STUDIO EAST Asian Gastropub in Halifax

The food overall was really good. The calamari was on point and the studio dumplings had a great seasoning. The pork belly bao bun had a tasty sauce, but I was hoping for a crunch on the pork belly, it was just fatty and texturally unappealing. The cocktails looked really pretty but were overall underwhelming in flavor for the price, the Singapore Sling was the best, the Thai Basil Smash only tasted like basil. The servers were attentive, but I did feel like we were approached almost too much by too many wait staff and ended up feeling like we were being rushed out. Overall it was a great place to go out for dinner, but I wouldnt bother staying for drinks after.

The food was decent but we were completely ignored by the staff at the door for several minutes and made to seem like we were in the way. When they finally noticed us the host was so over the top apologizing, that my husband asked me if I thought she was on something. The place is also incredibly loud, the sound is just overwhelming and staff (never the same one, just all different servers, the host, and maybe a manager?) kept interrupting us. Not a good place for anything intimate or anyone with sensory issues,

What a terrible customer service experience we received for dinner party of 4. Two of us arrived early and we decided to sit in the bar. The hostess pointed out our table for dinner and followed us to the bar with a menu. The bartender completely ignored us, didnt look in our direction and at one point walked away from the bar. It was unbelievable for a bartender, we were not impressed at all. It wasnt busy , no one at the bar. We had to call him over for a cocktail. When we decided we wanted another drink same thing happened. No eye contact, no greeting, no conversation and we had to flag him down. He looked miserable. Then another bartender arrived and he had dark hair and was quite nice and friendly. As we were sitting at the bar we saw the hostess take people from the table she told us was going to be ours for dinner and put them at the table right by the kitchen. She then came over and said our table was ready and took us to that very same table. She then told us we had till 7:15pm to eat as thats when the next reservation was coming. Is she kidding me?!?!?! I have NEVER in the 40 plus years of dining out have had anyone ever say that. My husband and I retiring from the hospitality industry were in shock! Our 4th person was running a bit late due to parking. When are very awkward waitress came over and asked us if we wanted to order anything she also mentioned that the table was booked for 7:15pm. I mean what is going on?!?!?! We ordered appetizers and our 4th person arrived. The waitress after bringing out appetizers approached us and yet again mentioned the next reservation that was happening after us and she suggested we order our mains. Well our 4th person ordered a few appetizers as did my husband and we decided we didnt have enough time to order the mains. We have dined all over Halifax, Da Maurizio, II Mercato, Salt & Ash , The Bicycle Thief just to name a few and have never been told that we need to move it along as there is another reservation after you. And not only once were we told that 3 times! It was awkward, uncomfortable and very unprofessional. How were the appetizers? They were okay. But the service was terrible and the dinner ruined as we couldnt relax and enjoy a dinner with our friends. Will we return? Not likely! There are two many fantastic restaurants in town that have great food and service then bother with Studio East.

Delicious food. Drinks were good. The chicken karaage is a constant favorite of mine. However, I wish the menu had indicated the chicken tacos were DIY.

Beautiful food and cocktails. An absolute must when visiting Halifax!

Amazing !

Absolutely love it here. The food and drinks are always delicious and consistent and prices are very reasonable for the quality (which is exceptional). Ambiance is welcoming. And they have a small patio for warm weather. The passionfruit sour is incredible, so are the ribs, among so much more. It s a staple on my restaurant list.

Fantastic food, cocktails & service! Bao buns and Cambodian Curry with Jasmine rice are must tries. We will return and recommend to our Ontario friends. Slight miss on not acknowledging our daughters 19th birthday (notes in the reservation request) but overall a great evening.

Must

Great vegan options and cool vibe. Dietary restrictions: Vegan Food : 4/5 |

We came across this restaurant by chance during a short visit to Halifax. What a great discovery!!! Exceptional service, high caliber food and warm atmosphere! The waiter spoke French and the wine list offers nice local wines.

Incredible across the board.

Dropped by the new spot over the weekend - the guys really outdid themselves! Fantastic vibe and amazing food + drinks. Id be willing to bet there isnt a better calamari in the city. Specifically wanted to mention our server, Jade. She went above and beyond several times, specifically with dietary restrictions. Well definitely be back. Dietary restrictions: For all you celiacs out there, they have a dedicated fryer, and can make almost all dishes GF!

Excellent cocktails. Amazing Asian fusion menu. We tried a few different dishes to share. Everything was delicious. Plating was excellent. Busy, lively, energetic. Great feel.

Our favourite restaurant for dinner in Halifax. Friendly, welcoming servers, fantastic food and cocktails. great options for vegetarian diners. The bao bun with crispy tofu was a delight! Highly recommended

Great place for drinks and snacks. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the baos (the shrimp and the fried chicken).

