Forbidden City — Restaurant in Parkland

Our first time there on 3/24/23 and it was amazing. I had to do something in the area and was looking at places to try and I figured this place has good ratings so why not! And it was 5/5 stars. Just wish they had a shop in Maple Valley or semi close. Too far just to go there for a day but would definitely go back if I gotta do something in the area of Park Land. I spent a total of $130 with tip but easily a $50-60 place for 2 people. I had to make a take out order of everything me and my girl ate. I usually don’t but for this I had to. Super delicious and worth every cent. Also the service was absolutely exceptional 110% rating!

2nd Visit 6/17/23 - Still a very 5/5 star rating - Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO GIVE THEM A TRY! You will not regret it! Love the cheese ragoon from the appetizers - got me and my girl our own order and shared a Beef Negimaki. From the entrées she had sweet/sour chicken and I had orange chicken and we shared a teriyaki chicken between us. They gave bigger portions this time and we didn’t even finish our main dish “sweet/sour and orange chicken” but we finished the teriyaki chicken that we shared! Everything was on point! Had to add 3 Rangoons “To Go” 1 on the way home to eat and 2 for dinner later tonight. All together spend a total of $95 dollars. Not as much as last time but that’s because we NEW...

The interior of this restaurant is beautiful. It's extremely clean inside and the decor and furniture are immaculate. There are side and back rooms for large groups and parties.

Went on a Sunday evening, and there weren't many other diners eating in. The uber eats chime was going of constantly, though.

There were two of us and we ordered one of the four combo dinners, flat price of $48.99 for dinner A, B, C or D. Each comes with two cups of soup, four spring rolls, two entrees, a vegetable mix (cooked with a nice light garlic sauce), lo mien noodles and rice. Portions are generous and the food is tasty, but a little bland. I would like to try one of the more "authentic" dishes/something with more spice. That's more of a fault of what we chose to order rather than the food itself. I would definitely like to come back and try something with spice.

As mentioned, the restaurant was very clean. So clean, in fact, that the smell of cleaner was a little overwhelming at times and over-rode the taste of my food. I appreciate the cleanliness, but maybe a cleaner with less of a scent would be a good idea. I might just be sensitive, though.

Anyway, if you're looking for good quality Americanized-Chinese food, this is a great clean spot with tasty food and decent portions at a...

Literally amazing walking in interior is a solid 8/10. Service was good except they seem understaffed (not their fault at all) the look of the food even was great however the food itself tasted terrible.. I got the beef soup pot presentation was great and it looked amazing but literally was only seasoned with like salt or something and the meat quality they chose rivals my dogs canned beef chunks ;~; very disappointing. My main issue is the meat quality it completely ruined the experience. I entered wondering why I’d never been here before or why nobody I’m friends with has gone here for dinner because it is beautiful and great with technically good recipes and presentation EXCEPT the food ingredients quality makes me want to vomit in my mouth I didn’t finish my meal at all and ate my appetizer of edamame 💀. Steak is so so squishy like it’s not even meat really and a gross dog foody taste. Would love to see this restaurant improve and maybeee visit again in the future because ingredient quality.. that’s the only real issue but kind of a huge point of going out and spending money.. sort of regret going but the service and cute decor saved it from being a total fail. Place should thank their lucky stars they have good...