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​XIN CHÀO!

Welcome to Rock Yard, Te Aro’s beloved Vietnamese Restaurant since 2016.

Our name honors the family tradition of our owner and head chef, Brian Tran, paying tribute to his stepfather’s legacy.

 

Our menu takes you on a culinary journey through Vietnam, from south to north, with modern twists on classic dishes that capture the authentic flavors of the streets and alleyways. You’ll also taste the influences of French and Chinese cultures, woven into the fabric of our cuisine.

 

To complete your experience, pair your meal with our expertly curated wine list, local craft beers, and creative cocktails.

 

Một, Hai, Ba, Dôôô!... One, two, three, cheers!

Come, join us, and let’s raise a glass to delicious food, warm hospitality,

and the spirit of Vietnam!

Dinner MenuJoin us for dinner, Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm-9pm


Small Beginnings
Perfect for plates to share with friends and family


Gỏi Cuốn - Freshly Rolled Rice Paper Roll
6pcs - Wrapped with fresh herbs, lettuces, rice noodles. Served with house peanut sauce. Choose: - Prawn (Gf, Df, Contains Nut) - Tofu (Gf, Vegan, Contains Nut)
13
Vegan
Gluten free
Dairy free
Peanuts

Rice Paper Rolls

Prawn

$0.00

Tofu

$0.00
Gỏi Cuốn - Freshly Rolled Rice Paper Roll


Chả Giò - Fried Spring Rolls
6pcs. Choose: - Pork & Mushroom. (Df) - Vegetables (Gf, Vegan)
15
Dairy free
Vegan
Gluten free

Fried Spring Roll

Pork & Mushroom

$0.00

Vegetables

$0.00
Chả Giò - Fried Spring Rolls


Xíu Mại - Pork & Prawn Shumai Dumplings
4pcs - Wild Mushroom, fragrant herbs, sweet & tangy soy sauce. (Df)
16
Dairy free
Sesame
Soy
Xíu Mại - Pork & Prawn Shumai Dumplings


Há Cảo - Mushroom & Bamboo Dumplings
4pcs - Served with soy dipping sauce.(Vegan)
14
Vegan
Sesame
Soy
Há Cảo - Mushroom & Bamboo Dumplings


Bánh Gối - Crispy Pillows Dumplings
4pcs - Stuffed with roasted buttercup squash with Vietnamese spices & pumpkin seeds. (Vegan)
14
Vegan
Bánh Gối - Crispy Pillows Dumplings


Cà Tím Chiên - Saigon Crunch Eggplant Fritter
(4pcs) Crispy golden eggplant fritter, served with rich & creamy Vietnamese style’s smoked paprika vegan cheese sauce.
15
Vegetarian
Eggs


Bánh Tôm - Lemongrass Prawn Vol-au-vent
(2pcs) Bright, citrusy grilled lemongrass prawn, nestled in a rich and creamy dill Bechamel sauce, all wrapped in a flaky buttery puff pastry.
15


Mực Chiên Giòn - Crispy Calamari
7pcs - With chilli jam ginger sauce. (Df)
16
Dairy free
Eggs
Mực Chiên Giòn - Crispy Calamari


Bánh Bao - Steamed Green Bao Buns
2pcs - Choose: - Crispy soft-shell Crab & Asian- infused hollandaise sauce. - Crispy eggplant & Hoisin chilli sauce.(Vegetarian)

Soft-Shell Crab

16


Eggplant

14

Vegetarian
Eggs
Bánh Bao - Steamed Green Bao Buns


Gà Lăn Cốm - Green Chicken Popcorn
10pcs - Coated in young green sticky rice, served with house chilli mayo. (Df)
16
Dairy free
Eggs
Gà Lăn Cốm - Green Chicken Popcorn


Gà Xiên Que – Grilled Chicken Skewers
3pcs - With salad & zesty sesame dressing. (Gf)
15
Gluten free
Sesame


Gà Xốc Chua Ngọt - Fried Chicken Wings
6pcs - Glazed with honey mild chili sauce. 16 (Gf Optional, Df)
16
Dairy free
Gluten free
Eggs


Traditional Tasting Platter
Minimum 2 people ($16/head) - Including Prawn Rice Paper roll, Crispy Calamari, Pork & Mushrom fried Spring roll, Steamed Pork & Prawn Shumai Dumplings.

