The Forbidden Garden Chinese Restaurant

One of the best Chinese spots in Little Rock. Super affordable, great food and the owners are extremely friendly people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

After our recent ice and snow, I finally was able to get out of the house and headed to this wonderful restaurant. The staff/owners are always friendly and listen well to each customer’s requests. What delicious soups they have that are specially made for a cold day like today. The choice to make is challenging because they are all have wonderful, unique tastes.

I had the chicken corn soup and loved every spoonful of it. It reminded me of the chicken soup Mom used to make on a cold, snowy day.
I have also loved their entrees which are specially prepared along with their appetizers. The egg rolls and crab ragoon are crunchy and are filled with very special fillings that are satisfying when you are hungry.

It us a calm, quiet family-oriented dining environment. The customers are all respectful to
Others. I have dined here for years and enjoyed every dining experience! I am appreciative that they were open today for business.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Received wrong dinner should be (ORANGE chicken ) it was so HOT when I ate one piece of chicken I thought the skin was coming off my lips. It was awful and everything was dry. No sauce just lots of hot RED peppers on the top. Maybe the order was wrong? There was supposed to be shrimp rolls and eggrolls. They were all the same, and the only thing inside was diced WHITE
cabbage nothing else.👎It’s gross and it’s going in the garbage .no dumplings Very upset about this food that was so awful👎😥

Food: 1

This restaurant has the most delicious food served by the sweetest people! We left with full, happy bellies, and the cheap prices seemed too good to be true. This is truly one of those rare places that still puts heart & soul into making the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service is timely and feels genuine. The atmosphere is gentle and welcoming, and the food…
I came here a handful of times as a kid and remembered the food to be great. But my most recent visit with my new bride has cemented in my mind that Forbidden Garden serves the best Chinese food I have ever had. The egg drop and wonton soups are delicious. The sesame chicken was perfect. I found more nostalgia on that plate than I do on most Christmas mornings. I felt like Anton Ego taking his first bite of ratatouille. Entering this restaurant felt like returning to your childhood home and finding your room just how you left it, and leaving was just as emotional. Nothing has changed.
I will return every chance I get, and I would implore anyone fortunate enough to live nearby to make this a habit. I am pleasantly surprised and strangely proud to see this husband-and-wife restaurant flourish in its age. I ask anyone looking for a peaceful meal to leave their troubles at the door and taste the life and love that this couple abound in.
Thank you so much.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I go here all the time to get take out for the family. Never disappointed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

you ask how long an order will take and their answer is “I don’t know you just wait”

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Their food is fantastic. It tastes fresh 😋 and the prices are very good. Especially for lunch.

I ordered take out and it wasn't very good. I had fried rice and chicken (fair), hot and sour soup that became congealed fat that did not taste good and greasy egg rolls.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

The food here is always superb. We took our family there tonight and everyone loved all the food we ordered. It is amazing!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is delicious! The ChoCho Beef is my favorite app and the Crispy Beef is my favorite entree. The couple that run the place are awesome. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, excellent service & fair pricing

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yummo!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a hidden gem. Food and service were excellent. Quiet music and unpretentious atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tasty and nice size servings

Food: 4

Service: 3