East vegetarian restaurant Auckland

east

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 special

Spicy Miso Eggplant

Features Crispy kale, Japanese mayo'

Available till 31 December.

east wine special

Black Estate ‘Damsteep’ Pét Nat,
2023 - Waipara Valley

Available till 31 December.

takeout

Designed to enjoy the flavours of East at home.

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TRUST THE CHEF

Our value-added chef’s selection of East favourites, all vegan.
Minimum 2 people | $79pp
Trust the Chef menu can only be ordered for the whole table.

BITES

Edamame, black shiso salt (VG, *) | $11
Crispy cups, pineapple, Thai chilli jam, chilled tamarind reduction (VG)🌶 | $16
Spring onion pancake, crispy seaweed, chilli sauce (VG) | $16

SMALL PLATES

Gochujang cauliflower, spring onion, sesame seeds (VG) | $22
Larb salad, cos lettuce wraps, Thai basil, prik nam pla (VG, *) | $22
Mushroom & truffle steamed dumplings, goji, chilli oil (VG) | $23
Lotus root & water chestnut crispy wontons, sweet chilli sauce | $22
Turnip cake, crispy lotus root, spring onion, XO sauce (VG) | $22
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG)🌶🌶 | $23
Sticky jackfruit bao bun, sweet chilli, coriander (VG) – min 2 order | $12ea

SALADS + VEGETABLES

Som tam, young papaya, tomato, lime, tamarind, peanut (VG, *) 🌶🌶 | $26
Vietnamese rice noodle salad, satay skewers, nuoc cham (VG, *) | $28
Wok-charred Asian greens, black bean sauce, chilli, garlic (VG) | $24

RICE + NOODLES

Typhoon shelter fried rice, broccolini, burnt garlic (VG, *) 🌶 | $31
Pad Thai, tofu, egg, mung beans, peanut, chilli (*) 🌶 | $34
Soba noodles, edamame, cucumber, yuzu, sesame, ginger (VG) | $31
Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushrooms, egg, garlic, chives🌶 | $33

SIGNATURE PLATES

Massaman curry, potato, baby onion, coconut, cashew (VG) | $34
Water chestnut wontons, chilli broth, coriander, peanut crumb | $32
Spicy garlic eggplant, spring onion, chilli (VG) 🌶🌶 | $34
Caramelised black pepper tofu, gai laan, shallots, garlic (VG) 🌶 | $35

SIDES

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

EXTRAS

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

DESSERT

Salted caramel chocolate tart, peanut, crushed almond, coconut sorbet (VG, *) | $18
Kaffir lime & lemongrass crème caramel (VG, *) | $18
Mango pudding, sago pearls, toasted coconut shards, coconut sorbet (VG) | $18

Please let our team know of any allergies.
VG = vegan | * = made with ingredients not containing gluten.

🌶 Mild | 🌶🌶 Medium | 🌶🌶🌶 Hot

BITES

Edamame, black shiso salt (VG, *) $11

SMALL PLATES

Gochujang cauliflower, spring onion, sesame seeds (VG) | $22
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG) 🌶🌶 | $23

SALADS + VEGETABLES

Som tam salad, young papaya, tomato, lime, tamarind, peanut (VG, *) 🌶🌶 | $26
Vietnamese rice noodle salad, satay skewers, nuoc cham (VG, *) | $28
Wok-charred Asian greens, black bean sauce, chilli, garlic (VG) | $24

RICE + NOODLES

Typhoon shelter fried rice, broccolini, burnt garlic (VG, *) 🌶 | $31
Pad Thai, tofu, egg, mung beans, peanut, chilli (*) 🌶 | $34
Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushrooms, egg, garlic, chives 🌶| $33

SIGNATURE PLATES

Massaman curry, potato, baby onion, coconut, cashew (VG) | $34
Spicy garlic eggplant, spring onion, chilli (VG) 🌶🌶 | $34
Caramelised black pepper tofu, shallots, garlic, gai laan (VG) 🌶 | $35

SIDES

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

EXTRAS

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

DESSERT

Kaffir lime & lemongrass crème caramel (VG, *) | $18

VG = vegan | * = made with ingredients not containing gluten.
Please let our team know of any allergies.

