Forbidden City Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Forbidden City, a Chinese restaurant in Saginaw, MI, known for its traditional flavors and generous portions. With its casual and quiet ambiance, Forbidden City offers a variety of vegetarian options, catering to different preferences. The menu features classic Americanized Chinese dishes like sizzling rice soup, egg rolls, General Tso's chicken, and sweet and sour shrimp. Customers rave about the sizzling rice soup and the authenticity of the dishes. The friendly wait staff, fast service, and weekly specials leave a lasting impression. Forbidden City provides a nostalgic dining experience with its old-school decor and reliable quality. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor delicious Chinese cuisine at Forbidden City.

Lunch SOUP & APPETIZERS

SPICY SOUR SOUP

$3.75

SIZZLING RICE SOUP

$3.75

EGG DROP SOUP

$3.50

WONTON SOUP

$3.75

FRIED WONTON

(pcs)

$3.75

EGG ROLLS

(pcs)

$4.45

CRAB CHEESE

(pcs)

$6.45

SPRING ROLLS

(pcs)

$4.45

FRIED RICE

(Roast pork, chicken, ham, beef, shrimp or Vegetable)

$8.99

CHOW MEIN

(Roast pork, chicken, beef, shrimp)

$8.99

SWEET & SOUR PORK

$9.50

CHUNG KING PORK

$9.75

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN

$10.25

ALMOND CHICKEN Or CASHEW CHICKEN

$10.25

SNOW WHITE CHICKEN

$10.25

CHICKEN WITH PEA PODS

$10.25

CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

$10.25

CURRY CHICKEN

$10.25

PRINCESS CHICKEN

$10.25

GARLIC CHICKEN

$10.25

HUNAN BEEF

$10.50

MONGOLIAN BEEF OR CHICKEN

$10.50

PEPPER STEAK

$10.50

PALACE STEAK

$10.50

BEEF WITH BROCCLI

$10.50

BEEF WITH PEA PODS

$10.50

ASSORTED VEGETABLES

(Pork, chicken or beef)

$10.50

SWEET & SOUR SHRIMP

$10.99

SHRIMP WITH PEA PODS

$10.99

SHRIMP WITH GREEN PEAS

$10.99

SHRIMP VEGETABLE DELUXE

$10.99

MANDARIN CHICKEN

$10.25

FORBIDDEN CITY CHICKEN

$10.25

CHOW-MA MEIN

$13.50

CHA-JUNG MEIN

$13.50

CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS

$10.25

SZECHUAN CHICKEN

$10.25

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS

(SEASONAL)

$10.25

CHICKEN TERIYAKI

$10.99

Lunch Menu

Cocktails

Yellow Bird

Brandy Alexander

Black Russian

Bloody Mary

Daiquiri

Grasshopper

Coconut Punch

Mai Tai

Pink Lady

Singapore Sling

Pina Colada

Whiskey Sour

Tom Collins

Martini

Scorpion

Red Dragon

Manhattan

Scotch

Canadian Whiskey

Stinger

Screwdriver

Chablis

Piesporter

Chardonnay

Sake

Liebfraumilch

Pinot Grigio

White Zinfandel

Lambrusco

Burgundy

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Takara Plum

HOUSE WINE

BEERS

Michelob

Bud Light

Budweiser

Miller Lite

Tsing Tao

Coke

Cherry Coke

Sprite

Root Beer

Diet Coke

Coffee

Imported Jasmine Tea

BEVERAGE

Dinner APPETIZERS

Fried Pot Stickers ( Pcs)

Pork filled, crescent shaped appetizer

$10.25

Fried Wonton ( Pcs)

A traditional favorite with pork filling

$4.00

Egg Rolls ( Pcs)

$4.50

Spring Rolls ( Pcs)

Crispy. Light with no meat

$4.50

Crab Cheese ( Pcs)

Imitation crab meat and cream cheese, deep-fried in a wonton

$7.95

Beef Skewers ( Pcs)

Marinated beef skewered

$10.25

Bo Bo Platter (Per Person)

Assorted appetizers - egg rolls, shrimp, crab cheese, beef skewer and fried wontons - Minimum order is for two people

