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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Solo Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine
75 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel 07 260 5121 facebook.com/p/Solo-Turkish-Mediterranean-Cuisine-100066797193627/ -
Sorella Cafe
30 Vestey Drive, Auckland 09 600 2674 facebook.com/sorellanz -
Soul Bar & Bistro
Viaduct Harbour, Auckland City (09) 356 7249 enquiries@soulsearch.co.nz -
Soul Bowl
143 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 021 622 553 soulboul.com/ -
Soul Quarter
Stranges Lane, 219 High St, Christchurch 03 261 6171 soulquarter.co.nz/ -
Soul Thai
158 Williamson Ave, Auckland 09 302 8888 soulthai.co.nz/ -
Sounds a bit fishy...
Food Truck, Various Location 021 140 1464 facebook.com/people/Sounds-a-bit-fishy/100089254299046/ -
Source Cafe
1 Kawakawa Place, Westgate, Auckland 09 869 2687 https://sourcecafe.co.nz/ -
Southern Cross Garden Bar and Restaurant
39 Abel Smith St, Wellington (04) 384 9085 cu@thecross.co.nz -
Spagalimi's Pizzeria
381 Montreal St, Christchurch 03 377 3113 spagalimis.co.nz/ -
Special Mention
399 Oceanbeach Rd, Mount Maunganui 022 432 4285 facebook.com/obr.co.nz -
Spice Aroma Restaurant
451 Devon St East, Strandon, New Plymouth 06 758 4034 https://spicearomarestaurant.co.nz/
75 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel
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.