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welcome to east

We believe in more sustainable, health-conscious eating without sacrificing taste. Delicious modern Asian flavours, plant-powered dining. Our chefs, representing culinary talent from Japan, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka, take inspiration from the near and far East - from fresh holy basil found in Thai recipes, Sichuan peppers in China, to shiso leaf commonly found in east Asia kitchens - to present an innovative and flavourful vegetarian menu designed to share. Our drinks menu features organic and vegan friendly wines, bespoke cocktails and sustainable New Zealand craft beer. Treat yourself to lunch, dinner or drinks at East. 

Enjoy.


YUM CHA

Every Sunday  |  11.30am - 2.30pm  |  Bookings Recommended

Join us for a thoughtful curation of vegetarian and plant-powered renditions of beloved Yum Cha dishes. 

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Dish special

Dobu Jorim | $18

Spicy Korean braised tofu, spring onions, sesame seeds (VG)

Available till 31 May.

Drink special

Peregrine Méthode Traditionelle NV, Central Otago

$20 Glass | $109 Bottle

Available till 31 May.

'Trust the Chef Experience' Voucher

Enjoy our value-added chef’s selection of East favourites, all vegan for a 'Trust the Chef Experience' for two. A perfect gift | $170

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takeout

Designed to enjoy the flavours of East at home.

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dinner
BITES

Edamame, black shiso salt (VG, GFI)  |  $12
Crispy cups, pineapple, Thai chilli jam, chilled tamarind reduction (VG)🌶  |  $16
Spring onion pancake, crispy seaweed, chilli sauce (VG)  |  $18

SMALL PLATES

Southern Thai corn cakes, pickled cucumber, kaffir lime mayo’ (V)  |  $23
Gochujang cauliflower, spring onion, sesame seed (VG)  |  $24
Larb salad, cos lettuce cups, Thai basil, prik nam pla (VG, GFI)  |  $25
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG)🌶🌶  |  $24
Mushroom & truffle steamed dumplings, goji, chilli oil (VG)  |  $24
Fried eggplant bao, pickled carrot & radish, coriander (VG) (2 pieces)  |  $24
Lotus root & water chestnut crispy wontons, sweet chilli sauce (V)  |  $25

SALADS + VEGETABLES

Som tam, young papaya, tomato, lime, tamarind, peanut (VG, GFI, N)🌶🌶  |  $26
Potato noodle salad, Asian slaw’, pickled mushroom, egg, sesame sauce (V, VGO)  |  $30
Charred caulilini & broccolini, burnt garlic, shichimi togarashi, black sesame, lime (VG)  |  $26

RICE + NOODLES

Typhoon shelter fried rice, broccolini, mushroom, burnt garlic (VG, GFI)🌶  |  $34
Pad Thai, tofu, egg, mung bean, peanut, chilli (V, GFI, N, VGO)🌶  |  $35
Pad Kra Pao, bean curd mince, fried egg, basil leaves, chilli, steamed rice (V)  |  $32
Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushroom, egg, garlic chives (V, VGO)  |  $36
Crumbed maki roll, palm heart, avocado, sriracha mayo’, chilli floss (V)  |  $31

SIGNATURE PLATES

Malaysian nyonya vegetable curry, tofu puff, green beans, mushroom, coconut (VG)  |  $35
Water chestnut wontons, chilli broth, coriander, peanut crumb (VG, N)🌶  |  $34
Spicy garlic eggplant, spring onion, chilli (VG)🌶🌶  |  $35
Caramelised black pepper tofu, Asian greens, shallot, garlic (VG)🌶  |  $37

SIDES

Kimchi (VG, GFI)  |  $7
Jasmine rice (VG, GFI)  |  $7
Red rice (VG, GFI)  |  $7

EXTRAS

'XO’ sauce (VG, GFI)  |  $4
Chilli sauce (VG)🌶🌶🌶  |  $4
Chilli oil (VG, GFI)🌶  |  $4
Fresh chopped chilli (VG, GFI)🌶🌶🌶 | $4

