Rock Yard Restaurant has brought Vietnamese cooking to Allen Street since 2016, led by owner and head chef Brian Tran. The name honours a family tradition connected with his stepfather, while the dining room's warm lanterns evoke Hoi An without turning the restaurant into a theme park. Its food takes a south-to-north view of Vietnam, combining street-food cues and family classics with measured French and Chinese influences. Lunch, dinner and active table bookings make Rock Yard a proper Te Aro dining destination rather than simply an ordering kitchen.

Small plates make a useful introduction for mixed tables. Fresh rice-paper rolls come with prawn or tofu, herbs, lettuce, rice noodles and peanut sauce; fried spring rolls can be filled with pork and mushroom or vegetables. Steamed pork-and-prawn shumai and mushroom-and-bamboo dumplings sit alongside crisp parcels stuffed with buttercup squash, Vietnamese spices and pumpkin seeds. A tasting platter gathers several of those flavours in one order, with separate traditional and vegan versions rather than treating plant-based diners as an afterthought.

The larger dishes move confidently between crisp, braised and aromatic styles. A lacy rice-flour pancake is filled with tofu, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables, while five-spice pork belly is sharpened by Granny Smith apple salad. Pan-fried salmon combines ginger, turmeric and lemongrass with coriander pesto and golden kūmara, and shaking beef brings sirloin, pineapple and pepper-garlic sauce. Coconut curries, tamarind noodles and a Hue-style beef noodle soup extend the choice beyond familiar stir-fries.

Dietary labelling is unusually clear across the menu, with many vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free routes identified dish by dish. That makes it easier to build a shared meal around vegetable dumplings, stuffed tofu, bok choy and coconut rice without losing the restaurant's core flavours. Dessert keeps the Vietnamese thread visible: pandan cheesecake is lifted with kaffir lime and raspberry, while coconut crème caramel is finished with toasted coconut. Wine, local craft beer and cocktails round out an experience designed for both a quick central-city lunch and a longer evening table.

Address: 18 Allen Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Rock Yard Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Small Beginnings – Ăn Nhẹ

Street food the way Vietnam intended — share, graze, start the journey. Our meals are prepared in a kitchen that handles gluten, egg, meat, dairy and nuts, please let your server know if you have any serious food allergies. Doggy bag is 70 cents extra.

Tasting Plate

per person $16

Min. 2 people – 16 per person. The full story of Vietnamese street food – Great for first timers. Traditional Platter: Prawn Rice Paper roll, Crispy Calamari, Pork Spring roll, Pork & Prawn Shumai Dumplings. Vegan Platter: Tofu Rice Paper roll, Crispy Pillow Dumpling, Vegetables Spring roll, Mushroom & Bamboo Dumplings.

Rice Paper Rolls – Gỏi Cuốn

$10

Wrapped with fresh herbs, lettuces, rice noodles. Served with house peanut sauce. Prawn (GF, DF, Contains Nut); Tofu (GF, Vegan, Contains Nut)

Fried Spring Rolls – Chả Giò

$15

3 rolls. Pork & Mushroom (DF); Vegetables (GF, Vegan)

Pork & Prawn Shumai – Xíu Mại

$15

4 pcs – Juicy pork & prawn dumplings, wild mushroom & herbs. (DF)

Crystal Pork Dumplings – Bột Lọc

$15

5 pcs. (GF, DF)

Mushroom & Bamboo Dumplings – Há Cảo

$14

4 pcs (Vegan)

Crispy Pillow Dumplings – Bánh Gối

$14

4 pcs – Roasted buttercup, Vietnamese spices & pumpkin seeds. (Vegan)

Green Chicken Popcorn – Gà Lăn Cốm

$15

10 pcs – Coated in young green sticky rice, served with house chilli mayo. (DF)

Prawn Coconut Cup – Bánh Khọt

$15

5 pcs – Crispy coconut cups, lemongrass prawns & silky dill cream. (GF DF)

Soft Shell Crab Bao Buns – Bánh Bao Cua

$16

2 pcs – Crispy soft-shell Crab & Asian-infused hollandaise sauce.

Crispy Calamari – Mực Chiên Giòn

$16

7 pcs. (DF)

Tarakihi Fishcake – Chả Cá

$15

5 pcs – Paired with bright & tangy herb aioli. (GF, DF)

Saigon Eggplant Fritter – Bánh Cay

$16

8 pcs – Served with rich & creamy Vietnamese style’s smoked paprika vegan cheese sauce. (GF, Vegan)

Big Flavours – Món Chính

Our meals are prepared in a kitchen that handles gluten, egg, meat, dairy and nuts, please let your server know if you have any serious food allergies. Doggy bag is 70 cents extra.

