Facing East Taiwanese Restaurant Menu

Welcome to Facing East Taiwanese Restaurant, a hidden gem in Bellevue, WA, where the rich culinary traditions of Taiwan come alive. Specializing in authentic flavors, the menu boasts an enticing array of dishes that cater to every palate. Start with their renowned Spiced Pork Stew Over Rice, a comforting favorite laced with minced pork, cilantro, and tangy pickled radish. For noodle lovers, the Beef Noodle Soup delivers a spicy kick with its unique broth. The chef's specials are particularly noteworthy; try the Hakka Style Stir-Fry or Sautéed Sliced Lamb for an unforgettable burst of flavors.

While takeout is their mainstay, the outdoor seating allows for immediate enjoyment. Diners rave about the homemade hot sauce, adding an extra zing to every dish. Experience the authentic taste of Taiwan at Facing East, where every bite tells a delicious story!

Lunch Special Bentos

• Lunch Special Pork Chop Bento 排骨超值便當

  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.

  US$17.86

• Lunch Special Braised Pork Belly Bento 空肉超值便當

  2 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.

  US$17.86

• Lunch Special Braised Tofu & Mushroom Bento 豆腐超值便當

  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.

  US$17.86

• Lunch Special Fried Chicken Thigh Bento 鷄腿超值便當

  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.

  US$17.86

Snacks & Small Plates

• 鹽酥雞 Five Spiced Fried Chicken With Basil

  aka "popcorn chicken". Spicy.

  US$14.48

• 五香牛肉捲餅 5 Spiced Beef Wrap

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

  US$14.48

• 刈包 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.

  US$10.51

• 炸 — 蚵 Fried Yearling Oyster

  US$21.09

• 蚵仔煎 Taiwanese Oyster Pancake

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

  US$18.45

• 蝦仁煎 Taiwanese Shrimp Pancake

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

  US$16.54

• 手工紅油抄手 Handmade Steamed Pork & Vegetable Wontons

  Comes with spicy soy sauce.

  US$14.48

• 台南蝦捲 Tainan Shrimp Roll

  US$20.50

Rice Dishes

• 滷肉飯 SM Spiced Pork Stew Over Rice

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

  US$7.28

• 滷肉飯 LG Spiced Pork Stew Over Rice

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

  US$9.92

• 控肉飯 Braised Pork Stew Over Rice

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

  US$21.09

• 排骨飯 Pork Chop With Rice

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

  US$21.09

• 雞排飯 Fried Chicken Steak With Rice

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

  US$19.77

• 鹽酥雞飯 Five Spiced Fried Chicken With Rice

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

  US$19.77

• 好吃白飯 White Rice

  Side of premium, short-grain white rice.

  US$3.63

Noodles & Soup

• 牛肉麵 Beef Noodle Soup

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

  US$21.09

• 切仔麵 Egg Noodle Soup W/ Pork Stew

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

  US$15.80

• 切仔米粉 Rice Noodle Soup W/ Pork Stew

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

  US$15.80

• 麻醬麵 Sesame Noodles

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

  US$13.89

• 傻瓜拌麵 Noodles With Green Onion Oil And Soy Sauce

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

  US$11.83

• 肉燥麵 Spiced Pork Stew Over Egg Noodle

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

  US$13.16

• 魚丸湯 Stuffed Fish Balls In Soup

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

  US$7.87

Stir-Fried Noodles and Fried Rice

• 台式炒米粉 Sauteed Rice Vermicelli

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

  US$19.77

• 台式炒麵 Taiwanese Style Chow Mein

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

  US$20.50

• 客家炒河粉 Hakka Style Chow Fun

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

  US$20.50

• 肉絲蛋炒飯 Pork Fried Rice

  US$18.45

• 蝦仁蛋炒飯 Shrimp Fried Rice

  US$19.17

• 蘿蔔乾蛋炒飯 Pickled Radish Fried Rice

  Vegetarian. Can be made Vegan with no egg.

