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East Street Cafe

50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC
Appetizers
Beef
Chicken
Curries
Festival Of Fried Rice
Noodle Soups
Noodles
Pork
Salad
Seafood
Sides
Soups
Specialty Fried Rice
Veggie

Featured Items

  • Drunken Noodles

    Thai stir-fried wide rice noodles with basil, chili, and a bold savory sauce. Spicy, aromatic, and packed with flavor.
    $16.20
  • Veggie Fried Rice

    Rice stir-fried over high heat with mixed vegetables, egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Simple, savory, and satisfying
    $5.60
  • Spicy Basil Fried Rice

    Thai-style fried rice stir-fried with fresh basil, chili, garlic, and a savory soy-oyster sauce. Fragrant, bold, and fiery with every bite.
    $16.15

Appetizers

  • Gyoza Fried

    Crispy on the bottom, tender on top. Pan-fried dumplings with a golden, crunchy crust, filled with seasoned pork and vegetables. Served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
    $8.15
  • Gyoza Steamed

    Soft and delicate all around, the dumpling has a savory filling and is cooked gently in steam, giving a tender, juicy bite throughout.
    $8.15
  • Tempura

    Lightly battered shrimp and vegetables are served in soy and ginger sauce
    $8.65
  • Lumpia

    Fried Lumpia are crispy Filipino spring rolls filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, vegetables (like carrots, cabbage, and green onions), and seasonings, then wrapped in a thin pastry shell and deep-fried to golden perfection. They're typically served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
    $6.95
  • Fried Tofu

    Deep-fried tofu cubes (Bean curd) with chopped onions and garlic served (warm or cold) with soy-vinegar sauce
    $6.25
  • Crab Wanton

    Crab Wanton are crispy, golden-fried wonton's stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, imitation crab, green onions, and seasonings. They have a crunchy shell with a rich, warm, and slightly sweet filling.
    $8.25
  • Shanghai Roll

    Lumpia Shanghai are small, thin, and extra crispy Filipino spring rolls filled with a seasoned mixture of ground pork, minced carrots, onions, and garlic. They're tighter and more compact than regular lumpia, making them a popular party finger food. Usually served with a sweet chili or sweet and sour dipping sauce.
    $8.65
  • Shrimp Dumpling

    Steamed Cantonese dumplings with a translucent rice starch wrapper filled with plump, seasoned shrimp and veggies.
    $8.15

Beef

  • Bistek

    Filipino Bistek is thinly sliced beef braised in soy sauce and calamansi juice, topped with caramelized onions. Savory, tangy, and best served over steamed rice.
    $17.25
  • Bulgogi

    Bulgogi is a popular Korean dish of thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and pear or apple for tenderness, then grilled or stir-fried. Sweet, savory, and smoky — typically served with rice
    $17.25
  • Spicy Ginger Beef

    Tender slices of marinated beef sauteed with lots of ginger and vegetables in a flavored spicy sauce
    $17.25

Chicken

  • Chicken Teriyaki

    A Japanese classic — juicy, grilled or pan-seared chicken glazed with a sweet-and-savory teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Sticky, shiny, and delicious served over steamed rice.
    $15.95
  • General Tso's Chicken

    It is a popular Chinese-American dish of crispy, deep-fried chicken tossed in a bold, sweet-and-spicy sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and dried chili peppers. Crunchy, sticky, and slightly fiery.
    $15.95
  • Chicken BBQ

    Marinated chicken skewers grilled over charcoal, soaked in a sweet-savory blend of soy sauce, banana ketchup, calamansi, garlic, and brown sugar. Smoky, tender, and slightly sweet
    $15.95
  • MB Tofu Chicken

    Stir-fry chicken, basil, and tofu in a spicy brown sauce
    $15.95
  • Spicy Basil Chicken

    Stir-fry chicken ribbons sparked with basil and bell peppers in chili sauce
    $15.95
  • Cashew Chicken

    It is a popular Chinese-American stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces tossed with crunchy cashews, vegetables, and a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Simple, nutty, and satisfying over steamed rice.
    $15.95
  • Chicken Katsudon

