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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Rice Rice Baby
136 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 575 9188 https://ricericebaby.co.nz/ -
Richoux Patisserie
119 Main Highway, Auckland 09 579 1815 facebook.com/richouxpatisserie/ -
Ripe Deli - Grey Lynn
172/174 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland ripedeli.co.nz/ -
Rita's Pizzeria
103 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 027 263 4442 avenuegroup.co.nz/ritas -
Rollers Bakery
54 Northcote Rd, Auckland facebook.com/rollersbakerynz -
Rollicious Vietnamese
270 Saint Asaph St (at Boxed Quarter), Christchurch 020 434 8989 https://rollicious.co.nz/ -
Rollickin Gelato
35 New Regent St, Christchurch 03 365 4811 rollickin.co.nz/ -
Romulus and Remus
551 Richmond Rd, Auckland 09 360 5111 https://romulusandremus.nz/ -
Roops Vegetarian Takeaways
Shop 6, 489 Richardson Rd (Cnr Penney Ave), Mt Roskill, Auckland 09 626 4459 -
Rosie's Red Hot Cantina
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Royal Indian Cuisine
318E Coast Rd, Sunnynook, Auckland 09 600 2347 ordermeal.co.nz/royal-indian-cuisine-sunnynook/ -
Ruk Thai
123 Chadwick Rd, Greerton, Tauranga 07 579 6180 facebook.com/taurangarukthai
136 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
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.