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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Sue's Cafe
Hillcrest Rd, Hamilton 021 165 5921 facebook.com/suescafe2017/ -
Sugo
19 Wharf St, Tauranga 07 571 4138 sugosugo.co.nz/ -
Sunflower Thai Vegan Restaurant
6/50 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 09 302 0616 facebook.com/sunflowerthairestaurant/ -
Sushi Soldier
255 St Asaph St, Christchurch 027 614 4255 sushisoldier.co.nz/ -
Sweet Release Cakes and Treats
99 Manners Street, Wellington 021 132 0700 sweetreleasecakesandtreats.co.nz/ -
Taaj Indian Restaurant
140 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 03 548 5480 taaj.co.nz/ -
Table of Munchies
189 Papanui Rd, Merivale, Christchurch 021 063 6369 tableofmunchies.co.nz/ -
Taco Loco
179 Mount Albert Rd, Auckland tacoloconz.co.nz/ -
Tacoteca
90 Wellesley St West, Auckland 093201336 tacoteca.co.nz/ -
Takeichi
91 Saint Andrew St, Dunedin 022 509 7747 https://takeichi.co.nz/ -
Talk of India
356 Cameron Road, Tauranga 07 578 7360 talkofindia.co.nz/ -
Tank
Hillcrest Rd, Hamilton
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.