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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Bodrum Kitchen - Mission Bay
81 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland 09 578 1265 https://bodrum.co.nz/ -
Bodrum Kitchen - New Lynn
3058 Great North Rd, New Lynn, Auckland 09 826 3357 https://bodrum.co.nz/ -
Bodrum Kitchen - Newmarket
Level 4m, Westfield Newmarket, 309 Broadway, Auckland 09 600 2631 https://bodrum.co.nz/ -
Bohemian Bakery
255 St Asaph St, Christchurch 03 356 0456 bohemianbakery.co.nz/ -
Boho Cafe
2 Pitama Road, Palmerston North 021 031 1662 https://bohocafe.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/ -
Brew Union Brewing Co
41 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North 06 280 3146 brewunion.co.nz/
81 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, 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.