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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Nanny's Eatery
492 New North Rd, Kingsland 022 319 2364 https://nannyseatery.com/ -
Napoli Contemporanea
297 Parnell Rd, Auckland 093020900 http://napolicontemporanea.co.nz/ -
Native Cafe
383 Colombo St, Christchurch facebook.com/nativecafechch -
Natural Scent Tea House
262 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland 09 528 9898 https://naturalscent.co.nz/tea-house -
Nature Vegetarian Café
519 High St, Lower Hutt, Wellington 04 560 4567 http://naturevegetarian.nz/ -
Neat Cakes
218 Dominion Rd, Auckland neatcakes.co.nz/ -
New Flavour
537 Dominion Rd, Auckland 09 638 6880 -
Nicola's Cantina
6 Church St, Nelson 03 548 8761 facebook.com/nicolascantina -
Nicoletta's Cake Boutique
12/b Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 04 388 5301 http://nicolettascakeboutique.co.nz/ -
Nicoletta's Cake Boutique - Miramar
12/B Park Rd, Miramar, Wellington http://nicolettascakeboutique.co.nz/ -
No. 7 Balmac
7 Balmacewen Road, Dunedin 03 464 0064 no7balmac.co.nz/ -
Nolita's Pizzeria
203 Cuba Street, Wellington 04 213 7874 https://nolita.co.nz/
492 New North Rd, Kingsland
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.