Eating out
Thankfully, there are many vegetarian options available in most restaurants and fast food outlets these days. Usually they are on the main menu and some places use a symbol to make them easily recognised.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
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& Sushi
2 Commerce St, Auckland andsushi.co.nz/ -
& Sushi - Cityworks Depot
90 Wellesley St West, Auckland 093005097 andsushi.co.nz/ -
& Sushi - Newmarket
10-12 Teed St, Auckland 095234223 andsushi.co.nz/ -
1908 Restaurant
7 Harington Point Road, Portobello, Dunedin 03 478 0801 https://1908.nz/ -
25ml Cafe
33 Ian Morrison Rd, Hobsonville, Auckland instagram.com/25mlcafe/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D -
29 Sweets
5 Pilgrim Pl, Christchurch 03 420 1130 https://29sweets.co.nz/ -
555 Thai Cuisine
164 Sandringham Rd, Auckland 09 849 3536 555thaicuisine.com/ -
Adjø
333 George Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 022 107 5490 https://adjo.co.nz/ -
Akito
153 Ocean View Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island, Auckland 09 372 7659 akito.co.nz/ -
Alberta's
Shed 4 Mapua Wharf, Mapua, Nelson 03 540 3933 albertas.co.nz/ -
Alimento Eatery
74 First Ave, Tauranga 07 579 5990 alimento.co.nz/ -
Alioke Eatery
4A Central Park Ln, Richmond, Nelson 027 223 5400 facebook.com/aliokeeatery
2 Commerce St, Auckland
Thankfully, there are many vegetarian options available in most restaurants and fast food outlets these days. Usually they are on the main menu and some places use a symbol to make them easily recognised.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.