DESSERTS

Salted caramel chocolate tart, peanut, crushed almond, coconut sorbet (VG, GFI, N)  |  $19
Mango pudding, sago pearls, toasted coconut shard, coconut sorbet (VG)  |  $19
Silken tofu pudding, seasonal berries, lychee syrup, berry sorbet (V, GFIO)  |  $19
Matcha basque cheesecake, latte macchiato gelato (V)  |  $19

 

VG = vegan | V = vegetarian | DF = dairy free | GFI = gluten free ingredients | N = contains nuts
VGO = vegan option available | DFO = dairy free option available
GFIO = gluten free ingredients option available

🌶 Mild  |  🌶🌶 Medium  |  🌶🌶🌶 Hot

We cannot guarantee the food preparation environment is free from traces
of all allergens. Please let our team know of any dietary allergies.

 

 

lunch
TASTE OF EAST
SMALL PLATES

Gochujang cauliflower, spring onion, sesame seed (VG)   |  $24
Larb salad, cos lettuce wraps, Thai basil, prik nam pla (VG, GFI)  |  $25
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG)🌶🌶  |  $24

VEGETABLES

Charred caulilini & broccolini, burnt garlic, shichimi togarashi, black sesame, lime (VG) |  $26

RICE + NOODLES

Typhoon shelter fried rice, broccolini, mushroom, burnt garlic (VG, GFI) 🌶  |  $34
Potato noodle salad, Asian slaw’, pickled mushroom, egg, sesame sauce (V, VGO) |  $30
Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushrooms, egg, garlic chives (V, VGO)🌶  |  $36

SIGNATURE PLATES

Malaysian nyonya vegetable curry, tofu puff, green beans, mushroom, coconut (VG) |  $35
Caramelised black pepper tofu, Asian greens, shallots, garlic (VG) 🌶  |  $37

SIDES

Kimchi (VG, GFI)  |  $7
Jasmine rice (VG, GFI)  |  $7
Red rice (VG, GFI)  |  $7

EXTRAS

‘XO’ sauce (VG, GFI)  |  $4
Chilli sauce (VG)  🌶🌶🌶  |  $4
Chilli oil (VG, GFI) 🌶  |  $4
Fresh chopped chilli (VG, GFI) 🌶🌶🌶  |  $4

DESSERT

Salted caramel chocolate tart, peanut, crushed almond, coconut sorbet (VG, GFI, N) |  $19
Mango pudding, sago pearls, toasted coconut shards, coconut sorbet (VG)  |  $19
Portuguese egg tart (V)  |  $15


TASTE OF YUM CHA
STEAMED

Potato bao, soya mince, potato, jackfruit, onion, curry (VG) |  $15
‘Liu Sha Bao’ salted egg custard bun (V) |  $15
‘Lo Mai Gai’ lotus leaf sticky rice, tofu, mushroom, bamboo shoot (V) |  $12
Mushroom & truffle dumplings, goji, chilli oil (VG) |  $16
Soya & vegetable dumplings, soya mince, cabbage, carrot, wood ear mushroom, vermicelli (V) |  $15
‘Cheung Fun’ rice noodle roll, crispy net, enoki mushroom, radish, ‘XO’ sauce (VG) |  $15

FRIED

Spring onion pancake, crispy seaweed, chilli sauce (VG) |  $11
Egg & garlic chive dumplings (V) |  $15
Glutinous rice taro roll, soya mince, peanut, sesame (VG, N, GFIO) |  $14
‘Lo Bak Go’ turnip cake, crispy lotus root, spring onion, ‘XO’ sauce (VG, GFIO) |  $17
Crispy spring rolls, sweet chilli sauce (VG) |  $14

 

 

VG = vegan | V = vegetarian | DF = dairy free | GFI = gluten free ingredients | N = contains nuts
VGO = vegan option available | DFO = dairy free option available
GFIO = gluten free ingredients option available

🌶 Mild  |  🌶🌶 Medium  |  🌶🌶🌶 Hot

We cannot guarantee the food preparation environment is free from traces
of all allergens. Please let our team know of any dietary allergies.

