welcome to east

We believe in more sustainable, health-conscious eating without sacrificing taste. Delicious modern Asian flavours, plant-focused 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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east specials

Tonkotsu ramen + a beer for $30

Enjoy a Tonkotsu ramen with wood ear & inari mushroom, sweet corn, broccolini, tofu and soft egg (V, can be made vegan) and a glass of tap Sapporo beer.

Available daily, from 11am - 10pm, this month only!

cocktail of the month

The Gentlemen

Introducing our May special cocktail. A mix of Bourbon, Campari, maple syrup & fresh pineapple juice.

 

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takeout

Designed to enjoy the flavours of East at home. 

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main menu
BITES

Edamame, black shiso salt (V, GF)  |  $7
Miang kham, betel leaf, bamboo, toasted coconut, chilli (VG) 🌶 – min 2 order  |  $3ea
Pickled cucumber, plum sauce, chilli, garlic (VG) 🌶  |  $10

SMALLER PLATES

Southern Thai corn cakes, pickled cucumber, kaffir lime mayo (VG) |  $18
Larb salad, cos lettuce wraps, thai basil, prik nam pla (VG, GF)  |  $18
Cheung fun rice noodle rolls, crispy net, mushrooms, radish, XO sauce |  $19
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG) 🌶🌶  |  $19 
Mushroom & truffle steamed dumplings, goji, chilli oil (VG)  |  $16
Sticky jackfruit bao bun, sweet chilli, coriander (VG) – min 2 order  |  $8ea

SALADS + VEGETABLES

Som tam, young papaya, tomato, lime, tamarind, peanut (VG, GF) 🌶🌶  |  $18
Crispy tofu, cucumber, beansprouts, crushed peanut, sweet chilli (VG, GF)  |  $20
Stir-fried green beans, soy, black bean, dry chilli (V)  |  $18

RICE + NOODLES

Typhoon shelter fried rice, broccolini, burnt garlic (VG, GF) 🌶  |  $20
Stir-fried yaki udon, edamame, beansprouts, broccolini (VG)  |  $25 
Dan dan noodles, sesame, peanut, soft egg 🌶 |  $25
Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushrooms, egg, garlic, chives  | $25

EAST PLATES

Peking jackfruit pancakes, tapioca chips, plum sauce (VG) – 6 pieces  |  $28
Southern Thai yellow curry, pineapple, broccoli, Thai eggplant, Thai basil (VG, GF) 🌶  |  $28
Spicy garlic eggplant, spring onion, chilli (VG)  |  $26
Caramelised black pepper tofu, shallots, garlic, gai laan (VG) 🌶  |  $27

SIDES

Jasmine rice (VG, GF)  |  $4
Red rice (VG, GF)  |  $4
Kimchi (VG, GF)  |  $6

EXTRAS

‘XO’ sauce (VG, GF)  |  $3
Chilli sauce (VG) 🌶🌶🌶  |  $1.50
Chilli oil (VG, GF) 🌶🌶  |  $1.50
Fresh chopped chilli (VG, GF) 🌶🌶🌶  |  $1.50

DESSERT

Kaffir lime & lemongrass crème caramel (VG, GF)  |  $16
Matchamisu  |  $16
Salted caramel chocolate tart, peanut, crushed almond, coconut sorbet (VG, GF) |  $16

 

VG = vegan   GF = gluten free
Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS and MILK. Please let your server know of any allergies.

