few things. I will definitely come back if I'm in the area and looking for some modern Chinese food. read more

Milu - Egg tart softserve - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I feel guilty calling Milu fast casual, because the quality of its food is on another level. The ingredients are super fresh, and the flavors are phenomenal. I stumbled upon their Saturday wings, and was blown away by the dry rub - it manages to blend salty, sour, and sweet into a mouthwatering combination. And the salmon for the bowl option was amazing, with a light, zesty sauce that I could have eaten by itself. Chipotle prices for amazing food make Milu an absolute steal. I can't believe they are able to serve such amazing dishes so quickly! Definitely worth a visit for a shorter meal that doesn't compromise on quality. read more

Milu - Sichuan spiced wings (6pcs) - only available on Saturdays - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Where do I even start...Oh, I know. THE CHILI CRISPY CHICKEN WAS AMAZING. I originally had the Marinated Duck w/ the Duck Fat Rice. The Duck was lightly fried but still maintained it's moisture. The Duck Fat Rice was so smooth and buttery in texture. It was such a delight that I ordered that rice with my extra order of Chili Crispy Chicken Bowl. I eat a lot of food so I'd recommend a bowl/entree and a side for those with big appetites. Lastly, I got the pineapple bun and it was quite tasty. The bun itself was soft and the filling wasn't too overwhelming. I'll definitely be coming back for the Chili Crispy Chicken and Duck Fat Rice read more

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Came here today with my sister after seeing the egg tart soft serve on social media. As someone who has traveled to hong kong and visited at many cha chan tangs (hk diners), the food and decor was excellent! Loved all the hk type foods and decor. The food is more for the western palate but it was very enjoyable. We ordered to share: 1) yunnan brisket rice bowl, 2) side of crispy chicken, 3) 2 mini pineapple buns (1 with pineapple filling, the other with raspberry filling), half hk milk tea - egg tart soft serve, hk milk tea drink, yuzu palmer drink. The yunnan brisket rice bowl was very delicious! The taste was truly gourmet. The brisket was very tender, mostly fat to lean meat ratio. Would have preferred it to have less fat and more meat, but it would likely be less tender. The cucumber was so delicious and the rice was of good quality. I loved the watercress cilantro vegetable concoction. All thr flavors meshed so well together! The crispy chicken was one of our favorites. Superrrr crunchy and the chili was delicious (not spicy). Man that scallion mayo sauce was to die for! I thought it was tzatziki sauce! The mini pineapple buns were good. Would have preferred it to be piping hot so that the crust part would be crunchy (like how hk pineapple buns should be). It was a bit too soft for me. Loved the pineapple filling more than the raspberry jam one. Loved the hk milk tea (sprinkled with small chocolate balls) soft serve! You really taste the hk milk tea in it and it was not too strong. Super smooth texture and delicious! The egg tart soft serve was unique. You don't taste the egg tart unless u eat it with the cookie part. The cookie part really reminds you of the egg tart crust. The egg tart soft serve is mild (taste custardy, vanillaish). Great to try, but preferred the hk milk soft serve more. The hk milk tea was good. You do taste it, but it was not as strong tasting as the real hk milk tea. The yuzu palmer was delicious! Super refreshing! Loved it! 1st time here and we enjoyed every moment of the food and decor. The staff was also very attentive and friendly. They have indoor and outdoor dining. If you dine in, they give you a mahjong looking chip to hold onto. When you are ready for dessert (soft serve ice cream), you give them the chip and they will give you the soft serve. Cute idea! Highly recommended! read more

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Simple, gourmet, affordable. What is there not to like? I ordered the Mandarin Duck Bowl and they plate it nicely. The sauce is amazing and goes well with the rice and salad, but especially the duck. Duck is crispy and not too fatty. The spiced cucumber was also really simple and yummy. read more

Milu - Mandarin Duck Bowl - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Great food! Had the dumplings and noodles with chicken. Very tasty. Good came out fast. Will def come back! Friendly service and nice clean decor. read more