$10.25

Egg Drop Soup

Chicken broth with egg and vegetables

$3.75

Wonton Soup

Pork filled wontons with mixed vegetables in chicken broth

$4.75

Spicy Sour Soup

Hot and tangy chicken broth with Pork, bamboo shoots, wood ears, green peas and bean curd with egg drops

$4.75

Sizzling Rice Soup

Chicken, shrimp and some vegetables with sizzling Rice

$4.75

Delicacies Soup

Imitation crab meat, shrimp and scallops, blended in a rich chicken broth

$6.75

Vegetable Bean Curd Soup

$4.75

SOUP

MOO SHU ENTREES

Moo Shu Vegetable

Fancy flavored entree with egg, wood ears, and vegetables. Served with hot Chinese crepes. $. each additional crepe

$14.25

Moo Shu Chicken

Fancy flavored entree with egg, wood ears, and vegetables. Served with hot Chinese crepes. $. each additional crepe

$14.25

Moo Shu Pork

Fancy flavored entree with egg, wood ears, and vegetables. Served with hot Chinese crepes. $. each additional crepe

$14.25

Moo Shu Beef

Fancy flavored entree with egg, wood ears, and vegetables. Served with hot Chinese crepes. $. each additional crepe

$15.50

Moo Shu Shrimp

Fancy flavored entree with egg, wood ears, and vegetables. Served with hot Chinese crepes. $. each additional crepe

$17.50

Shrimp With Sizzling Rice

Shrimp sauteed in sweet & sour sauce served on sizzling golden rice crust, green peas, and water chestnuts

$17.45

Shrimp With Pea Pods

Shrimp stir-fried with pea pods

$16.95

Sweet & Sour Shrimp

Fried shrimp with pineapple, green peppers, onions, water chestnuts, and carrots in sweet & sour sauce

$16.95

Shrimp Butterfly

Deep-fried jumbo shrimp with mixed vegetables and sauteed in light sauce

$21.50

Curry Shrimp

Shrimp stir-fried with mixed vegetables with a curry flavor sauce

$16.95

Shrimp Vegetable Supreme

Shrimp stir-fried with mixed vegetables in white sauce

$16.95

Forbidden City Shrimp

Tender shrimp cooked in our special ginger & spiced garlic sauce

$21.75

Princess Shrimp

Shrimp sauteed with mixed vegetables in hot bean sauce topped with peanuts

$17.95

Shrimp With Lobster Sauce

Shrimp sauteed with pork, pea pods, onions, and egg

$17.95

Fried Golden Shrimp

$17.95

Mandarin Shrimp

Breaded shrimp served with peas, onions, and carrots in a combination sweet and spiced sauce

$17.95

Mandarin Jumbo Shrimp

Breaded large shrimp sauteed with vegetables in a chili pepper sauce

$24.95

Imperial Shrimp

Breaded shrimp sauteed with vegetables in a light sauce

$17.95

Szechuan Combination

Shrimp, beef, and chicken breast stir-fried with vegetables in chef's special sauce

$19.95

Three Delicacies

Imitation crab meat, shrimp, and scallops delicately blended and sauteed with pea pods, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots

$21.45

Happy Family

Selection of seafood with some vegetables and chicken breast

$21.45

Mongolian Shrimp In Hot Sauce

$17.95

Szechuan Shrimp In Hot Sauce

$17.95

Garlic Shrimp In Brown Sauce

$17.95

SEAFOOD

CHICKEN

Curry Chicken

Dark meat chicken with vegetables in a hot curry sauce

$13.45

Snow White Chicken (Moo Goo Gai Pan)

White meat chicken with mushrooms, pea pods, and bamboo shoots

$13.95

Forbidden City Chicken

Breaded chicken cooked with vegetables in a spicy sauce

$13.95

Chicken Vegetable Supreme

White meat chicken stir-fried with mixed vegetables

$13.45

Sweet & Sour Chicken (Breaded)