Decent food. I might be totally wrong but felt that all other tables were getting faster service, receiving recommendations. Felt a bit bad. Food : 4/5

Great food, I highly recommend.

Delicious food, one of my favorite places. Many gluten-free options Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free Food : 5/5 |

This is a cozy restaurant perfect for date night or a small group. The food is scrumptious, the drinks are delightful, and the staff are friendly. Dietary restrictions: My sister doesnt eat/drink dairy. The waitress was very good at informing her which dishes contained dairy and the ways some could have a substitute. Very knowledgeable.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available; designated fryer Food

First night in Halifax, I was lucky to have booked this place for the 3 of us. The food was excellent, the service very good, and the vibe super fun and energitic. I would recommend the Sticky Ribs, and the Atlantic Seafood Rice Bowl. The Scallops (in any dish) were outstanding! Thanks for a lovely evening.

Love love love the new location, the food is immaculate and the drinks are tasty. I highly recommend!!

A lovely place for good cocktails and snacks. I enjoyed two cocktails, oysters and two bao on the quiet back patio. the oysters were served with a kimchi and green sauce that brought a perfect asian flavour to the salty oysters. Highly recommend, I failed to even get many photos it was so good!

Good food good drinks

Great food, awesome service. Ive been for a week in Canada now, by far the best food I had

Popular restaurant with great decor, service, and food. Arrives for dinner around 6:30 and even with a number of people waiting for tables we were seated within 15 minutes. Beer list was fantastic, with a great selection of local and rotating taps. Food was exceptional, with a whole host of East Asian staples with an Atlantic twist (including my Atlantic Seafood Nasi Goreng). Highly recommend!

Nice spot, good service, okay food

Went for the first time yesterday, the host was a very funny, helpful with the menu and a great vibe. The cocktails were very good and the food was delicious

One of my local favs. Consistent, quality dishes, and excellent service. Their new location is a must! Food

Favourite date night spot

One of the best spots in Halifax. Theres nothing like it in the city, a great spot for a date. The food is incredible, everything on the menu is a hit, makes it hard to pick.

Plusieurs options sans gluten sur le menu et sécuritaires pour coeliaques. Le personnel etait très souriant et ils connaissent bien la maladie coeliaque. Ce fut mon restaurant coup de coeur dans mon voyage en nouvelle ecosse. Le bibimbap ma remémoré mon voyage en corée du sud. On sent beaucoup de talents et damour dans les plats. Bravo!

Super yummy bao! Will definitely be coming back.

Great place for food and drinks! The bartender and staff were amazing The crispy chicken bao and pork rice bowl tasted delicious and the Thai basil cocktail was the yummiest drink I ve tasted in Halifax Food

Excellent food. Flavours are intricate and delicious.

This is a MUST VISIT restaurant! They are creative and passionate about food and flavour. Lots of gluten free items marked on the menu and the staff was knowledgeable. Our meals were generous in size and DELICIOUS. I can t stop thinking about the GF cheesecake (BOTH desserts were GF). It was chai flavoured, with perfectly crunchy coconut on top for a contrast in texture, and BOBA pearls as an adornment. Brilliant. And such happy staff. Visit! Dietary restrictions: LOTS of gluten free! Dedicated fryer for parmesan fries.

Our first time there...definitely wont be our last. The food is freshly made and so tasty. All the servers are super nice

The halibut and rice bowl were simply amazing. Distinctively different flavours. The service was amazing from front to back. The place was packed on a Saturday night (of course) and was a little loud, but it was the sound of fun, so understandable. The highlight of the night was the custom-made cocktail made for my wife by the head bartender (or mixologist as theyre called these days). The drink was a SMOKE & MIRRORS. Based in tequila with touches of vermouth, absinthe and other things. If you tend toward the dirty martini side of the spectrum, you will LOVE this newly-created glass of magic. We have found our new go-to place to eat.

Everything was fantastic. We had a reservation, the table shared a bunch of apps, then we all had different mains. Everything was incredible. Our server told us about the chai brulee and the Pandan cheesecake, both were able to be gluten free. Pandan is one of my all-time favorite flavours. It was the perfect way to cap off a great experience. Great food, highly recommend anyone to try. Dietary restrictions: Great for our friends who have a gluten allergy.

Absolutely amazing Asian fusion. Had the rice bowl with karaage chicken Flavours were complex. Very tasty. Spicey. Kim chi added on the side as well as perhaps Sriracha and I think a miso sauce. Best asian / Asian fusion I ve had in a long time. Locals are incredibly lucky to have this restaurant. Definitely coming back before I leave Halifax. Much more on the menu I want to try.

The good was excellent. Weve have the Burger Week burger here several times but have never stopped in for an independent meal. It was awesome. I had the butter chicken and my wife had the General Tao chicken sandwich and both were top tier, with great portions. Their fries are a tad addictive so be careful and the Bao tacos are worth going back for all on their own.

