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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Victus Coffee and Eatery
111 Bridge St, Nelson 021 051 5658 facebook.com/Victusnz -
Village Wholefoods Cafe
21 Central Terrace, Howick, Auckland 021 0256 3123 facebook.com/people/village_wholefoods_cafe/100082843196929/?mibextid=LQQJ4d -
Vitality Kitchen
114 Willow Street, Tauranga 027 278 9963 https://vitalitykitchen.co.nz/our-story/ -
Vitality Organics
322 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 020 457 4574 https://vitalityorganics.nz/ -
Vivace
85 Fort St, Auckland 093022303 vivacerestaurant.co.nz/ -
Vondel
8 Victoria Rd, Devonport 09 446 6444 vondel.co.nz/ -
Water Drop Vegetarian Cafe
16 Stancombe Rd, Flat Bush, Auckland 09 274 4880 facebook.com/fgsnzwaterdrop1/ -
Waterdrop Vegetarian Cafe
2 Harakeke St, Riccarton, Christchurch 03 341 6276 http://waterdrop.fgs.org.nz/ -
Welcome Chinese Vegetarian Cafe
2 Wharenui Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch 03 348 2630 welcomecafe.co.nz/ -
Welcome Indian Takeaway
351 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton 07 850 9267 https://welcomeindiantakeaway.booknorder.co.nz/ -
Welcome Vegetarian Café and Takeaways
2 Wharenui Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch 03 348 2630 welcomecafe.co.nz -
Weta Cafe
46 Kapanga Road, Coromandel 07 866 7535 facebook.com/p/Weta-Cafe-100057326295260/
111 Bridge 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.