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 Deli on the Corner Cafe
48 Victoria Street, Cambridge, Hamilton 07 827 5370 facebook.com/delionthecornercambridge -
The Dept Eatery
53 Egmont Street, New Plymouth 021 043 8527 https://thedept.info/ -
The Dish Cafe and Bar
8 Stafford St, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 03 260 7091 facebook.com/thedishdunedin/ -
The Diversity Restaurant
617 Colombo St, Christchurch 03 261 6104 thediversity.co.nz/ -
The Don Izakaya
1 Milford Rd, Auckland 09 486 2834 facebook.com/people/The-Don-%E4%B8%BC-Izakaya/100054401144401/ -
The Duck
494 Portobello Rd, Macandrew Bay, Dunedin facebook.com/the.duck.dunedin -
The Elephant Wrestler
138 Hurstmere, Takapuna, Auckland 09 489 8030 https://joylab.co.nz/elephant-wrestler -
The Fainting Goat
1154 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 07 348 8411 thefaintinggoat.co.nz/ -
The Falls Cafe
140 McLaren Falls Rd, Omanawa, Tauranga 07 543 4976 http://facebook.com/thefallscafe -
The Fat Tui
219 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 03 527 8420 facebook.com/people/The-FAT-TUI/100063544152520/ -
The Fig Cafe
Shop 4 / 41 Albert Street, Whitianga 07 866 4750 thefig.co.nz/ -
The Flying Burrito Brothers
65 Davis Crescent, Auckland 095246309 flyingburritobrothers.co.nz/
48 Victoria Street, Cambridge, 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.