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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Indian Spice Dunedin South
133 King Edward St, Dunedin 03 456 2399 indianspicedunedin.co.nz/ -
Indian Star Restaurant
1118 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 07 343 6222 indianstar.co.nz/ -
Indian Valley
52 Oteha Valley Rd, Albany, Auckland 09 476 3396 facebook.com/people/Indian-Valley-Restaurant/100069035107345/ -
Indo Tempeh House
Riverside Market, close to Lichfield St Entrance), 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 022 596 4509 https://indotempeh.co.nz/ -
Island Gelato Company - Auckland CBD
99 Quay St, Auckland 09 571 7770 islandgelato.co.nz/ -
Island Gelato Company - Mission Bay
99 Tamaki Drive, Auckland 09 571 7770 islandgelato.co.nz/ -
Island Gelato Company - Newmarket
309 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 09 571 7770 islandgelato.co.nz/ -
Island Gelato Company - Ponsonby
124 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 09 571 7770 islandgelato.co.nz/ -
Island Gelato Company - Waiheke
106B Ocean View Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 09 571 7770 islandgelato.co.nz/ -
It's Java
322 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 0211449994 itsjava.co/ -
Izakai Bar & Eatery
19 Girven Rd, Mount Maunganui 07 572 0484 https://izakai.co.nz/ -
Jai Jalaram Khaman
39 Boundary Rd, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 09 627 6200
133 King Edward St, Dunedin
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.