2 people

32


3 people

48


4 people

64


5 people

80

Traditional Tasting Platter


Vegan Tasting Platter
Minimum 2 people ($16/head) - Including Tofu Rice Paper roll, Crispy Pillow Dumpling, Vegetables fried Spring roll, Mushroom & Bamboo Dumplings.

2 people

32


3 people

48


4 people

64


5 people

80

Vegan
Sesame
Soy



Big Flavours
Beloved favorites that keep our customers coming back!


Bánh Xèo - Crispy Vietnamese Pancake
Lacy thin, crispy crepe-like pancake made from rice flour, coconut milk & turmeric. Stuffed with tofu, mushroom and stir-fried seasonal vegetables. (Gf, Vegan)
29
Gluten free
Vegan
Soy
Bánh Xèo - Crispy Vietnamese Pancake


Đậu Hũ Cuộn Nấm - Stuffed Tofu Delights
Crispy tofu skin wraps around tender portobello mushrooms stuffed with savory tofu, served with stir-fried Asian greens.
28
Vegan
Gluten free


Thịt Kho - Braised Five-spices Pork Belly
With soft boiled egg, fresh Granny Smith apple salads & pork crackling. (Gf, Df)
29
Eggs
Gluten free
Dairy free

Sides

Coconut Rice

$6

Roti

$8

Peanut Sauce

$2
Thịt Kho - Braised Five-spices Pork Belly


Tôm Rang Muối - Salt & Pepper Prawn
Stir-fried with capsicum, carrot, onions, seasonal vegetables. (Gf Optional, Df)
36
Dairy free
Gluten free
Eggs

Sides

Coconut Rice

$6

Roti

$8

Peanut Sauce

$2
Tôm Rang Muối - Salt & Pepper Prawn


Cá Áp Chảo - Yin & Yang Pan-fried Salmon
Marinated with ginger, turmeric & lemongrass. Served with coriander pesto (yin), golden kumara puree (yang) & stir-fried Asian greens. (Gf, Df)
40
Gluten free
Dairy free
Fish

Sides

Coconut Rice

$6

Roti

$8

Peanut Sauce

$2
Cá Áp Chảo - Yin & Yang Pan-fried Salmon


Gà Nướng Đậu - Saigon Peanut Butter Chicken
Grilled bone-in Maryland chicken in a rich sauvory peanut butter sauce, served with a side of velvety Taro Purée and a fresh stir fry of Asian Greens.
29
Peanuts
Gluten free
Dairy free


Gà Xả Ớt - Chili Lemongrass Chicken
With stir-fried seasonal Asian greens, & classic dipping sauce. (Gf, Df)
28
Gluten free
Dairy free

Sides

Coconut Rice

$6

Roti

$8

Peanut Sauce

$2
Gà Xả Ớt - Chili Lemongrass Chicken


Bò Lúc Lắc - Sizzling Shaking Beef
Wok-fried medium-rare Beef Sirloin slices, pineapple, capsicums, tomato & soy pepper garlic sauce. (Gf, Df Optional)
33
Gluten free
Dairy free

Sides

Coconut Rice

$6

Roti

$8

Peanut Sauce

$2
Bò Lúc Lắc - Sizzling Shaking Beef



Curries
Cà Ri Việt: A flavorful and comforting Vietnamese curry experience". All curries contain peanuts and cannot be removed.


Cà Ri Gà - Chicken Curry
Yellow lemongrass coconut curry with kumara, potato, onion, carrot & seasonal veggies. (Gf, Df)
28
Gluten free
Dairy free
Peanuts

Sides

Coconut Rice

$6

Roti

$8

Peanut Sauce

$2
Cà Ri Gà - Chicken Curry


Cà Ri Vịt - Roast Duck Curry
Green kaffir lime curry with young bamboo shoot, kumara, potato, carrot.
29
Gluten free
Dairy free
Peanuts

Sides

Coconut Rice

$6

Roti

$8

Peanut Sauce

$2
Cà Ri Vịt - Roast Duck Curry


Cà Ri Chay - Tofu & Mushroom Curry
Yellow lemongrass curry, white button mushroom, broccoli, cauliflower, kumara, potato, carrot & seasonal veggies. (Gf, Vegan)
27
Gluten free
Vegan

Sides

Coconut Rice

$6

Roti

$8

Peanut Sauce

$2
Cà Ri Chay - Tofu & Mushroom Curry



Noodles & Salads
Noodle Wonders": Explore our comforting noodle soups and savory stir-fried noodle dishes.