Best restaurant in Halifax!

Amazing food, delicious drinks, impeccable service and a really nice vibe made for a perfect date night Vegetarian options: Tons of veggie and a few vegan options that can be substituted! Highly recommend the vegan waygu steak bao bun!

I cannot begin to say how phenomenal the service and the food and the ambience and just the overall experience was! Our first time out to Halifax and you made this dining experience so wonderful. Thank you so much!

Had my card used here by a scammer so hope the food was good.

Super good calamari/shrimp for appetizer, the chicken burger was very tasty but the vegetarian cauliflower seemed to be over seasoned so I could not order again. Nice atmosphere but very noisy.

The Unami burger ( burger bash 2024) was amazing!! Cant wait to check out the new place on Agricola st when its finished!

Always have the best food, drinks and service here. Probably my favourite restaurant in Halifax

Food was excellent, service was great, music and vibes were the cherry on top!

Studio East was amazing! Our server was super welcoming and the food was fantastic. Excited for their move to Agricola!

Very tasty food. Their flavours are really well balanced for the most part. Pretty much everything is deep fried though. We had: Calamari (great!!) Chicken karaage (awesome!!) Tiger prawn bao (would have been better grilled instead of deep fried, also sauce was too sweet and needed to be balanced by sour/spice) Pork belly bao (needed more veggies for balance; also one is filling if youve had apps) Cocktails: Blanco (very strong ;) ) Service was excellent.

If I could give a zero I would

Went for brunch on Sunday. Brunch was a delightful Asian inspired brunch menu. Staff was beyond friendly. Food was delicious. Will be definitely back for dinner!

AAAHHH every time I leave studio east i have this bliss feeling just genuinely happy I ve been a couple times and the service is always excellent! The cocktails are STUNNING! (Thank you Keegan for the added spice to the margaritas) and the food is delicious. Bao buns 10/10 ! Fries 10/10! Chicken karaage 10/10! Vibes 10/10! This place is such a gem and always bustling but they have always managed to find us a seat with minimal wait and that s amazing! Call ahead if you re less spontaneous than I!

Excellent food and service. The location is a bit small and it might be difficult to get a table without a reservation at times, but I believe theyre moving to a larger location soon so that wont be an issue

My favorite restaurant in Halifax. --- one year ago Well, took me a while to get back. This time on a busier night. They got rid of the t-shirts. Love this place. Staff are awesome and the range of food is a real treat. Definitely need to spend more time here. --- original review 2yrs ago --- Cozy neighborhood resto. Intimate feel. Small but diverse menu. Cant really figure out the vibe theyre going for with the funny t-shirts. Its like Brooklyn Warehouse meets Montanas. Service was good on a quiet night. Will try again.

Visited this restaurant for the first time today. Everything is very tasty. Finished the dinner with a wonderful green tea cheesecake. Thanks to Chef Guy Pratt.

Portions, price, quality and taste its all there even when ordering take out.

Great meal as always at Studio East Staff is super friendly and helpful Food is great value for money

This place is a must try! It is by far one of the best restaurants in Halifax. The location itself is a bit rundown but it s cleaned up well and the atmosphere altogether is amazing. Super casual and low-lit, perfect for a fun and relaxing experience. Overall very enjoyable. Especially the food. Everything I ate was top tier, you can really tell the chefs are very skilled. No appetizer/entree was overshadowed, each dish itself was its own delicious experience. Absolutely phenomenal, I couldn t have been more pleased or impressed. Even the service was superb, all food and drinks came out quickly but with enough time between everything to actually enjoy your meal. 100% worth your time and money. Dietary restrictions: Many gluten-free options. I find a lot of restaurants don t have many good celiac friendly options, most of the time the food is mediocre. Yet, here I truly felt the experience and almost half the menu is gluten-free.

This little restaurant was 10/10, food was delish, ambiance was nice, service was sublime & friendly. I recommend the cocktail Champagne Papi You won t regret it!

Had a very nice meal there over a year ago now and even remember speaking to one of the chefs as we began talking about Singapore and hawker stands. Just had their entry for the burger bash (pandan steam bun, patty, onions, pank crusted mozza,black garlic aioli & spyro slaw). First off, it was amazing. Full of flavour and pretty to look at. Theres just one eeeeeeny tiny caveat and it comes with the final ingredient in the burger...The shiitake oxtail sauce. Guys, if youre sending this burger out for delivery/takeout you have got to put some tape on the container. Thats just not making it to any destination without popping open. Both our burgers were still delicious just a little sad we had to split half of the sauce container between the both of us.

