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 Jellyfish
1 Aranui Rd, Mapua, Nelson 03 540 2028 jellyfishmapua.co.nz/ -
The Jitsu
133 Stuart St, Dunedin 03 471 9332 jitsu.co.nz/ -
The Lotus Heart
363 St Asaph St, Christchurch 03 377 2727 thelotusheart.co.nz/ -
The Master and Margherita
108 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland 09 948 4455 themasterandmargherita.co.nz/ -
The Med
62 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 07 577 0487 https://medcafe.co.nz/ -
The Merchant Pub Co.
219 Don McKinnon Drive, Westfield, Albany, Auckland 09 444 1076 starsocial.nz/venues/merchant-pub -
The Nook Eatery
24 New Regent Street, Christchurch 03 365 2465 https://thenookeatery.nz/ -
The Nut Store
284 Cuba St, Te Aro (at Karo Dr), Wellington 04 801 5645 nutstore.co.nz/ -
The Origin
95 Westminster St (at Cranford St), Christchurch 03 355 5939 facebook.com/TheOriginNZ/ -
The Perc - Central
142 Stuart St, Dunedin 03 477 5462 perc.co.nz/ -
The Perc Exchange
205 Princes Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 03 479 2423 perc.co.nz/ -
The Phoenix
59 The Strand, Tauranga 07 578 8741 thephoenixtauranga.co.nz/
1 Aranui Rd, Mapua, 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.