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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Thai Lemon
41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland 09 478 9844 thailemon.co.nz/ -
Thai Lemon Grass Restaurant
20 Seddon St (07) 863 3003 -
Thai Street
12 Jellicoe St, Auckland 093070500 thaistreet.co.nz/ -
Thai Thani 2
15 Wharf Street, Tauranga 07 579 5290 https://thaithani2.co.nz/ -
Thaiger
2 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland 09 360 0695 thaiger.co.nz/ -
That Curry Place
45 Albert St, Whitianga 07 866 2666 thatcurryplace.com/ -
The Apron Cafe
293 Durham St N, Christchurch 021 029 91441 facebook.com/thedirtyaproncafe -
The Barrel Room
26 Wharf St, Tauranga 07 578 0603 barrelroom.co.nz/ -
The Birdcage Tavern
133 Franklin Rd, Auckland 092801690 https://thebirdcage.co.nz/ -
The Blue Breeze Inn
146 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 093600303 thebluebreezeinn.co.nz/ -
The Botanist
Rep Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington 04 891 0198 -
The Bowling Club
337 South Rd, Dunedin 021 229 6792 https://thebowlingclub.co.nz/
41 Bute Rd, Browns 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.