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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Native Cafe
383 Colombo St, Christchurch facebook.com/nativecafechch -
Natural Scent Tea House
262 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland 09 528 9898 https://naturalscent.co.nz/tea-house -
Nature Vegetarian Café
519 High St, Lower Hutt, Wellington 04 560 4567 http://naturevegetarian.nz/ -
Neat Cakes
218 Dominion Rd, Auckland neatcakes.co.nz/ -
New Flavour
537 Dominion Rd, Auckland 09 638 6880 -
Nicoletta's Cake Boutique
12/b Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 04 388 5301 http://nicolettascakeboutique.co.nz/ -
Nicoletta's Cake Boutique - Miramar
12/B Park Rd, Miramar, Wellington http://nicolettascakeboutique.co.nz/ -
Non Solo Pizza
259 Parnell Rd, Auckland 093795358 nonsolopizza.co.nz/ -
Noodle Monk - Thai Street Kitchen
255 Saint Asaph St, Christchurch 021 195 1255 facebook.com/noodlemonkthaistreetkitchen -
North India Cuisine
213 Beach Haven Rd, Auckland 09 217 0011 https://northindiacuisine.co.nz/ -
Novelty Sweets
50 Wordsworth St, Sydenham, Christchurch 03 365 2677 https://noveltysweets.co.nz/ -
O.G.B.
30/28 Cathedral Sq, Christchurch 03 377 4336 ogb.co.nz/
383 Colombo St, Christchurch
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.