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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Henry & Ted
5 Golden Sands Drive, Tauranga 07 542 0106 facebook.com/henryandted -
Herba Gourmet
96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 03 925 9911 herba.co.nz/ -
Heritage Coffee
43 Jetty St, Dunedin 03 470 1043 heritagecoffee.co.nz/ -
Higher Taste Restaurant
Old Bank Arcade (downstairs), corner of Customhouse Quay & Hunter St, City, Wellington 04 472 2233 http://highertaste.co.nz/ -
Hill House Cafe
72 Hillsborough Rd, Auckland https://hillhousecafe.co.nz/ -
Home Edition
365 George St, Dunedin 03 974 6088 facebook.com/Homeeditionnz -
Home Made Food
64 Stoddard Rd, Auckland 09 845 2470 https://homemadefoodnz.co.nz/ -
Hoppers Garden Bar
2 Richmond Rd, Auckland hoppersgardenbar.co.nz/ -
Horopito Cafe
600 Blueskin Rd, Dunedin 03 482 1755 https://orokonui.nz/horopito-cafe/ -
Howick Village Cafe
Fencible Drive (at Monterey Cinemas), Howick, Auckland 09 533 6626 facebook.com/howickvillagecafe -
Hula Restaurant
5 Albert St, Whitianga 07 866 0323 https://hula.co.nz/ -
Humbug Cafe
32 Rua Rd, Glen Eden, Auckland 09 827 5124 facebook.com/humbugcafe
5 Golden Sands Drive, Tauranga
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.