East St Cafe – American
Step into a vibrant culinary crossroads where the fragrant steam of Thai lemongrass soups mingles with the irresistible crunch of golden Filipino lumpia and Shanghai rolls. This inviting space captures the essence of a bustling Pan-Asian market, offering a tapestry of flavors that range from the delicate silkiness of handmade shrimp haukau to the bold, savory warmth of authentic Japanese gyoza.
50, Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002-4214 +12023716788 https://www.eaststreetcafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at East St Cafe
Dairy-Free at East St Cafe
East St Cafe in Washington has 21 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Tempura (Japan), Tom Kha Soup (Thailand) and Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at East St Cafe
East St Cafe in Washington has 12 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tom Kha Soup (Thailand), Add Chicken and Extra Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at East St Cafe
East St Cafe in Washington has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cilantro Fried Rice, Vegetable Tempura (Japan) and Fried Lumpia (Philippines). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at East St Cafe
East St Cafe in Washington has 11 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Tempura (Japan), Yang Chow Fried Rice (China) and Thai Fried Rice (Thailand). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at East St Cafe
East St Cafe in Washington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Spring Water and Perrier. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at East St Cafe
East St Cafe in Washington has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tom Kha Soup (Thailand), Add Chicken and Tom Yum Soup (Thailand). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at East St Cafe
East St Cafe in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at East St Cafe
East St Cafe in Washington has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Steamed Vegetables and Jasmine or Green Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at East St Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Basil Fried Rice (Thailand) | 52.9 g | 80.8 g |
| Curry Fried Rice | 1.3 g | 74.1 g |
| Thai Fried Rice (Thailand) | 16 g | 61.5 g |
| Yang Chow Fried Rice (China) | 14.6 g | 56 g |
| Curry Laksa Noodle Soup (Singapore) | 4.5 g | 46.7 g |
| Singaporean Noodles (Singapore) | 22.1 g | 41.4 g |
| Chicken Curry | 60.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Shrimp Curry | 69.2 g | 35.8 g |
| General Tso’s Spicy Chicken (China) | 9.9 g | 35.5 g |
| Beef Curry | 69 g | 32.1 g |
| Chicken BBQ (Philippines) | 7.2 g | 30.1 g |
| Cashew Chicken (China) | 7 g | 28.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Gyoza (Japan) - $8.15: Steamed or pan-fried meat dumplings served with sesame soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura (Japan) - $8.65: Lightly battered shrimp & vegetables served with soy & ginger sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Lumpia (Philippines) - $6.95: Deep fried rolls with shredded cabbage, carrots, green beans, & bean sprouts, ykama & sweet potato served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu (Philippines) - $6.25: Deep fried cubes of tofu (bean curd) with chopped onions & garlic, served (warm or cold)with soy-vinegar sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Wonton - $8.25: Crispy wonton stuffed with crab, cream cheese and green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Roll (Philippines) - $8.65: Crispy mini rolls of ground pork & minced vegetables served with sweet & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steam Shrimp Haukau - $8.15: Shrimp and vegetable wrapped in tapioca and potato starch Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Miso Soup (Japan) - $4.99: Light, soybean flavored soup with tofu cubes & seaweeds, topped with green onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Soup (Thailand) - $6.95: Spicy & sour soup with chicken & shrimp, lemongrass, mushroom, & a dash of chili oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha Soup (Thailand) - $6.95: Spicy & sour soup with chicken & shrimp, cilantro, lemongrass, mushroom, & a touch of coconut milk and chili oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Thai Salad (Thailand) - $15.95: Mixed steam veggies topped with grilled chicken breast and served with sweet-chili lime dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Fried Rice
- Spicy Basil Fried Rice (Thailand) - $16.15: Mixed with egg, chicken, shrimp, fragrant basil leaves, Seasoned with hot chili & spicy fish sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Fried Rice (Thailand) - $16.15: Chicken, shrimp, pineapple chunks, & egg seasoned with spices & delicious Thai sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yang Chow Fried Rice (China) - $16.15: A Chinese tradition with chicken, roast pork, shrimp, & egg Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobo Fried Rice (Philippines) - $16.15: Shredded pork adobo in soy-vinegar sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Fried Rice - $16.15: Diced of fried salmon & egg seasoned with house spicy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coco Fried Rice - $16.15: Stir fried rice with shredded coconut, roasted to enhance its sweet flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Fried Rice - $16.15: Stir fried in a mixture of curry and coconut milk with a mild spicy taste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Fried Rice - $16.15: Stir fried with a fresh cilantro pesto aroma Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Fried Rice - $16.15: Pork flavored with a sweet soy vinaigrette BBQ sauce and hint of lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Pad Thai - $16.2: Flat rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, egg & topped with ground peanuts in a sweet sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodles (Thailand) - $16.2: Flat rice noodles topped with ground chicken, onions, bell peppers & basil in a sweet & spicy sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kway Teow (Malaysia, Singapore) - $17.25: Flat, pillowy rice noodles, slightly charred from the wok, tossed with dark, spicy sauce & marinated beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Beef Kway Teow (Singapore) - $17.25: Beef Kway Teow in a spicy curry sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pancit Bihon (Philippines) - $16.2: Rice stick noodles stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, vegetables & Chinese sausage, with lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singaporean Noodles (Singapore) - $16.2: Rice stick noodles stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, onions, cabbage, carrots & green onion in a curry sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lo-Mien (China) - $16.2: Chinese traditional with egg noodles, vegetables, chicken & shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle Soups
