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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Dosa Kitchen
96 Oxford Terrace (at Riverside Market), Christchurch 022 061 1243 dosakitchen.co.nz/ -
Dosa Plaza – Botany
14B - Botany Junction 227 Te Irirangi Dr Manukau City, Auckland 09 274 9999 dosaplaza.co.nz/ -
Dr Donburi
6 Garden Pl, Hamilton 07 838 1536 https://drdonburi.co.nz/ -
Dragonfired
1 Goodwin Ave, Oneroa, Waiheke Island, Auckland 021 922 289 https://dragonfired.co.nz/ -
Duck Island Ice Cream
182 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland http://duckislandicecream.co.nz/ -
Duck Island Ice Cream - Hamilton
300A Grey St, Hamilton 07 856 5948 duckislandicecream.co.nz/ -
Duck Island Ice Cream - Newmarket
2-8 Osborne St, Auckland duckislandicecream.co.nz/ -
Dux Central
144 Lichfield St, Christchurch 03 366 6919 duxcentral.co.nz/ -
Earth Store
65 Albert St, Whitianga 021 928 295 facebook.com/earthstorewhitianga -
East
63-67 Nelson St, Auckland 093992361 easteats.co.nz/ -
East St Vegetarian Cafe Bar
8 Church St, Nelson 03 970 0575 -
Eastwood
End of Titokorangi Drive/Long Mile Road 07 345 5444 https://eastwood.cafe/
96 Oxford Terrace (at Riverside Market), Christchurch
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.