A bar with a large red dragon sculpture on the counter and a metallic pig sculpture hanging on the wall behind it. The bar has liquor bottles, glasses, and tap handles, with hanging Edison bulbs providing warm lighting. There is a chalkboard with a drink menu on the wall.

OUR STORY….

Welcome to our new digs at 2446 Agricola Street in Halifax, only a few minutes from downtown. With the impending demolition of our old restaurant site to make way for another apartment tower, we made the decision to move early so we could choose the perfect location in the same north end neighbourhood.

We brought the same cheerful staff with the same menu and made a few additions to it. We have a small patio in front of the restaurant as well as a secluded patio that seats 30 in the backyard. Our private underground dining below the restaurant can host private dinners, or business meetings for up to 20 people.

The Pratt Brothers grew up in the restaurant industry working in their family restaurants in Halifax NS. They spent a summer working with Chef Michael Smith at the Inn at Bay Fortune in PEI before going onto the Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown, PEI. They spent a summer doing their internship at The Merchant Tavern in St. John’s NF. After graduation, they joined the Canadian Youth Culinary Olympic Team and won silver medals in Luxembourg. They also spent a season working at the famous Terrafina Restaurant of Hester Creek Winery, Oliver, BC. And to top it off, they travelled extensively throughout Asia, visiting, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea and Singapore researching menu ideas to create an ambitious menu with an Asian-fusion twist in order to provide an unforgettable dining experience for our guests.

Nestled only 3 blocks from the Halifax Commons, Studio East Asian Gastropub offers a unique blend of exquisitely crafted Asian dishes, local craft beer, and vibrant, original cocktails. We look forward to welcoming you to what we’ve created for you to enjoy.

Upside-down chairs in a restaurant with a cow head painting on the wall and a chalkboard menu in the background.

Our Team

André making a cocktail.

André Pratt (Co-owner / Chef / Bartender)

Our resident consultant Chef!

Craig Flinn (Catering Chef)

Chef Guy in his element.

Guy Pratt (Co-owner / Chef / Social Media Savant)

Jeff, our restaurant manager greeting guests at Studio Underground!

Jeff Landry (Restaurant Manager)

Our hidden patio under the shade of sakura petals.
Two cocktails on a wooden bar counter, one with a creamy yellow color and a carrot leaf design on top, the other pink with a lime slice garnish, in a dimly lit bar setting.
A large bowl of ramen with pork belly, boiled eggs, green onions, seaweed, mushrooms, and shredded chicken, served on a wooden table. In the background, a bowl of white rice and a bowl of yellow curry with vegetables and tofu are visible.
Shrimp salad with sliced grilled shrimp on top of mixed shredded vegetables, garnished with chopped herbs, pomegranate seeds, and crushed nuts, served in a black bowl.
André and Guy in front of a mural of Goku eating ramen outside Kinjo Ramen restaurant. The mural features Japanese characters for ramen above Goku's head.
Group of employees gathered outside a restaurant for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with some smiling and holding a bottle of champagne, in front of an entrance with large glass windows and potted plants on either side.
A burger with purple buns, lettuce, shredded carrots, cilantro, fried onions, cheese, beef patty, and spicy sauce, served with French fries.
A restaurant dining table set with menus, wine glasses, and candles. The wall features chalk art of oysters and ramen with text about love for noodles.

Awards and Accolades

2021 Travelers' Choice TripAdvisor badge with owl logo and laurel wreath on teal background
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HuffPost logo with black bold text and teal accent bars on both sides, on a white background.
Food Network logo with a red circular background and white text.
Award notification for OpenTable Diners' Choice 2022, congratulating Studio East for being recognized as one of the best restaurants. The background features scattered food items on forks, on a yellow backdrop.
2022 Travelers' Choice TripAdvisor award badge
2023 Travelers' Choice Award badge from TripAdvisor featuring an owl with glasses, surrounded by laurel branches.
2024 Travelers' Choice TripAdvisor badge with owl logo and black leaves on teal background.

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