Our menu
East’s menu is a concise, focused edit of bites, small plates, noodles and larger dishes all designed to share.
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) | $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, 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, 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.
TASTE OF EAST
SMALL PLATES
Gochujang cauliflower, spring onion, sesame seed (VG) | $24
Larb salad, cos lettuce wraps, Thai basil, prik nam pla (VG) | $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.
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)
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.
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
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