    It is a Japanese dish of a breaded, deep-fried chicken cutlet coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs—golden and crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside — served with tonkatsu sauce and steamed rice.
    $15.95

Curries

  • Yellow Curry

    It is a mild, aromatic curry made with coconut milk, yellow curry paste, turmeric, and warm spices like cumin and coriander. Creamy, slightly sweet, and fragrant
  • Red Curry

    It is a bold, rich Thai curry made with coconut milk and red curry paste packed with dried red chilies, lemongrass, and galangal. Spicier and more intense than yellow curry
  • Green Curry

    It is the spiciest of the Thai curries, made with coconut milk and vibrant green curry paste of fresh green chilies, basil, and lemongrass. Aromatic, creamy, and fiery.

Festival Of Fried Rice

  • Coco Fried Rice

    Stir-fried rice with shredded coconut roasted to enhance its sweet flavor. A choice of Vegetable, Chicken, Shrimp, or Combo
    $16.15
  • Curry Fried Rice

    Stir-fried rice in a mixture of curry and coconut milk with a mild spicy taste. A choice of Vegetable, Chicken, Shrimp, or Combo
    $16.15
  • Cilantro Fried Rice

    Stir-fried rice with fresh cilantro pesto aroma. A choice of Vegetable, Chicken, Shrimp, or Combo
    $16.15
  • BBQ Fried Rice

    Pork-flavored stir-fried rice with a sweet soy vinaigrette BBQ sauce and a hint of lemon. Pork or Chicken
    $16.15

Noodle Soups

  • Tom Kha Noodles

    A Thai coconut milk soup with galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves served over noodles. Creamy, tangy, and gently spiced.
    $16.15
  • Tom Yum Noodles

    A classic Thai hot and sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, lime, fish sauce, and chili. Light yet intensely aromatic and bright.
    $15.95
  • Curry Laksa

    A rich Malaysian noodle soup with a creamy, spicy coconut curry broth, rice noodles, and toppings like shrimp, tofu, and bean sprouts. Bold, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.
    $15.95
  • Chicken Mami

    A comforting Filipino noodle soup with tender chicken, egg noodles, and a clear savory broth, topped with green onions and a soft-boiled egg. Simple, warm, and homey.
    $15.95
  • Nabeyaki Udon

    Round rice noodles with a combination of chicken, seafood, vegetables, and egg in Japanese dashi broth
    $15.95
  • Dumplings

    Egg noodles in savory broth. Topped with homemade meat dumplings
    $15.95
  • Hong Kong Style

    Egg noodles topped with roast pork & vegetables in a clear broth
    $15.95

Noodles

  • Pad Thai

    Thailand's iconic stir-fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, and green onions in a tangy tamarind-based sauce, topped with crushed peanuts and lime.
    $16.20
  • Drunken Noodles

    Thai stir-fried wide rice noodles with basil, chili, and a bold savory sauce. Spicy, aromatic, and packed with flavor.
    $16.20
  • Beef Kway Teow

    Silky flat rice noodles stir-fried with tender beef, bean sprouts, and egg in a rich dark soy sauce. Smoky and satisfying.
    $17.25
  • Curried Beef Kway Teow

    Silky flat rice noodles stir-fried with tender beef, bean sprouts, and egg in a spicy curry sauce.
    $17.25
  • Pancit Bihon

    A Filipino favorite of thin rice noodles stir-fried with vegetables, chicken, and soy sauce, finished with a squeeze of calamansi. Light, savory, and festive.
    $16.20
  • Singaporean Noodles

    Thin rice vermicelli stir-fried with shrimp, pork, vegetables, and egg, seasoned with curry powder. Fragrant, colorful, and slightly spicy.
    $16.20
  • Lo-Mien

    Chinese egg noodles tossed with vegetables and protein in a savory soy and sesame sauce. Soft, chewy, and comforting.
    $16.20

Pork

  • Pork Adobo

    The ultimate Filipino comfort dish of pork braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves until tender and deeply savory. Rich, tangy, and even better the next day.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.20
  • Manila Pork BBQ