Yin & Yang Pan-fried Salmon – Cá Áp Chảo

$41

Salmon cured in lemongrass, ginger & turmeric — pan-seared to a golden crust. Plated as yin and yang: vivid coriander pesto against golden kumara purée, with wok-tossed greens. (GF,DF)

Crispy Vietnamese Pancake – Bánh Xèo

$29

Lacy thin, crispy crepe-like pancake made from rice flour, coconut milk & turmeric. Stuffed with tofu, mushroom and seasonal vegetables. (GF, Vegan)

Salt & Pepper Prawn – Tôm Rang Muối

$36

Stir-fried with capsicum, carrot, onions, seasonal vegetables. (GF Optional, DF)

Grilled Lemongrass Beef Steak – Bò Nướng

$38

With Zesty & creamy couscous and herbs, drizzle with Rock Yard’s chilli oil.

Sizzling Shaking Beef – Bò Lúc Lắc

$33

A Sài Gòn favourite – sirloin shaken in a searing wok with caramelised pineapple, capsicum & black pepper garlic sauce. Arrives sizzling at the table. Medium-rare. (GF, DF Optional)

Stuffed Tofu Delights – Đậu Hũ Cuộn Nấm

$29

Crispy tofu skin wraps around tender portobello mushrooms with savory tofu, served with stir-fried Asian greens. (GF, Vegan)

Chili Lemongrass Chicken – Gà Xả Ớt

$29

With stir-fried seasonal Asian greens, & classic dipping sauce. (GF, DF)

Braised Five-spices Pork Belly – Thịt Kho

$29

With soft boiled egg, fresh Granny Smith apple salads & pork crackling. (GF, DF)

Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup – Bún Bò Huế

$29

Sliced medium-rare beef sirloin in fragant lemongrass chilli Beef broth with rice noodle, fresh herbs, & coriander. Mild to Hot Spicy. (GF DF)

Vermicellie Noodle – Bún Trộn

$29

With crispy spring roll, fresh lettuce, herbs, pickled carrot, crushed peanuts & Vietnamese dressing. Grilled Pork (GF, DF, Contains Nut); Lemongrass Chicken (GF, DF, Contains Nut); Soy-Glazed Tofu (GF, Vegan, Contains Nut)

Vietnamese Salad – Gỏi

$29

Orange, asian slaws, mango, fresh herbs, coriander, fried shallot, crushed peanut & Vietnamese classic dressing. Lemongrass Chicken (GF, DF, Contains Nut); Soy-Glazed Tofu (GF, Vegan, Contains Nut)

Stir-fried Tamarind Noodles – Phở Xào Me

$29

Stir-fried with sweet & tangy tamarind sauce, tofu, mushroom, seasonal vegetables, fresh coriander, crushed peanuts. (GF, Vegan, Contains Nut)

Kaffir Lime Seafood Curry – Cà Ri Hải Sản

$32 / Add Rice + $3 / Add Roti + $8

Grilled Tarakihi Fish, King Prawns & tender Squid in a kaffir lime coconut sauce & seasonal vegetables. (GF, DF) Add: Rice +$3 · Roti +$8

Lemongrass Yellow Curry – Cà Ri Việt

$29 / Add Rice + $3 / Add Roti + $8

With kumara, potato, onion, carrot & seasonal veggies. Chicken (GF, DF, Contains peanut); Tofu & Mushroom (GF, Vegan, Contains peanut). Add: Rice +$3 · Roti +$8

Sides

Jasmine Rice

(GF, Vegan)

Coconut Rice

(GF, Vegan)

Rice Noodles

(GF, Vegan)

Stir-fried Garlic Bok-choy

$14

(GF, Vegan)

Roti Bread

(Vegetarian)

Peanut sauce

(GF, Vegan)

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

$1.50

(GF, DF)

Dessert – Tráng Miệng

Pandan Cheesecake

$13

Smooth & creamy Pandan cheesecake with subtle hints of Kaffir lime, served with raspberries puree. (GF)

Coconut Crème Caramel

A Vietnamese twist on the classic French custard, with flaky toasted coconut chips. (GF, Vegan)

Old Black Magic – Vietnamese Drip Coffee

Origin: Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam. Serving Method: Slow drip in the “Phin” Filter, with or without condensed milk.

Vietnamese Coffee Affogato

$10 / Make it a nightcap: add Kahlúa, Baileys or Frangelico + $8

Bold Vietnamese espresso poured tableside over vanilla ice cream. Make it a nightcap: add Kahlúa, Baileys or Frangelico for $8

Tuesday Special

Two for One Mains. The cheaper dish is free. Available on all Big Flavours. Except Yin & Yang Salmon, Beef Steak & Seafood Curry. Dine in & Pick-up. Max. 5 guests. One bill per table.