I got the wrong type of food the last time I came here -- my thoughts on Milu have totally changed for the better!! Came here again to try the food after just trying the egg tart ice cream which was just meh. The entrees are delicious! I had the crunchy chicken bowl - the chicken was fried to perfection and paired with an excellent pairing of flavors and textures. My friend got the duck which was deliciously fatty and melt-in-your-mouth. We split some dumplings which I thought were above average but nothing out of this world. We tried the milk tea ice cream which was much tastier than the egg tart because it actually had a distinct tea flavor as opposed to the egg tart which just tasted like vanilla. The boba was a bit hard in the middle but otherwise pretty good. Overall, definitely come for the main menu/entrees! They are the standouts at this restaurant. Service is also really fast here. read more

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Hidden gem alert!!! A friend tipped me off to this place and we ended up coming here on a Saturday for lunch. I love that you can just order at the counter and then they will bring your food out. It's super cozy indoors (there's seating outdoors as well). There's water available for you to serve yourself as well. I went with the Ginger Scallion Salmon bowl and it was DEEEELOCIOUS. The sauce was so tasty and reminiscent of my grandma's own cooking. Really loved the balance of ingredients in this bowl. For dessert, we went with the pineapple bun (tbh this was okay -- not my fave since it was a little tart), the egg tart soft serve (interesting, kind of mild and didn't really taste like an actual egg tart flavor), and the boba tea soft serve (tasted super true to how an actual black milk tea tastes, and those are not tapioca balls but I think they're chocolate?). I would totally come back and get the Ginger Scallion Salmon bowl again or try something else. They also have canned IPAs available that I would love to try! read more

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What a great find! The menu is small but everything is/seems to be very well thought-through. I had smoked pork&cabbage wontons - simply perfect. And the cucumbers - deliciously spicy. Want to come back to try the entries. read more

Milu - Smoked pork&cabbahe wontons, marinated cucumbers - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Never heard of Milu before but they popped up on my UberEats app. Was craving something semi-healthy and was surprised to find such a high Yelp rating! Knew I had to give it a shot. What I ordered- Soy Roasted Chicken Bowl: I subbed for duck fat rice and extra ginger scallion sauce. After the subs it was closer to $20 which had me worried. Would the bowl be skimped? Especially a online order? When my bowl was delivered, it was hefty! They do not skimp on the meat! Tender, marinated pieces of dark meat chicken. The duck fat rice was worth the upgrade too! I only ended up needing 1 side of sauce so they don't skimp there either. The broccoli was good but not as good as everyone is raving on here. The celery (watercress?) salad was good and fresh. Great flavors! Smoked Pork & Cabbage Dumplings: Idk why I was so doubtful with this restaurant (maybe I've been burned too many times with UberEats haha) but when I saw the chili oil sauce, I was worried the dumplings wouldn't have enough flavor. I was once again, proven wrong! The sauce is so flavorful and was not one-dimensional at all. Smoky, spicy, savory with a hint of sweet/tang. Yummy! Chocolate Malt Cookies: Comes w/ 2 per order. They smelled sooo good. I loved the cookie part but felt the malt buttercream was a bit too sour for me. The cookie part was really good tho. HK Style Milk Tea (Iced): Standard. Nothing mind blowing. I see that they serve soft serves in person. Will need to check them out in person! Though I ordered thru UberEats, Milu does the delivery in house. It was quite quick and hot when delivered. Definitely will be adding this to my takeout rotation! read more

Milu is a pretty unique spot for fast and casual Chinese food. They have a good mix of classic dishes with a modern twist. It's a self service type of restaurant where you order up front and you get to sit anywhere you want. The place is so cute and the tables and seating actually look so comfortable. Milu is right by my office, so I decided to grab lunch to go. I ordered ahead on their website and the staff was actually very punctual with the pickup time, which is a huge plus during the lunch rush hour. I went with the Chili Crisp Chicken bowl for the day. The portion doesn't look huge for the price, but it was actually quite filling. The chicken was fried nice, crispy, and wasn't really that spicy. The chicken with the scallion mayo on the side is such a great pairing. There were tons of fresh veggies and the tofu seaweed salad was so refreshing to mix with everything. I don't know why it took me this long to try Milu, but it is now on my list of quick office lunches. read more

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Love this healthy bowl! It is like the digg in of Chinese food! The ingredients are fresh and very well cooked. I was surprised at the healthiness! The rice has a Hainanese chicken flavor and it is on POINT. Great value and I would come here again! Edit #2: still amazing after coming in the second time. Tried the fennel dumplings and they definitely hit the spot. The milk tea icecream is still amazing! (get it!) read more

