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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Bohemian Bakery
255 St Asaph St, Christchurch 03 356 0456 bohemianbakery.co.nz/ -
Bolina Indian Sweets and Restaurant
811 Colombo St, Christchurch 03 930 1034 https://appstation.co.nz/bolinasweets -
Bollywood Indian Restaurant
355 Gladstone Rd, Gisborne 06 863 2954 bollywoodrestaurant.co.nz -
Bossi
10 Commerce St, Auckland 099480906 bossi.co.nz/ -
Bountiful Earth Cafe
720B Swanson Rd, Swanson, Auckland 09 833 3965 bountifulearth.nz/ -
Bowl and Arrow - Orakei
228 Orakei Rd, Auckland 021 023 71550 bowlandarrow.co.nz/ -
Bowl and Arrow - Westfield
277 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 095200715 bowlandarrow.co.nz/ -
Brewda
93 Cashel St, Christchurch 03 423 9555 brewda.co.nz/ -
Browns Bay Brewing Company
111 Clyde Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland 09 479 6665 https://brownsbaybrewing.co.nz/ -
Buddha Stix - Dunedin
678 George St, North Dunedin, Dunedin 03 421 6706 buddhastix.co.nz/buddha-stix-dunedin -
Burger Burger - Christchurch
10 Welles St, Christchurch 022 187 2866 http://burgerburger.co.nz/ -
Burger Burger - Commercial Bay
7/21 Queen St, Auckland 093905084 https://burgerburger.co.nz/locations/commercial-bay
255 St Asaph St, 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.