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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The Barrel Room
26 Wharf St, Tauranga 07 578 0603 barrelroom.co.nz/ -
The Bean Cafe
92 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North 06 353 6556 facebook.com/beancafe/ -
The Birdcage Tavern
133 Franklin Rd, Auckland 092801690 https://thebirdcage.co.nz/ -
The Blue Breeze Inn
146 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 093600303 thebluebreezeinn.co.nz/ -
The Botanist
Rep Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington 04 891 0198 -
The Bowling Club
337 South Rd, Dunedin 021 229 6792 https://thebowlingclub.co.nz/ -
The Braahman (Food truck)
Area markets, Wellington 021 118 1034 facebook.com/TheBraahmanNZ/ -
The Breakfast Club
1179 Great North Rd, Auckland 09 390 0275 https://thebreakfastclub.co.nz/ -
The Candy Shop
2/8 Osborne St, Auckland 0273520026 namugroup.co.nz/venue/the-candy-shop -
The Coffee Club
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The Corner Store Cafe
134 Stuart St, Dunedin 03 477 7842 thecornerstorecafe.co.nz/ -
The Craft Embassy
Level One, The Terrace, 126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 03 366 6055 craftembassy.co.nz/
26 Wharf St, Tauranga
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.