Facing East Menu (2025 Update)

Facing East is a Taiwanese-Chinese restaurant located in Bellevue, WA, offering a wide range of options for both pescatarians and vegans. This women-owned establishment provides delivery, takeout, and catering services, making it a convenient choice for those looking to enjoy authentic Taiwanese and Chinese cuisine in the comfort of their own home. With a casual yet classy ambiance, Facing East is suitable for various occasions, whether it's a lunch gathering, a dinner date, or a group celebration. The menu features a variety of vegetarian options, along with happy hour specials and a full bar for those looking to unwind with a drink. With amenities like outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, and TV, Facing East ensures a pleasant dining experience for all guests.

Lunch Special Bentos

Lunch Special Pork Chop Bento

Our classic pork chop with black pepper. Lunch special portion. Comes with premium short grain white rice, seasonal vegetables, half a soy egg and pickled cucumber. Contains soy. Only available Monday-Friday during our lunch hours. Not available on some holidays.

$17.86

Lunch Special Braised Pork Belly Bento

pieces classic braised pork belly, topped with cilantro. Lunch special portion. Comes with premium short grain white rice, seasonal vegetables, half a soy egg and pickled cucumber. Contains soy. Only available Monday-Friday during our lunch hours. Not available on some holidays.

$17.86

Lunch Special Braised Tofu & Mushroom Bento

Tofu, vegetables and mushroom in a savory gravy. Vegetarian. Warm and comforting! Comes with premium short grain white rice, seasonal vegetables, half a soy egg and pickled cucumber. Lunch special portion. Only available Monday-Friday during our lunch hours. Not available on some holidays.

$17.86

Lunch Special Fried Chicken Thigh Bento

Fried marinated boneless chicken thigh with five spice powder. Lunch special portion. Comes with premium short grain white rice, seasonal vegetables, half a soy egg and pickled cucumber. Contains soy and wheat. Can be made not spicy (no five spice powder). Only available Monday-Friday during our lunch hours. Not available on some holidays.

$17.86

Five Spiced Fried Chicken With Basil

aka "popcorn chicken". Spicy.

$14.48

Spiced Beef Wrap

Braised beef, cucumber, green onion, and hoisin sauce wrapped in a green onion pancake.

$14.48

Taiwanese Pork Burger

One of our most popular dishes! Braised pork belly on a steamed bun with pickled mustard greens, sweet spicy sauce, crushed peanuts, and cilantro.

$10.51

Fried Yearling Oyster

Crispy fried yearling oysters topped with fresh greens. Served with lemon wedges and a side of dipping salt.

$21.09

Taiwanese Oyster Pancake

Chewy sweet potato flour pancake with oysters, egg, veggies, and a sweet savory sauce.

$18.45

Taiwanese Shrimp Pancake

Chewy sweet potato flour pancake with shrimp, egg, veggies, and a sweet sauce.

$16.54

Handmade Steamed Pork & Vegetable Wontons

Comes with spicy soy sauce.

$14.48

Tainan Shrimp Roll

Comes with wasabi soy dipping sauce.

$20.50

Snacks & Small Plates

Rice Dishes

SM Spiced Pork Stew Over Rice

Spiced minced pork with cilantro and takuwan (pickled radish) over rice.

$7.28

LG Spiced Pork Stew Over Rice

Spiced minced pork with cilantro and takuwan (pickled radish) over rice.

$9.92

Braised Pork Stew Over Rice

Slices of braised pork belly, bok choy, and pickled mustard greens over rice

$21.09

Pork Chop With Rice

Comes with rice, soy egg, bok choy, and pickled mustard greens.

$21.09

Fried Chicken Steak With Rice

Comes with rice, bok choy, pickled mustard greens, and soy egg. Spicy.

$19.77

Five Spiced Fried Chicken With Rice

Five spiced fried chicken over rice. Comes with pickled mustard greens, soy egg, and bok choy.

$19.77

White Rice

Side of premium, short-grain white rice.

$3.63

Beef Noodle Soup

Your choice of thin or thick noodles. Comes with cilantro, chilies, and pickled mustard green. Spicy.

$21.09

Egg Noodle Soup W/ Pork Stew

Clear broth soup, topped with pork stew. Comes with bean sprouts and cilantro.

$15.80

Rice Noodle Soup W/ Pork Stew

Clear broth soup, topped with pork stew. Comes with bean sprouts and cilantro.

$15.80

Sesame Noodles

Noodles with creamy sesame sauce. Contains peanuts. Vegetarian and spicy.

