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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Source Cafe
1 Kawakawa Place, Westgate, Auckland 09 869 2687 https://sourcecafe.co.nz/ -
Southern Cross Garden Bar and Restaurant
39 Abel Smith St, Wellington (04) 384 9085 cu@thecross.co.nz -
Spagalimi's Pizzeria
381 Montreal St, Christchurch 03 377 3113 spagalimis.co.nz/ -
Special Mention
399 Oceanbeach Rd, Mount Maunganui 022 432 4285 facebook.com/obr.co.nz -
Spirit House
The Esplanade, Dunedin 03 455 9500 spirit.house/ -
Sprig and Fern Tavern
7 St. Albans St, Christchurch 03 260 0015 https://sprigandfern.co.nz/merivale/ -
Sprout
Cnr Great South And, Manukau Station Rd, Manukau, Auckland 09 978 5447 facebook.com/sproutmanukau -
Sri Panang
356 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 093583886 -
Star and Garter
5 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel 07 866 8503 https://starandgarter.nz/ -
Status
373 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland 09 930 4287 statusrestaurant.co.nz/ -
Steam
299 Dominion Rd, Auckland 021 278 8916 http://steamrestaurants.co.nz/ -
Stoked Public House
19 Esplanade, Whitianga 07 866 0029 https://getstoked.co.nz/
1 Kawakawa Place, Westgate, 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.