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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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 -
Hungry Time
1212 Great North Rd, Auckland 09 815 1212 https://online.hungrytime.co.nz/ -
Idly Sambar
455 New North Rd, Auckland http://idly-sambar.com/ -
Idoo
251 Queen St, Richmond, Nelson 03 541 0486 idooviet.co.nz/ -
Iguana Street Bar and Restaurant
203 Victoria St, Hamilton 07 834 2280 https://iguana.co.nz/ -
Ima Cuisine
53 Fort St, Auckland 093775252 imacuisine.co.nz/ -
Impressions Restaurant
2 Manor Place, Dunedin 03 477 8800 facebook.com/impressionmanor -
India Gate
102 Princes St, Dunedin 03 477 1818 delivereasy.co.nz/india-gate-dunedin-delivery -
India Today
81 The Strand, Tauranga 07 577 6518 facebook.com/indiatodaytauranga/ -
Indian Love Story
7A/358 Albert St, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 06 353 2000 indianlovestory.nz/
Fencible Drive (at Monterey Cinemas), Howick, 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.