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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Brewda
93 Cashel St, Christchurch 03 423 9555 brewda.co.nz/ -
Brick Artisan Bread Co
3B/95 Albert St, Terrace End, Palmerston North 06 355 2082 facebook.com/BABCOnz/ -
Browns Bay Brewing Company
111 Clyde Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland 09 479 6665 https://brownsbaybrewing.co.nz/ -
Buddha Stix - Dunedin
678 George St, North Dunedin, Dunedin 03 421 6706 buddhastix.co.nz/buddha-stix-dunedin -
Burger Burger - Christchurch
10 Welles St, Christchurch 022 187 2866 http://burgerburger.co.nz/ -
Burger Burger - Commercial Bay
7/21 Queen St, Auckland 093905084 https://burgerburger.co.nz/locations/commercial-bay -
Burger Burger - Newmarket
3B York St, Auckland 021836557 https://burgerburger.co.nz/ -
Burger Culture
279 Trafalgar St, Nelson 03 546 9020 culturenelson.nz/ -
Burger Fuel
Multiple locations nationwide -
Burger Geek - Birkenhead
37 Mokoia Rd, Auckland 095583429 burgergeek.co.nz/ -
Burger Geek - Eden Terrace
175 Symonds St, Auckland 098693467 burgergeek.co.nz/ -
Burger Geek - Grey Lynn
478 Richmond Rd, Auckland 098693244 burgergeek.co.nz/
93 Cashel St, Christchurch
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.