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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Apron Empowered - Albany
Westfield Albany, 219 Don Mckinnon Dr, Auckland 09 444 1144 apronempowered.co.nz/ -
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 - 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/ -
Burger Fuel
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Cafe Mimosa
460 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland 09 486 2020 facebook.com/mimosaloves/ -
Coupland’s Bakery
110a Lake Road, Rotorua (07) 348 5011 -
Deluxe Expresso Bar
10 Kent Tce, Wellington (04) 801 5455 -
Domain Ayr Cafe (formerly Kokako Cafe)
492 Parnell Rd, Parnell, Auckland (09) 379 2868 -
Dosa Plaza - Mt. Roskill
875 Dominion Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland 09 629 6290 dosaplaza.co.nz/
Westfield Albany, 219 Don Mckinnon Dr, 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.