    Tender pork skewers marinated in soy sauce, banana ketchup, calamansi, and brown sugar, grilled over charcoal. Sweet, smoky, and a beloved street food classic.
    $16.20
  • Pork Katsudon

    A Japanese rice bowl topped with a crispy breaded pork cutlet simmered in a sweet-savory dashi broth with onions and egg. Hearty, comforting, and satisfying in every bite.
    $16.20
  • Seared Pork Chop

    A thick, juicy pork chop pan-seared to a golden crust and cooked to tender perfection. Simple, savory, and satisfying.
    $16.20

Salad

  • Thal Salad

    Mixed steamed veggies topped with grilled chicken breast and served with sweet-chili lime dressing
    $15.95

Seafood

  • Shrimp Tempura

    Plump shrimp coated in a light, airy batter and deep-fried to a delicate golden crisp. Served with a light tentsuyu dipping sauce.
    $17.30
  • Grill Garlic Shrimp

    Prawns marinated with garlic and topped with hot, red curry served on a bed of fettuccine noodles
    $17.30
  • GenTso Salmon

    Crispy pan-seared salmon tossed in a bold sweet-spicy General Tso's sauce. A flavorful twist on the classic with a rich, flaky finish.
    $18.40
  • Teriyaki Salmon

    Tender salmon fillet glazed with a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce and pan-seared to perfection. Simple, elegant, and delicious over steamed rice.
    $18.40

Sides

  • Steamed Vegetables

    Fresh seasonal vegetables gently steamed to retain their natural color, nutrients, and crunch. Light, healthy, and a perfect side.
    $5.35
  • Veggie Fried Rice

    Rice stir-fried over high heat with mixed vegetables, egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Simple, savory, and satisfying
    $5.60
  • Steamed Rice

    Fluffy, perfectly cooked white rice. A simple and essential staple that pairs with everything.
    $4.50

Soups

  • Miso

    A warm, comforting Japanese soup of savory miso broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onions. Light yet deeply satisfying.
    $4.99
  • Tom Yum

    A vibrant Thai hot and sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, lime, and chili. Bold, aromatic, and refreshing.
    $6.95
  • Tom Kha

    A creamy Thai coconut milk soup infused with galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Silky, fragrant, and gently tangy.
    $6.95

Specialty Fried Rice

  • Spicy Basil Fried Rice

    Thai-style fried rice stir-fried with fresh basil, chili, garlic, and a savory soy-oyster sauce. Fragrant, bold, and fiery with every bite.
    $16.15
  • Yang Chow Fried Rice

    A classic Chinese fried rice loaded with shrimp, BBQ pork, egg, and vegetables in a light savory sauce. Colorful, hearty, and full of flavor.
    $16.15
  • Adobo Rice Fried Rice

    A Filipino twist using leftover pork or chicken adobo tossed with garlic fried rice. Savory, garlicky, and packed with bold adobo flavor.
    $16.15
  • Thai Fried Rice

    Simple and satisfying Thai-style fried rice with egg, tomatoes, onions, and a light fish sauce seasoning. Subtle, aromatic, and clean in flavor.
    $16.15
  • Salmon Fried Rice

    Flavorful fried rice tossed with flaked salmon, egg, and vegetables in a savory soy-sesame sauce. Rich, wholesome, and deliciously satisfying.
    $16.15

Veggie

  • Grilled Seasonal Veg

    Fresh seasonal vegetables and tofu grilled to tender perfection with a light char and smoky flavor. Simple, healthy, and naturally delicious.
    $15.75
  • Vegetable Tempura

    A colorful assortment of fresh vegetables coated in a light, crispy tempura batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with a delicate tentsuyu dipping sauce.
    $15.75
  • East St Cafe Tofu

    $15.75

Gyoza Steamed

$8.15

Soft and delicate all around, the dumpling has a savory filling and is cooked gently in steam, giving a tender, juicy bite throughout.

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East Street Cafe Location and Hours

(202) 371-6788
50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Closed • July 4th
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