Vegan-friendly
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Chinese
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A vegetarian restaurant serving modern Asian plant-focused cuisine. Chefs representing Japan, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka take inspiration from the near and far East. The menu consists of bites, small plates and larger dishes all designed to share, some of which are vegan. The drinks menu features organic and vegan wines, bespoke cocktails and sustainable New Zealand craft beer. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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63-67 Nelson St, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010
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Last update on 24 Aug 2022 by Guest
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Added by deadendjob on 13 Jan 2021
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68 Reviews
First Review by renatedesully
BlackSheep1985
Points +78
Excellent choice in NZ - Edit
Great vegan options and exquisite staff
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-02
Pros: Wide choice of vegan options, Taste
Guest
deadendjob
Points +2820
Delicious - Edit
Great food, drinks and service.
Read moreUnfortunately prices have increased significantly but it's still a lovely restaurant
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-02
Guest
DarknessGurl
Points +290
Pricey - Edit
We were greeted and shown to our seats only to be left for about 15 minutes without a drink menu nor an offer of water. This was also the first time being here and we were not advised how the Yum Cha worked (non-traditional, order from paper menu). So, I had to ask for water and give them our order at the counter.
Read moreFood was served hot, but slowly. Lots of items contain mushrooms but it does not always say on the menu.
VERY expensive for Yum Cha. 2 of us was nearly $80 and that was only for 5 small plates at lunch time.
Redeeming factors; one of the waitresses was lovely, helpful, and willing to assist. Decor is pleasant. Most of the food is tasty (except the potato bar, was a bit bland).
Pros: Mostly tasty, 1 nice waitress, Location
Cons: Expensive, Slow to serve
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Vegandario
Points +2010
Good food - Edit
Ordered the black pepper tofu and the Gochujang cauliflower. All very tasty!
Read morePros: Menu is almost entirely vegan
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ale_ksandra
Points +204
Tasty and interesting - Edit
We came here for our first dinner i Auckland after reading the positive reviews and we definitely weren't dissapointed. The menu had lots of interesting options and everything we tried was tasty.
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Forman
Points +7094
Seriously one of my best meals - Edit
Glad we made it here. Very nice place to dine. Wait staff was great. We split 3 dishes and was plenty for 2 people. Just GO HERE!
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KristinaEatsPlants
Points +6506
Flavor Explosion — Every Dish Hits! 🌶️ - Edit
This place is absolutely delicious — probably one of the best vegan restaurants in Auckland! Every dish was bursting with flavor and perfectly seasoned. You can really tell how much care goes into each plate, from presentation to taste. Highly recommend for anyone who loves bold, modern Asian flavors.
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Kerrilee73
Points +232
Amazing! - Edit
I’ve been vegan for many many years and this place is up there with the best of the best for me.
Read moreTruly unique and beautiful flavours, I wish we were staying in Auckland for more than one night. I would love to try more whilst visiting this beautiful country.
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-06
Pros: Many outstanding vegan options, Inviting , Delicious
Cons: Slow service on a Monday night
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AotearoaVegan
Points +137
Delicious, soul-warming food - Edit
Has a wide range of options, all looked so yummy and it was hard to choose!
Read moreWe went for lunch and had the signature Malaysian nyonya vegetable curry, the charred caulilini & broccolini, and mushroom and truffle dumplings. The highlight was absolutely the curry - delicious, warming comfort food, interesting with some sort of crispy pancake on the top. The charred vegetables were nice but i didn’t think were quite worth $26. The dumplings were good (I’m not the biggest mushroom fan - my friend thought they were fantastic though).
Will definitely be back and want to try the vegan yum cha…
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-05
Pros: So many vegan options, Yummy curry!, Clear labels for what is vegan
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VeganBec
Points +1434
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. - Edit
I’m at Horizon Hotel and thank you all for your reviews because I wouldn’t have seen this. Too many options for me to choose just for dinner for 1, so I’ve ordered too much, of course, and I am rolling out.
Read moreEdamame - warm and delicious. The black shiso salt feels indulgent.
Larb Salad - so fresh and tasty, add the sauce for a lovely zing, not too hot.
Caramelised Tofu - warm, hearty and with beautiful broccolini. The flavour is wonderful and the tofu is perfect.
10/10!!!!!
I didn’t have any wine but all of them are vegan friendly!!
Kerrilee73
Nice to know. Thanks for sharing heading to NZ next month.
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TiWong
Points +27
If you’re into vegan food, this place is a must! - Edit
Reasonable price
Read moreLovely staff
Pros: Gochujang cauliflower
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M.Lapin
Points +140
Looking forward to next visit - Edit
Yum yum yum. We ordered a lot. We ate almost all of it and took the rest home. Loved it all. Fresh, tasty, umami, delicious. Looking forward to going back again. My favourite was the water chestnut wontons.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-22
Pros: Flavours, Options
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Scottish Clare
Points +780
Lovely meal for a special occasion - Edit
We visited East in March 2025 as a special treat at the end of our trip to New Zealand. We decided to try the vegan version of the 'Trust the chef' menu which was $85 each (NZ dollars). It gave us the opportunity to sample a selection of dishes - there's a photo of the menu attached to this review.
