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Taiyo
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
Taiyo has been bringing contemporary Japanese dining to Viale Monza since 2013, and the space — designed by Milanese architect Maurizio Lai — is genuinely stunning: warm light filtering through a metal mesh ceiling, brass details, and orange accents that make the whole room glow. You'll find both an à la carte menu and an all-you-can-eat option, which is rare for a place with this level of design ambition. The sushi and makis are solid quality for the price point, and the Loreto-area location makes it a reliable go-to if you're in the neighborhood.
Why it's worth it
A Maurizio Lai-designed sushi room on Viale Monza where warm brass and orange lighting make affordable à la carte sushi feel like a real occasion.
Highlights
à la carte sushiMaurizio Lai designall-you-can-eatgood value
Before you go
Skip weekend evenings when service slows down — go on a weeknight or earlier in the evening for a more relaxed experience.
Known For
- •à la carte sushi
- •all-you-can-eat option
- •Maurizio Lai interior design
- •affordable makis
Best For
casual dinnerssushi cravingsdate night
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 6, 2026
Design-forward sushi that doesn't break the bank
Taiyo is one of those places that surprises you the moment you walk in. The interior, designed by Maurizio Lai, is far more sophisticated than what you'd expect on Viale Monza — metal mesh ceilings, brass accents, warm orange lighting that makes everything feel intimate without being stuffy. It's the kind of room that makes a casual sushi dinner feel like an occasion.
The menu offers both à la carte and all-you-can-eat, which is a smart move. The à la carte sushi is fresh and well-executed — the nigiri and maki rolls are what most people come back for, and the quality-to-price ratio is genuinely good for Milan. Reviewers consistently mention the value: you're getting solid sushi without the premium price tag that some of the more "trendy" Japanese spots in central Milan charge.
Service can be slow during peak hours, which is the main complaint that comes up. If you go on a weekend evening, expect a wait — both for a table and for your food. The all-you-can-eat option is popular and decent, but if you want the best experience, go à la carte and take your time. The space is designed to be "experienced unhurried," as they put it, so lean into that.
Lire en français
Taiyo, c'est l'endroit qui vous surprend dès que vous franchissez la porte. L'intérieur, signé par l'architecte Maurizio Lai, est bien plus sophistiqué que ce qu'on pourrait attendre sur le Viale Monza — plafond en maille métallique, touches de laiton, éclairage orange chaud qui rend l'ambiance intime sans être guindée. C'est le genre de salle qui transforme un dîner sushi improvisé en vraie occasion.
La carte propose à la fois du à la carte et du à volonté, ce qui est plutôt malin. Les sushis à la carte sont frais et bien exécutés — les nigiris et les makis sont ce qui fait revenir la plupart des gens, et le rapport qualité-prix est honnête pour Milan. Les avis le disent clairement : de bons sushis et makis sans se ruiner, ce qui n'est pas si courant dans le paysage japonais milanais.
Le service peut être lent aux heures d'affluence, c'est la principale critique qui revient. Le soir le week-end, prévoyez de l'attente — pour la table comme pour les plats. L'option à volonté est populaire et correcte, mais pour la meilleure expérience, prenez à la carte et prenez votre temps. L'espace est pensé pour être vécu sans hâte, alors autant s'y plier.