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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Eggsentric Cafe
1049 Purangi Road, Whitianga 07 866 0307 facebook.com/people/Eggsentric-Cafe/100047671278871/?ref=page_internal -
Espy Cafe
10 Esplanade, Whitianga 07 866 0778 espycafe.co.nz/ -
Everybody Eats
306 Onehunga Mall, Auckland 021 856 884 https://everybodyeats.nz/ -
Falafel Metro
01/45 Grey St, Shop 101, Tauranga 07 579 5424 -
Far East Coffee Co
Shed, 5/67 Awapuni Rd, Gisborne 021 917 439 fareast.co.nz/ -
Fidel’s
234 Cuba Street, Wellington (04) 801 6868 mail@fidelscafe.com -
Five Star Vietnamese Restaurant
8/250 Clyde Rd, Fendalton Village Mall, Christchurch 03 351 7178 facebook.com/fivestarsvnrestaurant/ -
Flagship Eatery
14 Childers Rd, Gisborne 06 281 0372 flagshipeatery.co.nz/ -
Flatbread Jack
Mobile Food Truck, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 022 187 3791 https://flatbreadjack.weebly.com/ -
Florets
596 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland https://florets.nz/ -
Forest
243 Dominion Rd, Auckland forestrestaurant.co.nz/ -
Formaggio's
150 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch 03 331 6674 https://formaggios.co.nz/
1049 Purangi Road, Whitianga
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.