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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Castle 91
1339 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 07 543 3191 castle91.co.nz/ -
Catalyst Restaurant & Bar
286 Princes St, Dunedin catalystkitchen.co.nz/ -
Catnap Cat
391 Colombo St, Christchurch 03 260 2287 catnapcafe.co.nz/ -
CBK Tauranga
20 Spring St Tauranga, Tauranga 07 578 4700 cbk.nz/ -
Ceylon Kitchen
173 Saint Asaph St, Christchurch 03 925 9003 https://ceylonkitchen.co.nz/ -
Chai-Yo Thai Restaurant
276 Queen St, Richmond, Nelson 03 544 6489 chaiyo.co.nz/ -
Chaos
36 Brougham Street, New Plymouth 06 759 8080 chaoscafe.co.nz/ -
Chilli Dhaba Indian Restaurant - Mornington
43 Mailer Street, Mornington, Dunedin 03 453 4460 https://chillidhaba.nz/ -
Chilli Dhaba Indian Restaurant - St Kilda
146 Victoria Rd, Dunedin 03 456 2615 https://chillidhaba.nz/ -
Chimichanga
105 Bridge St, Nelson 022 645 1105 delivereasy.co.nz/chimichanga-nelson-delivery -
Chinoiserie Bar and Eatery
4 Owairaka Avenue, Auckland 09 971 3836 https://chinoiserie.co.nz/ -
Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina Bar
136 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 03 925 9716 https://chiwahwah.co.nz/
1339 Cameron Rd, 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.