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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La Porchetta - Parnell
167-171 Parnell Rd, Auckland 093090807 laporchetta.com/ -
Lai Thai Bistro
3076 Great North Rd, Auckland 09 827 8266 laithaibistro.co.nz/ -
Larnach Castle
145 Camp Road, Larnachs Castle, Dunedin 03 476 1616 larnachcastle.co.nz/ -
Latitude 37
181 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 572 3037 starsocial.nz/venues/latitude-37 -
Let Them Eat Vegan
Albion Lane, Dunedin 027 522 2382 facebook.com/letthemeatvegan/ -
Little Bird Organics
1A Summer St, Ponsonby, Auckland 09 555 3278 https://littlebirdorganics.co.nz/ -
Little Creatures Brewing
2 Boundary Rd, Auckland 09 347 2077 https://littlecreatures.co.nz/ -
Little High Eatery
181 High St, Central, Christchurch 021 0208 4444 littlehigh.co.nz/ -
Little Long Espresso
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Little Miss Saigon
63 Birkenhead Avenue, Auckland 09 213 0681 ordermeal.co.nz/little-miss-saigon-birkenhead -
Little Sister Cafe
91 Central Park Drive, Auckland 09 836 0860 facebook.com/littlesistercafe -
Lloyd's Deli and Pizzeria
70 Saint John Street, Tauranga 027 255 1955 avenuegroup.co.nz/lloyds
167-171 Parnell Rd, 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.