🌶 Mild   |   🌶🌶 Medium  |  🌶🌶🌶 Hot

 

 

special menus
SIGNATURE SET MENU

A selection of our most popular dishes, all items vegan
$65pp food only / $95pp with wine pairing. Minimum 4 people, entire table ordering

 

START

Southern Thai corn cakes, pickled cucumber, kaffir lime mayo (VG) 
Larb salad, cos lettuce wraps, Thai basil, prik nam pla (VG, GF)
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG) 🌶🌶 

TO FOLLOW

Crispy tofu, cucumber, beansprouts, crushed peanut, sweet chilli (VG)

Seresin ‘Chiaroscuro’ Pinot Gris/Gewürztraminer/Riesling 2018, Marlborough

MAINS
Choose 1 per person

Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushrooms, egg, garlic, chives (V) 🌶
Southern Thai yellow curry, pineapple, broccoli, Thai eggplant, Thai basil (VG, GF) 🌶*

*served with jasmine rice

Millton Chenin Blanc 2019, Gisborne 

SIDES

Kimchi (VG, GF)

DESSERT
Choose 1 per person

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

Seresin Late Harvest Riesling 2018, Marlborough

EXPRESS LUNCH
Short on time, enjoy a quick and easy lunch. Monday to Thursday 11am-3pm
$30pp, choose a main + house wine, tap beer or kombucha

 

MAINS
Choose 1 per person

Stir-fried yaki udon, edamame, beansprouts, broccolini (VG) 
Dan dan noodles, sesame, peanut, soft egg 🌶
Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushrooms, egg, garlic, chives (V) 🌶
Spicy garlic eggplant, spring onion, chilli (VG) 🌶🌶*
Caramelised black pepper tofu, shallots, garlic, gai laan (VG) 🌶*
*served with jasmine rice

HOUSE WINES

Rosé and a selection of whites & reds

TAP BEER

Sapporo

KOMBUCHA

Batchwell Organic Ginger & Pineapple 
Batchwell Organic Early Grey

 

VG = vegan   GF = gluten free
Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS and MILK. Please let your server know of any allergies.

🌶 Mild   |   🌶🌶 Medium  |  🌶🌶🌶 Hot

 

takeout
BITES

Edamame, black shiso salt (VG, GF)  |  $7

SMALLER PLATES

Southern Thai corn cakes, pickled cucumber, kaffir lime mayo (VG) |  $18
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG) 🌶🌶 |  $19 

SALADS + VEGETABLES

Som tam salad, young papaya, tomato, lime, tamarind, peanut (VG, GF) 🌶🌶  |  $18
Crispy tofu, cucumber, beansprouts, crushed peanut, sweet chilli (VG, GF)  |  $20
Stir-fried green beans, soy, black bean, dry chilli (VG)  |  $18

RICE + NOODLES

Typhoon shelter fried rice, broccolini, burnt garlic (VG, GF) 🌶  |  $20
Stir-fried yaki udon, edamame, beansprouts, broccolini (VG)  |  $25 
Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushrooms, egg, garlic, chives | $25

EAST PLATES

Southern Thai yellow curry, pineapple, broccoli, Thai eggplant, Thai basil (VG, GF) 🌶  |  $28
Spicy garlic eggplant, spring onion, chilli (VG) 🌶🌶  |  $26
Caramelised black pepper tofu, shallots, garlic, gai laan (VG) 🌶  |  $27

SIDES

Jasmine rice (VG, GF)  |  $4
Red rice (VG, GF)  |  $4
Kimchi (VG, GF)  |  $6

EXTRAS

‘XO’ sauce (VG, GF)  |  $3
Chilli sauce (VG)🌶🌶  |  $1.50
Chilli oil (VG, GF)🌶🌶🌶  |  $1.50
Fresh chopped chilli (VG, GF) 🌶🌶  |  $1.50

DESSERT

Kaffir lime & lemongrass crème caramel (VG, GF)  |  $16

 

VG = vegan   GF = gluten free
Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS and MILK. Please let your server know of any allergies.

