The story
Gastronomia Cinese, a no-frills takeout on via Madama Cristina in Torino, has built a reputation as a spot for “real Chinese cuisine,” earning a solid 4.2-star rating. But one prominent local creator, Franchino Er Criminale, begs to differ. In his “Etnico criminale” series, he describes a visit that left him decidedly unimpressed, calling the food “mediocre at best.”
Franchino specifically singled out the *Fagiolini Saltati con Maiale* and *Maiale con Pomodoro e Peperoni*, which he found “fatty, poorly executed, and overhyped.” While the venue is tagged as family-friendly and beloved by many, his critique suggests that the reality may not live up to the online buzz—at least for those seeking the authentic, high-quality Chinese he was promised.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise the fagiolini saltati con maiale as a standout, with the overall vibe being one of simple, satisfying comfort in a no-frills setting.
“These are stir-fried green beans with shreds of pork in a soy-based sauce. The beans are half-open, not great. The pork is just a few shreds. It's okay for a quick stop but nothing special. I don't understand why so many people recommended this place as 'real Chinese cuisine'.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Gastronomia Cinese (via Madama Cristina 113). Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A Chinese takeout that was heavily recommended as 'real Chinese cuisine' but turned out to be mediocre at best. The dishes are fatty, poorly executed, and overhyped. I don't get the hype.
Dishes mentioned
Fagiolini Saltati con Maiale
These are stir-fried green beans with shreds of pork in a soy-based sauce. The beans are half-open, not great. The pork is just a few shreds. It's okay for a quick stop but nothing special. I don't understand why so many people recommended this place as 'real Chinese cuisine'.
Maiale con Pomodoro e Peperoni
This is pork in a tomato broth with boiled potatoes and green beans. The pork has a lot of fat and rind — it's basically big chunks of bacon thrown into a soup. The fat melts into the broth. It's edible but it's mostly potatoes with a few pieces of fatty pork. I paid €8.50 for this. It's not real Chinese cuisine, it's just a mediocre takeout. I give it a 6 or less.
