The Lotus-Heart Cafe in Christchurch City Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • KOORI
    • A dish of creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with the fresh Indian flavours of fresh chilli, coriander, ginger, tomato and garlic. Served with toasted house bread.
  • OMELETTE
    • A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
  • BREAKFAST DOSA
    • a dosa filled with caramelised banana and drizzled with honey
  • CHIA SEED AND GOJI PORRIDGE
    • chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk is a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants.
  • GREEN POWER SMOOTHIE
    • A great-tasting super blend of nutrient-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with added probiotics, digestive enzymes and helpful herbs, extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Gluten free. Vegan.
LUNCH LUNCH
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER
    • An appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed parties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan option.
  • REFRITO WRAP
    • Refrito beans with melted Edam cheese, basmati rice, lettuce, organic sour cream, fresh salsa and tabasco sauce wrapped in a tortilla. Vegan option – vegan cheese and vegan aioli are available.
  • CURRY DOSA
    • Today’s curry served with a fresh dose and house chutney. Vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available. Gluten-free.
  • NACHOS
    • Refrito beans served with melted cheddar, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option – vegan cheese and vegan aioli are available.
  • DAL
    • Blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. Served with basmati rice. Vegan option available, gluten-free.
  • MASALA DOSA
    • Our signature South Indian lentil and rice crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
  • NORI WRAP
    • Spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in toasted nori. Vegan, gluten-free, raw option – raw nori available on request.
  • CURRY OF THE DAY
    • served with basmati rice.Gluten free
  • HUMMING BURGER
    • Our signature deluxe veggie-nut burger topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo.
  • BREADLESS BURGER PLATTER
    • A tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. Served with fries and a fresh seasonal salad. Gluten free and vegan options.
  • SWEET TREATS
    • A variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily.
  • SUN BURGER
    • A tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce. Served on a Turkish roll. The sunflower seed pattie is vegan. Vegan cheese and mayo are available by request.
  • PIZZA
    • Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.
  • GARDEN BURGER
    • A tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, grated Edam cheese and mayo. Vegan cheese adds $2.50.
  • VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
    • Our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake.Add $1.00 for cream or yoghurt or $2.00 for vegan yoghurt .
DINNER DINNER
  • BREADLESS BURGER PLATTER
    • A tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. Served with fries and a fresh seasonal salad. Gluten free and vegan options.
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER
    • An antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed Patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan.
  • CHEF'S SEASONAL SALAD
    • Our chef’s creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables.
  • PONDICHERRY DOSA
    • A lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
  • SUN BURGER
    • A tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. Served with salad and/or fries. Vegan & gluten free options.
  • DAL
    • Blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. Vegan option available, gluten-free.
  • NACHOS
    • Refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option.
  • PIZZA
    • Made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. Our gourmet vegetarian pizzas come with a tomato base and a blend of tasty cheeses. Vegan cheese, add $3.00. Gluten free bases in medium and large sizes available – add 2.50.
  • CURRY DOSA
    • Today’s curry with basmati rice served with a fresh Dosa and house chutney. Vegan option available. Gluten-free.
  • ZEN STICKS>.Skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. Vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free.
  • NORI WRAP
    • Kimchee, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet. Vegan, gluten-free. Raw option – raw nori available on request.
  • MASALA DOSA
    • Our signature South Indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
  • HUMMING BURGER
    • Our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Served with salad and/or fries.
  • HALLOUMI BURGER
    • Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.

