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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Roops Vegetarian Takeaways Shop
489 Richardson Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland 09 626 4459 -
Salmas Rasoi
6 Garden Place, Hamilton Central (07) 839 7885 -
Shroom Room Café
48 London Street, Lyttelton, Christchurch 03 328 9459 facebook.com/shroom48/ -
Sola Café
720B Pollen St, Thames 07 868 8781 thamesinfo.co.nz/eat/cafes/sola-cafe/ -
Soul Bar & Bistro
Viaduct Harbour, Auckland City (09) 356 7249 enquiries@soulsearch.co.nz -
Southern Cross Garden Bar and Restaurant
39 Abel Smith St, Wellington (04) 384 9085 cu@thecross.co.nz -
Subway Branches
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Sunflower Thai Vegan Restaurant
6/50 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 09 302 0616 facebook.com/sunflowerthairestaurant/ -
Sweet Release Cakes and Treats
134 Willis Street, Wellington 021 132 0700 sweetreleasecakesandtreats.co.nz/ -
Takaka Infusion Tea house & Bakery
30 Commercial St, Takaka, Nelson 03 525 7294 -
Tart Bakery - Great North Road
555 Great North Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 09 376 5535 facebook.com/Tart-Bakery-406359492757186/ -
Tart Bakery - Karangahape Rd
183 Karangahape Rd, Auckland CBD, Auckland 09 379 5565 facebook.com/Tart-Bakery-406359492757186/
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.