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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Jomaru Korean Restaurant
1/42 Paramount Drive, Henderson, Auckland 09 836 0089 instagram.com/jomaru.nz -
Joy Bong Thai
809 Mount Eden Rd, Auckland 093772218 joybongthai.co.nz/ -
Joyve Cafe
49 Anzac Ave, Auckland 092000301 -
Kage
4 Veronica St, New Lynn, Auckland 09 218 7514 kage.co.nz/ -
Khana - Devonport
161 Victoria Rd, Devonport 09 445 1546 khana.co.nz/ -
Khana - Meadowbank
14 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank 09 218 8799 khana.co.nz/ -
Khana - St Heliers
13 Maskell St, St Heliers, Auckland 09 575 7391 khana.co.nz/ -
Khu Khu - Milford
91 Kitchener Rd, Milford, Auckland 09 600 3327 khukhu.co.nz/ -
Khu Khu - Ponsonby
171A Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 093601992 khukhu.co.nz/ -
Khu Khu CBD
23 Customs St East, Auckland 098835166 khukhu.co.nz/ -
Khun Pun Thai
5-7 Corinthian Drive, Albany, Auckland 09 448 5757 https://khunpun.co.nz/ -
Kiin Thai Underground Kitchen
699 Mount Eden Rd, Auckland 09 600 2166 kiin.nz/
1/42 Paramount Drive, Henderson, 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.