Bold Asian Flavours
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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 AT EAST

Every Sunday 12 - 3pm. Bookings Recommended

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

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Award-Winning Wontons

Water Chestnut Wontons

Our Water Chestnut Wontons were named in Auckland's Top 100 Iconic Eats for 2026. Now available on the lunch and dinner menu. 

Chef Special

Tom Yum

Tom Yum Noodle Soup with vegetarian wontons | $28

Available in May and June only.

Beverage Special

Eastoni

Still Gin, Pisco, L’Opera,
Grape Juice | $23

Available in May and June 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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takeout

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’ (VG)  |  $23
Gochujang cauliflower, spring onion, sesame seed (VG)  |  $24
Spicy Korean braised tofu, spring onions, sesame seeds (VG)🌶  |  $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 (VG)  |  $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
Stir-fried green beans, soy, black bean, dry chilli (VG)🌶  |  $24
Charred Asian greens, garlic, lime, chilli (V, GFI) |  $26

SIGNATURE PLATES

Massaman curry, potatoes, baby onion, coconut, cashew (VG, N)  |  $35
Water chestnut wontons, chilli broth, coriander, peanut crumb (V, N)🌶  |  $34
Spicy Kung Pao, garlic eggplant, spring onion, chilli, cashews (VG, N)🌶🌶  |  $35
Pad Pak Ruam, sizzling courgettes, wood ear mushroom, baby corn, green bean, baby bok choy (VG)🌶  | $37
Caramelised black pepper tofu, Asian greens, shallot, garlic (VG)🌶  |  $37
Malaysian nyonya vegetable curry, tofu puff green beans, mushroom, coconut (VG)🌶  |  $37

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
Dan Dan noodles, spicy soy mince, crispy lotus root cucumber, bok choy, peanut, sesame (VG)🌶  |  $33
Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushroom, egg, garlic chives (V, VGO)  |  $36
Garden California Roll, cucumber, palm heart, avocado, julienned carrot toasted sesame seeds, ponzu sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi (VG)  |  $32

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

 

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.

 

 

TASTE OF EAST
SMALL PLATES

Gochujang cauliflower, spring onion, sesame seed (VG) 🌶   |  $24 
Spicy Korean braised tofu, spring onions, sesame seeds (VG)🌶   |  $24
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

Massaman curry, potatoes, baby onion, coconut, cashew (VG, N) 🌶  |  $34
Water chestnut wontons, chilli broth, coriander, peanut crumb (V, N)   |  $34
Caramelised black pepper tofu, Asian greens, shallots, garlic (VG) 🌶  |  $37
Malaysian nyonya vegetable curry, tofu puff, green beans, mushroom, coconut (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

 

 

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.

 

 

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

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, pineapple, mango, Thai green curry cauliflower mousse (VG) 🌶 
Som tam, young papaya, tomato, lime, tamarind, peanut (VG, GFI, N) 🌶🌶
Ginger caramelised bang bang shiitake mushrooms (VG) 🌶

FOLLOW

Chef’s surprise

MAINS

Char kway teow noodles, shiitake mushroom, egg, garlic chives (V, VGO) 🌶
Massaman curry, potatoes, baby onion, coconut, cashew (VG, N)

SIDES

Jasmine rice (VG, GFI)

DESSERT

Kaffir lime & lemongrass crème caramel (VG)

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.

 

WINE

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

 

BUBBLES

Swift ‘Marceline’ Methode Traditionelle Blanc de Blanc 2023 Hawke’s Bay |  G $18 / B $85
Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionnelle Brut, NV Central Otago  |  B $97
Alpha Domus ‘Beatrix’ Sparkling Rosé, NV Hawke’s Bay  |  B $77

WHITE

Felton Road ‘Bannockburn’ Riesling, 2024 Central Otago |  G $19 / B $87
The Darling “Arnst” Blue Gewurztraminer, 2021 Marlborough  |  B $78
Nockie’s Palette ‘Waitaki’ Pinot Gris, 2023  |  G $17 / B $78
Mount Edward Pinot Blanc, 2024 Central Otago |  B $84
De la terre ‘Ridgeline’ Viognier, 2018 Hawke’s Bay  |  B $86
Two Rivers ‘Field Blend’, 2023 Marlborough  |  B $85
(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 |   G $17 / B $78
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
Little Forager Pinot Noir 2023 Nth Canterbury  |  B $80
Ross Taylor ‘290’ Pinot Noir, 2024 Central Otago  |  B $78
Peregrine Pinot Noir, 2023 Central Otago |   B $83
Amoise Cabernet Franc, 2023 Hawke’s Bay  |  G $19 / B $87
Decibel ‘Giunta’ Syrah, 2023 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
Parrotdog ‘Birdseye’ Hazy IPA (5.8) Auckland   |  $15
McLeod’s ‘Pioneer’ Porter (5.5%) 440ml Northland   |  $16
SawmillNimble’ Pale Ale (2.5%) Auckland   |  $12
Monteith's ‘Crushed Apple’ Cider(4.5%) Greymouth  |  $13

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

KOMBUCHA
KB Kombucha - Ask our team for flavour selection  |  $11


SPIRITS

GIN
Stil (NZ)  | $12
Waiheke Distilling 'Red Ruby' (NZ)  | $15
Roku (NZ)  | $16
Damson Plum (NZ)  | $17
The Botanist ‘Dry’  | $18

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

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

BRANDY
Christian Drouin ‘Blanche De Normandy’ Calvados  | $14
Rémy Martin VSOP  | $12

WHISKY / WHISKEY
Thomson ‘Two Tone’, New Zealand | $12
Monkey Shoulder,Scotland   | $12
Jameson, Ireland  |  $12
Glenfiddich 12yo, Scotland  |  $15
Highland Park Tattoo 16yo, Scotland  |  $24
Mars ‘Maltage Cosmo’, Japan  |  $25

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

Sestatini |  $24

Stil Gin, Vermouth, Olive brine, pepper corn, Sesame

UME BLOSSOM |  $22

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

BLUE LOTUS |  $22

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

LIZHI |  $23

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

The Beto |  $22

Maker’s Mark, Cinnamon, Apple Juice, Lemon, Ginger Beer

Rose of the Barrel |  $23

Thompson ‘Two Tone’ Whisky, Red Wine,Vanilla, Rose syrup, Honey, Lemon

WINE JAM #3 | $23

Christian Drouin Calvados, Wine Jam, L’Opera Bitter Orange, Cranberry, Lemon

NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

PIN SOUR |  $17

Pineapple, Grenadine, Orgeat, Lemon

THE LAVY |  $19

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

Camouflage |  $19

Chamomile and Peppermint Tea, Elderflower, Yuzu soda

MANGO FLING |  $19

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

 

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.