Talk about being the #1 restaurant in Halifax. Unpretentious all around, and the food is out of this world. The halibut had the most delicate curry, the presentation of the pork belly bao was extraordinary, portions were really decent. calamari was crispy. Burger week burger was really tasty too. Not surprisingly they were fully booked, we were right by the super tiny kitchen and were really amazed by how smooth it ran, timing was perfect service was great. All around a super nice evening, we will be back.

Loved the Unami burger during the burger bash. The ambiance was cozy. I enjoyed the overall dining experience. However, I don t think the male server with a British accent liked us for some reason, he was very blunt and hurried us at the end (he just assumed that we didn t need the receipts). Overall we enjoyed the food. Will I go back? Maybe. Maybe not.

Really Cool Spot! Awesome Bar & Bartenders & Drinks! Great Food! Dine in or Take out Food : 5/5 |

Unsure why this has only a 4.5 rating. Food and cocktails are top notch. Service excellent. Will be back!!

The tofu bao and parmesan fries are amazing. Service is excellent. It can be noisy.

Their baos are amazing. The rice bowl is one of my favourite dishes there, but I also enjoy their ramen. Not the cheapest place to eat, but the quality and presentation is very good. The place is always busy, so make a reservation to avoid disappointment.

Phenomenal food and really great service.

Had dinner last night with a friend, and we ordered multiple items to share. We also opted to sit at the bar, so we could watch them prepare our food and drinks. The service was amazing, the bar staff friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. And of the 7 or 8 items we tried, all of them were absolutely phenomenal. It looks like an unassuming place, but would recommend to anyone..

As someone who has severe food sensitivities (gluten & dairy), being able to eat here and 100% trust that I will not get sick is such a huge blessing! Studio East is one of the only restaurants (even ones that claim to have gluten free/dairy free items) that I can confidently recommend for anyone with similar issues. Thank you for going the extra mile to ensure safe options for your customers! I highly recommend this place. Dietary restrictions: Absolutely amazing for anyone with celiac!

Very good experience. Was a busy Tuesday night. Service was good, but a little bit of coordination issues with a second server coming back for drink orders. Staff very nice though. Food was fantastic, had the short rib and it was excellent. Perfectly cooked, tender. We went as a group of six, and it was fast, tasty for all and atmosphere was perfect if a little loud. (small venue)

To put it simply, this place is a real gem. My wife and I were in recently and we just had the perfect time. And it was not our first time either, SE is in our neighborhood. The food is always spot on. The presentation is great. And the staff is so welcoming and professional. Alex, Keegan and Jessie really made our experience fun that night. We had a blast. We look forward to our next visit.

Loved the people in there. Food was yummy, will be going there so many times more.

Best Food you will ever experience in halifax everything is authentic 5 stars quality . amazing the drinks are different too it was our first time and it was worth it Food

I love studio east so much that I visit on almost a weekly basis. They have an amazing seasonal addition to the menu that is always 10/10. The service is A+ and I never leave disappointed. Highly recommend making a reservation in advance because this place is always packed!

The food and drinks were delicious! One of my favourite meals I ve had in the city. The menu is really unique. The service was also really good from both the servers and bartenders.

Very positive experience! Sarah was a great server and the food was SO so good.

The best restaurant in Halifax. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.

Food was great

Best restaurant in Halifax for a reason! Potato dumplings were super flavourful, service was quick and the butter chicken was the best I ve had to date!

A fantasic place. Just a little ways out of downtown and worth it. Great variety of food, excellent presentation and engaging staff. It is often packed, so make a reservation!

Everything about our experience here was great. The service was attentive, the food was amazing, and the drinks were delicious. We will definitely be back.

Excellent customer service! Also had a great time with a beautiful girl. Thank you :)

Just had my 40th birthday dinner at the Studio East and I have to say the food was out of this world.. we had chicken crisps and studio dumplings to start and then studio burger and pork tenderloin as our mains and a pork belly bao to share.. everything was fantastic. The service on the other had was, at best, lacking. From the second we walked in we were greeted by the floor manager who was clearly intoxicated. Despite seeing many open tables we were told we would have to wait for a table and she would be able to set us soon.. after waiting ten min at the door the second server came over and finally offered us a set at the bar to wait. When I watched her set a couple that had come in after us who also didn t have a reservation I got up from the bar and reminded her we were still waiting.. the disaster went on from there. I ll spare you all the details but when our mains didn t arrive at the same time my partner asked if mine was coming.. she came over and proceeded to tell us that there was levels of training going on and all while the owner was out of town. Basically telling us that the service wasn t good because of the rest of the staff. I was very upset by this comment because based on what we had observed the staff was doing their best to carry the embarrassing slurring floor manager. I asked for water for the second time and she left .. to go talk to staff, wait for drinks to be made for another table ect. After I asked for the third time for water and it still wasn t served I proceeded to get up and get water for my table from the servers station myself walking passed the manager to do it. She then eventually came back to the table, still with no water to check on our main course. When I told her we were fine and that I had gotten the water she decided to tell me that it s a team effort.. team? Apparently at the studio east customers are part of the team. It was the most appalling service I have ever seen in a floor manager and I have worked in the restaurant industry for over 2 decades. I hope that this was just a one off event because the food is phenomenal.

