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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The Braahman (Food truck)
Area markets, Wellington 021 118 1034 facebook.com/TheBraahmanNZ/ -
The Breakfast Club
1179 Great North Rd, Auckland 09 390 0275 https://thebreakfastclub.co.nz/ -
The Candy Shop
2/8 Osborne St, Auckland 0273520026 namugroup.co.nz/venue/the-candy-shop -
The Coffee Club
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The Corner Store Cafe
134 Stuart St, Dunedin 03 477 7842 thecornerstorecafe.co.nz/ -
The Craft Embassy
Level One, The Terrace, 126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 03 366 6055 craftembassy.co.nz/ -
The Dish Cafe and Bar
8 Stafford St, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 03 260 7091 facebook.com/thedishdunedin/ -
The Diversity Restaurant
617 Colombo St, Christchurch 03 261 6104 thediversity.co.nz/ -
The Don Izakaya
1 Milford Rd, Auckland 09 486 2834 facebook.com/people/The-Don-%E4%B8%BC-Izakaya/100054401144401/ -
The Duck
494 Portobello Rd, Macandrew Bay, Dunedin facebook.com/the.duck.dunedin -
The Elephant Wrestler
138 Hurstmere, Takapuna, Auckland 09 489 8030 https://joylab.co.nz/elephant-wrestler -
The Falls Cafe
140 McLaren Falls Rd, Omanawa, Tauranga 07 543 4976 http://facebook.com/thefallscafe
Area markets, Wellington
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.