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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7 Siri - Taste of Sri Lanka
580 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham, Auckland 09 849 6294 http://7siri.com/ -
Amrita
6 Francis St, Grey Lynn (Wellpark College of Natural Therapies), Auckland 09 360 0560 -
Apron Empowered
Westfield St Lukes, 80 St Lukes Rd, Auckland 09 444 1144 apronempowered.co.nz/ -
Apron Empowered - Albany
Westfield Albany, 219 Don Mckinnon Dr, Auckland 09 444 1144 apronempowered.co.nz/ -
Aroha
Press Hall, 80 Willis St, Wellington 020 468 8168 -
Auberge
11 Marriner St, Christchurch 03 326 6202 -
Aunty Mena Vegetarian Café
165 Cuba St, City, Wellington 04 382 8288 -
Bhakti Lounge
175 Vivian St, Te Aro, Wellington 022 300 7786 bhaktilounge.org.nz/ -
Big Sur
432 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn (at Warnock St), Auckland 09 361 6196 -
Bikanervala
2 White Swan Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland 09 627 6400 bikanervala.co.nz -
Bikanervala - Henderson
214 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland 09 835 3565 bikanervala.co.nz/ -
Bikanervala - Mt Roskill
2 White Swan Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland 09 627 6400 bikanervala.co.nz/
580 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham, 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.