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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Pararoa Brewing Co
719A Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay, Auckland 022 411 7126 https://paraoa.co.nz/ -
Pasta & Cuore
409 Mount Eden Rd, Auckland 09 630 9130 pastaecuore.co.nz/ -
Pastarita
10 Teed St, Auckland 095581011 pastarita.co.nz/ -
Pepper Tree Restaurant and Bar
31 Kapanga Road, Coromandel 07 866 8211 https://peppertreerestaurant.co.nz/ -
Petal Cupcakes
8 Teed St, Auckland 095240934 petalcupcakes.co.nz/ -
Petra Shawarma
482 New North Road, Auckland 09 815 8652 facebook.com/people/Petra-Shawarma/100067542353458/ -
Pig and Whistle Pub
1182 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 07 347 3025 pigandwhistle.co.nz/ -
Pine Harbour Eatery
190 Jack Lachlan Dr, Auckland 09 536 6206 pineharboureatery.co.nz/ -
Pita Pit
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Pizza Trap at Space Academy
371 Saint Asaph St (at at Space Academy), Christchurch 022 417 0487 spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza-trap -
Pizzeria Bella
56 Bridge St, Nelson 03 546 9723 pizzeriabella.co.nz/ -
Plus 91 Cafe
3 Ulster St, Whitiora, Hamilton 07 838 2045 facebook.com/plus91cafe
719A Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay, 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.