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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Pluto Juice Soup and Salad BAr
50 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 07 579 4818 facebook.com/Plutojuicebar -
Poke Poke
40 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland 09 486 5399 facebook.com/pokepoke.nz/ -
Polpetta
170 Devon Street East, New Plymouth 06 759 8323 facebook.com/polpettanp -
Pompeii Pizza
163 The Square, Palmerston North 06 952 5575 pompeii.co.nz/ -
Portershed
322 Lincoln Rd, Addington, Christchurch 021 258 3525 facebook.com/portershedcafe/ -
Postal Service Cafe
537 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland 09 376 6086 -
Pothichor
251B Riccarton Rd, Christchurch 03 341 6700 facebook.com/pothichorchch -
Potpourri Vegetarian Cafe
97 Lower Stuart St (cnr Moray Place), Dunedin 03 477 9983 facebook.com/pages/Potpourri-Vegetarian-Cafe/331565143646353 -
Pranah
120 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington 04 389 8100 -
Precinct Food
419 Great King St, Dunedin North, Dunedin 03 479 0930 https://precinctfood.nz/eateries/ -
Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 093763095 prego.co.nz/ -
Prof's at Woodlands
42 Whitikahu Rd, Gordonton, Hamilton 027 469 0694 https://profs.co.nz/
50 Devonport Rd, Tauranga
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.