Reviews for Forbidden City in Calgary, AB
It was my first time to come here for all you can eat (AYCE) braised chicken hotpot. There was a long list of hotpot ingredients... to choose from. In addition, each person got 2 large oysters as part of the hotpot AYCE dinner. We also pay an extra $3 per headto have unlimited drinks and desserts. The chicken pot was very tasty. The server helped us to add some broth to the pot afterwe finished eating the braised chicken to enjoy our hotpot. The food quality was good in general. Everything was fresh and theservice was excellent. Although it was a bit pricey for hotpot, but the nice food, environment & service made it worth theprice. This is probably the best hotpot place in town. Read more
One of my top places for dim sum in Calgary- they are able to take reservations, and you order from the paper sheet (check mark... the items you want from the list) , and they bring the food hot! Average for speed of service, food is good and we?ve typicallygone up to the till to pay. If it?s busy and u have to wait for a table, waiting indoors in the mall is more comfortable withlots of seating vs silver dragon. Also lots of free parking. Read more
The traditional Chinese food here is actually not bad, the squid dish is fantastic and the texture of the meat dishes are great... too. It?s a large dinning area and the decor is not bad, the service is questionable. But that is typical for authentic Chineserestaurants, I would visit again. Read more
Their dim sum was okay. I did appreciate that they generous with their shrimp in a few dim sum dishes.
They were all yummy. (*pork rib photo is showing only half portion of the food as I took a photo in the middle of eating.) Foods... were all good but the service was the problem i would say. Pork rib in sweet & sour with citron sauce was not available so awaiter came to let us know this and suggested the rib in strawberry sauce which was amazingly tasty. However, vege did not comeuntil i finish half of the rib. No one was looking after my table until i asked 3 times about the dish. Also no one filled up mywater even others' were filled up sometimes. I advised about the service when I paid and waiter really apologized to me and washappy to take my advices. Read more
We were so disappointed with their chicken feet. The color isn?t right, the texture is firm (not falling off the bones easily).... Most of the dish is layered by the firm (not soft) peanuts. Plus the price is considered premium for a person came from Toronto.$7.25 for that chicken feet is awful. The other dim sum was okay, not too impressive. Except for the congee, the congee is verygood. Read more
I have always enjoyed coming here for Dim Sum. It is definitely packed on a Saturday with very little social distancing, so be... aware. We ordered: Steamed Chicken Feet - Our first time trying them, very good. Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf - Oddly served withlotus leaf around the edge but not actually contained inside of the leaf for you to unwrap, but still very tasty. BBQ PorkSteamed Buns - Packed with meat and abalone gravy, so good. Hong Kong Style Eggplant - Very flavourful deep fried eggplant withlots of chilies. Shrimp Shumai Dumplings - Rich and packed with shrimp and pork. Chinese Donut Crepe - Always great with thesoft texture outside and crispy donut within. The peanut and soya sauces really make this a treat, but it is certainlyfilling! It does often take a bit of time to get your order picked up and delivered, but if you're enjoying a long visit it isno bother to you at all. Reasonably priced, as well. Read more
Great dim sum spot offering more classic style dishes. Quick, friendly, and tasty. The food was executed well and our tea was... always topped off. Reasonable pricing also. Read more