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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Prans Soul Food
268 Karangahape Rd, Auckland CBD, Auckland 021 189 0621 facebook.com/pranssoulfood/ -
Pure Pulp
114 Cashel St (at Re-Start Mall), Christchurch 021 110 6730 purepulp.co.nz/ -
Rabbit Cafe
30 St Benedict's St, Eden Terrace, Newton, Auckland 09 309 5001 -
Ras Vatika Indian Vegetarian Café
596 Dominion Rd, Balmoral, Auckland 09 623 2145 -
Rasoi Vegetarian Restaurant
211 Karangahape Rd, Auckland CBD, Auckland 09 377 7780 -
Raw HQ
13 Moore St, Howick, Auckland 09 537 2275 https://rawhq.co.nz/ -
Raw Power
Floor 1, 10 Vulcan Lane, City, Auckland 09 303 3624 https://rawpowercafe.co.nz/ -
Raw Sugar Cafe
73 Manchester St, Christchurch 03 365 3333 facebook.com/RawSugarCafeChch/ -
Revive Café
33 Lorne St, Central Auckland (access also via escalators at 280 Queen St), Auckland 09 303 0429 revive.co.nz/ -
Ripe Delicatessen
172 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn (09) 360 6159 ripe.deli@xtra.co.nz -
River Vineyard and Restaurant
2/134 Old Mill Lane, Grace Road, Turangi (07) 386 6704 info@riverwines.co.nz -
Roops Vegetarian Takeaways
Shop 6, 489 Richardson Rd (Cnr Penney Ave), Mt Roskill, Auckland 09 626 4459
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.