$13.89

Noodles With Green Onion Oil And Soy Sauce

Noodles with aromatic green onion oil and soy sauce. Vegetarian.

$11.83

Noodles With Garlic Oil

Noodles with fragrant garlic oil and a sweet & spicy sauce. Topped with bean sprouts and chives. Vegetarian.

$11.83

Spiced Pork Stew Over Egg Noodle

Our classic spiced pork stew over egg noodles, served dry. Topped with bean sprouts, chives, and fried garlic.

$13.16

Stuffed Fish Balls In Soup

Fish balls stuffed with minced pork. Comes in a clear broth.

$7.87

Pork Meatball In Soup

Comes in a clear broth.

$9.92

Noodles & Soup

Stir-Fried Noodles And Fried Rice

Sauteed Rice Vermicelli

Comes with dried shrimp, pork, and veggies. Can be made vegetarian.

$19.77

Taiwanese Style Chow Mein

Egg noodles stir-fried with shrimp, pork, fish cake, and veggies. Can be made vegetarian.

$20.50

Hakka Style Chow Fun

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with dried shrimp, pork, chives, and egg. Can be made vegetarian.

$20.50

Pork Fried Rice

Gluten free.

$18.45

Shrimp Fried Rice

Gluten free.

$19.17

Pickled Radish Fried Rice

Vegetarian. Can be made Vegan with no egg.

$17.86

Sauteed Sliced Lamb

Sliced lamb sauteed with greens and Taiwanese BBQ sauce. Spicy.

$22.41

Hakka Style Stir-Fry

Stir-fried pork belly, dried squid, tofu, and Chinese celery. Spicy.

$21.09

Twice-Cooked Spice Beef Shank

Sliced beef shank stir-fried with leeks and Fresno chilies. Spicy.

$21.83

Stir-Fried String Beans

Stir-fried strings beans with garlic, dried shrimp, and green onion. Can be made vegetarian without dried shrimp.

$18.45

King Oyster Mushroom Stir-Fry

King oyster mushroom stir-fried with basil and Fresno chilies. Spicy. Vegetarian.

$19.17

Bitter Melon With Salted Duck Egg

Bitter Melon stir-fried with salted duck egg. Vegetarian.

$20.50

Pumpkin With Salted Duck Egg

Pumpkin stir-fried with salted duck egg. Topped with black and white sesame. Vegetarian.

$20.50

Stir-Fried Bok Choy W/ Garlic

Bok choy is stir-fried with garlic, offering a simple yet classic dish that highlights the freshness of the greens.

$14.25

Stir-Fried Cabbage W/ Garlic

Cabbage stir-fried with garlic, typically featuring the subtle crunch and freshness of cabbage enhanced with the aromatic flavor of garlic.

$14.25

Stir-Fried Pea Sprouts W/ Garlic

Pea sprouts stir-fried with garlic, capturing the essence of Asian cuisine in a simple yet delightful preparation.

$18.95

Home-Style Braised Egg Tofu

Soft, fried egg tofu with mixed veggies and pork, in a thick savory sauce. Can be made vegetarian (no pork).

$19.17

Soy Flavored Chicken With Fresh Basil

Aka " cup chicken". Cooked in a heavy cast iron pot.

$22.41

Sweet And Sour Pork Spareribs

From seaboard farm.

$21.83

() SM Shanghai Style Braised Pork

Succulent Shanghai-style braised pork belly. Served with small steamed buns.

$26.38

() LG Shanghai Style Braised Pork

Succulent Shanghai-style braised pork belly. Served with small steamed buns.

$39.61

Beef Short Ribs

Comes with black pepper sauce, pickled pearl onions, and fresno chilies. From painted hills farm. Spicy.

$39.02

Chef's Special

Seafood

Salt & Pepper Prawns

Shell on or shell off. Spicy.

$21.83

Crispy Prawns W/ Mixed Fruit

Comes with mixed fruit and honey mustard mayonnaise.

$24.47

Yearling Oyster W/ Black Bean Sauce

Spicy.

$25.79

Pig Ear Salad

Pig ear, cilantro, ginger, sesame. Served chilled. Spicy.

$11.83

Five Spiced Beef Shank (Chilled)

Served chilled. Spicy.

$13.89

Silken Tofu With Century Egg

Served chilled.

$9.19

Dried Tofu & Soy Egg

Vegetarian.

$9.19

Sliced Braised Pork Belly

pieces of sliced, braised pork belly. Comes with mustard greens.