Milu - Mandarin Duck Bowl - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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All their foods (including desserts) was very delicious and of high quality. I really enjoyed the yunnan brisket rice bowl, crispy chicken, the pineapple bun w/ the pineapple filling (did not like the raspberry filling one as much), hk milk tea, the soft serve (1/2 milk tea, 1/2 egg tart) and the yuzu palmer drink. Everything was so delicious and gourmet. The flavors speak for itself when you eat each item. The egg tart soft serve was very unique and when you eat the cookie part w/ the egg tart soft serve, you can have some sense that it was a bit like an egg tart. But, I still prefer the HK milk tea soft serve more. They have indoor and outdoor dining. Highly recommended! read more

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Awesome place for take out! I definitely recommend the Yunnan Brisket Bowl (braised and seared, chili garlic mint sauce, marinated cucumbers) $14. I subbed the white rice with duck fat rice for an extra $1 - Super Good. The Yunnan brisket had the perfect amount of meat and fat ratio and the flavors definitely pack a punch. It was not super spicy if anyone was wondering. The only thing with the brisket was that it was very salty and you definitely need to eat it with ALL the rice. The marinated cucumbers were crunchy and flavorful. I believe it is marinated with some vinegar and sugar and a little bit of pepper. Definitely on point. I love this side dish at Asian restaurants. Pineapple Bun was filled with vanilla custard and pineapple curd. I liked fillings, especially the pineapple curd. Perhaps it was because I did take out, the bun was no longer warm and therefore the bread was not as soft as it should be? But I was only 2 blocks away from Milu. I feel like the bun could have been a little bit softer on the inside and filling a little bit more liquid (like the steamed custard salted egg yolk bun). Yes, I know the pineapple buns are not steamed and different. Just a suggestion on how to make it better. ($4) Prices are decent for Manhattan, I mean like the donuts at Wildair are $8. Was the pineapple bun out of this world? No it wasn't but it was worth trying. I will definitely be back to try more from their menu. read more

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Really fast service and really quality food. It has a really nice vibe inside the store as well. The food itself was flavorful and didn't feel unhealthy or heavy at all read more

Milu - Mandarin Duck Bowl - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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There are definitely more splashy and glamorous places to eat in NYC, but I dare you to find something that so perfectly balances flavors, convenience, and affordability. I was absolutely exhausted after two days of work on very little sleep, and headed back to my hotel looking for dinner on the way, when I found Milu. Always on a budget and very eager to get to bed, I looked at the menu and concept on my phone, and it looked perfect. Indeed, you walk in, order at the counter, and then grab a seat. The menu is short and simple, but if you're thinking this is some schmengy fast casual order-down-the-line spot, you're mistaken. They are doing some magic in that kitchen, with basic bowls and dishes that deliver an elevated fast casual experience. I got the Yunnan Brisket bowl and some smoked pork and cabbage wontons. The wontons were pretty straightforward, but the bowl is what really sang. A lil greenery salad, some not-quite-pickled marinated cucumbers, and a generous helping of tender but juicy but a lil crispy brisket. It all had just a little sting of heat, and married together beautifully. I was out the door for like $25 and that was only because I had those wontons. Stick to an entree and you'll be under 20 bones, and that's a deal in this town. read more

Cute yet classy, Milu takes fast casual Chinese fare to a whole new level! I came here with my sister the other day and we ordered their chili crisp chicken bowl, soy roasted chicken bowl, and smoked pork and cabbage wontons to share, and were very impressed with the flavors. The chili crisp chicken was crunchy and flavorful, with the perfect blend of oil and spices; the soy roasted chicken was tender and lightly marinated, pairing nicely with the ginger scallion sauce that it was served with; and the smoked pork and cabbage wontons were absolutely perfect. The chili crisp chicken was also served with tofu seaweed salad and watercress cilantro salad, while the soy roasted chicken was served with watercress cilantro salad and charred broccoli, all of which were tasty, especially the charred broccoli. There was a ton of food to go around and honestly, we could've just left it at that. But of course, we didn't. We also ordered a black sesame soft serve to share (because we were feeling really really stuffed by that point) and it was so so worth it! Slightly sweet, rich, creamy, and insanely nutty, the black sesame soft serve was the perfect way to end the meal! Cannot recommend Milu enough! read more