 

 

Yum Cha
小 吃 SMALL PLATES

日式支豆   |   12
Edamame, black shiso salt (VG)

日式海藻沙律   |   11
‘Wakame’ seaweed salad (VG)

橄榄菜四季豆    |   16
Stir-fried green beans, olive vegetables (VG)

素食蚝油时蔬   |   16
Asian seasonal vegetables, “oyster” sauce (VG)


煎 炸 FRIED

 

紫菜葱油饼   |   11
Spring onion pancake, crispy seaweed, chilli sauce (VG)

咸水角   |   14
‘Ham Sui Gok’ glutinous rice dumplings, mushroom, dried radish (VG)

香煎韭菜饺   |   15
Egg & garlic chive dumplings (V)

香煎糯米香芋卷   |   14
Glutinous rice taro roll, soya mince, peanut, sesame (VG, GFI, N)

XO 酱炒萝卜糕   |   17
‘Lo Bak Go’ turnip cake, crispy lotus root, spring onion, XO sauce (VG, GFIO)

 香脆炸云吞   |   15
Lotus root wontons, water chestnut, garlic chive, soy, vinegar (V)

炸春卷   |   14
Crispy spring rolls, sweet chilli sauce (VG)

芝士焗糯米鸡   |   15
Baked ‘Lo Mai Gai’ lotus leaf sticky rice, cheddar cheese (V)


蒸 点 STEAMED

 

黑蒜杂菌烧卖   |   15
  ‘Siu Mai’ mixed mushroom, fermented black garlic (V)

素叉烧包   |   13
‘Char Siu’ jackfruit bao (VG)

咖喱土豆包    |   15
Potato bao, soya mince, potato, jackfruit, curry, onion, curry (VG)

凤凰流沙包   |   15
Liu Sha Bao' salted egg custard bun (V)

糯米鸡     |   12
‘Lo Mai Gai’ lotus leaf sticky rice, tofu, mushroom, bamboo shoot (V)

素虾饺     |   14
‘Har Gao’ dumplings, water chestnut, wood ear mushroom, konjac (VG)

潮州素粉果     |   14
‘Chiu Chow Fun Guo’ dumplings, carrot, shallot, garlic chive, fried peanut (VG, N)

黑松露杂菌饺    |   16
Mushroom & truffle dumplings, goji, chilli oil (VG)

素鱼翅饺    |   15
Soya & vegetable dumplings, soya mince, cabbage, carrot, wood ear mushroom, vermicelli (V)

红油抄手     |   16
Water chestnut wontons, chilli, broth, coriander & peanut crumb (V, N)

XO酱萝卜脆肠粉   |   15
‘Cheung Fun’ rice noodle rolls, crispy net, enoki mushroom, radish, XO sauce (VG)

港式猪肠粉  |   15
‘Chee Cheong Fun’ Hong Kong style rice noodle rolls, sriracha, hoisin, peanut & sesame sauce (VG, N)

鲜竹卷     |   14
‘Fu Pei Guen’ bean curd rolls, mushroom, cabbage, bamboo shoot (VG)


甜 点 SWEET

 

松子仁卷     |   15
Pine nut rolls (VG, N)

枣茸糕   |   14
Steamed date cake (V)

芒果布丁     |   14
Mango tapioca pudding (VG, GFIO)

雷沙汤圆     |   15
Peanut coated dumplings, black seasame (VG, N)

豆腐布丁    |   15
Silken tofu pudding, seasonal berries, lychee syrup, mandarin sorbet (VG, GFIO)

葡式蛋挞  |   15
Portuguese egg tart (V)


茶 TEA


Jasmine  |   6
Green  |   6
Chamomile  |   6
Hong Kong Lemon Ice  |   8

 

 

 

VG = vegan | V = vegetarian | DF = dairy free 
GFI = gluten free ingredients | N = contains nuts
VGO = vegan option available | DFO = dairy free option available
GFIO = gluten free ingredients option available
We cannot guarantee the food preparation environment is free from 
traces of all allergens. Please let our team know of any dietary allergies.

 

trust the chef
TRUST THE CHEF

Our value-added chef’s selection of East favourites. 
Minimum 2 people | $85pp
Trust the Chef set menu can only be ordered for the whole table. 


