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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Mexico - Hamilton
254 Victoria St, Hamilton 07 211 7338 mexico.nz/ -
Mezze Bar
9 Durham St East, Auckland 093072029 https://mezzebar.co.nz/ -
Midnight Espresso
178 Cuba Street, Wellington (04) 384 7014 -
Midnight Shanghai
96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 020 401 73488 midnightshanghai.co.nz/ -
Miga Hako
366 George St, Dunedin 03 477 7031 facebook.com/migahakogeorgest -
Mike's Bistro
186 Devon Street East, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 027 333 0215 https://mikesbistro.nz/ -
Miracle Asian Restaurant
200 Hardy St, Nelson 03 545 8163 miracleasian.co.nz/ -
Miss Bing
183 Madras St, Christchurch 03 925 8789 missbing.co.nz/ -
Miss Gee's
3/59 The Strand, Tauranga 07 571 1284 missgees.co.nz/ -
Mithaiwala
159 Great South Rd, Manurewa, Auckland 09 267 5202 -
Mithaiwala - Hamilton
85C Greenwood St, Frankton, Hamilton 07 847 5671 facebook.com/Mithaiwalanz -
Mithaiwala - K Road
256 Karangahape Road 09 620 0117
254 Victoria St, Hamilton
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.