Had a great meal here with folks from out of town. Been meaning to give here a visit and so glad we did. Slight confusion over drinks, but it got sorted. Food was very good. Portion sizes good.

Recently my wife and I went to Studio East for our ten year wedding anniversary dinner, and I have to say it was simply amazing and the service was outstanding as well. To make a short story long, we had arrive late, 30 min before closing and the staff were nothing but super happy and accommodating considering it was right before closing. We had been also be given free wine with our celebrations and the food was fantastically flavourful, with just the right of spice and gratitude form our servers. They were lovely too, plenty of fun conversations. The music was also great. Its a hip, fun and unpretentious atmosphere that will certainly have us coming back for more.

Small and loud, but delicious food and worth every penny.

My boyfriend and I have frequented Studio East multiple times over the past few years. The staff are always kind and attentive and we love the atmosphere. The food never disappoints and there s nothing on the menu I wouldn t recommend. This is definitely one of our go to date night spots and would highly suggest it to anyone. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options on the menu! Dietary restrictions: They have a virtual menu that allows you to see every ingredient in each dish

Great spot for reasonably priced drinks and yummy food! The staff are always lovely and make great recommendations. I always get the bao when I go and it never disappoints! Looking forward to going again and introducing more people to this great spot.

Very good food!

A guarantee in Halifax. The first place I bring friends knowing the consistency of really good food. This is important.

LOVE!! From both owners coming to seat, serve and talk to us, to the phenomenal food, to the cozy atmosphere, to reasonable prices for elevated dishes, Studio East is a destination!! Were full, happy and ready for a show at the Rebecca Cohn!! Potato dumplings, chicken karaage, bao, chicken rice bowl, curry, and veitnamese coffee Creme Brule!!

Really great good and amazing servers! Highly recommended

I would trade my first born for a lifetime supply of their house ponzu. If you can make this happen hit me up.

Good food, great service !!!! Will be back for sure. Highly recommend

Loved it! Food was great and the service was excellent.

Dumplings were excellent. Also the cauliflower broccoli thing. Great service. Great bar. Well worth a visit!

I liked BAOs and burgers Best for pork Food

Great unique burger for burger week.

Upon our arrival, we had a 5 oclock reservation, which we were happy we did because house look full. This was our second time there and must admit your host, young gentleman was something to be desired in all honesty. When mentioned we had a reservation, he pointed to one of the side hight top and said, thats your table over there. When I realized it was a high tops, I inquired about a low table with chairs, due to the fact I recently had knee surgery and couldnt sit on a high stool. His remarks were, that we had nothing but a table over on the bar side but that one was by the garage door and being rained on. As we looked around we saw a few empty low tables and indeed one of them remained empty the entire time we were there. So we walked over to our table unescorted and sat there with no menus or no information as to who our server would be. Finally after several minutes a server who we thought was our server, wasnt and just delivered menus to us and explained the iPad. But throughout our meal we observe the male host seat others and was very chatty towards them. So not quite sure what happened before our arrival, but Im thinking he was having a moment and forget the steps to quality service and not to mention he is the first person one sees upon arrival at your establishment. So chalk it up to maybe a bad moment in the evening but I will admit it did made me and my husband questioned how the rest of the evening was going to go and to be honest weather we actually wanted to stay. Fortunately our server, Soleil, was a delight and managed to turn the evening around. Great food, great service by our server and beer, Thank you

Have been going here for years. I ve never once had a disappointing me. Excellent service and equally delicious food!

The food! The drinks! The service!Everything was excellent!We got a bunch of cocktails and we liked them all. Blanco cocktail was everyone s favorite. Dumplings are something to die for.

Have been here a few times. Great date night spot or meet up with friends. Had General Tso Chicken burger and the Ultimate Ramen this time. Food awesome as always, service was attentive but not hovering. Will be back when the patio opens!

Love this spot. Go there often. Dangerous to live 5 mins away... Best Curry. Best Bao Buns. Heartily Recommend. Food : 5/5

Good Asian fusion options. Was very cool to see that they provide an iPad at your table to show you pictures of all the dishes - absolutely helps with decision making. First time I ve ever seen that. I d recommend the bao buns as an appetizer. The tofu bao had good flavour and was not dry. We also enjoyed the chicken crisp and the studio dumplings for apps. My partner had the chicken rice bowl - this was a miss for us. It was very saucy almost too the point of soupy and we found the different sauces they used did not really compliment each other. I had the kung pao cauliflower bowl which was great - I opted for the noodles. The only suggestion is I wish it had more vegetables because it s quite carb heavy with the noodles and the cauliflower being fried. Overall - I would visit again, they seem to change the menu quite often which is great.

