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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Florets
596 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland https://florets.nz/ -
Fluid Espresso
138 Union St East, Dunedin 027 474 0008 facebook.com/people/Fluid-Espresso/100059966146051/ -
Forage
21 Empire St, Cambridge, Hamilton 0210 372 680 foragejuice.co.nz/ -
Forest
243 Dominion Rd, Auckland forestrestaurant.co.nz/ -
Formaggio's
150 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch 03 331 6674 https://formaggios.co.nz/ -
Formosa Delight
114 Albany St, Dunedin 03 477 9027 facebook.com/p/Formosa-Delight-Dunedin-100063467433996/ -
Foundation Cafe
60 Cathedral Sq, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 03 365 0308 https://foundationcafe.co.nz/ -
Fox's Hawker House
108 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 575 4202 foxshawkerhouse.co.nz/ -
Frank Food
220 Tristram Street, Hamilton 07 262 2105 https://frankfood.nz/ -
Frankie
200 Chadwick Rd, Tauranga 07 220 9905 https://frankiefood.co.nz/ -
Freemans Bakery and Cafe
444 Glenfield Rd, Auckland 09 444 1688 facebook.com/freemansbakeryandcafe -
Frida Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar
89 Customs St West, Auckland 093567090 frida.co.nz/
596 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, 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.