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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Govinda Restaurant
11 Pleasant View Rd, Panmure (at Bhakti Centre), Auckland 09 527 8146 -
Gre3n Superfood & Juice Bar - Ferrymead
987 Ferry Rd, Christchurch 03 432 8991 https://gre3njuicebar.co.nz/ -
Gre3n Superfood & Juice Bar - Little High
181 High St, Christchurch, Christchurch 03 421 6265 https://gre3njuicebar.co.nz/ -
Gre3n Superfood & Juice Bar - Sydenham
363 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch 027 601 6251 https://gre3njuicebar.co.nz/ -
Green Time
28 Fort St (at downtown), Auckland 09 379 2048 greentime.co.nz/ -
Grindz Cafe
50 First Avenue, Tauranga -
Guan Cafe
2A Amera Place, Huntington Park, Botany Downs, Auckland 09 271 1275 -
Health Nut Kitchen
4-8 Chancery Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland healthnut.co.nz/ -
Hell Pizza
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Herbivore
203-205 Cuba St, Wellington 04 890 3939 herbivorewellington.co.nz/ -
Higher Taste Restaurant
Old Bank Arcade (downstairs), corner of Customhouse Quay & Hunter St, City, Wellington 04 472 2233 http://highertaste.co.nz/ -
In Bloom - Food Stall
Lower Cuba St (at night market),Wellington 021 258 6805
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.