Delicious eclectic asian fusion in a very chill environment. Studio east always has something to intrigue on the menu and changes it around to keep you coming back. The Karage chicken appetizer is a hit as is the rotating vegetarian comfort food such as the Kung pao cauliflower. Everything is packed full of flavour with interesting garnishes. Consider also takeout for an indulgent change!

It s been a min since last dining Studio East and that s my error. This place has a vibe. Wednesday night and the place was packed with a vibrant crowd. Staff and service was excellent. You can tell when the owners out their own personal touches in the food. Everything was homemade and fresh. The menu has some creative elements but always some standard loves such as the Pork Ramen. The drinks were a surprise hit. Cannot wait to find the next opportunity to go back.

Great little spot with wonderful friendly service and amazing food. I had the bulgogi short ribs which were fantastic! Will definitely come back if I find myself in Halifax again.

A favorite spot in the city. Absolutely incredible flavor packed into every item on its well curated menu. The Ramem bowl is hearty and the broth is incredible, highly recommended.

Absolutely great selection and.diverse menu. Great quality. And great service.

One of the best meals I ve had! The service was excellent. I would go again and again if I lived here.

The food was great. Vegan options were delicious! Had both vegan bao. Partner enjoyed General Tso chicken burger. Funky vibe, music is perfect volume for conversation. Service was excellent!

Studio East is turning out food that will make you drool. I recommend the Crispy Chicken skins for sure.. Their Bao buns are better than any Ive ever tried, I also highly recommend the Potato dumplings.. This is our go to night out restaurant and Ive eaten everything on the menu with hesitation. signed Chef Oja

Favourite spot in Halifax, probably the best calamari I ve ever had!

Delicious food and drinks. A little bit pricey, but the entree portions are not small! The baos are great too!

Amazing spot! Service was outstanding and the food was so unique Dietary restrictions: Diets to serve all restrictions Food : 5/5 |

What a treat. Sooo delicious

Hype train...Was told this place had great food so we made a reservation for three, to eat before a concert. Overall the food was okay, it was busy when we were there took about 45 minutes to get our food. I had the large ramen, which was alright. Portion sizes were mediocre, the chicken app, the waiter told us to order and share was really small. The bao buns are small, my brother in laws beef short rib looked the best out of all our orders. Bill for three was 230$ 6 drinks, 1 app, 3 entres. For the money, I thought this place was painfully overrated.. Server was good though! Maby an off night, Ill try it again!

Zen like pub atmosphere with various dishes from all parts pf East Asia ... all prepared with a unique twist creating fabulous meals .... OUTSTANDING flavours . We are from Toronto so we have so many good options, that said, you dont want to miss this place on a trip to Halifax. Vegetarian options: significant choices Dietary restrictions: they ask and will customize

Super fun place. Staff so attentive. Food excellent. One grind was the drinks, were skimpy and small for the high price of 16.00, but tasty.

Carefully and beautifully prepared dishes. Amazing flavors that blend the best of Nova Scotia ingredients with amazing asian twists. And the love of the food and the patrons is apparent.

Best Bao I ve ever had.

Love this place, food and drink is amazing and the service is wonderful and the owners are amazing, they are very interested in food, drink and customer service. They are very impressive!!!

Just awesome. Have been coming here for years and always have the best time. Guy and Andre don t do this for a living, they are passionate about what they do and that reflects on the dishes they put out here. Very generous portions and explosion of flavors. Jessica and Sara are always awesome. Can t wait to go back.

Outstanding!!! So glad we went! Jess was a wonderful waitress and the food was off the chart!!

I love this restaurant, been going there for about two years. The food is excellent. The owners and staff are the best. Would certainly recommend this place. Food : 5/5

Excellent gluten free place to eat! Asian/Korean street food really good! Service is very good as well! Would recommend to anybody!

Yes. Yes. Yes. Such tasty food, highly recommend! Food : 5/5

My friend and I had a wonderful dinner here. Our server Julie, couldn t have been more helpful with suggestions and even gave us a recommendation for PEI where we are headed next. My fried chicken rice bowl was absolutely delicious and my friend really liked her burger. Definitely check it out if you re in Halifax.

Genuinely incredibly good food

I found this restaurant through curated magazine and what enticed me is their philosophy of using local ingredients, making the food taste superb and aesthetically pleasing. It is indeed spot on, the flavor bursts in your mouth. We had chicken karaage, oh so flavourful. The bao is so good, the chicken burger is the best I ever had in my life and the ramen, wow! As a ramen lover (Ive been to Kyoto and Osaka for reference) I give this place a 2 thumbs up for the noodles!!!! The noodles is homemade!!!! I love the noodles. The noodles is the star of the show for the ramen. Its firm and fresh, uses local ingredients and so pretty. Well, take a look at the photos it was my birthday so I went all in up to dessert, cheesecake with ube cream on top is spot on and vietnamese coffee creme brulee is soooo silky smooth. This is officially my FAVORITE restaurant in Halifax! Affordable price, delicious food and super pretty food presentation. Amazing works CHEFS! YOUR EFFORTS ARE NOT WASTED!