Read moreThe three starters were larger than we would have expected for a menu like this and absolutely delicious. The follow course, which was a potato noodle salad, wasn't anything special in our opinion and it was really big so felt like hard work to get through even some of it. The mains and sides were really tasty but we couldn't finish them as they were also very generous. The dessert was lovely and just the right size after everything else we had eaten.
There was a good choice of vegan wines and other drinks and the service was really good. The follow course came out a bit too quickly after the starters but once we asked if we could slow down a bit the pace was good with staff checking we were ready for the next dish before bringing it out.
Overall we enjoyed our experience there although it's definitely a bit more expensive than other places we tried so probably a bit more of a special occasion place.
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FaithKelly
Points +162
Many vegan options & delicious - Edit
Ordered the summer roll, mushroom & truffle oil dumplings, typhoon shelter fried rice, and the black pepper tofu. I enjoyed the dumplings & black pepper tofu with chinese brocoli the best. The dumplings flavor and texture was so delicious and the tofu flavor was also amazing. We enjoyed some vegan wine that was also very good. This restaraunt is on the fancy side and so the dishes are a bit pricier than average. It’s worth checking out if you want to treat yourself!
Read morePros: Many unique vegan options , Good atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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YYCJosh
Points +106
Awesome Asian Spice! - Edit
We had the "trust the chef" menu. For $85 each, we got three appetizers, two mains, rice, and two desserts. By far the best vegan Asian food I've tried! We did specify "mild" but it was still a tad spicy. This was completely forgivable, as the flavors were just incredible. The bang bang shiitake mushrooms were a highlight, as was the potato noodle curry. This was worth the splurge for a meal we won't soon forget!
Read morePros: Extensive vegan menu, Good drink selection
Cons: Their "mild" is not mild enough for everybody
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bfeitosa
Points +5368
Amazing appetizers, pretty good mains, great dessert! - Edit
We had the chef's selection with 6 courses, plus the truffle dumplings. Everything tasted great, but the appetizers certainly had more interesting flavors and textures, especially the gochujang mushrooms, the kichari, and the truffle dumplings, which reminded me of lobster. We also liked the main courses, especially the curry, but not as impressive as the appetizers. And my husband absolutely loved the chocolate truffle tart/pie with salted caramel, I thought it was very good as well. This is the perfect place for a special date or anniversary.
Read morePros: Interesting new flavors, Great ambiance
Cons: A bit expensive
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hilsbish
Points +36
Recommended and mostly vegan - Edit
We really enjoyed our meal, even the omnivores gave it the thumbs up. Tasty, good variety and prompt service. Venue could get noisy I suspect, due to high ceilings and one large room. Handy to public car parks, not so handy to public transport unless you're on that particular bus route.
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rajordan1997
Points +21
Great vibe, great food! - Edit
Food was really nice, and the vibe of the restaurant was fantastic! A little bit more expensive than other places.
Read moreOnly down side was the waiting staff were constantly watching you to see if you needed anything. It would have been nice to enjoy the food without eyes on you constantly!
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-17
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Heretic68
Points +137
Sensational Asian Fusion Eats - Edit
Incredible array of plant based Asian dishes with influences from around all great Asian cuisines. Modern dining experience with generous servings and fantastic flavour combinations. 2 dishes use eggs but that is clearly labelled and can be removed.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-01
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FreyaT
Points +621
Great place for a fancy meal out - Edit
We went for the "Trust The Chef" menu to get a bit more value for money (the prices are a little steep). All food was excellent, though not massive portions. The venue has a nice ambience and staff were friendly and attentive. They even decorated my dessert because we'd mentioned it was my birthday when booking 😊
Read morePros: Quality of food, Ambience
Cons: Cost
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missionbee
Points +72
Yup, so far my favorite... - Edit
Agree with all the top ratings here 👍
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oliviasbrooke
Points +272
one of our faves - Edit
amazing vegetarian (and mostly vegan) restaurant
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-20
Pros: lots of small sharing dishes to try , almost everything is amazing! , get the ginger shiitake and gochujang cauli ❤️
Cons: a bit expensive
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AddisonMorris
Points +175
Amazing bao buns and dumplings! - Edit
We visited on a special menu day, so I’m not sure if these are always available, but the bao buns and dumplings we got were to die for. So many incredible flavor combinations, good prices, and great ambience.
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SuitableCoconut
Points +345
Incredible - Edit
Had the Trust the Chef (all vegan!). It was incredible. Best meal out I’ve ever had.
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LC70PZJ70
Points +746
Great food and service - Edit
Food was tasty and service was good. More expensive than other restaurants, however the quality produce commands this.
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SaraNorlin
Points +3980
Lovely food - Edit
There was some confusion when I walked in. First they said they were full. Then they said I could sit at the bar. Then they tried to move me to some high top tables. Then they said I could stay at the bar. Then they said they'd prepare a table for me if I'd only stay one hour. Then they prepared the table but forgot to seat me. Then they tried to move me to the high top tables again. Then they sat me at the table.
Read moreThe food was very very good though. Highly recommended. Maybe make a reservation though.
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vannyy.o
Points +1937
Delicious Thai Food - Edit
Fancy restaurant, nice menu. I ordered the Pad Thai without egg, very tasty. The Massaman Curry with Tofu was also very delicious!
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