Nearby Sample Menus

Dose Diner (sample menu)
  • All eggs are free range
  • Sour Dough/ Grain / GF Bread
  • Hollandaise, extra egg $2.00
  • Brioche Muffin $19.50
  • CREAMY MUSHROOM $18.00
    • Combination of Shiitake, brown field & button mushroom sauteed with light cream, served on blue cheese polenta with a poached egg, balsamic glaze (GF)
  • Available 11am — 3pm
  • - With Bacon $19.50
  • RICOTTA PANCAKE $17.00
    • Pancakes with berry compote, house made lemon curd, yogurt, oaty crumble and almond praline
Aroy Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Green Curry $12.00
  • Rice $3.00
  • Hot plate $22.00
    • Fresh beef and fresh vegetables, mixed with red wines, served on a sizzling platter.
  • Stir-fry Peanut Sauce
    • Our very own, very special peanut sauce, with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and onions.
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $19.00
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
  • Deep Fried Squids $12.00
McDonald's The Palms (sample menu)
  • Frozen Fanta Blue Lemonade McFloat N/A
  • The Clubhouse Angus N/A
  • Espresso Pronto Flat White N/A
    • Perk up with our Flat White. Rainforest Alliance certified beans, expertly roasted and topped with velvety, steamed milk.
  • Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap N/A
    • It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
  • Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
  • Mega Waffle Cone N/A
    • Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake. It’s pure pleasure.
  • NYC Benedict Bagel N/A
    • Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel.
  • Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap N/A
    • Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Kendal Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • Corn Nuggets each $0.70
  • Corn Nuggets for 6 $4.00
  • Spicy wedges one scoop $3.00
  • Deep Fried mars bar each $3.00
  • Steak and Onion pattie each $2.10
  • Hawaiian $5.50
  • Cheese & pineapple $5.20
Ocean Fresh Fish (sample menu)
  • Onion Rings 6 for $3.00
  • Vegetarian $5.20
  • Tomato $4.00
  • Steak $5.00
  • Cheese & Pineapple $4.80
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Chicken Patties $2.00
  • -Single $8.50
Ilam Barbeques (sample menu)
  • -Beef & Lamb $11.00
  • -Chicken & Beef $11.00
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • -Falafel single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Chicken single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Chicken single $9.00 / double $11.00
New Brighton Burger Bar (sample menu)
  • Doz Onion Rings $7.00
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • 2 Deep Fried Bananas $3.00
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $10.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.80
  • Dinner Box $9.00
  • Satay Real Chicken $7.50
  • Meat $1.70
Alvarados Mexican Cantina (sample menu)
  • Mousse de Chocolate al Tequila (GF) $9.50
    • A rich, creamy and frothy chocolate mousse with a touch o f tequila.
  • Flautas (GF) $14.00
    • These popular crispy golden tortillas are tilled with your choice of chicken or potato and cheese served with fresh lettuce, sour cream and cheese on top.
  • Enchiladas (GF) $24.50
    • These are corn tortillas rolled around a chicken filling and covered with a sauce of your choosing with cheese and grilled. You can choose between green tomatillo sauce, red salsa or mole poblano. You shouldn’t miss out on our unique enchiladas.
  • Crema de Calabaza (V, GF) $10.50
    • This Mexican pumpkin cream soup is infused with the rich, smoky and smooth flavour o f chipotle sauce.
  • Empanada de Platano (V, GF) $9.50
    • Hot, deep fried corn empanada stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce.
  • Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (V, GF) (Mango Salad with Almond) $16.50
    • Succulent sliced mango with a mix of green salad, fresh lime juice and almonds to make the perfect salad. Mexico is now one of the world’s largest exporters of mangos.
  • Nachos $16.50
    • With cheese, beans guacamole and pico de gallo, vegetarian, beef or chicken.
  • Ensalada de Camaron (G F) (Prawn Salad) $17.50
    • Delicately grilled prawns on a bed of green salad with our unique salad dressing.
SuRa Teppan Yaki Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Wakame Salad $8.50
    • Seaweed Salad
  • chef's Suggestion $43.00
    • Prawns , Chicken, Premium NZ Eye fillet
