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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Tutto Bene
192 Papanui Rd, Merivale, Christchurch 03 355 4744 tuttobene.co.nz/ -
Twisted Tomato
149 Point Chevalier Rd, Auckland 09 845 2235 http://twistedtomato.co.nz/ -
Two Fat Indians
58 Princes St, Dunedin 03 425 8472 https://twofatindians.co.nz/dunedin/ -
Two Spoons
1 Wade River Rd, Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa, Auckland 09 428 7624 facebook.com/twospoonsnz -
Umami Fusion Kitchen
2/83 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga 07 575 7533 umami.nz/ -
UMU Cafe
22 Wharf Rd, Coromandel 07 866 8618 facebook.com/umucafe -
Unknown Chapter Coffee
254 Saint Asaph St, Christchurch unknownchaptercoffee.co.nz/ -
Urban Soul
652 Great South Rd, Manukau, Auckland 09 262 2435 urbansoul.co.nz/ -
Vanilla Plant-Based Kitchen
65 Picton St, Howick, Auckland 021 037 5309 facebook.com/people/village_wholefoods_cafe/100082843196929/?mibextid=LQQJ4d -
Vault 21
21 The Octagon, Dunedin 03 479 2125 vault21.co.nz/ -
Vegan Buffet
148 Ward St, Hamilton 07 838 0805 -
Verona Cafe
169 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 093070508 veronacafe.co.nz/
192 Papanui Rd, Merivale, Christchurch
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.