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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Little Bird Organics
1A Summer St, Ponsonby, Auckland 09 555 3278 https://littlebirdorganics.co.nz/ -
Little Creatures Brewing
2 Boundary Rd, Auckland 09 347 2077 https://littlecreatures.co.nz/ -
Little High Eatery
181 High St, Central, Christchurch 021 0208 4444 littlehigh.co.nz/ -
Little India
Various Locations littleindia.co.nz/ -
Little Liberty Creamery
42 Matai St, Inglewood, New Plymouth 027 225 0572 littlelibertycreamery.com/ -
Little Long Espresso
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Little Miss Saigon
63 Birkenhead Avenue, Auckland 09 213 0681 ordermeal.co.nz/little-miss-saigon-birkenhead -
Little Sister Cafe
91 Central Park Drive, Auckland 09 836 0860 facebook.com/littlesistercafe -
Lloyd's Deli and Pizzeria
70 Saint John Street, Tauranga 027 255 1955 avenuegroup.co.nz/lloyds -
Lokanta
137A Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland 093606355 http://lokanta.nz/ -
Lola Cafe
517 Ellerslie Panmure Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland 09 218 5431 lolacafe.co.nz/ -
Lone Star
41 The Strand, Tauranga 07 571 4111 lonestar.co.nz/
1A Summer St, Ponsonby, 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.