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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Moon Sushi & Eatery
25 Pearn Crescent, Auckland 09 480 8208 facebook.com/people/Moon-SushiEatery/100064128486439/ -
Moon Under Water
152 Somerfield St, Somerfield, Christchurch 03 331 8001 https://moonunderwater.co.nz/ -
Morning Magpie - Maggie's
46 Stuart St, Dunedin morningmagpie.co.nz/ -
Mother of Coffee
150 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington 021 0824 0778 motherofcoffee.co.nz/ -
Mount Made Ice Cream
262 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui 07 572 0992 mountmade.co.nz/ -
Mountain Spice Indian Takeaway
9/16 Raines Avenue, Auckland 020 4133 8839 https://mountainspice.co.nz/ -
Moustache Cookies - Manukau
40 Cavendish Drive, Auckland https://moustache.co.nz/ -
Moustache Cookies - Remuera
228 Orakei Rd, Auckland https://moustache.co.nz/ -
Moustache Cookies - Sylvia Park
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Mr Jackson's Plant Based Food
Tauranga (Mobile food truck), Tauranga 027 846 3751 facebook.com/MrJacksonsFood/ -
Mr Sushi
363 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch 03 379 1899 mrsushi.co.nz/ -
Mr T's
210 Onehunga Mall Rd, Auckland facebook.com/mr.t.thebaker
25 Pearn Crescent, 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.