East vegetarian restaurant Auckland

east

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.

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Chef Special

Har Gao - dumplings

Water chestnut, wood ear mushroom, konjac (VG) | $14

Available in January and February only.

Beverage Special

Har Gao - dumplings

Novum Rose 2025 – Bottle $85, Glass | $18

Available in January and February only.

'Trust the Chef Experience' with glass of bubbles!

Enjoy our value-added chef’s selection of East favourites with complimentary glass of bubbles, for two. | $170

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Designed to enjoy the flavours of East at home.

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BITES

Edamame, black shiso salt (VG, GFI) | $12
Crispy cups, pineapple, Thai chilli jam, chilled tamarind reduction (VG)🌶 | $17
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
Vietnamese summer roll, cucumber, mint, coriander, Nahm Jim dressing (V, GFI) | $24
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG)🌶🌶 | $24
Mushroom & truffle steamed dumplings, goji, chilli oil (VG) | $24
House-made pan-fried dumpling, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, ginger, dumpling sauce (V) | $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
Mango salad, shallot, cashew, lime, palm dressing (VG, N, GFIO)🌶 | $28
Charred Asian greens, garlic, lime, chilli (V, GFI) | $26

RICE + NOODLES

Typhoon shelter fried rice, broccolini, mushroom, burnt garlic (VG, GFI)🌶 | $34
Pad Thai, tofu, egg, mung bean, peanut, chilli (V, N, VGO)🌶 | $35
Street style warm noodles, egg, Asian greens, Sichuan spice (VGO)🌶🌶🌶 | $33
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 Kung Pao, garlic eggplant, spring onion, chilli, cashews (VGO, N)🌶🌶 | $35
Pad Pak Ruam, cabbage, bean sprout, mushroom, green bean (VG)🌶 | $37
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
Kaffir lime & lemongrass crème caramel (VG) | $19
Matcha basque cheesecake, latte macchiato gelato (V) | $19

🌶 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.

TASTE OF EAST

SMALL PLATES

Gochujang cauliflower, spring onion, sesame seed (VG) | $24
Vietnamese summer roll, cucumber, mint, coriander, Nahm Jim dressing (VG, GFI) | $25
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG)🌶🌶 | $24

VEGETABLES

Charred Asian greens, garlic, lime, chilli (V, GFI) | $26

RICE + NOODLES

Typhoon shelter fried rice, broccolini, mushroom, burnt garlic (VG, GFI) 🌶 | $34
Pad Thai, tofu, egg, mung bean, peanut, chilli (V, N, VGO) | $35
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
Kaffir lime & lemongrass crème caramel (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

🌶 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.

TRUST THE CHEF

Our value-added chef’s selection of East favourites with complementary glass of bubbles.
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)

🌶 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.

BLUE LOTUS | $22

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

UME BLOSSOM | $22

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

LIZHI | $22

Waiheke Distilling ‘Hibiscus & Honey’ Vodka, Lychee, Orange Liqueur, Lemon

GOLDEN GLOW | $22

El Jimador ‘Reposado’, Orange Liqueur, Ginger, Honey, Yuzu, Lime

THE LULLA | $23

Illegal ‘Mezcal Joven’, Watermelon, Orange Liqueur, Lime

WINE JAM #3 | $23

Christian Drouin Calvados, Wine Jam, Rinomato Bitterscuro, Cranberry, Lemon

SWEET TREAT | $16

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

NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

PIN SOUR | $17

Pineapple, Grenadine, Orgeat, Lemon

THE LAVY | $19

Seedlip ‘Spice 94’, Lavender and Earl Grey Syrup, Lime

GAN JU | $19

Pentire Seaward, Heiwa Brewery ‘Baby’ non alcoholic Umeshu, StrangeLove Mandarin Soda

MANGO FLING | $19

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

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
Alpha Domus ‘Beatrix’ Sparkling Rosé, NV Hawke’s Bay | B $85

WHITE

Felton Road ‘Bannockburn’ Riesling, 2024 Central Otago | G $19 / B $85
The Darling “Arnst” Blue Gewurztraminer, 2021 Marlborough | G $17 / B $78
Nockie’s Palette ‘Waitaki’ Pinot Gris, 2023 | G $17 / B $78
Mount Edward Pinot Blanc, 2024 Central Otago | B $88
De la terre ‘Ridgeline’ Viognier, 2018 Hawke’s Bay | G $14 / B $60
Two Rivers ‘Field Blend’, 2023 Marlborough | B $78
(Viognier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling)
Folium Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Central Otago | G $17 / B $78
Peregrine Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Central Otago | B $80
Shield Albariño, 2024 Nelson | B $84
Saddleback Chardonnay, 2024 Central Otago | G $17 / B $78
Pyramid Valley Chardonnay, 2021 North Canterbury | B $93

ROSÉ

The Elder, 2025 Martinborough | G $17 / B $78
Schubert, 2023 Martinborough | B $83
Ara ‘Zero’ (non-alcoholic), 2022 Marlborough | G $14 / B $60

RED

te Pā Pinot Noir, 2021 Marlborough | G $17 / B $78
Ross Taylor ‘290’ Pinot Noir, 2024 Central Otago | B $78
Saddleback Pinot Noir, 2022 Central Otago | B $84
Amoise Cabernet Franc, 2023 Hawke’s Bay | G $19 / B $85
Stonecroft ‘Serine’ Syrah, 2022 Hawke’s Bay | G $18 / B $83
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
Parrotdog ‘Birdseye’ Hazy IPA (5.8) Auckland | $16
Sawmill ‘The Doctor’ Doppelbock (6.5%) Auckland | $17
Monteith's 'Golden Light' Lager (2.5%) Greymouth | $11
Monteith's ‘Crushed Apple’ Cider(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

VODKA
Stil (NZ) | $12
Rogue Society (NZ) | $13
Waiheke Distilling 'Hibiscus & Honey' or ‘Kawakawa Summer’ (NZ) | $14
Belvedere | $15

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

BOURBON
Makers Mark | $14
Woodford Reserve | $14

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

LIQUEUR
Remarkable Cream 'Butterscotch' or 'Dark Chocolate' (NZ) | $12
De Kuyper Creme De Cafe | $12

PORT
Warre’s Otima 10yo Tawny | $16

ALCOHOL-FREE SPIRITS
Seedlip ‘Grove 42’ or 'Spice 94' | $12
Pentire Seaward | $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.

our philosophy

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

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.