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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Thai House Express
70 Broadway Ave, Palmerston North (06) 353 7841 -
Thai Lemon
41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland 09 478 9844 thailemon.co.nz/ -
Thai Lemon Grass Restaurant
20 Seddon St (07) 863 3003 -
Thai Orchid Restaurant
345 Ferguson St, Palmerston North 06 358 4714 thaiorchidpalmy.com/ -
Thai Street
12 Jellicoe St, Auckland 093070500 thaistreet.co.nz/ -
Thai Tahuna
14 Tahunanui Dr, Tahunanui, Nelson 03 548 5634 thaifood.co.nz/thai-tahuna-nelson -
Thai Thani 2
15 Wharf Street, Tauranga 07 579 5290 https://thaithani2.co.nz/ -
Thaiger
2 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland 09 360 0695 thaiger.co.nz/ -
That Curry Place
45 Albert St, Whitianga 07 866 2666 thatcurryplace.com/ -
The Apple Shed
1 Aranui Rd, Mapua, Nelson 03 540 3381 theappleshed.nz/ -
The Apron Cafe
293 Durham St N, Christchurch 021 029 91441 facebook.com/thedirtyaproncafe -
The Bank Bar and Brasserie
117 Victoria St, Hamilton 07 839 4740 https://thebank.co.nz/
70 Broadway Ave, Palmerston North
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.