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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Mixture Eatery
436 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui 07 220 9943 http://facebook.com/mixtureeatery -
Mizzoni
8A Maui St, Hamilton 0800 464 996 mizzoni.co.nz/ -
Modaks Espresso
337-339 George St, Dunedin 03 477 6563 modaksespresso.com/ -
Moiety Restaurant
42 Queens Gardens, Dunedin 03 926 9770 moiety.restaurant/ -
Moment Cafe
85 Manchester St, Christchurch 03 261 4141 momentcafe.co.nz/ -
Monica's Eatery
Corner of King & Queen Streets, New Plymouth 06 759 2038 https://monicaseatery.co.nz/ -
Monsoon Indian Cuisine
8 Anzac Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland 09 479 6039 monsooncuisine.co.nz/ -
Monsoon Poon - Auckland
11-27 Customs St West, Auckland 093799311 monsoonpoon.co.nz/ -
Monsoon Poon - Wellington
12 Blair St, Wellington 048033555 monsoonpoon.co.nz/ -
Moon Sushi & Eatery
25 Pearn Crescent, Auckland 09 480 8208 facebook.com/people/Moon-SushiEatery/100064128486439/ -
Moon Under Water
152 Somerfield St, Somerfield, Christchurch 03 331 8001 https://moonunderwater.co.nz/ -
Morning Magpie - Maggie's
46 Stuart St, Dunedin morningmagpie.co.nz/
436 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui
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.