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: nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-carb, pescatarian, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, heart-healthy, diabetic, low-sodium, weight-watchers, atkins, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, high-fiber, gerd, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, detox, alkaline, renal, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
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: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Shrimp Spring Roll (1) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancake - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Toast (4) - $7.79 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Cold Noodle - $7.29 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef on Stick w. Satay Sauce (3) - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantonese Wonton in Hot Peanut Sauce (8) - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon (8) - $7.99 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skewered Chicken w. Teriyaki Sauce (3) - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- B-B-Q Spare Ribs (Small) - $11.29 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- B-B-Q Spare Ribs (Large) - $20.29 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- B-B-Q Boneless Ribs (Small) - $10.49 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- B-B-Q Boneless Ribs (Large) - $17.29 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings (6) - $9.29: Choice of: Teriyaki Sauce, Hot Sauce, Garlic Sauce, or Original Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Wonton (10) - $8.29 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dim Sum
- Shrimp Shumai (6) - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumpling (6) - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (6) - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Dumpling (Fried or Steamed) (6) - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dumpling (6) - $7.99: Fried or Steamed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumpling Combo (8) - $9.99: Fried or Steamed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Wonton w. Egg Drop Soup (Small) - $4.79 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton w. Egg Drop Soup (Large) - $7.25 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup (Small) - $4.79 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup (Large) - $7.25 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Drop Corn Soup (Small) - $4.29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Drop Corn Soup (Large) - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (No Meat) (Small) - $4.79 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (No Meat) (Large) - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup (Small) - $4.79 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup (Large) - $6.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sweet Corn Soup (Small) - $5.29 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sweet Corn Soup (Large) - $8.79 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantonese Wonton Soup - $9.79 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Wonton Soup (For 2) - $12.59: Cantonese wonton, shrimp, chicken, pork and mixed vegs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tofu Soup - $11.59 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken w. Cashew Nuts (Fried) - $15.49: Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken w. Broccoli - $15.49: Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken w. Peanuts (Fried) - $15.49: Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef w. Broccoli - $17.49: Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce - $17.49: Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck (Half) - $30.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck (Whole) - $47.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles and Rice
- Roast Pork or Chicken Fried Rice (Large) - $12.79 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Beef Lo Mein (Large) - $14.29 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Mei Fun - $15.49: Thin rice noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantonese Wonton Noodle Soup - $12.99: Choice of Egg Noodles, Udon, Mei Fun, or Chow Fun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice or Brown Rice (Small) - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice or Brown Rice (Large) - $5.79 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ice Cream - $4.59: Green tea, chocolate, or vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Soda - $2.99
- Snapple - $3.99: Raspberry, Lemon, or Peach
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