Forbidden City Restaurant

Restaurant

Forbidden City Restaurant serves up an enticing blend of Chinese and American cuisine that delights diners in Chattanooga. Located conveniently on Gunbarrel Rd, this cozy spot features an impressive all-you-can-eat buffet, where fresh sushi and Mongolian barbecue steal the show. With a 4.10 star rating, patrons rave about the quick service and extensive menu, making it a great choice for families and casual lunch outings. Don't miss the DIY hibachi station and the playful ambiance – it’s perfect for all ages!

Contact Info

  • Location: 2273 Gunbarrel Rd #103, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Phone: (423) 305-1087
  • Price range: $$
Forbidden City Restaurant

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am-9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am-10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am-10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am-9 pm

Services

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great tea selection
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Quick bite
  • Salad bar
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
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The Forbidden City is a great place to eat if you haven't had breakfast and lunch! Their buffet and Sushi is top notch Traditional Chinese/American food.
Plenty of choices for everyone.
Even fresh ice cream you scoop yourself.
The Forbidden City is a restaurant gem with an comfortable and rich atmosphere.
I have ate here since they opened over a decade ago.
Highly recommend!


This is my second visit and food again was good quality for a buffet! This was the first time I noticed the Mongolian barbecue option… Where you can choose all of your own items and have them cook it in front of you! Great value and choices of fresh food that they have sushi too! My favorite items here are: -Mongolian barbecue/Teppanyaki -Hot and sour soup -Fresh sushi options(Shrimp, yellowtail, salmon, Aji, tuna, eel, And the sweet bean curved, seaweed salad, pillows!) -sautéed mushrooms -Coconut shrimp -Crabcakes -salad bar -And multiple desserts selections


It is an all you can eat buffet.
The sushi bar is my favorite.
It is not the greatest sushi, but it is good.
I love the hibachi section.
I enjoy making it myself and picking my sauce.
They always have a worker refilling any food items that are low.
The pictures I took were right before closing, so some might seem empty, but this generally isn't the case.
They have a desert bar and ice cream station.
If you are in the mood to eat a bunch, this would be a good place.
If not, I would just recommend going to a better restaurant that serves plates...
would probably be better quality food.


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