Two for One Mains

The cheaper dish is free. Available on all Big Flavours. Except Yin & Yang Salmon, Beef Steak & Seafood Curry. Dine in & Pick-up. Max. 5 guests. One bill per table.

Old Town Hoian Banquet

8-dishes feast · 60 per person · Min 2 people. The full Vietnamese table. Eight dishes arrive to share — the way Vietnamese food was always meant to be eaten. Inspired by the lantern-lit streets of Hội An’s ancient town, where every meal is a gathering. Shared dishes — all served for the table.

Rice Paper Roll

Fried Spring Rolls

Huế Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Pork & Prawn Shumai Dumpling

Crispy Soft-shell Crab in Bao Buns

Saigon Eggplant Fritter

Vietnamese Pork Baguettes

Saigon Banquet

2 courses · 45 per person. Entrée + Main of your choice. Entrée — choose one per guest. Main — choose one per guest. Sides — served for the table.

Tofu Rice Paper Roll

(GF, Vegan)

Fried Vegetable Spring Roll

(GF, Vegan)

Pork & Prawn Shumai Dumplings

(DF)

Crispy Vietnamese Pancake

(GF, Vegan)

Lemongrass Chicken Curry

(GF, DF, Vegan Optional)

Braised Five-Spice Pork Belly

(GF, DF)

Jasmine Rice

Roti Bread

Imperial Hue Banquet

2 courses · 55 per person. Tasting Platter + Main of your choice. Entrée — shared tasting platter for the table. Main — choose one per guest. Sides — served for the table.

Tofu Rice Paper Roll

(GF, Vegan)

Crispy Calamari

(DF)

Fried Vegetable Spring Roll

(GF, Vegan)

Pork & Prawn Shumai Dumplings

(DF)

Crispy Vietnamese Pancake

(GF, Vegan)

Lemongrass Chicken Curry

(GF, DF, Vegan Optional)

Braised Five-Spice Pork Belly

(GF, DF)

Salt & Pepper Prawn

(GF optional, DF)

Chicken Salad

(GF, DF, Vegan Optional)

Jasmine Rice

Roti Bread

Dinner Menu – Small Beginnings

Perfect for plates to share with friends and family. 10% OFF TAKE-OUT.

Freshly Rolled Rice Paper Roll

2 Rolls $10 / 3 Rolls $13

Wrapped with fresh herbs, lettuces, rice noodles. Served with house peanut sauce. Choose: Prawn (GF, DF, Contains Nut) or Tofu (GF, Vegan, Contains Nut).

Fried Spring Rolls

$15

3 rolls – Choose: Pork & Mushroom (DF) or Vegetables (GF, Vegan).

Pork & Prawn Shumai Dumplings

$16

4pcs – Wild Mushroom, fragrant herbs, sweet & tangy soy sauce. (DF)

Mushroom & Bamboo Dumplings

$14

4pcs – Served with soy dipping sauce. (Vegan)

Crispy Calamari

$16

7pcs – With chilli jam ginger sauce. (DF)

Crispy Pillows Dumplings

$14

4pcs – Stuffed with roasted buttercup squash with Vietnamese spices & pumpkin seeds. (Vegan)

Green Chicken Popcorn

$16

10pcs – Coated in young green sticky rice, served with house chilli mayo. (Dairy Free)

Saigon Crunch Eggplant Fritter

$15

4pcs – Crispy golden eggplant fritter, served with rich & creamy Vietnamese style’s smoked paprika vegan cheese sauce. (GF, Vegan)

Traditional Tasting Platter

2 people $32 / 3 people $48 / 4 people $64 / 5 people $80

Min 2 people – $16/head – Prawn Rice Paper roll, Crispy Calamari, Pork & Mushrom fried Spring roll, Steamed Pork & Prawn Shumai Dumplings.

Vegan Tasting Platter

2 people $32 / 3 people $48 / 4 people $64 / 5 people $80

Min 2 people – $16 per person – Tofu Rice Paper roll, Crispy Pillow Dumpling, Vegetables fried Spring roll, Mushroom & Bamboo Dumplings.

Dinner Menu – Big Flavours

Beloved favorites that keep our customers coming back!

Crispy Vietnamese Pancake

$29

Lacy thin, crispy crepe-like pancake made from rice flour, coconut milk & turmeric. Stuffed with tofu, mushroom and stir-fried seasonal vegetables. (GF, Vegan)

Braised Five-spices Pork Belly

$29

With soft boiled egg, fresh Granny Smith apple salads & pork crackling. (GF, DF) Best enjoyed with a side of jasmine rice, coconut rice, or roti.

Salt & Pepper Prawn

$36

8 King prawns stir-fried with capsicum, carrot, onions, seasonal vegetables. (GF optional, DF) Best enjoyed with a side of jasmine rice, coconut rice, or roti.

