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Forbidden City, photographed for New York on Tap
Photo from the 2008 site

Forbidden City

212 Ave. A
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

A different business is licensed at this address: Cafe Joah

A different licensed business now operates at this address

From New York State Liquor Authority active licenses, downloaded October 9, 2026.

Overview

The front room of this popular Asian lounge/restaurant is taken up by a gigantic horseshoe shaped bar that provides nice angles for making eye contact while you sip your Lychee Martini.

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