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 Vines
166 Main Rd, Gisborne 06 868 9317 bushmerevines.co.nz/ -
The White House Restaurant
15E Minden Road, Te Puna, Tauranga 07 552 4443 whitehousetepuna.com/ -
Tianze Dumpling House
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Timeless Cafe
3 Inverness Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland 09 475 5778 facebook.com/people/Timeless-Cafe-Browns-Bay/61556394652112/?_rdr -
Tinfeny's
4 Brown St, Auckland 093608080 tinfenys.co.nz/ -
Titi Restaurant
24 Esplanade, Dunedin 03 466 3610 titi.co.nz/ -
Titirangi Indian Kitchen
421B Titirangi Rd, Auckland 09 817 4263 https://indiankitchentitirangi.co.nz/ -
Tok Tok
129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland 09 489 3988 toktok.co.nz/ -
Tokyo Bay
20 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland 09 390 7188 tokyobay.co.nz/ -
Toroa Cafe
1259 Harington Point Rd, Harington Point, Otago 03 478 0499 https://albatross.org.nz/toroa-cafe/ -
Turkish To Go
1 Marine Parade, Shop 6 Tower 2, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga facebook.com/people/Turkish-To-Go-Tauranga/100057594484947/ -
Turtle
10/660 Great South Road, Ellerslie, Auckland facebook.com/turtlepizzaandpints
166 Main Rd, Gisborne
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.