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Viale Carlo Cattaneo 25, opposite Parco Ciani

A lamb hot pot braising on its burner, with star anise, chilli and tofu; around it, blue-and-white bowls for two.

Chinese restaurant in Lugano

Lamb hot pot红烧羊肉火锅

Lamb braised in its pot, to share between two.

Opposite Parco Ciani, a short walk from the Palazzo degli Studi and the Campo Marzio car park.

Viale Carlo Cattaneo 25, opposite Parco Ciani

Today 18–22.

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Three dishes

Where to start: the lamb hot pot, the Sichuan mapo tofu, the Peking duck.

The lamb hot pot from above, on its burner in the middle of the table: two bowls of rice with chopsticks, the sauces, spinach and glass noodles.

Lamb hot pot红烧羊肉火锅

‘the lamb hot pot, a dish hard to find elsewhere in Ticino’

Cooperazione, 12.2.2026

On the menu since November 2022. It comes to the table in its pot, and everyone eats from the middle.

for two

Price and when it’s in season: ask us by phone

‘the lamb hot pot, a dish hard to find elsewhere in Ticino’

Cooperazione, 12.2.2026
Mapo tofu: cubes of tofu in red sauce with minced meat and spring onion, in a blue-and-white bowl on pale wood.

Mapo tofu麻婆豆腐

CHF22.–

Tofu, minced meat and Sichuan pepper. Spicy.

Peking duck sliced on a blue-and-white plate, with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce.

Peking duck

CHF41.–

Sliced, with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce.

The whole menu, with prices

Written by people who grew up with Chinese food

  • in English

    ‘Having grown up in southeast Asia, we were surprised to find such authentic Chinese food!’

    On Google, 2026

  • in German

    ‘Even Asian people come to eat at this restaurant. A good sign.’

    On Google, 2025

    Original, in German

    in dieses Restaurant gehen sogar Asiaten essen. ein gutes Zeichen.

  • in Chinese

    ‘The mapo tofu is really delicious 😋’

    On Google, 2026

    Original, in Chinese

    麻婆豆腐非常好吃😋

Chopsticks lift a piece of white fish out of red oil with chillies and Sichuan pepper.
The revolving tray from above, the hot pot in the middle and the dishes around it; on the red cloth, ten bowls of rice.

10

A round table for ten.

Ten of you? There’s the round table, with a revolving tray in the middle.

The round table for ten with its red cloth and glass revolving tray, under the black-and-white photographs.

‘the meal turns into a lovely moment of sharing’

Cooperazione, 12.2.2026

Ask for a group

Special evenings

For Chinese New Year, a buffet evening.

  1. 2027

    Chinese New Year, 6 February

    The evening and its price will be announced here as soon as they are set, like the Christmas lunch. For a group, ask now.

    Ask for a group

  2. 2026

    Chinese New Year

    A buffet evening. Before it, workshops:

    • Chinese language and calligraphy
    • kung fu
    • traditional Chinese medicine
    • traditional dress
    • travel in China

  3. 2025

    Christmas

    A buffet lunch with a glass of Prosecco.

    A round table laid in pink at night, the Christmas tree lit; outside, the terrace chairs under snow.

Book your table

The table is yours once the restaurant confirms, by email or by phone.

Or callA group or an event?

A group or an event

A company dinner, a party, Chinese New Year: the restaurant will reply by phone or by email. The round table seats ten, with a revolving tray.

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Opening hours

Tuesday to Friday 11–14 and 18–22; Saturday and Sunday for dinner, 18–22; closed on Mondays.

The wooden terrace in front of the restaurant: a round table with red armchairs, flowers in planters.
Outside, the wooden terrace on the avenue.Viale Carlo Cattaneo 25, opposite Parco CianiGetting here
Mondayclosed
Tuesday11–14 · 18–22
Wednesday11–14 · 18–22
Thursday11–14 · 18–22
Friday11–14 · 18–22
Saturday18–22
Sunday18–22

credit cards accepted · takeaway by phone