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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Cafe Hanoi
Excelsior Building, Britomart, Auckland 093023478 http://cafehanoi.co.nz/ -
Cafe Lincoln
151 Lincoln Rd, Henderson, Auckland 09 835 1689 cafelincoln.co.nz/ -
Cafe Mimosa
460 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland 09 486 2020 facebook.com/mimosaloves/ -
California Burrito
Shop J/652 Great South Rd, Manukau, Auckland 09 263 5666 https://californiaburritoonline.co.nz/ -
Calimero - Devonport
163 Victoria Rd, Devonport, Auckland 09 445 2232 https://order.calimero.co.nz/ -
Calimero - Ponsonby
113 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 09 218 7481 https://order.calimero.co.nz/ -
Calimero - St Heliers
59 Long Drive, Kohimarama, Auckland 09 575 7787 https://order.calimero.co.nz/ -
Caribe Latin Kitchen
255 Saint Asaph St, Christchurch 021 084 83158 caribelatinkitchen.com/ -
Carmen Jones
382 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 099745500 http://carmenjones.nz/ -
Casablanca Mediterranean Eatery
Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, 66 Dining Lane, Mt Wellington Highway, Auckland 09 573 6272 casablancagroup.co.nz/ -
Castle 91
1339 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 07 543 3191 castle91.co.nz/ -
Catnap Cat
391 Colombo St, Christchurch 03 260 2287 catnapcafe.co.nz/
Excelsior Building, Britomart, Auckland
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.