WE ARE ONE OF THE OLDEST PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANTS IN THE UNITED STATES, SERVING AN ECLECTIC SAMPLING OF EXOTIC CUISINE FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA & THE PACIFIC RIM, WITH OCCASIONAL DETOURS AROUND THE WORLD SINCE 1967.

OUR MENU IS SMALL, SPECIFICALLY SO, TO REPRESENT A MIX OF THE TIME-HONORED CLASSICS & CULINARY INNOVATIONS OUR PATRONS HAVE GROWN TO LOVE; HOWEVER, EACH EVENING WE EXPERIMENT BY ADDING CHOICE DELICACIES TO OUR COLLECTION, IN MUCH THE WAY A TRAVELER GATHERING MEMENTOS MIGHT DO, IF HE VENTURED TO EXPLORE 'EAST OF SUEZ'.

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From Rudyard Kipling's, Mandalay, during the days of the British Raj, when anywhere east of the Suez Canal was considered, Asia.

Founding Chef Charles Powell selected this name as it reminded him of his father's extensive travels around the world, first as a Naval Officer, and then as a photojournalist and cinematographer for "Fox Movietone News" ~ adventures that Chef Powell often took with him as a child in the 1930's living in China & Japan, and which later led Charlie to the love of his life from the Philippines, Norma Antonio in 1962.

Their international culinary kismet continues to inspire us, as we experiment with the spices & provisions of the Far East.

Today, East of Suez allows us to describe the random path from whence our family & our food originate.

We add to, and change the daily menu frequently, as we explore new recipes & recreate our favorite dishes from cuisines all over the world.
Here is a *sampling* of some of many items we serve on a rotating basis throughout the summer. We apologize if occasionally your selection is unavailable. If you would like to request a specialty item, please give us a call

~ We are Happy to Serve You ~

All our food is prepared to order, from fresh, locally sourced & imported specialty ingredients. We are not an allergen-free establishment, but are happy to work with your dietary needs.

STARTERS

  • CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS

    Quick-fried crispy Brussels sprouts, tossed with Thai basil, sweet *chili lime, lemongrass, garlic, & crunchy garlic | *vegan/gluten free, but fried in our single fryer
  • LUMPIA SHANGHAI

    Philippine fingerling spring rolls of shiitake mushroom-seasoned VT local ground pork & wild Gulf shrimp, wheat flour crepe-wrapped & fried crispy; pineapple banana sweet sour dip | *vegan option available | day 1 dish
  • TITA GLO’S LETTUCE CUPS

    Auntie’s wok-tossed NH local turkey crumble with apples, cranberries & diced veg; served warm in a cool lettuce leaf with toasted sunflower seeds & hoisin drizzle | *gluten free
  • GOAT CHEESE RANGOON

    Crispy deep-fried wontons of VT creamery goat cheese, fresh herbs & seasonings; with coconut sugar sweet *chili sauce | *vegetarian
  • JAPANESE YAKITORI

    Izakaya classic BBQ skewers of organic PA chicken thigh, marinated in sweet rice wine, NH maple, & tamari, charbroiled, alongside Yuzu Kosho citrus pepper paste | *gluten-free | day 1 dish
  • SUMMER ROLLS

    Soft rice paper rolls of lump crabmeat, avocado & mango, with fresh herbs & veg; calamansi citrus mayo | *gluten free
  • SINGAPORE SATAY

    Hawker market style skewers of tender organic PA chicken thigh, in sweet lemongrass rub; charbroiled & served with roasted peanut cream | *gluten-free *contains dairy

MAINS

  • PHILIPPINE ADOBO

    The national dish ~ Mama Tars’ tender confit of PA organic bone-in chicken thighs, marinated and slowly braised till fork tender in soy vinegar & crushed garlic, with bay leaf & black peppercorns; served traditionally with sliced fresh banana | *gluten free | day 1 dish
  • PANCIT GUISADO

    Nanay’s Sunday brunch stir-fried thin noodle, with garlic & ginger-sautéed pork, sweet Chinese sausage, onions, black tiger shrimps, mixed vegetables, snow peas & mushrooms in sweet sesame oyster sauce
  • THAI RED CURRY

    Butterflied, sweet, extra-jumbo Gulf shrimps, simmered in red *chili coconut cream, seasoned with basil, lemongrass, onions, sweet bell peppers, mushrooms & bamboo shoots | *gluten free *dairy free | +Vegan option available
  • BULGOKI BEEFSTEAK

    Korean-inspired BBQ of Maine locally raised flank steak, marinated in sesame, sweet soy & garlic Gochujang *chili paste; charbroiled; with *Kimchi spicy pickled cabbage & steamed white rice | *gluten free
  • PEPPER’S PAD THAI

    Korat style rice noodle fettuccine pan-fry, tossed with organic PA chicken breast strips, wild Gulf shrimps, cracked egg & scallion matchsticks, in sweet sour tamarind; crushed peanuts, cilantro, beansprouts & lime topping | +Vegan option available
  • JAPANESE TEMPURA

    Extra-jumbo, sweet Gulf shrimps, seasonal vegetables & umami rich NH mushrooms, coated in a velvety batter then deep-fried light & crispy; with a warm soy & smoky bonito dashi dipping broth *Vegan option available | day 1 dish
  • DAILY SPECIALS

    We like to play with our food. Check out today’s experiments.

    Our Original Salad Dressings | All *Gluten Free | Also Available Bottled for Purchase
    Charlie’s Sesame Soy Vinaigrette | Norma’s Tomato Ginger | Charlene’s Creamy Garlic |
    Bettina’s Sweet Peanut

DESSERTS

  • LECHE FLAN

    Spanish-influenced Philippines’ dense & luxurious, egg & sweet cream caramel custard; with Macapuno coconut thread jam | *gluten free | day 1 dish
  • MANGO TIRAMISU

    Rich mascarpone cheese & sweet mango cream pudding, layered with soft wafers in individual pot au crème
  • SANS RIVAL

    Roasted cashew nut and rich buttercream-iced, multi-layered, chilled, crispy, and chewy meringue torte A Philippine dessert ‘without rival’ | *gluten free
  • MOLTEN LAVA CAKE

    Individual dark chocolate bundt cake, with melty ganache center, served warm with vanilla ice cream & mixed berry coulis
  • BANANA CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING

    Buttery croissants & banana cream custard, served warm with crème fraiche dollop, drizzled with sea salt caramel
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