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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Gre3n Superfood & Juice Bar - Sydenham
363 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch 027 601 6251 https://gre3njuicebar.co.nz/ -
Great Spice
4 Golden Sands Dr, Papamoa, Tauranga 07 542 4666 https://greatspice.co.nz/ -
Grid Coffee Roasters
172 Eglinton Rd, Dunedin 03 453 5272 https://gridcoffee.co.nz/ -
Grindz Cafe
50 First Avenue, Tauranga -
Grizzly Baked Goods
22 Welles St, Christchurch 03 964 0650 https://grizzlybakedgoods.com/ -
Guan Cafe
2A Amera Place, Huntington Park, Botany Downs, Auckland 09 271 1275 -
Halwai Banquet
204 Great South Rd, Papatoetoe, Auckland 09 600 1574 https://halwai.co.nz/ -
Hell Pizza
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Hello Banh Mi
92 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 572 2230 facebook.com/hellobanhmimt -
Hello Beasty
95-97 Customs St West, Auckland 021554496 http://hellobeasty.nz/ -
Hello Mister
5B Hardinge St, Auckland 093652566 hellomister.co.nz/ -
Hello Vietnam
8/235 Riccarton Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch 03 341 2258 facebook.com/HelloVietnamCHCH
363 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch
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.