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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Burger Plant
654 Great King St, Dunedin 022 187 8566 burgerplantnz.com/ -
Burger Wisconsin
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Burgernaut
597 New North Rd, Auckland 09 215 9074 urbanautbeer.com/pages/burgernaut -
Buster Greens
466 George Street, Dunedin 03 470 1233 bustergreens.co.nz/ -
C1 Espresso
185 High St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch c1espresso.co.nz/ -
Cable Bay Cafe
799 Cable Bay Rd, Cable Bay, Nelson 03 546 8799 cablebaycafe.co.nz/ -
Cafe Express
47 The Square, Palmerston North 06 353 8440 facebook.com/cafeexpresspn/ -
Cafe Green Door
17 Brougham Street, New Plymouth 06 759 9399 facebook.com/cafegreendoornp -
Cafe Hanoi
Excelsior Building, Britomart, Auckland 093023478 http://cafehanoi.co.nz/ -
Cafe Irresistiblue
156 Turkington Rd, Monavale, Hamilton 07 834 3501 https://cafeirresistiblue.co.nz/ -
Cafe Lincoln
151 Lincoln Rd, Henderson, Auckland 09 835 1689 cafelincoln.co.nz/ -
Cafe Mimosa
460 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland 09 486 2020 facebook.com/mimosaloves/
654 Great King St, Dunedin
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.