- Tom Kha Noodle Soup (Thailand) - $16.15: Chicken and shrimp in a tart & spicy, sour shrimp broth with rice stick noodles and a touch of coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Noodle Soup (Thailand) - $15.95: Chicken and shrimp in a tart & spicy, sour shrimp broth with rice stick noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Laksa Noodle Soup (Singapore) - $15.95: Chicken, tofu, vegetables, rice sticks & egg noodle combination in a coconut curry broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mami Noodle Soup (Philippines) - $15.95: Egg noodles in a clear broth with chicken & green onion, fried garlic and hard-boiled egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nebeyaki Udon Noodle Soup (Japan) - $15.95: Round rice noodles with a combination of chicken, seafood, vegetables & egg in a Japanese dashi broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumplings Noodle Soup (China) - $15.95: Egg noodles in a savory broth, topped with homemade meat dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hong Kong Style Noodle Soup (China) - $15.95: Egg noodles topped with roast pork & vegetables in a clear soup Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Teriyaki (Japan) - $15.95: Grilled chicken breast filet, glazed with house teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso’s Spicy Chicken (China) - $15.95: Battered chunks of dark meat chicken, quick fried, coated with a semi sweet sauce and chili peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- MB Tofu Chicken - $15.95: Stir-fry chicken, tofu and basil in a spicy brown sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Basil Chicken (Thailand) - $15.95: Stir-fry chicken ribbons sparked with basil & bell peppers in a chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cashew Chicken (China) - $15.95: Diced chicken, quick-fried with cashew nuts & vegetables Dietary tags: South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken BBQ (Philippines) - $15.95: Juicy chicken thigh marinated with lemon, soy sauce, sugar and spices, skewered and grilled. Served with BBQ rice, Pickled cabbage and steam veggies. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsudon (Japan) - $15.95: A deep-fried panko-breaded chicken cutlet soaked in a sweet and savory sauce with sautéed onion and egg served over rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Curry - $15.45: Broccoli, carrots, tofu, bamboo shoots, baby corn, red and green peppers simmered in coconut milk 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, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Curry - $16.95: Choice of Yellow, Red, or Green curry with shrimp Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Curry - $17.25: Choice of Yellow, Red, or Green curry with beef Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $15.95: Choice of Yellow, Red, or Green curry with chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Adobo (Philippines) - $16.2: Braised chunks of pork in a delicious blend of soy sauce & vinegar with garlic & spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manila Pork BBQ (Philippines) - $16.2: Tender sliced pork marinated with lemon, soy sauce sugar and spices, skewered and grilled. Served with BBQ rice, pickled cabbage and steam veggies. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Katsudon - $16.2: A deep-fried panko-breaded pork cutlet soaked in sweet and savory sauce with sautéed onion and egg served over rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Pork Chop (Philippines) - $16.2: Pan-seared tender juicy pork chop marinated with lemon, soy sauce and other spices. Served with rice, pickled cabbage and steamed veggies Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura (Japan) - $17.3: Lightly battered prawns & vegetables, deep fried, served with soy & ginger sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Garlic Shrimp (Malaysia) - $17.3: Prawns marinated with garlic, grilled & topped with hot, red curry sauce & served over fettucini noodles or rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso’s Salmon - $18.4: Battered chunks of salmon, quick fried and coated with our spicy semi-sweet sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Salmon (Japan) - $18.4: Pan-seared slices fillet salmon glaze with house made teriyaki sauce. Served with rice, pickled radish and steamed veggies. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi (Korea) - $17.25: Thin slices of steak, marinated in a blend of soy & sesame, then grilled Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Ginger Beef - $17.25: Tender slices of marinated beef sautéed with lots of ginger and vegetables in a flavorful spicy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistek (Philippines) - $17.25: Marinated beef slices sautéed with onions in a blend of soy sauce and lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Seasonal Vegetables - $15.75: Grilled mixed vegetable and tofu served with our house teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tempura (Japan) - $15.75: Lightly battered vegetables, deep fried, served with soy & ginger sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- East Street Cafe Tofu - $15.75: Tofu stir fried with spicy brown sauce, green beans and carrots – served over egg noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steamed Vegetables - $5.35 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Fried Rice - $5.6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Japanese Rice - $4.5 Dietary tags: 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
Add-ons
- Add Shrimp - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Beef - $3.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Chicken - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Pork - $3.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Veggies - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Egg - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Spring Water - $1.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Orange Juice - $2.95
- Oolong Tea - $1.75
- Coke - $2.5
- Diet Coke - $2.5
- Perrier - $2.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cranberry Juice - $2.95
- Jasmine or Green Tea - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Ale - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mango Juice - $2.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about East St Cafe
- Is East St Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. East St Cafe has 21 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Tempura (Japan), Tom Kha Soup (Thailand) and Add Chicken.
- What can I eat at East St Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetable Tempura (Japan), Tom Kha Soup (Thailand) and Add Chicken carry the dairy-free tag, out of 21 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does East St Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Grilled Seasonal Vegetables and Steamed Vegetables.
- Is East St Cafe gluten-free?
- 12 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at East St Cafe?
- Spicy Basil Fried Rice (Thailand), at roughly 80.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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