East Cafe – Chinese
East Cafe serves as a vibrant neighborhood hub where the comforting aroma of toasted sesame and smoky barbecue invites guests into a world of timeless Asian flavors. Crispy, golden-brown treasures like savory shrimp toast and scallion pancakes give way to tender skewers of satay-glazed beef and delicate wontons bathed in a rich, velvety peanut sauce. Each plate celebrates the balance of sweet and savory, offering a nostalgic yet elevated dining experience that captures the essence of classic comfort food.
343 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 http://eastcaferockaway.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
What to order at East Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pu Pu Platter (For 2) | 40 g | 101.4 g |
| Roast Pork or Chicken Fried Rice (Large) | 41.4 g | 99.9 g |
| Happy Family | 5.9 g | 95.3 g |
| Triple Crown | 9.2 g | 68.8 g |
| House Special Wonton Soup (For 2) | 8.9 g | 64.7 g |
| Shrimp or Beef Lo Mein (Large) | 9.9 g | 60.2 g |
| Skewered Chicken w. Teriyaki Sauce (3) | 24.2 g | 53.4 g |
| Chicken Sweet Corn Soup (Large) | 40.2 g | 48.9 g |
| Shanghai Shrimp Spring Roll (1) | 47.1 g | 32.1 g |
| B-B-Q Spare Ribs (Large) | 6.2 g | 31.2 g |
| Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (6) | 6.2 g | 30.5 g |
| Wonton w. Egg Drop Soup (Small) | 82.2 g | 25.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the outstanding food quality at East, specifically highlighting how every dish is exceptionally fresh and tender. Celebrated for its welcoming and polite service, guests consistently praise the warm atmosphere that makes for an inviting dining experience. Reviewers highlight the overall excellence of the menu, noting that the high-quality ingredients and attentive care ensure a memorable visit worth repeating.
Menu
Appetizers
- Egg Roll or Vegetable Spring Roll - $3.49 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Shrimp Spring Roll (1) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancake - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Toast (4) - $7.79 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Cold Noodle - $7.29 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef on Stick w. Satay Sauce (3) - $9.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantonese Wonton in Hot Peanut Sauce (8) - $8.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon (8) - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skewered Chicken w. Teriyaki Sauce (3) - $8.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- B-B-Q Spare Ribs (Small) - $11.29 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- B-B-Q Spare Ribs (Large) - $20.29 Available at: dinner, lunch
- B-B-Q Boneless Ribs (Small) - $10.49 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- B-B-Q Boneless Ribs (Large) - $17.29 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pu Pu Platter (For 2) - $20.59: 2 Crispy shrimp, 2 veg spring roll, 2 shrimp toast, 2 beef sticks, 2 spare ribs, 2 crab rangoon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings (6) - $9.29: Choice of: Teriyaki Sauce, Hot Sauce, Garlic Sauce, or Original Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Wonton (10) - $8.29 Available at: dinner, lunch
Dim Sum
- Shrimp Shumai (6) - $8.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumpling (6) - $7.99 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (6) - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Dumpling (Fried or Steamed) (6) - $7.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dumpling (6) - $7.99: Fried or Steamed Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumpling Combo (8) - $9.99: Fried or Steamed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Wonton w. Egg Drop Soup (Small) - $4.79 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton w. Egg Drop Soup (Large) - $7.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup (Small) - $4.79 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup (Large) - $7.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Drop Corn Soup (Small) - $4.29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Drop Corn Soup (Large) - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (No Meat) (Small) - $4.79 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (No Meat) (Large) - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup (Small) - $4.79 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup (Large) - $6.25 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sweet Corn Soup (Small) - $5.29 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sweet Corn Soup (Large) - $8.79 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantonese Wonton Soup - $9.79 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Wonton Soup (For 2) - $12.59: Cantonese wonton, shrimp, chicken, pork and mixed vegs Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tofu Soup - $11.59 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken w. Cashew Nuts (Fried) - $15.49: Served with white rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken w. Broccoli - $15.49: Served with white rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken w. Peanuts (Fried) - $15.49: Served with white rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef w. Broccoli - $17.49: Served with white rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce - $17.49: Served with white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Chicken - $17.49: Juicy white meat chicken battered and deep fried then cooked in a golden sweet and spicy sauce. Served with white rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Crown - $18.49: Jumbo shrimp, white meat chicken & beef w. mixed vegs in spicy garlic sauce. Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Family - $19.49: Jumbo shrimp, scallops, chicken, beef, pork and assorted vegetables in house special sauce. Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck (Half) - $30.99 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck (Whole) - $47.99 Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles and Rice
- Roast Pork or Chicken Fried Rice (Large) - $12.79 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Beef Lo Mein (Large) - $14.29 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Mei Fun - $15.49: Thin rice noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantonese Wonton Noodle Soup - $12.99: Choice of Egg Noodles, Udon, Mei Fun, or Chow Fun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice or Brown Rice (Small) - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice or Brown Rice (Large) - $5.79 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ice Cream - $4.59: Green tea, chocolate, or vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Soda - $2.99
- Snapple - $3.99: Raspberry, Lemon, or Peach
Frequently Asked Questions about East Cafe
- What is the highest-protein dish at East Cafe?
- Pu Pu Platter (For 2), at roughly 101.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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