DINING & COCKTAILS | Local Dish: Forbidden City in Aurora
- Glancer Magazine
- Mar 1, 2025
- 1 min read
An Exciting and Immersive Experience in Aurora at Forbidden City
AURORA–Forbidden City in Aurora offers an exciting and immersive experience with its sushi and cocktail-making class. Participants learn the art of crafting sushi rolls, while also exploring the world of cocktail mixology. The class allows guests to combine flavors, techniques, and creativity in a relaxed, social setting, making it a fun activity for anyone!
In addition to this hands-on experience, Forbidden City is an exclusive lounge, nestled in the lower level, offering an escape to a speak-easy setting with DJs, dancing, salsa lessons, and special events. Coconut shrimp, Kulua sliders, Hamachi Ceviche, and Lemongrass beef skewers top the appetizer list, while the Forbidden Paradise and Velvet Blossom cocktails will have you asking for more!
Upstairs at Leilani Asian Fusion, enjoy unique Asian fusion dishes and an array of delicious signature sushi rolls, flavorful dim sum, specialty maki, braised pork belly, truffle steak, Salmon Teriyaki, Pulutan Ribs, and so much more; plus expertly crafted cocktails that complement the vibrant flavors of the food. Happy hours, Hibachi Mondays, Tini Tuesdays, Wing Wednesdays, Temptation Thursdays, and specialty imported beers on the weekend make this a must-visit spot for food lovers and anyone looking to experience something new in Aurora. -Kristen Kucharski