🌶 Mild | 🌶🌶 Medium | 🌶🌶🌶 Hot

CARDAMOM & CHILLI | $22

Chilli infused vodka, cardamom syrup, coconut water, lime juice

MAPLE & PINEAPPLE | $23

Campari, bourbon, maple syrup, pineapple juice

YUZU & GIN | $20

Gin, lemon juice, butterfly pea syrup, yuzu tonic

LYCHEE & ORANGE | $20

Vodka, lychee liqueur, grenadine, orange juice

GIN, YUZU & STRAWBERRY | $22

Gin, yuzu sake, vermouth, strawberry syrup, soda

ELEGANT ELDERFLOWER | $22

Vodka, aperol, elderflower liqueur, yuzu sake, aquafaba

PASSIONFRUIT MOJITO (non-alcoholic) | $14

Passionfruit syrup, fresh mint, lime juice, soda

EAST SEASONAL (non-alcoholic) | $14

Strawberry & ginger syrup, lime, soda, aquafaba

East proudly features one of the only all New Zealand wine lists with all certified organic or biodynamic and vegan-friendly!

WINE
Huia 'Blanc de Blancs' Méthode Traditionnelle, 2018 Marlborough | G $18 / B $88
Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionnelle Brut, NV Central Otago | B $96
Black Estate ‘Damsteep’ Pét Nat, 2023 Waipara Valley | B $99
Seresin Estate Pinot Gris, 2022 Marlborough | G $16 / B $77
Beautiful Chaos Pinot Gris/Riesling, 2022 Marlborough | B $88
The Boneline Dry Riesling, 2021 Waipara Valley | G $17.5 / B $84
Rippon Gewürztraminer, 2021 Central Otago | G $21 / B $99
Momo Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 Marlborough | G $15 / B $69
Kelly Washington Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Marlborough | G $17 / B $80
Ara ‘Zero’ Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 (non-alcoholic) Marlborough | G $13 / B $60
Seresin Estate Chardonnay, 2022 Marlborough | G $16 / B $77
Pyramid Valley Chardonnay, 2021 North Canterbury | B $94
Fromm Chenin Blanc, 2022 Marlborough | G $19 / B $88
Oblix Rosé, 2022 Hawke’s Bay | G $18 / B $85
Te Kano Blanc De Noir, 2022 Central Otago | G $17 / B $80
Mt Edward Gamay, 2022 Central Otago | G $18.5 / B $91
te Pā Pinot Noir, 2021 Marlborough | G $16 / B $77
Dicey ‘Bannockburn’ Pinot Noir, 2022 Central Otago | G $20 / B $95
Beautiful Chaos Syrah, 2022 Marlborough | G $19 / B $89
Stonecroft ‘Undressed’ Merlot, 2022 Hawke’s Bay | G $18 / B $85
Decibel ‘Gimblett Gravels’ Malbec, 2022 Hawke’s Bay | B $85

BEER

TAP
Tiger | $15

NEW ZEALAND CRAFT
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

Heineken | $13
Heineken Light | $11
Heineken 0.0 (non-alcoholic) | $11

CIDER
Monteith’s Crushed Apple Cider | $13

KOMBUCHA
Batchwell Organic: $13
Pineapple & Ginger | Earl Grey

A selection of soft drink options, please ask

SPIRITS

BRANDY / COGNAC
Rémy Martin VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac | $15
Darroze Armagnac 12yo | $17

BOURBON
Woodford Reserve | $13
Makers Mark | $15

RUM
Plantation ‘Original Dark’ | $12
Plantation ‘3 Stars White’ | $12
Sailor Jerry ‘Spiced’ | $12

GIN
Roots ‘Dry’ (NZ) | $14
Graham Norton ‘Pink’ | $15
The Botanist ‘Dry’ | $18

VODKA
Rogue Society (NZ) | $13
Grey Goose | $16

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

PORT
Churchill’s Tawny | $12

ALCOHOL-FREE SPIRITS
Seedlip ‘Garden 108’ | $12
Seedlip ‘Spice 94’ | $12

UMESHU*
Houraisen ‘Kanjuku’ | $14

SAKE* (180ML)
Amanoto ‘Jukara Junmai’ | $38
Heiwa Shuzo ‘Tsuru-Ume’ Yuzushu | $35

*non-organic

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.