  • Crsipy Chicken Roll $15.50
    • Deep fried marinated Chicken & avocado
  • Salmon Sashimi $29.00
    • New zealand king salmon
  • Prawn $32.00
  • Ice Crream $9.00
    • 2 scoops of choice of vanilla/chocolate ice cream
  • Comes with miso soup, steamed rice & teppan veges N/A
  • Gyoza $12.00
    • Pan fried Pork & vege dumplings (6 pcs)
Hoofbeats Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Pavlova $10.50
    • served with fruit salad, ice-cream and cream
  • Kids Roast $12.00
    • beef, chicken, lamb or pork
  • Served from 6.30am to 10.30am with orange juice, with bottomless tea and filter coffee
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • served with a hot roll
  • Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
    • served on a bed of lettuce with a spicy seafood sauce
  • Chicken or Beer Slider $10.00
    • with coleslaw and chips
  • Fish & Chips $19.50
    • crumbed dory (2 pieces) served with fries & salad
  • Lamb or Large Mixed Roast $21.50
Myhanh Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Pho Thap Cam Combination Meat Noodle Soup / Dac Biet Banh Canh My Hanh - My Hanh Special Crab Noodle Soup $9.00
  • Com Xao Heo Quay Crispy Pork On Rice / Com Xao Xa Xiu BBQ Pork On Rice $9.00
  • ● Menu 1
  • Com Chien Lao Xuong Chinese Sausage Fried Rice / Com Chien Xa Xiu BBQ Pork Fried Rice / Com Chien Nem Chua Hot 'n' Sour Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Ha Cao Chien Deep Fried Dumpling x10 $8.00
  • Com Chien Fried Rice Your Choice of Meat - Chicken, Beef, Pork / Com Chien Ga Man Salty Fish Fried Rice / Com Chien Chay Vegetarian Fried Rice / Com Heo Quay Crispy Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Banh Xeo (Riceflour) Crispy Pancake. Your Choice of Meat - Vegetarian, Pork, Chicken, Prawn or beef $8.00
  • -Honey Roast Pork
Amici's (sample menu)
  • Soup of the Day
  • Egg benedict $14.00
    • Poached free range egg, bacon with hollandaise sauce on toasted muffin
  • ham cheese and tomato turkish $10.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato served with turkish bread.
  • creamy pumpkin Soup. $5.50
  • Salmon bagel $12.50
    • Smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
  • your choice from
  • - Ham cheese corn chive toastie
  • •Toasties $7.50
Food Stop on Gasson (sample menu)
  • Pies $4.00
  • Hot Chips $2.50
  • Mince Beef $4.00
  • Steak
  • Steak & Mushroom
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Steak & Cheese
  • Chow Chow Beef $4.00
Tandoori Palace Papanui Rd (sample menu)
  • Mutton seekh kebab (6pcs) $11.00
    • Minced mutton with indian herbs and spices cooked in tandoor on skewers. Serves well with the mint chutney
  • Bombay tandoor mix platter $16.00
    • 2 bombay special tikka, 2 onion bhajees, 2 samosa, 2 mutton seekh kebab. Serves with the mint and tamarind chutney
  • Chicken korma $15.80
    • Chicken pieces cooked in a tandoor oven and served in cashew nut creamy sauce
  • Chicken bhuna $15.80
    • Diced chicken cubes cooked with fresh onions and tomato in thick gravy
  • Malaikofta $13.00
    • Delicate clusters of lightly fried cottage cheese, potatoes and nuts. Serves with nutty creamy sauce
  • Tandoori roti $2.50
    • Traditional bread made from the wholemeal flour
  • Mix veg $14.00
    • Mix vegetables and cottage cheese cooked with fresh onions and tomato in thick gravy
  • Chicken kadai $15.80
    • Chicken cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices
The Carvery (sample menu)
  • Beef Schnitzel $13.5
    • with friess, chopped salad & mushroom sauce
  • Belt Panini $13.5
    • Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, fries & chopped lettuce
  • Sage & Confit Garlic Chicken Breast $28.5
  • Extra vegetables & salad $6
  • 250g Ribeye Steak $30.5
    • Cooked the way you like it
  • Garlic Bread $6
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod $28
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $13.5
    • Grilled Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, peppers & boiled egg
The Lotus-Heart Cafe

The Lotus-Heart Cafe

location

Address

363 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 3 377 2727

email

Email

mail@thelotusheart.co.nz

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Chinese , Fast Food , Gluten Free , Health Food , Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Child-friendly

Location
363 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
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