  US$17.86

Chef's Special

• 沙茶炒羊肉 Sauteed Sliced Lamb

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

  US$22.41

• 客家小炒 Hakka Style Stir-Fry

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

  US$21.09

• 蒜爆牛腱 Twice-Cooked 5 Spice Beef Shank

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

  US$21.83

• 四季豆 Stir-Fried String Beans

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

  US$18.45

• 九層塔炒杏鮑菇 King Oyster Mushroom Stir-Fry

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

  US$19.17

• 鹹蛋炒苦瓜 Bitter Melon With Salted Duck Egg

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

  US$20.50

• 鹹蛋炒南瓜 Pumpkin With Salted Duck Egg

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

  US$20.50

• 炒青江菜 Stir-Fried Bok Choy W/ Garlic

  US$14.25

• 炒高麗菜 Stir-Fried Cabbage W/ Garlic

  US$14.25

• 炒豆苗 Stir-Fried Pea Sprouts W/ Garlic

  US$18.95

• 紅燒玉子豆腐 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).

  US$19.17

• 三杯雞 Soy Flavored Chicken With Fresh Basil

  Aka "3 cup chicken". Cooked in a heavy cast iron pot.

  US$22.41

• 糖醋排骨 Sweet And Sour Pork Spareribs

  From seaboard farm.

  US$21.83

• 東坡肉(小) SM Shanghai Style Braised Pork

  Succulent Shanghai-style braised pork belly. Served with 2 small steamed buns.

  US$26.38

• 東坡肉（大） LG Shanghai Style Braised Pork

  Succulent Shanghai-style braised pork belly. Served with 4 small steamed buns.

  US$39.61

Seafood

• 鹽酥蝦 Salt & Pepper Prawns

  Shell on or shell off. Spicy.

  US$21.83

• 鳳梨蝦球 Crispy Prawns W/ Mixed Fruit

  Comes with mixed fruit and honey mustard mayonnaise.

  US$24.47

• 陰豉蚵仔 Yearling Oyster W/ Black Bean Sauce

  Spicy.

  US$25.79

Side Dishes

• 涼拌耳絲 Pig Ear Salad

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

  US$11.83

• 涼拌牛腱 Five Spiced Beef Shank (Chilled)

  Served chilled. Spicy.

  US$13.89

• 皮蛋豆腐 Silken Tofu With Century Egg

  Served chilled.

  US$9.19

• 滷味拼盤 Dried Tofu & Soy Egg

  Vegetarian.

  US$9.19

• 控肉 Sliced Braised Pork Belly

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

  US$25.06

• 滷蛋 Extra Soy Boiled Egg

  US$1.66

• 肉燥 Extra Pork Stew

  One serving of pork stew.

  US$2.65

• 酸菜 Pickled Mustard Greens

  Side of our pickled mustard greens. 2oz.

  US$2.30

• 炸雞排 Fried Chicken Steak (Only)

  US$13.74

Grab & Go Entree

• 茶香燻鴨 Tea Smoked Duck (G&G)

  US$19.77

• 肉末燒茄子 Eggplant W/ Minced Pork (G&G)

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

  US$11.83

• 台式炒米粉 Sauteed Rice Vermicelli (G&G)

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

  US$11.83

• 南瓜燉牛肋排 Pumpkin Braised Beef Ribs (G&G)

  US$21.79

Grab & Go Side Dish

• 香炒花生 Roasted Peanuts

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

  US$5.96

• 小魚香干 Dried Anchovy W/ Dried Tofu, Chili & Roasted Peanuts

  spicy!

  US$9.19

• 醃黃瓜 Pickled Cucumber (G&G)

  US$5.96

• 涼拌牛腱 Beef Shank (G&G)

  US$10.51

Grab & Go Drinks and Desserts

• 菊花蜜茶 Honey Chrysanthemum Tea

  US$7.28

• 楊枝甘露 Mango Sago

  US$8.60

• Side Tapioca

  US$1.32

• 陳皮綠豆湯 Sweet Mung Bean Soup

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

  US$7.28

• 陳皮紅豆湯 Sweet Red Bean Soup

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

  US$7.28

• 奶茶 Milk Tea

  Classic Taiwanese milk tea.

  US$7.28

• 珍珠奶茶 Milk Tea W/ Tapioca

  US$8.60