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Forbidden City
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Address:
6380 A East Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
Neighborhood:
Long Beach
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Cuisine:
Chinese
Price:
$30 and under
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Forbidden City Details
Dining Style:
Casual Dining
Website:
http://www.forbiddencitylongbeach.com
Email:
forbiddenctyrestaurant@yahoo.com
Phone:
(562) 961-3500
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Daily: 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine:
Chinese, Sushi
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Yes
Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities:
Our private Garden Patio offers dining for parties of up to 75 persons. Call the restaurant for more information
Private Party Contact:
Chris Henning (562) 961-3500
Getting there
Cross Street:
2nd Street
Parking:
Public Lot
A word from Forbidden City
Step into Forbidden City and be prepared to dine. This beautiful escape on the back side of Marina Pacifica serves authentic Chinese Cuisine and superior Sushi. It's beautiful authentic decor of jade and marble make you feel as though you have stepped into something special. It's beautiful bar and
…
lounge, paired with its enticing closed patio with fire pit, will itself make you relaxed. With its exquisite ambience, superior cuisine and service, you will know you have arrived.
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Forbidden City
3.9
34
$30 and under
restaurant
Awards voted by OpenTable diners
Diners' Choice Winner
Good for Groups
Diners' Choice Winner
Vibrant Bar Scene
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30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
good for groups
(15)
neighborhood gem
(14)
vibrant bar scene
(13)
hot spot
(12)
scenic view
(11)
special occasion
(11)
Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews
(30)
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a lovely Easter lunch.
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
04/08/2012
2005
Dined on
04/08/2012
2005
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
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Had a lovely Easter lunch. Will come back again with with a larger group. Thought the food was great.
"
Dined on
04/08/2012
2005
Special Features:
great for lunch
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Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
THE BAD WAITRESS
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
03/09/2012
2004
Dined on
03/09/2012
2004
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"
I have been to this place a couple of times, this time the waitress was horrible, we had to keep asking someone else to assist us. Then, she came back and took out food before we were finished and brought the check and we were not even done ordering. I would still go back, just hope that waitress is off duty.
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Dined on
03/09/2012
2004
Special Features:
fit for foodies
,
good for groups
,
great for outdoor dining
,
neighborhood gem
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always a great date night.....
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
02/19/2012
2009
Dined on
02/19/2012
2009
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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always a great date night..... nice jazz music on the weekends buy a live person.... the food and service are always outstanding!
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Dined on
02/19/2012
2009
Special Features:
good for groups
,
great for outdoor dining
,
neighborhood gem
,
notable wine list
,
romantic
,
special occasion
,
scenic view
,
hot spot
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have nothing bad to say
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
02/14/2012
2007
Dined on
02/14/2012
2007
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"
I have nothing bad to say about Forbidden City, the food and service was great. The only negative was trying to find the correct place to park, this was a very confusing and actually made us late for our reservation.
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Dined on
02/14/2012
2007
Special Features:
kid-friendly
,
special occasion
,
scenic view
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely Gem in Long Beach
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
02/14/2012
2011
Dined on
02/14/2012
2011
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Lovely Gem. It was our first time at the Forbidden City. It lives up to it's name. My husband and I had a wonderful time. The owner was very attentive to the guests needs. He walked around several times to talk to the guests and to make sure we were all enjoying ourselves. That is quite rare today at the franchise corporate resturants today. The ambiance was a 10+, the decor was quite lovely. We will be going back for sure. as well as the view. To top it off, the gracious hostess surprised us with chocolate dipped strawberries. Wow! I went to work the following morning to tell everyone in the office about the Lovely Gem in Long Beach.
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Dined on
02/14/2012
2011
Special Features:
vibrant bar scene
,
fit for foodies
,
great for outdoor dining
,
romantic
,
special occasion
,
scenic view
,
hot spot
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was absolutely the best
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
02/09/2012
2007
Dined on
02/09/2012
2007
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"
This was absolutely the best Chinese food we have had in ages! Wish it was closer to home but well worth the drive to Long Beach! The vegetable egg rolls are to die for - crispy and very different. Our entrees were both excellent and the components were cooked perfectly. Forbidden City is now added to our "favorite restaurant" list!
"
Dined on
02/09/2012
2007
Special Features:
vibrant bar scene
,
good for groups
,
neighborhood gem
,
hot spot
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Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A bit kinky
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
02/03/2012
2009
Dined on
02/03/2012
2009
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"
Way too noisy for my party of seniors...but an interesting & exciting atmosphere.
Couldn't find the head table without help from harried servers. Then,my group of 4 was seated at an outdoor cocktail table for dinner (I had made proper reservations the day before, & even confirmed them on our way there!) Hostess left my older friends in the dust as she showed us, eventually, to a table for 4. Saki was not hot. Dinner items did not arrive together. Some kinks need to be worked out.
"
Dined on
02/03/2012
2009
Special Features:
vibrant bar scene
,
good for groups
,
great for outdoor dining
,
hot spot
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is a hidden gem
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
01/20/2012
2006
Dined on
01/20/2012
2006
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"
This place is a hidden gem on the water in Long Beach. Cant see it from the road at all. Great food and Excellent service. We love it. Entertainment every night! Try it out and get the greenbeans.
"
Dined on
01/20/2012
2006
Special Features:
neighborhood gem
,
romantic
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Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I made a reservation for 9
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
01/07/2012
2007
Dined on
01/07/2012
2007
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"
I made a reservation for 9 to celebrate my friend's birthday. The tables they put together were too small even for the sushi we ordered to start with. The entire meal was crammed as far as table space goes. The server was very nice; however the service was slow, and we needed to ask twice for some drinks as well as the check. Also, they didn't offer any dessert for the birthday. I would recommend sitting outside.
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Dined on
01/07/2012
2007
Special Features:
vibrant bar scene
,
scenic view
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fast, efficient, friendly
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
12/31/2011
2011
Dined on
12/31/2011
2011
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"
fast, efficient, friendly service. Great food.... we had sweet and sour chicken and sizzling seafood, with rice-brown and white. Reasonable prices. An overall excellent experience. Will definitely return.
"
Dined on
12/31/2011
2011
Special Features:
vibrant bar scene
,
good for groups
,
great for outdoor dining
,
neighborhood gem
,
romantic
,
hot spot
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