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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Ramen Takara - Ponsonby
272 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 09 360 6111 ramentakara.co.nz/ -
Rangoon Ruby
819 Colombo St, Christchurch 022 028 0920 facebook.com/RangoonRubyChch/ -
Ras Vatika Indian Vegetarian Café
596 Dominion Rd, Balmoral, Auckland 09 623 2145 -
Real Fruit Parlour
1066D Colombo St, Christchurch 03 366 9883 facebook.com/realfruitparlour -
Red Sea Cafe
30 Edsel St, Henderson, Auckland 09 978 6890 http://facebook.com/share/TqA7PbktGxEctRkb/?mibextid=LQQJ4d -
Remedy Coffee
1 Wellesley St East, Auckland 093771030 -
Revive Café
33 Lorne St, Central Auckland (access also via escalators at 280 Queen St), Auckland 09 303 0429 revive.co.nz/ -
Rice Rice Baby
136 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 575 9188 https://ricericebaby.co.nz/ -
Rice Rice Baby - Hamilton
Grey St, Hamilton 07 929 0635 https://ricericebaby.co.nz/ -
Richoux Patisserie
119 Main Highway, Auckland 09 579 1815 facebook.com/richouxpatisserie/ -
Rimu Grove Cellar Door and Wine Bar
6 Aranui Road, Mapua Wharf, Mapua, Nelson 03 540 2580 rimugrove.co.nz/the-wine-bar/ -
Ripe Deli - Grey Lynn
172/174 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland ripedeli.co.nz/
272 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, 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.