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East Is East

Afghan-Persian, Vegan Feast

Worth ordering: Butter chicken

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Top tips

  • Choose the Silk Route or Chai Feast to sample several small plates, including vegan choices; the feast is refillable.
  • Good to know: Check the feast price, live-music charge, and time limits when booking a large party; one group reported unexpected fees and a two-hour seating limit.
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  • Ask staff to identify vegan dishes and flag any allergies; reviewers describe patient menu explanations and attentive allergy handling.
  • For a gluten-free meal, ask about the rice-based bread or gluten-free pita; reviewers specifically preferred the gluten-free bread.
  • Good to know: Ask how plant-based chai is prepared: one reviewer found the dairy-free version was made with green tea rather than the usual chai blend.

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  • Worth ordering: Curry

People also mention chai, tea and boulani.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and attentive service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, generous portions, good value and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner

About

East is East pairs Afghan, Persian, and Indian-influenced small plates with a Silk Route Feast that lets diners sample dishes such as vegan butter chicken, creamy mushroom and eggplant, and lentil soup. Live harp, piano, or other evening music and attentive table service make it feel suited to a special dinner, though one group review reported slow feast service and extra live-music charges.

Vegan menu

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4433 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R3, Canada

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–22:00
Tuesday
11:30–22:00
Wednesday
11:30–22:00
Thursday
11:30–22:00
Friday
11:30–23:00
Saturday
11:30–23:00
Sunday
11:30–22:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Outstanding service
  • Outstanding atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
mushrooms, lentils, chickpeas
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