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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Jai Jalaram Khaman
39 Boundary Rd, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 09 627 6200 -
Jewel of India Restaurant
3/33 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland (09) 528 3856 -
Kaiaroha Organic Vegan Cafe
The Rise, 100 Parnell Rd, Auckland 0210710920 facebook.com/kaiaroha.vegan.cafe/ -
Kokako Café
537 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland 09 376 6086 -
Krishna Food - Kelburn Campus
Victoria University, courtyard between Kirk and Hunter buildings, Wellington -
Krishna Food - Pipitea Campus
Victoria University, Whitmore St and Stout St, Wellington 027 690 8056 -
Let Them Eat Vegan
Albion Lane, Dunedin 027 522 2382 facebook.com/letthemeatvegan/ -
Little Bird Cafe (Take Away)
14 Customs St E, Britomart, Auckland 09 303 1330 https://littlebirdorganics.co.nz/ -
Little Bird Organics
1A Summer St, Ponsonby, Auckland 09 555 3278 https://littlebirdorganics.co.nz/ -
Lord of the Fries - Queen Street
1 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 022 390 9662 lordofthefries.co.nz/ -
Lord of the Fries - St Kevins Arcade
1 Shop 2, St Kevins Arcade, 183 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 022 390 9668 lordofthefries.co.nz/ -
Love Raw
Gourmet Night Markets at Coronoation Park, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
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.