$13.45

Garlic Chicken

Dark meat chicken sauteed with vegetables in a strong garlic flavor

$13.45

Almond Chicken

Dark meat stir-fried with green peppers and onions, mushrooms in brown sauce

$13.45

Chicken With Pea Pods

Dark meat chicken stir-fried with pea pods in brown sauce

$13.45

Princess Chicken

Dark meat chicken with vegetables in hot bean sauce and garnished with peanuts

$13.45

Black Mushroom Chicken

Dark meat chicken stir-fried with Chinese black mushrooms

$13.95

Cashew Chicken

Dark meat chicken stir-fried with green peppers, mushrooms, and onions in brown sauce garnished with cashew nuts

$13.95

Lemon Chicken

Breaded chicken served with lemon Sauce

$13.45

Mandarin Chicken

Breaded chicken with peas and carrots in spicy & sweet flavored sauce

$13.95

Hunan Chicken

Fresh broccoli & carrots sauteed baby corns, mushroom with chicken in sauce

$13.95

Sesame Chicken

Breaded white meat chicken in a clear sweet sesame seed sauce

$13.45

Ta-Chien Chicken

Breaded chicken glazed and sauteed with onions, green pepper, mushroom in a spicy sauce

$13.99

Chicken With Sizzling Rice In White Sauce

$13.99

Szechuan Chicken In Hot Sauce

$13.95

Phoenix & Dragon In White Sauce

Shrimp and chicken with mixed vegetables in white sauce

$15.95

Mongolian Chicken In Hot Sauce

$13.95

General Tso's Chicken In Hot Sauce

$13.95

Chicken With Broccoli

$13.45

Orange Chicken

$13.95

Teriyaki Chicken

$14.50

Chicken With Grean Beans

$13.45

Chinese Vegetable Supreme

(Mushrooms, bamboo shoots, pea pods, fresh broccoli, baby corn, carrots, Chinese napa and water chestnuts)

$13.45

Sesame Tofu

$14.95

Snow Peas & Water Chestnuts Saute

$13.45

Oyster Sauced Broccoli

$14.50

Braised Bean Curd & Black Mushrooms

$14.50

ENTREES

EGG FOO YOUNG

Vegetable Egg Foo Young

Egg patty with mixed vegetables in white or dark gravy to make a flavorful dish

$13.95

Chicken Egg Foo Young

Egg patty with mixed vegetables in white or dark gravy to make a flavorful dish

$14.50

Beef Egg Foo Young

Egg patty with mixed vegetables in white or dark gravy to make a flavorful dish

$15.50

Roast Pork Egg Foo Young

Egg patty with mixed vegetables in white or dark gravy to make a flavorful dish

$14.50

Ham Egg Foo Young

Egg patty with mixed vegetables in white or dark gravy to make a flavorful dish

$14.50

Shrimp Egg Foo Young

Egg patty with mixed vegetables in white or dark gravy to make a flavorful dish

$16.50

Vegetable Chow Mein

Soft noodles with delicious chopped vegetables

$12.95

Shredded Pork Chow Mein

Soft noodles with delicious chopped vegetables

$12.95

Beef Chow Mein

Soft noodles with delicious chopped vegetables

$13.50

Shrimp Chow Mein

Soft noodles with delicious chopped vegetables

$14.95

Chicken Chow Mein

Soft noodles with delicious chopped vegetables

$13.25

Mandarin Chow Mein

Soft noodles with delicious chopped vegetables

$17.98

Combination Chow Mein

Soft noodles with delicious chopped vegetables (Shrimp, beef, and chicken)

$16.95

CHOW MEIN

FRIED RICE

Vegetable Fried Rice

$12.95

Shredded Pork Fried Rice

$12.95

Ham And Egg Fried Rice

$12.95

Shrimp Fried Rice

$14.95

Beef Fried Rice

$13.50

Chicken Fried Rice

$13.25

Mandarin Fried Rice

$17.95

Combination Fried Rice

(Shrimp, beef, and chicken)

$16.95

Dinner For

Egg Drop Soup, Egg Rolls, Fried Wontons, Almond Chicken and Sweet & Sour Pork

$39.50

FAMILY DINNERS

IMPERIAL DINNERS

Dinner For

Sizzling Rice Soup, Egg Rolls, Crab Cheese, Mongolian Beef and Sweet & Sour Shrimp

$49.45