🌶 Mild   |   🌶🌶 Medium  |  🌶🌶🌶 Hot

 

 

cocktails

available from 5pm

 

OMO SAKE  |  $18

Jasmine infused tengumai junmai sake, campari, sweet vermouth, edible flower

 

SHOCHU SESAME SOUR  |  $20

Hombo shuzo shochu, lemon juice, honey syrup, sesame, grapefruit & hops bitters

 

GUAVA GOCHUGARU  |  $20

Gold rum, guava, cucumber, gochugaru salt rim

 

EAST MARGARITA  |  $18

Kaffir lime & chilli infused tequila, pineapple, cointreau, lemon juice, aquafaba

 

UMESHU DANDY  |  $22

Mars Cosmo maltage whisky, sweet vermouth, houraisen kanjuku umeshu, coffee & pimento bitters, lapsang souchong atomiser

 

EARL GREY COCONUT SUAVE |  $16

White rum, earl grey, seedlip spice, orgeat syrup,
coconut cream, toasted coconut

 

KIWI FEIJOA MULE (non-alcoholic) |  $16

Seedlip garden, kiwi, feijoa, ginger beer, fresh mint,
peychauds bitter

 

 

 

 

 

bar
Enjoy our carefully selected range of certified organic or biodynamic and vegan friendly wines and sustainable New Zealand craft beer.

 

BUBBLES

Huia Blanc de Blancs 2017 Marlborough, NZ  |  $17
Serenello Prosecco Extra Dry Veneto, Italy  |  $13

WHITES

Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Marlborough, NZ  |  $12
Greenhough ‘River Garden’ Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Nelson, NZ  |  $14
Greenhough ‘Road Block’ Chardonnay 2020 Nelson, NZ  |  $14
Pacific Potion Pinot Gris 2019 Hawke’s Bay, NZ  |  $12
The Darling Pinot Gris 2020 Marlborough, NZ  |  $15
Framingham Classic Riesling 2020 Marlborough, NZ  |  $13
Seresin ‘Chiaroscuro’ Pinot Gris/Gewürztraminer/Riesling 2018 Marlborough, NZ  |  $15
Millton Chenin Blanc 2019 Gisborne, NZ  |  $15

ROSÉ

Quartz Reef Single Vineyard 2020 Central Otago, NZ  |  $14

REDS

Seresin ‘Leah’ Pinot Noir 2017 Marlborough, NZ  |  $15
Ted Pinot Noir 2018 Central Otago, NZ  |  $18
d’Arenberg ‘The Love Grass’ Shiraz 2017 McLaren Vale, Australia  |  $13
Kennedy Point ‘Red Trumpet’ Cabernet/Merlot 2019 Waiheke Island, NZ  |  $20
d’Arenberg ‘The Custodian’ Grenache 2016 McLaren Vale, Australia  |  $13

SWEET

Seresin Late Harvest Riesling 2018 Marlborough, NZ  |  $12

UMESHU*

Houraisen Kanjuku   |  $10

SAKE* (180ml)

Amanoto Jukara Junmai   |  35
Yoshinogawa Ginjo Gokujo   |  35
Tengumai Yamahai Jikomi Junmai   |  25
Zenkuro Wakatipu Sleeping Giant (NZ)   |  30

*non-organic

TAB BEER

Sapporo  |  $12

NEW ZEALAND CRAFT BEER

Waiheke Brewing Company Heke Lager  |  12
Hallertau No 8 Yakimoto Rice Lager  |  12
McLeod's Longboarder Lager  |  12
McLeod's Paradise Pale Ale  |  12
Deep Creek Undercurrent Pilsner  |  12
Deep Creek Local Low Carb IPA  |  12
Deep Creek Lotus Pale Ale  |  12
Deep Creek Haze Pale Ale  |  12
Deep Creek Redwood APA  |  12
Behemoth Brain Smiles Hazy IPA  |  13
Behemoth Hopportunity Double IPA  |  15
Behemoth Something Hoppy IPA  |  13
Croucher Lowrider IPA  |  11
Kereru Auro Gluten Free Ale  |  11

CIDER

Bohemian Organic Original Crushed Apple  |  12
Hallertau C Granny Smith  |  $12

NON-ALCOHOLIC

Heineken 0.0  |  10
Seedlip Garden 108 / Spice 94  |  10
Ecology & Co Asian Spice  |  $10

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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special menus

Introducing our new signature set menu and express lunch menu.

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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.