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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Lokanta
137A Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland 093606355 http://lokanta.nz/ -
Lola Cafe
517 Ellerslie Panmure Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland 09 218 5431 lolacafe.co.nz/ -
Lone Star
41 The Strand, Tauranga 07 571 4111 lonestar.co.nz/ -
Long Dog
1 Second Beach Rd, Dunedin 03 455 8463 facebook.com/LongdogDunedin -
Lord of the Fries - Botany
1 Town Centre Drive, Botany 022 390 9662 lordofthefries.co.nz/ -
Love Punjab
220 Great South Rd, Manurewa, Auckland 09 266 6105 https://lovepunjab.co.nz/ -
Love Raw
Gourmet Night Markets at Coronoation Park, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga -
Lucky 8
161 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 021978396 lucky8.co.nz/ -
Mae Glong Thai Restaurant
301 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland 09 638 8005 maeglong.co.nz/ -
Maison des Lys Patisserie
567 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland 09 360 0262 maisondeslys.co.nz/ -
Make it Raw
Ohokawarren Farmer's Market on Friday and Riccarton Bush Farmers' Market on Saturday, Christchurch 027 646 3092 https://makeitraw.co.nz/ -
Malka
The Historic Village, 159 17th Ave, Tauranga 027 446 0607 facebook.com/malkatauranga
137A Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, 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.