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 Portland Public House
463 New North Rd, Kingsland 027 881 9164 theportlandpublichouse.co.nz/ -
The Pour House
7 Grange Road, Hahei 021 035 1338 https://thepourhouse.co.nz/ -
The Rising Tide
107 Newton St, Mount Maunganui 07 575 2739 therisingtidemt.com/ -
The Rolling Pin
141 Packenham St West, Auckland 093681099 therollingpin.co.nz/ -
The Smoothie Bowl
33-45 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland 021 128 1894 http://thesmoothiebowl.co.nz/ -
The Spice Rack Indian Kitchen
15 Mercari Way, Auckland 09 415 3400 thespicerack.co.nz/ -
The Stables Whitford
1 Whitford Wharf Rd, Auckland 09 530 8866 thestableswhitford.co.nz/ -
The Standard Kitchen
201 Princes St, Dunedin 03 474 1188 thestandardkitchen.co.nz/ -
The Sugar Club
Skytower, 72 Victoria St West, Auckland 093636365 skycityauckland.co.nz/restaurants/the-sugar-club -
The Sushi Ninja
7 Normans Rd, Christchurch 03 355 6191 facebook.com/people/The-Sushi-Ninja/100063520475557/ -
The Swan
23 Bath St, Dunedin 03 479 0017 theswan.nz/ -
The Views Vegetarian Restaurant
99 Martin Farm Rd (at Kimi Ora Eco Resort), Kaiteriteri, Nelson 03 527 8027
463 New North Rd, Kingsland
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.