Budget Dining Guide
The Forbidden City Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Forbidden City? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$1.00
Average Item Price
$12.08
Budget for Two
$24.16
Priced Items Tracked
153
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The Forbidden City Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Forbidden City sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Side of Steamed White Rice | sides | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | Side of Steamed Brown Rice | sides | — | $1.50 |
| 3 | Cucumber Roll | forbidden city rolls | Cucumber and rice only. | $3.00 |
| 4 | Edamame | sashimi specials | — | $3.00 |
| 5 | Forbidden City Noodles Soup | salads and soups | — | $4.00 |
| 6 | Green Tea Ice Cream | desserts | — | $4.00 |
| 7 | Hot and Sour Soup | salads and soups | — | $4.00 |
| 8 | Peking Duck Soup | salads and soups | — | $4.00 |
| 9 | Vanilla Ice Cream | desserts | — | $4.00 |
| 10 | Vegetarian Roll | forbidden city rolls | Assorted vegetables and rice only. | $4.00 |
| 11 | Flying Fish Eggs Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Tobbiko. | $5.00 |
| 12 | Smelt Eggs Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Masago. | $5.00 |
| 13 | Squid Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Ika. | $5.00 |
| 14 | Albacore Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Bincho maguro. | $6.00 |
| 15 | Bass Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Suzuki. | $6.00 |
| 16 | California Roll | forbidden city rolls | Crabmeat, cucumber and avocado. | $6.00 |
| 17 | Forbidden City Hand Roll | sashimi specials | Soy paper crabmeat, shrimp and asparagus. No rice. | $6.00 |
| 18 | Fresh Water Eel Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Unagi. | $6.00 |
| 19 | Mackerel Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Saba. | $6.00 |
| 20 | Octopus Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Tako. | $6.00 |
| 21 | Salmon Eggs Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Ikura. | $6.00 |
| 22 | Salmon Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Shake. | $6.00 |
| 23 | Scallop Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Hotate. | $6.00 |
| 24 | Shrimp Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Ebi. | $6.00 |
| 25 | Surf Clam Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Hokkigai. | $6.00 |
| 26 | Tuna Roll | forbidden city rolls | Tuna and rice only. | $6.00 |
| 27 | Tuna Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Maguro. | $6.00 |
| 28 | Tuna Tataki Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Seared maguro. | $6.00 |
| 29 | White Tuna Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Ono. | $6.00 |
| 30 | Yellow Tail Sushi | sushi and sashimi | Hamachi. | $6.00 |
The Forbidden City Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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desserts
$5.50
4 items
salads and soups
$5.80
5 items
sides
$7.38
12 items
small plates
$8.60
10 items
sophisticated noodles and rice
$9.50
8 items
sushi and sashimi
$9.72
40 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Forbidden City doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at The Forbidden City.
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