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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Scoundrel
375 Saint Asaph St, Christchurch 022 450 1027 scoundrel.nz/ -
Scrunchy Millers
1 Shakespeare Rd, Auckland 021 445 005 scrunchymillers.com/ -
Sea People Ice Cream
107A Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga seapeople.co.nz/ -
Shaka Bros
96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 022 287 4377 https://shakabros.co.nz/ -
Shaky Isles
2 Alfred St, Auckland 093779310 http://shakyisles.co.nz/ -
She Universe
Riverside Market, 84 Cashel St, Christchurch 022 590 3350 sheuniverse.com/ -
Shivani - Dominion Road
905 Dominion Rd, Auckland 09 620 0707 https://shivani.co.nz/ -
Shivani - Melville
1 Normandy Avenue, Melville, Hamilton 07 843 9655 https://shivani.co.nz/ -
Shivani - Papatoetoe
23 Eric Baker Place, Papatoetoe, Auckland 09 250 4474 https://shivani.co.nz/ -
Shree Jaganth
https://shreejagannathcafe.co.nz/ 022 976 0096 https://shreejagannathcafe.co.nz/ -
Shroom Room Café
48 London Street, Lyttelton, Christchurch 03 328 9459 facebook.com/shroom48/ -
Shubh - Onehunga
150G Mt Smart Rd, Onehunga, Auckland 09 636 5958 shubh.co.nz/
375 Saint Asaph 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.