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.
-
Proper Pizza - O'Connell St
12 O'Connell St, Auckland 093030526 properpizza.co.nz/ -
Puku Ora
398 Childers Rd, Gisborne 022 341 3076 https://pukuora.com/ -
Punjabi Kitchen
31 Link Drive, Auckland 09 443 4263 punjabikitchenmanukau.co.nz/ -
Punjabi Rasoi
56 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 07 218 1461 facebook.com/people/Punjabi-Rasoi/61557977782333/ -
Punjabi Tadka
153A Great South Rd, Manurewa, Auckland 09 600 1073 facebook.com/mohanskitchenIND -
Punnet Eatery
337 Newell Rd, Hamilton 07 838 1901 https://punnet.co.nz/ -
Pure Pulp
114 Cashel St (at Re-Start Mall), Christchurch 021 110 6730 purepulp.co.nz/ -
Rad Cafe
397 Mount Eden Rd, Auckland 09 631 5218 facebook.com/thereturnofrad -
Ralph's Bar and Eatery
225B Dominion Rd, Auckland 09 214 9369 ralphsbar.co.nz/ -
Ramen Ria
3/112 Oxford Terrace, CBD, Christchurch 020 401 33266 ramenria.co.nz/ -
Ramen Takara
272 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 093606111 ramentakara.co.nz/ponsonby.php -
Ramen Takara - Browns Bay
4 Anzac Road, Browns Bay, Auckland 09 476 6041 ramentakara.co.nz/
12 O'Connell St, Auckland
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.