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 Sugar Club
Skytower, 72 Victoria St West, Auckland 093636365 skycityauckland.co.nz/restaurants/the-sugar-club -
The Sushi Ninja
7 Normans Rd, Christchurch 03 355 6191 facebook.com/people/The-Sushi-Ninja/100063520475557/ -
The Sushi Shop
102 The Square, Palmerston North 06 359 5050 thesushishop.co.nz/home -
The Suter Cafe
208 Bridge St, Nelson 03 928 0698 facebook.com/Sutercafe -
The Swan
23 Bath St, Dunedin 03 479 0017 theswan.nz/ -
The Views Vegetarian Restaurant
99 Martin Farm Rd (at Kimi Ora Eco Resort), Kaiteriteri, Nelson 03 527 8027 -
The Vines
166 Main Rd, Gisborne 06 868 9317 bushmerevines.co.nz/ -
The White House Restaurant
15E Minden Road, Te Puna, Tauranga 07 552 4443 whitehousetepuna.com/ -
Three Sisters Brewery
87 Devon Street West, New Plymouth 027 777 4119 https://threesistersbrewery.store/ -
Tianze Dumpling House
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Tikka House Indian Restaurant and Bar
Five Cross Road 260 Peachgrove Road, Fairfield, Hamilton 07 855 4050 https://tikkahouse.co.nz/ -
Timeless Cafe
3 Inverness Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland 09 475 5778 facebook.com/people/Timeless-Cafe-Browns-Bay/61556394652112/?_rdr
Skytower, 72 Victoria St West, Auckland
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.