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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La Planta Cafe
651 Brook St, The Brook, Nelson 020 4158 3420 facebook.com/laplantacafenz -
La Porchetta - Dunedin
218 George St, Dunedin 03 974 8870 https://laporchetta.com.au/ -
La Porchetta - Henderson
199A Lincoln Rd, Auckland 098387370 https://henderson.order.laporchetta.co.nz/menu -
La Porchetta - Parnell
167-171 Parnell Rd, Auckland 093090807 laporchetta.com/ -
Lai Thai Bistro
3076 Great North Rd, Auckland 09 827 8266 laithaibistro.co.nz/ -
Larnach Castle
145 Camp Road, Larnachs Castle, Dunedin 03 476 1616 larnachcastle.co.nz/ -
Latitude 37
181 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 572 3037 starsocial.nz/venues/latitude-37 -
Laughing Buddha
1/38 Currie St, New Plymouth 06 759 2065 laughingbuddha-restaurant.co.nz/ -
Leonardo's Italian Food & Wine
1099 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 07 347 7084 leonardos.co.nz/ -
Let Them Eat Vegan
Albion Lane, Dunedin 027 522 2382 facebook.com/letthemeatvegan/ -
Lily's Cafe
19 Buxton Square, Nelson 021 057 0409 facebook.com/lilyscafenelson -
Lime Cafe
1096 Whakaue Street, Rotorua 07 350 2033 https://limecafe.co.nz/
651 Brook St, The Brook, Nelson
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.