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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Nom Nom Sushi
433A Grey St, Hamilton East, Hamilton 07 222 2113 facebook.com/nomnomsushibar/ -
Non Solo Pizza
259 Parnell Rd, Auckland 093795358 nonsolopizza.co.nz/ -
Noodle Bar - Korean and Japanese Food
9B Casabella Lane, 307 Barton St, Hamilton 07 834 0007 facebook.com/noodlebar.nz/ -
Noodle Monk - Thai Street Kitchen
255 Saint Asaph St, Christchurch 021 195 1255 facebook.com/noodlemonkthaistreetkitchen -
North Eatery
4 Sunrise Road, Upper Moutere, Nelson https://northeatery.weebly.com/ -
North India Cuisine
213 Beach Haven Rd, Auckland 09 217 0011 https://northindiacuisine.co.nz/ -
Novelty Sweets
50 Wordsworth St, Sydenham, Christchurch 03 365 2677 https://noveltysweets.co.nz/ -
O.G.B.
30/28 Cathedral Sq, Christchurch 03 377 4336 ogb.co.nz/ -
Oak Eatery
691 Manukau Rd, Royal Oak, Auckland 09 625 1800 facebook.com/theoakeatery -
Ockhee
171 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 092172020 https://ockheedokey.com/ -
Oh Calcutta
149-155 Parnell Rd, Parnell (09) 377 9090 greatfood@ohcalcutta.co.nz -
Okere Falls Store
757A State Highway 33, Okere Falls, Rotorua 07 362 4944 https://okerefallsstore.co.nz/
433A Grey St, Hamilton East, 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.