Wow, this place is a gem. I really enjoyed a delicious, flavourful meal tonight. Great service and a fun atmosphere. Vegetarian options: They made the butter chicken with tofu and it was so good.

Such a great place food was amazing Will definitely be back and locally owned and operated, which makes it even better. We had the ultimate pork Ramen bowl. Grilled pork belly bao and the Kong pao cauliflower bowl. All were spectacular.

We had the best meal of our lives here. The Thai style mussels were absolute perfection. My husband had the seafood ramen which was delicious and my pan seared halibut was incredible. The chef has mastered the use of ginger - the flavor of everything we tried was perfectly balanced. We spent 9 days traveling all over Nova Scotia and ate mussels every single day. The mussels here were hands down the best we had. The atmosphere is cozy, romantic and friendly. The staff work well as a team and obviously take pride in their special little place. It was truly a meal to remember.

Exceptional food for incredible prices. The watermelon salad and fried chicken bao= UNREAL.

Delicious and inventive menu! Amazing staff!

All-round great experience. Server recommended a tastey drink to compliment our dishes. Bao so good! Rice bowl amazing! Seated on the patio, very relaxing. Thanks

Amazing place to eat. You wont be disappointed.

Studio east is hands down one of the best restaurants in Halifax! They have a simple but amazing menu all year long and the best extended menu for the summer. Everything is absolutely amazing every time I go. I always get the bao, they are honestly one of the best things I ve ever eaten. Everything I ve tried here is always super delicious, every single time Images from ig @fatkidprobs

Everything is excellent. Atmosphere, service, menu, food and cocktails.

Fantastic Asian fusion. I wish we had this place at home! Very tasty food , excellent blend of flavors Food

Loved the calamari and the ramen bowl, right size and delish

The culinary highlight of our three-week tour through Nova Scotia. Finally not the usual fish and chips or lobster sandwich. Here, local products are interpreted in a modern way with an Asian twist. We loved the hadock and ribs, as well as very tasty oysters.

Didn t deserve even one star. Very disappointing customer service from the bar staff.

The calamari is perhaps the best I ve ever had (and I m well-travelled). The halibut had too much spice (not well balanced) to the extent it was impossible to taste the modestly sized fish portion (too much rice too little fish). Popular place. Get reservations. Overall good Asian food for Halifax.

Delicious food and cocktails, Ill keep coming back!

5 + !!! Absolutely an amazing experience at Studio East! We had a group of 7 and fortunately were able to slide in to a table on a Friday night. Our server was absolutely wonderful and helpful. The food was amazing! The vegan options were SO good, I don t have a photo because I just ate it too fast. I can t wait to go back when I visit Halifax again.

Everything was awesome love it recommend dishes utlimate Raman butter chicken calamari

potato dumplings were so delicious and the chicken bao buns were incredible. so reasonably priced- 11/10 will be going back

This place has a cosy, lively buzz about it. The food is adventurous and delicious - a rare combo. And the service is fantastic. This might be my new favourite spot. Dietary restrictions: They are attentive to allergies. Plenty of options for GF (and probably others).

One of my favourite restaurants in Halifax! The food is amazing and the staff are very considerate.

Great vibe and cosy space, we had a great birthday dinner for 3 at Studio East. The staff are so easy-going and at the same time, super friendly, attentive and very knowledgable. The food was scrumptious, we loved our bao bun appetizers and dumplings! The Rib meal as well as the Butter Chicken Curry was top notch! Absolutely recommended for a great night out!

Favorite restaurant in halifax. Come as mush ad we can. Oysters are a great app, and the bao buns are always good!

Food was wonderful. Food poisoning was unbelievable. Mustve either been their chicken bao or the plant based waygu bao. Wouldve loved it if I hadnt spent the night being very ill.

Great walk-in experience for dinner. Food was amazing, full of flavour and modern presentation. Great aesthetic, with a fairly open kitchen view which helps watch the chefs working at their craft. We had the chicken skins and house dumplings to start, a chicken bao and the pork belly bao, and then the beef shortrib bulogi entree, all were phenomenal.

I got the rice bowl and the texture of the rice blew me away. The pork belly was tender and juicy. And the dumplings were gone in seconds. Their Daiquiri, though deceitfully small was sweet and had the same amount of alcohol as any other cocktail. I also recommend the bao. So far, I havent gotten a single bad item from here. I look forward to the next time I dine here.