START

Crispy cups, pineapple, Thai chilli jam, chilled tamarind reduction (VG) 🌶 
Larb salad, cos lettuce cups, Thai basil, prik nam pla (VG, GFI)
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG) 🌶🌶

FOLLOW

Potato noodle salad, Asian slaw’, pickled mushroom, egg, sesame sauce (V, VGO)

MAINS

Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushroom, egg, garlic chives (V, VGO) 🌶
Malaysian nyonya vegetable curry, tofu puff, green beans, mushroom, coconut (VG)

SIDES

Kimchi (VG, GFI)
Jasmine rice (VG, GFI)

DESSERT

Salted caramel chocolate tart, peanut, crushed almond, coconut sorbet (VG, GFI, N)

 

VG = vegan | V = vegetarian | DF = dairy free | GFI = gluten free ingredients | N = contains nuts
VGO = vegan option available | DFO = dairy free option available
GFIO = gluten free ingredients option available

🌶 Mild  |  🌶🌶 Medium  |  🌶🌶🌶 Hot

We cannot guarantee the food preparation environment is free from traces
of all allergens. Please let our team know of any dietary allergies.

 

 

cocktails
EAST BOULEVARDIER |  $23

Thomsons ‘Two Tone’ Whisky, Umeshu, Rinomato Bitter Scuro, 144 Vermouth #2

GOLDEN GLOW |  $22

Los Arcos Tequila, Cointreau, Ginger, Honey, Lemon, Lime

BLUE LOTUS |  $22

Stil Vodka, Heiwa ‘Karakuchi Kid’ Junmai, Butterfly Pea Syrup, Lavender, Lime

RED RUM |  $22

Sailor Jerry ‘Spiced’ Rum, Grenadine, Pineapple, Lemon, Foam

WINE JAM #2 | $21

Stil Gin, Wine Jam, Vanilla, Lemon, Coca Cola ‘Classic’

UME BLOSSOM | $22

Stil Gin, Umeshu, Honey, Blood Orange Soda
*non-alcoholic option available with Seedlip ‘Grove 42’ and non-alcoholic umeshu

MILK TEA | $22

Thomson ‘Two Tone’ Whisky, Remarkable Cream ‘Dark Chocolate’, Jasmine tea

NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

SPRITZLESS |  $19

Pentire ‘Coastal Spritz’, Grapefruit, Lemon, Blood Orange Soda

MANGO FLING |  $19

Mango Purée, Vanilla, Lime, Coconut Water, Salt Rim

HGH |  $20

Seedlip ‘Spice 94’, Hibiscus, Ginger, Honey, Soda

PEACH HANA |  $20

Lo Bros ‘Passionfruit’ Kombucha, Seedlip ‘Grove 42’, Black Tea, Peach

 

 

 

 

bar

WINE

East proudly features one of the only all New Zealand wine lists with all vegan friendly and many also organic or biodynamic.

 

BUBBLES

Huia 'Blanc de Blancs' Méthode Traditionnelle, 2018 Marlborough  |  G $18 / B $89
Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionnelle Brut, NV Central Otago  |  B $97
Decibel ‘Pétillant Naturel’ Rosé, 2023 Hawke’s Bay  |  B $85

WHITE

Felton Road ‘Dry’ Riesling, 2024 Central Otago |  G $19 / B $85
Seresin Estate Pinot Gris, 2023 Marlborough   G $17 / B $78
Mount Edward Pinot Blanc, 2024 Central Otago |  B $88
Millton ‘Te Arai’ Chenin Blanc, 2022 Gisborne |  B $84
Ara ‘Zero’ Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 (non-alcoholic) Marlborough  |  G $14 / B $60
Peregrine Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Central Otago  |  G $17 / B $80
Settlement ‘Heritage’ Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 Marlborough   |  B $76
Shield Albariño, 2024 Nelson B $84
De la terre Chardonnay, 2023 Hawke’s Bay  |  G $17 / B $78
Pyramid Valley Chardonnay, 2021 North Canterbury  |  B $93
Two Rivers ‘Field Blend’, 2023 Marlborough B $78
(Viognier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling)

