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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Villa 23 Cafe
23 Mandeville St, Riccarton (at Blenheim Rd), Christchurch 03 343 3375 facebook.com/villa23cafeChristchurch/ -
Vitality Organics
322 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 020 457 4574 https://vitalityorganics.nz/ -
Water Drop Vegetarian Cafe
16 Stancombe Rd, Flat Bush, Auckland 09 274 4880 facebook.com/fgsnzwaterdrop1/ -
Waterdrop Vegetarian Cafe
2 Harakeke St, Riccarton, Christchurch 03 341 6276 http://waterdrop.fgs.org.nz/ -
Watson’s Eatery
211 George St, Wall Street Mall (at St Andrew St), Dunedin facebook.com/wallstreetmalldunedin/ -
Welcome Vegetarian Café and Takeaways
2 Wharenui Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch 03 348 2630 welcomecafe.co.nz -
Well + Good
267 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland -
Whammy Bar
183 Karangahape Rd, Auckland CBD, Auckland facebook.com/thewhammybar/ -
Wharf Road
24 Wharf Rd (at Tiki Rd ), Coromandel 07 866 7538 -
White
Hilton Hotel, Princes Wharf 147, Quay St, Auckland City (09) 356 7249 enquiries@soulsearch.co.nz -
Wild Earth Organics Cafe and Store
777 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 07 578 7211 -
Wild One
9 Prince Avenue, Mount Maunganui
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.