Innovative Chinese bowls & unique soft-serve. Fast-casual w/ elevated flavors, perfect for a quick, flavorful lunch.
MILU offers a unique take on Chinese cuisine, often described as a fast-casual spot with elevated flavors. While many praise its innovative dishes and quick service, some find it more suited for a casual lunch than a standout dining experience. The restaurant is known for its customizable bowls, creative soft-serve flavors, and notable items like the bolo bao and duck bun.
MILU offers a fast-casual Chinese dining experience with customizable bowls and unique flavor combinations. The bolo bao with custard and pineapple curd, duck bun, and soft-serve (including Dole whip) are frequently mentioned. While praised for innovation, some reviews suggest it's best for a convenient lunch rather than a special meal.
"Highlights include the bolo bao (pineapple bun) with custard, duck buns, customizable bowls, and unique soft-serve flavors like Dole whip."
Customers generally have positive feedback, appreciating the unique flavors and fast-casual approach to Chinese cuisine. However, some feel it's more of a good lunch spot than a destination dining experience.
Important Note
Some reviewers suggest that while good for a quick lunch, MILU might not meet expectations for a special dining experience.
"Milu offers a rice bowl with ginger scallion salmon and charred broccoli. The restaurant is located in Nomad and Brookfield Place."
Positive"Responding to a question about hotel proximity, this user advised that Milu's food doesn't live up to its online appearance and likely won't meet expectations."
Negative"This user agreed with the previous comment, describing Milu as a "Chinese Chipotle" that's fine for a quick office lunch but not special."
Negative"This user questioned why Milu was recommended, suggesting it's more suitable for a mid-day office lunch than for tourists."
Negative"This commenter highlighted Milu's pineapple buns, noting they are non-traditional with pastry creme and pineapple curd. They also mentioned the Duck Bun is great and seasonal flavors can be good."
Positive"This commenter highlighted Milu's braised tofu and also mentioned their beef bowl."
Positive"This restaurant offers fast-food style Chinese cuisine that is unlike any other."
Positive"The author lists Milu for its Dole whip soft serve."
Neutral"This user believes the duck bowl at Milu resembles the crispy duck they are looking for. They mentioned this in response to a query about where to find crispy aromatic duck in NYC."
Positive"Milu is mentioned as a recommended place for a quick meal."
Positive"A toddler parent confirms that Milu is a great option for families with young children, agreeing with the previous positive recommendation."
Positive"Milu is highly recommended as an excellent quick-service option, offering a variety of choices."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended specifically for lunch."
Neutral"Strongly agrees with the recommendation for Milu, stating they've tried everything and the soft serve is fantastic."
Positive"Recommends Milu for Chinese bowls."
Neutral"Recommended restaurant."
Positive"Included in a list of recommended Manhattan restaurants for Chinese food."
Positive"Milu on 24th/Park Ave which serves a bolo bao (pineapple bun), filled with custard and not a slice of butter"
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