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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Saigon Corner
54 Princess St, Palmerston North 06 355 4988 facebook.com/saigoncornernz -
Saket Indian Restaurant
76 Edgeware Road, Christchurch 03 366 7223 https://saket.co.nz/ -
Sakimoto Japanese Restaurant
119 Worcester St, Christchurch 021 083 06389 sakimotojapanesebistro.com/ -
Salt Bar and Restaurant
240 Forbury Rd, St Clair Beach, Dunedin 03 455 1077 saltbar.co.nz/#home -
Salt Restaurant
1 Egmont St, New Plymouth 06 769 5301 https://saltrestaurant.co.nz/ -
Salvar D'or Restaurant & Pizzeria
350 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 07 578 8000 salvador.co.nz/ -
Sam's Mediterranean Eatery
86 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland 09 486 3586 samseatery.co.nz/ -
Samurai Bowl
574 Colombo, Shop 5, Christchurch 03 379 6752 samuraibowl.co.nz/ -
Sangam Indian Cuisine
1 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga 07 867 1983 https://sangamindiancuisine.co.nz/ -
Saravanaa Bhavan
51E Hobson St, Auckland 092188012 http://saravanaabhavan.co.nz/ -
Satya
17 Great North Rd, Auckland 093613612 satya.co.nz/ -
Satya - Sandringham
515 Sandringham Rd, Auckland 09 845 8451 satya.co.nz/
54 Princess St, Palmerston North
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.