Dennis Tan

A quaint and good imitation of a Chinese restaurant with all the decorations and ambience to match. Food was nice and authentic! Being a Chinese Singaporean who frequently visit china. This is a great place for Chinese dinning.

+4

GG

Our favourite Chinese restaurant in Turin. The atmosphere is cozy, very convivial although the space is small. The staff is very kind and gentle. And the food is the best past, everything is so good and tasty, especially the Xiao Long Bao. Bravi ragazzi

Ferial

We came to LAO for dinner last night, and the food was so incredible that we had to come back for lunch today! The xiao long bao were to die for🤤🫠💛, and the pork bao buns were so delicious, I didn’t want them to end ,they were so good, I forgot to even take a picture 😂😂! I have no words for the quality of the food if I could give 100 ⭐️ I would. The staff were also super nice and friendly. Can't recommend this place enough!👌🏻💛🔥

+2

Jerelyn Creado

Loved the food here so much that my husband and I came here to eat two nights in a row. Tried something different on both days except the soup dumplings (not to miss) Thank you for the wonderful service and the delicious food. Can’t wait for the next time we will be in Torino again.

Philip (菲力浦)

As someone who cherishes authentic culinary experiences, my visit to Lao in Turin was nothing short of enchanting. Nestled among the Italian eateries, Lao stands out like a rare jewel, and its brilliance comes from more than just the food. After several days of observing eager diners queuing up, my curiosity got the better of me, and I found myself in line. The brief wait did nothing to dampen my spirits, especially as we were welcomed by the owner herself, a Shanghai lady with a smile as warm as the dishes she serves. She shared stories of her homeland's cuisine with such passion that I felt transported before even taking a bite. We indulged in a feast of flavors, beginning with the light yet flavorful Zhu Rou Bao, a steamed pork bun that was the epitome of comfort food. Then came the Xiao Long Bao, delicate dumplings that burst with seasoned broth, a testament to the craft of Shanghai cooking. Opting for a vegan take on Dan Dan Noodles where the minced pork was replaced with smoked tofu and bamboo shoots, I was impressed by the rich, spicy layers of sesame and Sichuan sauce that coated every noodle—a vegan delight that didn’t skimp on authenticity. The Su Ma Po Dou Fu followed, a dish where tofu, mushrooms, and fermented soybeans danced in a chorus of sweet, spicy, and sour flavors, leaving my palate thoroughly invigorated. Dessert was a simpler affair, a slice of Ma La Gao that, while a touch too greasy for my liking, was a sweet end to a splendid meal. At EUR 44, including all the frills, this experience was worth every euro. Lao is more than a meal; it’s a slice of Shanghai served with a side of Italian charm. Can't wait to return for another round of those vegan Dan Dan Noodles!

+3

Elliot Spencer

Lao is an excellent restaurant offering authentic Chinese cuisine. It was created by Tingting Dai, who is also the founder of Oh Crispa! Recipes are typical of Shanghai and Sichuan traditions and the menu clearly labels the vegetarian and vegan dishes. The handmade veg Mian and Biang Biang Mian, served with bok choy, soy sprouts and chilli, are not to be missed. Other specialities at Lao include dumplings (dim sum) and bao. My favourite is Shui Jing Jun Gu Jiao (crystal ravioli), which are steamed with mushrooms and courgettes. Reservations are not possible. You have to wait in the queue, which is usually long.

Walter Alabiso

That's a very good chinese restaurant in Turin! Great variety of unique and typical dishes. Good vegetarian selection, friendly stuff and good atmosphere. Definitely recommended. I had the chance to try the century egg for the first time and it was a cool experience.

Xuan

It’s a new generation of Chinese food that is nice environment, good service and authentic food. Thought most of the clients are no-Chinese, the place is offering food stick to its original taste. Mainly it offers noodles which from northern China. There’s some other things from other area of China. Xiao Long Bao is okay. Xiao Guo Mi Xian I liked a lot

Lior Sukman

Arrived in the middle of the week for lunxh and had to wait almost 30 minutes for a table. The beef noodle aoup had a good flavour but the meat itself was too tough and they keft the coriander stalks. The xia long bau were far from traditional with the sauce and filling not being what you expect from a real xlb. Theur beer was very good

GV

Good and authentic food. It’s hard to get a table, and they don’t take reservations. Nice location, but the dining rooms are cold in winter! In summer, it’s lovely to dine outdoors. We asked for forks because the wooden chopsticks are multi-use. After we finished eating, they asked us to leave because they needed the table (even though we hadn’t finished our wine), which I found quite rude.