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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Loving Hut Vegan Cafe & Restaurant
178 Devon St East, New Plymouth 06 759 0447 lovinghut.com/nz/ -
Lupo Atelier
Farmers Market in Christchurch Area, Christchurch 021 213 4267 http://lupoatelier.co.nz/ -
Make it Raw
Ohokawarren Farmer's Market on Friday and Riccarton Bush Farmers' Market on Saturday, Christchurch 027 646 3092 https://makeitraw.co.nz/ -
Midnight Espresso
178 Cuba Street, Wellington (04) 384 7014 -
Mithai Café
Cnr Mt Albert & Sandringham Rds, Mt Albert, Auckland 09 620 0117 -
Mithaiwala
159 Great South Rd, Manurewa, Auckland 09 267 5202 -
Molten**
422 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden (09) 638 7263 moltenrestaurant@gmail.com -
Mother of Coffee
150 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington 021 0824 0778 motherofcoffee.co.nz/ -
Mr Jackson's Plant Based Food
Tauranga (Mobile food truck), Tauranga 027 846 3751 facebook.com/MrJacksonsFood/ -
Mumbai Chaat - Sandringham
1 Kitchener Rd, Sandringham, Auckland 09 846 9393 http://mumbaichaat.co.nz/ -
Mumbai Chaat – Blockhouse Bay
71 Taylor St, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 09 820 9393 http://mumbaichaat.co.nz/ -
Nature Vegetarian Café
519 High St, Lower Hutt, Wellington 04 560 4567 http://naturevegetarian.nz/
178 Devon St East, New Plymouth
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.