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I really wanted to like Milu, this new fast casual Chinese Eatery from a former Eleven Madison Park chef and the Make it Nice team, but the flavors and textures really came up short. For weeks I pored over all of their marketing, excited for their wontons, carefully prepared rice bowls, and sweets, and though I quite liked their pineapple bun, the main event-- the dumplings and rice bowls-- were muted and mushy. Those are two adjectives you don't want being used to describe your food. There are things to like about Milu. They picked a phenomenal interior designer for starters, with an eye for incorporating fun patterns, plants, and even a tasteful neon sign. There are shelves filled with various condiments like chili crisp, oyster sauce, rice and cassava chips, and their fridge is stocked with sake from Brooklyn Kura, their house made hoisin sauce, and cute little jars of duck fat. My inner child loved the Lucky Dog Sake, which is sake served in an adorable little juice box. The novelty of it was enough for me to brush off the cost. This is where the good ends. There are two kinds of wontons on the menu. My meat loving companion ordered the pork & fennel and I tried the broccoli & mushroom. The inside of my dumplings were just mush, and not even flavorful mush at that. No broccoli nor mushroom could be discerned, and to hear my companion tell it, he could've been eating the exact same dumpling, because his was nothing but flavorless mush as well. We both crave a different kind of texture when it comes to dumplings, and I'd imagine most others would too. Our rice bowls held a lot of promise, each with four main components, a protein, rice, a bit of salad, and a veggie. The proteins of each bowl--the salmon in mine, the duck in my partner's-- were the highlight of each dish. The rice, which is described as being covered in duck fat, was indeed oily, but was devoid of any umami. There's not much to say about the salad, but the broccoli in my salmon bowl was charred which is great but it lacked any seasoning. I did enjoy the marinated cucumber in the duck rice bowl, but it's too bad about the rest of it. Aside from the proteins and the cute sake juice box, the pineapple bun might've saved the meal. It was nice and buttery and filled with the classic custard you get inside the sort of pineapple buns you'd find in Chinese bakeries. If the sweets are good, I imagine their milk tea or egg tart soft serve would hit the spot too. I'm definitely interested in returning to try them. There are always growing pains with opening any new business-- I just...didn't expect the dumplings to be so mushy. And for Chinese food, one of the my favorite cuisines because its so rich in flavor, to be rendered so flavorless and boring. I still have high hopes for this place to improve because I'm still reeling from the closure of Made Nice (RIP). read more

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With chef cred and a highly inventive menu, Milu rides in with fast casual Chinese fare that takes familiar flavors to a whole new level. They were closed yesterday lunch due to high demand the evening before. Lunch starts at 11: Ate: Mandarin duck Poached Salomon Total $32 I have to say the duck fat rice that comes with the duck was a luxurious treat as I rarely eat white rice and this one was sinful. I enjoyed the flavor of the poached salmon immensely and it was a great deal at $15 jammers. Covid be damned! read more

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So so good. Love this place Duck- perfectly crispy skin, juicy yet tender meat, flavorful, didnt even need the hoisin sauce, which was also deliciaccompanied by a delicious salad, spicy pickles, and tasty rice. This is a must order!! Would go back for this dish alone. Famous for a reason. Crispy chicken- actually crispy, great depth of flavor, highly recommend Soup- simple satisfying great order to add to a main dish on a cold day Cauliflower- not my favorite Dumplings- excellent, creative, handmade Will be returning here asap. Love this place!!!! Update: please open on Sundays! So many sundays I would love to get Milu and cant because they are closed. read more

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I've been wanting to check this place out for awhile now - this opened last year during the pandemic. I ordered the chili crispy chicken bowl, Hong Kong half milk tea half coffee drink and a pineapple bun. The rice bowl was delicious! The fried chicken is perfectly crispy and not too spicy. The scallion sauce is perfect. The drink is yummy but way overpriced. The pineapple bun is made in house, small and also overpriced. I will definitely come back for the rice bowls but the drinks and bun are way overpriced. read more

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Rating for soft serve only! Got the boba and egg tart soft serve. Flavors were good and the outdoor seating was nice to chill at on a hot day! It's more of a casual restaurant so you order at the counter and choose a place to eat. The soft serve was a little icy and towards the end was getting a bit sweet but I enjoy sweet things so it didn't bother me too much read more

Milu - Soft serve - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York