Yin & Yang Pan-fried Salmon

$41

Marinated with ginger, turmeric & lemongrass. Served with coriander pesto (yin), golden kumara puree (yang) & stir-fried Asian greens. (GF, DF) Best enjoyed with a side of jasmine rice, coconut rice, or roti.

Chili Lemongrass Chicken

$29

With stir-fried seasonal Asian greens, & classic dipping sauce. (GF, DF) Best enjoyed with a side of jasmine rice, coconut rice, or roti.

Sizzling Shaking Beef

$33

Wok-fried medium-rare Beef Sirloin slices, pineapple, capsicums, tomato & soy pepper garlic sauce. (GF, DF optional) Best enjoyed with a side of jasmine rice, coconut rice, or roti.

Stuffed Tofu Delights

$29

Crispy tofu skin wraps around tender portobello mushrooms stuffed with savory tofu, served with stir-fried Asian greens. (Gluten Free, Vegan) Best enjoyed with a side of jasmine rice, coconut rice, or roti.

Dinner Menu – Curries

Rich, aromatic, and soul-warming — best enjoyed with a side of steamed rice, coconut rice, or warm roti to soak up every drop. All curries contain peanuts and cannot be removed.

Chicken Curry

$29

Yellow lemongrass coconut curry with kumara, potato, onion, carrot & seasonal veggies. (GF, DF) Best enjoyed with a side of jasmine rice, coconut rice, or roti.

Tofu & Mushroom Curry

$29

Yellow lemongrass curry, white button mushroom, broccoli, cauliflower, kumara, potato, carrot & seasonal veggies. (GF, Vegan) Best enjoyed with a side of jasmine rice, coconut rice, or roti.

Kaffir Lime Seafood Curry

$32

Grilled Tarakihi Fish, King Prawns & tender Squid in a kaffir lime coconut sauce & seasonal vegetables. (GF, DF)

Dinner Menu – Noodles & Salad

Stir-fried Tamarind Noodles

$29

Stir-fried with sweet & tangy tamarind sauce, tofu, mushroom, seasonal vegetables, fresh coriander, crushed peanuts. (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

$29

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)

Vermicelli Noodles

Pork $29 / Chicken $29

With fried spring roll, thin rice noodle, lettuce, crushed peanut, herbs & Vietnamese traditional dressing. (GF, DF, Contains nuts) Choose: Pork or Chicken.

Soy-Glazed Tofu Noodles

$29

With crispy vegetable spring roll, lettuce, fresh herbs, pickled carrot, crushed peanuts & Vietnamese soy dressing. (GF, Vegan)

Chicken Salad

$29

Orange, asian slaws, mango, fresh herbs, coriander, fried shallot, crushed peanut & Vietnamese classic dressing. (GF, DF, Contains nuts)

Dinner Menu – Sides

Jasmine Rice

Coconut Rice

Rice Noodles

Roti Bread

Peanut Sauce

Stir-fried Garlic Bok-choy

$14

(GF, DF, Vegan)

Vietnamese Traditional Sauce

$1.50

A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce made from fish sauce, lemon juice, and sugar — infused with garlic and chilli for a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savoury. (Vegan Optional)

Fresh Chilli

$1.50

Rock Yard’s Chilli Sauce

$1.50

Dinner Menu – Desserts

Traditional Vietnamese sweets with a modern twist

Pandan Cheesecake

$13

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.

Coconut Cremè Caramel

A Vietnamese twist on the classic French custard, with flaky toasted coconut chips. (Vegan, GF)

Dessert Wine

Niepoort Tawny Port – Portugal

Glass $12

Smooth, fruity, fully tawny.

Alpha Domus Leonarda Late Harvest

Glass $12 / Bottle $35

Semillon, Hawke’s Bay, NZ. Ripe honeyed stonefruit, citrus characters, fresh vibrant finish.

Peoples Coffee

Don Wilfredo

Black $4 / White $5.50 / Mocha/Hot Chocolate $6 / Chai Latte $5.50 / Soy/Oat/Decaf + $0.50

A complex, full bodied flavour blend with chocolate sweetness and creamy caramel overtones. Black 4; White 5.5; Mocha/Hot Chocolate 6; Chai Latte 5.5; Soy/Oat/Decaf +0.5

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Rock Yard Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Small Beginnings – Ăn Nhẹ

Big Flavours – Món Chính

Sides

Dessert – Tráng Miệng

Tuesday Special

Old Town Hoian Banquet

Saigon Banquet

Imperial Hue Banquet

Dinner Menu – Small Beginnings

Dinner Menu – Big Flavours

Dinner Menu – Curries

Dinner Menu – Noodles & Salad

Dinner Menu – Sides

Dinner Menu – Desserts

Dessert Wine

Peoples Coffee

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