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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Shree Jaganth
https://shreejagannathcafe.co.nz/ 022 976 0096 https://shreejagannathcafe.co.nz/ -
Shroom Room Café
48 London Street, Lyttelton, Christchurch 03 328 9459 facebook.com/shroom48/ -
Shubh - Onehunga
150G Mt Smart Rd, Onehunga, Auckland 09 636 5958 shubh.co.nz/ -
Shubh - Sandringham
520-524 Sandringham Rd, Auckland 09 845 4318 shubh.co.nz/ -
Siam Thai Fusion
70 Devon Street West, New Plymouth 06 759 6969 siamthaifusion.com/ -
Siamese Doll
3/5 Boundary Rd, Hobsonville, Auckland 09 416 0333 siamesedoll.co.nz/ -
Six Ounces
178 Papanui Road, Merival, Christchurch 022 098 1342 sixounces.co.nz/ -
Slice of Heaven
Food Truck (various locations in Dunedin) 021 182 2692 facebook.com/SliceofHeavenDunedin -
Slurp
96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 027 522 3388 https://cluckcluckslurp.nz/ -
Snug Lounge
124 Devon Street West, New Plymouth 06 757 9130 https://snuglounge.co.nz/ -
So Bao
369 George St, Dunedin 020 411 57688 facebook.com/SoBaoTruck -
Social Club
1160 Amohia Street, Rotorua 07 343 9999 https://social-club.co.nz/
https://shreejagannathcafe.co.nz/
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.