The food and service were incredible.

Amazing food and great service. Nice to see meal presentation on a tablet to make selections easier. Generous portions at fair prices. Parking: On the street.

Had the love curry, two baos, ramen, oysters. Food was so tasty, interactive menu with pictures, staff super helpful and friendly. Prices were reasonable. Make sure to make a reservation! Parking on the street outside was kind of a struggle though.

Great tasty food. Lovely atmosphere. Staff were very friendly. Really enjoyed our meal!

We ordered a few appetisers and they were all good! I really liked the dumplings and the Thai basil cocktail

Great place great staff awesome drinks and food.

Food is amazing, service is very slow with mixed up orders. But I had a hard time complaining because it was still good.

A true hidden gem. Amazing drinks, great servers and the food was second to none--amazing job to the chefs! My wife and I had a Bao each which were phenomenal and our mains were just perfect. Hats off to everyone!

Awesome food, awesome staff and great vibes. Would recommend to anyone visiting Halifax or who lives here. Vibrant and fantastic dishes.

Absolutely outstanding food, drinks and service! Definitely in the top 1% of any meal Ive ever had, with amazing staff who care about what theyre creating. Highly recommended!

Cool, casual spot for food and drink. The bao bun and oysters were great. I had the ramen (gluten free noodles). The broth was lacking, making the ramen not the best pick on the menu but my friends had no complaints on their entrees. The music was great and overall was a fun vibe for a Friday night dinner

Truly excellent asian gastropub with a wide food and drink menu and a focus on locally sourced options. Oysters were fresh, Bao buns were massive and delicious, and the Large Pork Ramen was monumental. Super generous with their pork belly portions compared to a lot of Ramen places. Our server Sarah was delightful, cant wait to go back!

very friendly service and SUCH good bao buns! atmosphere is noisy which wasn t super ideal for a date vibe but go with friends and you ll have a great time.

Honestly, Ive enjoyed their food better in the past. We sat there earlier this week and I ordered the chicken Karaage. While I was eating, I pulled a sharp pointy bone out the chicken, it had slightly scratched my palette, no big deal but still.. When I told our server about that sharp piece of bone she took it to the kitchen and apologized and that was it. No complimentary coffee or dessert or even a manager would come and talk to us. Food is ok, staff was nice, but it just feels they dont really appreciate their clients any more.

We re new to the area and decided to try this place out. We were so pleasantly surprised! The food and drinks are INCREDIBLE. The potato dumplings are a real hidden gem and I could ve drank about 15 of the Thai basil crush. The staff were also all so friendly and inviting. Could not recommend this place more!

For a Tuesday night, the restaurant was popping. I went with a friend and I got: pork belly bao, plant based wagyu steak bao, and cauliflower/brussel sprout appetizer. All items were very good. I was intrigued by the plant based wagyu steak and how they were able to mimic the texture of beef so well. The pork belly almost melts in your mouth with how soft it is. The appetizer was okay but a tad too salty and had me chugging water with eat bite. The vibe of the restaurant was also pretty good. However, it was quite loud in the restaurant and we found ourselves almost yelling at each other to have a conversation. Overall a good experience, I would recommend it as a good place to try.

Friendly staff, incredibly flavorful food, good portion. Worth a visit! Second visit to this place. I must say, months later, the flavour hasnt decreased but improved. Especially the ramen was top-notch. Portions are still incredibly generous despite inflation and stuff, haha. I love this place; been talking about it since.

Food was slightly above average but messy to eat (for accompanying guests too). Service was amazing though, our server was very friendly and helpful, described the menu with clarity and obvious knowledge. A darker atmosphere, candle lit

Amazing food and service. The bao was so good. I felt we were treated better, or at least as good, as a fine dining restaurant.

Went to pick the order the employee was very rude may be they don t know how to say please or how to talk politely very disappointed with customer service never going back

Not a single dish disappointed! We had the potato dumplings (make sure to ask for the story behind the dish), and the spicy tofu, crispy chicken, pork belly and peruvian bao with some very fancy and delicious cocktails, all finished with a mango creme brûlée. If you like asian fusion make sure to check this place out.

I absolutely love this place. Lots of vegetarian options and all of them are so delicious. It s comfort food in every season. Thanks Guy and Andrè

Food and drinks were great! A very small, intimate space inside so best to book ahead.

This place serves amazing Asian fusion food. Had a hearty dinner here and was satisfied with every dish! Their calamari and scallops were particularly yummy. Tried their Vietnamese coffee creme brulee which was a delight. Highly recommend!

The new butter chicken is the best in Halifax. Unbelievable

Love this place! Amazing flavours & presentation, outstanding cocktails and great staff!

Such amazing service & food. Great at dealing with allergies, can t wait to come back!