Sometimes I forget how well he knows me. The Shambala, in fact, is a fantastic Thai restaurant in Milan that is famous for its oriental fusion cuisine. Cuisine that I love.

I think I’ve tried almost all of them, but I always ended up leaving unsatisfied, despite the good quality of the food. What everyone else is missing, in my opinion, is the context: Shambala is definitely not your typical oriental restaurant.

It is literally a corner of the east just outside the metropolitan and chaotic Milan of every day. In the peace of this former farmhouse at the end of via Ripamonti, it is possible to taste truly incredible exotic dishes .

My yardstick, in these cases, starts from a very common dish in the oriental tradition: noodles . If the noodles are good, then they are really good. Their Pad Thai – for the uninitiated, is a dish of rice noodles sautéed with fish or chicken and various vegetables – it is truly exceptional, in fact.

Among the most appetizing dishes I would also add Kung Kratiem – excellent prawns sautéed in oyster sauce – and seared tuna with black pepper . The proposals are truly for all palates and vegetarians and vegans are not forgotten, with imaginative dishes based on grilled vegetables.

Once finished, I must say that I have never felt so satisfied in my life. After paying, we get up and head to the exit with a hint of melancholy. I wish that evening had lasted longer.

But just as we are leaving I notice a flyer that talks about a brunch for families with educational activities for the little ones . And I tell myself that maybe I have found the excuse I was looking for to come back here.