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 Free House Pub
95 Collingwood St, Nelson 03 548 9391 thefreehouse.co.nz/ -
The French Cafe
210 Symonds St, Auckland 093771911 thefrenchcafe.co.nz/ -
The General Cafe
19B Pacific Ave, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 574 7061 https://thegeneral.co.nz/ -
The Goldfinch
145 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 03 244 0464 thegoldfinch.co.nz/ -
The Good Earth Cafe
765 Cumberland Street, Dunedin 03 471 8554 facebook.com/goodearthdunedin/ -
The Good Home
37 Normanby Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland 096307740 thegoodhomemteden.co.nz/ -
The Good Luck Coconut
39 Jellicoe St, Auckland 093030440 thegoodluckcoconut.co.nz/ -
The Grape Escape Cafe
143 McShane Rd, Richmond, Nelson 03 544 4341 thegrapeescapecafe.co.nz/ -
The Grove
St Patrick's Square, Wyndham St, Auckland 093684129 thegroverestaurant.co.nz/ -
The Harbour House Cafe
11 The Esplanade, Whitianga 07 866 4441 harbourhousecafe.co.nz/ -
The Indian Cafe
94 Collingwood Street, Nelson 03 548 4089 theindiancafe.co.nz/ -
The Island
20 Domain Rd, Bay of Plenty, Papamoa, Tauranga 07 282 8180 theisland.nz/
95 Collingwood St, Nelson
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.