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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Tart Bakery - Commercial Bay
7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 09 379 5565 facebook.com/Tart-Bakery-406359492757186/ -
Tart Bakery - Great North Road
555 Great North Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 09 376 5535 facebook.com/Tart-Bakery-406359492757186/ -
Tasca - Mt Eden
338 Dominion Rd, Auckland 096306345 https://tasca.co.nz/dominion.php -
Tasca - Newmarket
25 Nuffield St, Auckland 095224443 https://tasca.co.nz/nuffield.php -
Taste Nature
131 High St, Dunedin 03 474 0219 tastenature.co.nz/ -
Taste of Tandoor
110 Moray Place, Dunedin 03 477 8880 tasteoftandoor.co.nz/ -
Temakeria
215 Kepa Rd, Mission Bay, Auckland 0210 825 1537 temakeria.co.nz/ -
Thai Box
270 St Asaph St, Christchurch 021 842 429 thaicontainer.co.nz/ -
Thai Chef's Restaurant
201 Devon Street East, New Plymouth 06 758 1535 thaichef.co.nz/new-plymouth/ -
Thai Classic Cuisine
783 Victoria St, Hamilton 07 839 3626 thaiclassic.co.nz/ -
Thai Container
151 Bealey Ave, Christchurch 021 139 4881 thaicontainer.co.nz/ -
Thai House Eatery
79 Devon St West, New Plymouth (06) 758 1179
7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD
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.