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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EasyGo Thai
4/277 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 574 8500 facebook.com/EasyGoThai -
Eat Indian
Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, 66 Dining Lane, Mt Wellington Highway, Auckland 09 948 9389 sylviapark.com/stores/eat-indian -
Eatery at Rothesay Bay
2 Knights Rd, Auckland 09 974 4688 facebook.com/EateryatRothesayBay/ -
Ebisu
116-118 Quay St, Auckland 093005271 ebisu.co.nz/ -
Eden Noodles
424 Khyber Pass Rd, Auckland 095200092 https://edennoodles.business.site/ -
Eggsentric Cafe
1049 Purangi Road, Whitianga 07 866 0307 facebook.com/people/Eggsentric-Cafe/100047671278871/?ref=page_internal -
El Mexicano Zapata
211 Victoria St, Hamilton 07 210 0769 https://elmexicanozapata.com/#hamilton -
El Mexicano Zapata - Rotorua
1148 Tutanekai St, Rotorua 07 213 1175 https://elmexicanozapata.com/ -
El Mexicano Zapata Express
1211 Amohau Street, Rotorua 07 215 9918 https://elmexicanoexpress.co.nz/ -
Elixir Cafe
117 Devon Street East, New Plymouth 06 769 9020 elixircafe.co.nz/ -
Emmalou Macaron and Coffee House
69 Devon St East, New Plymouth 06 757 5972 facebook.com/emmaloumacaron/ -
Esplanade
250 Forbury Road, St Clair, Dunedin 03 456 2544 esplanade.co/
4/277 Maunganui Rd, 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.