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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Oak Eatery
691 Manukau Rd, Royal Oak, Auckland 09 625 1800 facebook.com/theoakeatery -
Ockhee
171 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 092172020 https://ockheedokey.com/ -
Oh Calcutta
149-155 Parnell Rd, Parnell (09) 377 9090 greatfood@ohcalcutta.co.nz -
Olivia's Kitchen
52 Oteha Valley Rd, Auckland 09 476 7086 oliviaskitchen.co.nz/ -
Onemata
99 Halsey St, Auckland 093662500 https://onematarestaurant.co.nz/ -
Onslow
9 Princes St, Auckland 099309123 onslow.nz/ -
OTTO
375 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 093941555 otto-krd.nz/ -
Otto's Mediterranean Kitchen
4/40 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland 09 486 0705 ottoskitchen.co.nz/ -
Oviedo Cafe
45 Pipitea street – Under the Department of Internal Affairs Wellington -
Palace Tavern
217 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 572 1550 palacetavern.co.nz/ -
Pane Ora Bakery
37 Hargest Crescent, Dunedin 022 514 4311 https://paneora.company.site/ -
Papa Mo's
4 Golden Sands Dr (at Papamoa Beach Rd and Karewa Parade), Papamoa, Tauranga 07 542 0118 papamos.co.nz/
691 Manukau Rd, Royal Oak, 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.