$25.06

Extra Soy Boiled Egg

A soft-boiled egg, marinated in soy sauce and typically includes a blend of spices and herbs, offering a savory taste.

$1.66

Extra Pork Stew

One serving of pork stew.

$2.65

Pickled Mustard Greens

Side of our pickled mustard greens. oz.

$2.30

Fried Chicken Steak (Only)

Crispy fried chicken steak, typically includes a tender chicken breast coated in a seasoned batter and deep-fried until golden.

$13.74

Side Dishes

Grab & Go Entree

Braised Pork Hock (G&G)

From our grab n' go fridge. Comes with soy garlic dipping sauce. Must be heated up at home. Slice and reheat in microwave or put in steamer whole.

$31.67

Scallion Oil Poached Chicken (G&G)

Tender poached chicken, delicately flavored with scallion oil, is a signature Asian grab-and-go entree, offering a simple yet satisfying meal.

$19.77

Tea Smoked Duck (G&G)

Tea smoked duck, prepared in the traditional Asian method of smoking over tea leaves, typically includes a savory blend of spices and herbs to complement the rich duck flavor.

$19.77

Eggplant W/ Minced Pork (G&G)

From our grab & go fridge. Must be reheated in microwave safe dish.

$11.83

Taiwanese Style Sticky Rice (G&G)

From our grab & go fridge. Must be reheated in microwave safe dish. Cover with wet paper towel or add a few drops of water for proper reheating in microwave.

$17.12

Sauteed Rice Vermicelli (G&G)

From our grab & go fridge. Must be reheated in microwave safe dish.

$11.83

Braised Pork Belly & Taro (G&G)

From our grab & go fridge. Must be reheated in microwave safe dish or in a steamer.

$22.41

Pumpkin Braised Beef Ribs (G&G)

Beef ribs, slowly braised with pumpkin, typically includes a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, ready to be reheated for convenience.

$21.79

Roasted Peanuts

Peanuts roasted with sichuan peppercorn and garlic. Deep, roasted flavor, with a tingly ma-la spice.

$5.96

Golden Kimchi

Golden kimchi, a vibrant and tangy side dish, typically includes salted cabbage seasoned with a blend of garlic, chili peppers, and other spices, then fermented to achieve its unique flavor.

$11.83

Dried Anchovy W/ Dried Tofu, Chili & Roasted Peanuts

spicy!

$9.19

Taiwanese Cabbage Kimchi

Taiwanese cabbage kimchi is a fermented dish featuring Taiwanese cabbage, typically seasoned with garlic, ginger, and chili peppers for a tangy and slightly spicy flavor profile.

$10.51

Pickled Cucumber (G&G)

Cucumbers marinated in a traditional Asian pickling brine, offering a crisp and tangy flavor profile.

$5.96

()Sichuan Style Hot Oil (oz Jar)

Fragrant and ma-la spice!

$7.87

()House-Made Hot Sauce (oz Jar)

Our signature house made hot sauce with fresh hand picked chilies and garlic.

$7.87

Beef Shank (G&G)

Sliced beef shank, marinated and served chilled, typically includes a blend of spices and sauces for a rich flavor profile, ready to enjoy from our Grab & Go section.

$10.51

Grab & Go Side Dish

Grab & Go Drinks And Desserts

Honey Chrysanthemum Tea

Brewed with chrysanthemum flowers and sweetened with honey, this tea offers a soothing herbal flavor.

$7.28

Mango Sago

$8.60

Coconut & Taro Sago

Coconut & taro sago typically includes sago pearls and taro in a sweet coconut milk base.

$8.60

Sweet Snow Fungus Drink

Sweet snow fungus drink, , is a refreshing beverage typically made with snow fungus, sweetened with rock sugar.

$8.60

Side Tapioca

Tapioca pudding, a sweet and creamy dessert, typically includes small tapioca pearls in a rich and smooth base, often flavored with vanilla or coconut.

$1.32

Sweet Mung Bean Soup

Stewed w/ orange peel. From our grab n' go fridge. Can be served hot or cold at home.

$7.28

Sweet Red Bean Soup

Stewed with orange peel. From our grab n' go fridge. Can be served hot or cold at home.

$7.28

Milk Tea

Classic Taiwanese milk tea.

$7.28

Milk Tea W/ Tapioca

Black milk tea combined with chewy tapioca pearls, a classic Asian beverage known for its smooth, creamy texture and sweet taste.

$8.60