Forbidden City

Forbidden City, one of my favorite restaurants, had a special lobster dinner this week. They are using Open Table for reservations and for a nudge to use them, they had this great offer. With an Open Table reservation and a Promo Code number, you got the three course prix fixe Lobster Dinner with wine pairings for $29.95 [full price was $39.95]. So since I wanted to entertain for a birthday party, that is where we went. The meal was exceptional! The service, as usual, was super.

First Course-Chef’s Favorite Dim Sum

Crystallized Har Gao

Steamed shrimp dumpling in a transparent dough with ginger vinaigrette.

Wine Pair: Banfi Pinot Grigio

Or

Crab Shumai with Lobster Cream and Caviar
Seasoned crab meat with Chinese herbs in wonton wrapper.
Wine Pair: Laurent Miguel 100% Chardonnay

Second Course-Signature Cooking
Wok-Hei Maine Live Lobster (1.1/4Ibs)
Wok-seared with ginger and scallion with a touch of Chinese sake.
Served with shallot fried rice.
Wine Pair: Laurent MiguelChardonnay/Viogneer

Third Course-Hand Craft Dessert
Shangri-la Pandan Crème Brulée
Wine Pair: Moscato D’asti with Prosecco Style
Or
Toasted Hawaiian Pineapple Rice Pudding with Mandarin Orange Segment
Wine Pair: Banfi Rosé

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