Phở Xào - Stir-fried Tamarind Noodles
Stir-fried with sweet & tangy tamarind sauce, tofu, mushroom, seasonal vegetables, fresh coriander, crushed peanuts. (Gf, Vegan)
28
Gluten free
Vegan
Peanuts
Phở Xào - Stir-fried Tamarind Noodles


Bún Bò Huế - Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Sliced medium-rare beef sirloin & Vietnamese pork ham in fragrant lemongrass chilli Beef broth with rice noodle, fresh herbs, & coriander - Mild to Hot Spicy. (Gf, Df)
28
Gluten free
Dairy free
 Bún Bò Huế - Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup


Bún Thịt Nuong - Pork Two Ways
Grilled pork slices, fried pork spring roll with thin rice noodle, lettuce, crushed peanut, herbs & Vietnamese traditional dressing. (Gf optional, Df)
28
Dairy free
Gluten free
Peanuts
Bún Thịt Nuong - Pork Two Ways


Bún Đậu - Soy-Glazed Tofu Noodles
Noodle With crispy vegetable spring roll, lettuce, fresh herbs, pickled carrot, crushed peanuts & Vietnamese soy dressing. (Gf, Vegan)
28
Gluten free
Vegan
Soy
Peanuts
Bún Đậu - Soy-Glazed Tofu Noodles


Gỏi Gà - Chicken Salad
Orange, asian slaws, mango, fresh herbs, coriander, fried shallot, crushed peanut & Vietnamese classic dressing. (Gf, Df)
28
Gluten free
Dairy free
Peanuts
Gỏi Gà - Chicken Salad


Gỏi Vịt - Duck Salad
Fennel, carrot, cabbage, fresh herbs, coriander, fried shallot, crushed peanut & Vietnamese ginger dressing.
29
Gluten free
Peanuts



Sides & Condiments



Jasmine Rice
3
Gluten free
Vegan


Coconut Rice
6
Gluten free
Vegan


Rice Noodles
3
Gluten free
Vegan


Roti Bread
8
Vegan


Stir-fried Garlic Bok-choy
14
Vegan
Gluten free


Peanut Sauce
2
Vegan
Gluten free


Vietnamese Fish Sauce
A classic Vietnamese condiment with a base of fish sauce, sugar and lemon juice, brings a bouquet of garlic and chile notes to everything that absorbs it.
1.5
Gluten free
Dairy free
Vietnamese Fish Sauce


Chopped Fresh Chilli
1.5
Vegan
Gluten free


Rock Yard’s Chilli Sauce
1.5
Gluten free
Vegan



Desserts
Traditional Vietnamese sweets with a modern twist


Pandan Cheesecake
Smooth & creamy Pandan cheesecake with subtle hints of Kaffir lime, served with raspberries puree. (Gf, Vegetarian) What is Pandan? - Pandan is a tropical plant that is widely used in Asian desserts for its green color and soft aroma. It has grassy, sweet, vanilla aroma with a hint of coconut.
13
Vegetarian
Pandan Cheesecake


Coconut Cremè Caramel
A Vietnamese twist on the classic French custard, with flaky toasted coconut chips. (Vegan, Gf)
7
Vegan
Gluten free
Coconut Cremè Caramel


Old Black Magic - Vietnamese Drip Coffee
Origin: Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam Serving Method: Slow drip in the “Phin” Filter, with or without condensed milk
8
Vegetarian
Gluten free
Old Black Magic - Vietnamese Drip Coffee


Vietnamese Coffee Affogato
Vietnamese Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream. For Kahlua, Baileys or Frangelico liqueur, just add 8
8
Vegetarian
Vietnamese Coffee Affogato

Great Tastes of Vietnam

Opening Hours

Mon - Closed

Tuesday - Friday: 

Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
​​Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
​Saturday: 5 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunday: 5 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

18 Allen street

Te Aro, Wellington

@2024 - Rock Yard Restaurant - Great Tastes of Vietnam

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