ROSÉ

Terra Sancta ‘Estate’ Rosé, 2023 Central Otago  | G $17 / B $78
Schubert, 2023 Marlborough  |  B $83

RED

The Elder ‘Frisson’, 2023 Martinborough |  G $17 / B $78
te Pa Pinot Noir, 2021 Marlborough  |  G $17 / B $78
Saddleback Pinot Noir, 2022 Central Otago |   B $84
Black Barn Merlot Cabernet Franc, 2023 Hawke’s Bay  |  G $17 / B $78
Alpha Domus 'The Barnstormer' Syrah, 2022 Hawke’s Bay  |  G $18 / B $85
Swift ‘Gamay Noir’, 2024 Hawke’s Bay  |  B $87
Terra Sancta ‘The Italian’ Special Release (Dolcetto, Lagrein, Barbera) Central Otago  | B $98

 


BEER & CIDER

Waiheke Brewing Company ‘Heke’ Lager (4.8%) Auckland   |  $13
Sawmill Pilsner (4.8%) Auckland   |  $14
Urbanaut ‘Newtown’ Hazy Pale Ale (4.8%) Auckland   |  $14
Behemoth ‘Something Hoppy’ IPA (5.9%) Auckland   |  $16
Sawmill ‘The Doctor’ Doppelbock (6.5%) Auckland (500ml)   |  $17
Monteith's 'Golden Light' Lager (2.5%) Greymouth  |  $11
Monteith's ‘Crushed Apple’ (4.5%) Greymouth  |  $13

Heineken (5%)   |  $13
Heineken '0.0' (non-alcoholic)  |  $12
Tiger (5%) (on tap) |  $15

KOMBUCHA
Los Bros ‘Passionfruit’ Kombucha  |  $11


SPIRITS

GIN
Stil (NZ)  | $12
Roots ‘Rosso Pinot Noir’ (NZ)  | $16
Damson Plum (NZ)  | $17
Roku (NZ)  | $16
The Botanist ‘Dry’  | $18

VODKA
Stil (NZ)   |  $12
Rogue Society (NZ)   |  $13
Belvedere   |  $14

RUM
Mount Gay ‘Eclipse Gold’  | $12
Flor de Caña ‘Extra Seco’  | $12
Diplomático ‘Planas’  | $13
Sailor Jerry ‘Spiced’  | $12

WHISKY / WHISKEY
Glenfiddich 12yo, Scotland   |  $15
Highland Park 12yo, Scotland |  $20
Monkey Shoulder, Scotland  | $12
Thomson ‘Two Tone’, New Zealand | $12
Jameson, Ireland  |  $12
Mars ‘Maltage Cosmo’, Japan  |  $25

BOURBON
Makers Mark  | $14
Woodford Reserve  | $15

COGNAC
Rémy Martin VSOP  | $15

TEQUILA & MEZCAL
El Jimador ‘Reposado’   |  $12
Ilegal ‘Mezcal Reposado’ )   |  $13
Olmeca Altos)   |  $13
Herradura ‘Reposado’)   |  $16

LIQUEUR
Remarkable Cream 'Butterscotch' (NZ) | $12
Remarkable Cream 'Brazilian Coffee' (NZ) | $12

PORT
Churchill’s Tawny  | $12

ALCOHOL-FREE SPIRITS
Seedlip ‘Grove 42’  | $12
Seedlip ‘Spice 94’  | $12
Pentire ‘Coastal Spritz’  | $12


UMESHU with ice or soda
Heiwa Shuzō ‘Tsuru-ume Kanjuku’ 60ml  | $13
Heiwa Brewery ‘Baby’ (non-alcoholic) 60ml  | $12


SAKE JUNMAI
Heiwa Karakuchi ‘Kid’ 180ml | $26
Yamamoto ‘Pure Black’ Ginjo 180ml  | $28

A selection of soft drink options, please ask

our food

East’s menu is a concise, focused edit of bites, small plates and larger dishes all designed to share.

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our philosophy

Look East for a new, fresh take on modern-Asian dining.

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our team

Our team of chefs represent culinary traditions from Japan, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka, with pedigrees from some of Auckland’s best modern Asian restaurants.