East Cafe - Rockaway: A Fresh Take on Sushi and Chinese Cuisine

Was very happy with my experience here. Was a little more expensive than most, but they delivered with a solid product. Most places the General Tso Chicken is all breaded, not here, all chicken. Good serving sizes and the dishes were fresh. The next visit is key to see if they have consistency. If so, they earned some new customers.

I really enjoy coming here multiple years. Very Quick service and great food. I like the pacific roll and twin roll. Along with shrimp and broccoli. The sushi along with hot foods is delicious.

Fresh and tasty! The 1/2 price dine-in sushi special is worth the visit, for sure.

Dining at East Cafe is a solid experience from start to finish! The sushi was fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Each piece was expertly crafted, showcasing the quality of ingredients and skill of the chefs. The ambiance was nice and quiet , whether you’re looking for a casual night out or a special occasion. The service was very attentive . Standout dishes included the Mango roll, Rainbow roll and Tokyo roll, melt-in-your-mouth t, and perfectly seasoned miso soup. If you’re a sushi lover, this place is a must-visit!

They have Chinese/Cantonese menu and a Japanese menu. The Chinese one has the regular Chinese items with some dumplings and lunch special items. While the Japanese is all sushi menu and teriyaki. It’s a small quick joint, I ordered chicken and broccoli small. Perfect size portion, taste is good. The service was fast enough, 15 min max. The dine in is good.

Fresh , professional sushi. Dine in or takeout the sushi is always awesome , they also have good Chinese food. Highly Recommend the Honey Walnut Shrimp. I have tried to find it as good elsewhere and cannot. I’ve been going here for years when I’m in the area. Always good service too.

10/2022 update - back for dinner. We went to the Chinese side of the menu. I had the Singapore mei fun and the GF had chicken and broccoli. Both dishes were good. Fortune cookies still the best. Still BYO. Service was fine, not overly friendly but it was ok. Music selection is better. 3/23/18 Update - seems like a change in ownership? No staff look familiar :( The food was still ok... Love boat for two was alright. Had the vegetable dumplings, they were good. Service not the best, had to ask several times for tea. The music selection is different as well. Fortune cookies still the same :) It feels different, even though it looks the same.... Not sure if we will make an effort to come here as much as we used to- Been coming here for 4+ years. Usually service is good and over the years has become friendlier, due in part to my efforts to be overly friendly with the staff, they remember us nowadays :) The food is good, we usually go here for sushi, it's nice to BYoB & no corking fee. The sushi is good and we've never had a bad piece. I expect that trend to continue. The free crunchy noodles are not so good & I don't eat them. The fortune cookies are the best! And I always ask for more. With the 50% off deal, it's a good value.

Nice spot for a Chinese food or sushi. Convenient to the local hotel and all the shops. Nice cozy indoor seating and good service. Food was flavorful. The fried dumplings and beef on a stick were great appetizers. The tangerine beef was sweet and spicy delicious.