The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant in Christchurch Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Akoori $14.50
    • creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with fresh indian flavours. served with toasted house bread
  • Omelette $16.50
    • a free-range egg omelette with a choice of filling. served with a side salad
  • Breakfast dosa $13.95
    • a dosa filled with caramelised banana andd drizzled with honey
  • Chia seed and goji porridge $13.50
    • chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk - a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants
  • Green power smoothie $8.95
    • a great-tasting superblend of nutrients-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with priobiotics, digestive enzymes, herbs, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Antipasto platter $16.50
    • as appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread
  • Nachos $12.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish
  • Nori wrap $12.95
    • spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in nori
  • Refrito wrap $12.95
    • refrito beans with melted edam cheese, basmati rice, lettuce, organic sour cream, fresh salsa and tabasco sauce wrapped in tortilla
  • Dal $9.95/$13.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection (cup/bowl)
  • Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
    • served with basmati rice. gluten free
  • Curry dosa $15.95
    • today's curry served with a freash dosa and house chutney. vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available
  • Masala dosa $14.95
    • our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney
  • Humming burger $14.95 - $18.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo
  • Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
  • Garden burger $14.95 - $18.95
    • a tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, frated edam cheese and mayo
  • Breadless burger platter $14.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
  • Vegan chocolate cake $6.50
    • our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake
  • Sweet treats n/a
    • variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily
DINNER DINNER
  • Breadless burger platter $18.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad, gluten free and vegan options
  • Dal $8.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. vegan option available, gluten-free
  • Zen sticks $12.95
    • skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
  • Antipasto platter $18.95
    • an antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. vegan
  • Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
  • Nori wrap $16.95
    • kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet
  • Chefs seasonal salad n/a
    • chef's creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
    • made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. vegan and gluten free options
  • Masala dosa $16.95
    • our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney. vegan, gluten-free
  • Pondicherry dosa $18.95
    • a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free
  • Curry dosa $18.95
    • today's curry with basmati rice served with a fresh dosa and house chutney. vegan option available. gluten-free
  • Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
  • Sun burger $15.95 - $18.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. served with salad and/or fries
  • Halloumi burger $17.95 - $20.95
    • grilled halloumi cheee, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise

Nearby Sample Menus

  • CLOUDY BAY CLAMS $18.00
    • chorizo / smoked tomato sauce / saffron aioli / lemon / herbs / grilled sourdough
  • AGED RIB EYE $38.00
    • duck fat “chips” / rainbow chard / café de paris butter / jus
  • PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
    • apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
  • JALAPEÑO CHEESE DIP $18.00
    • crusty bread
  • PULLED PORK BURGER $24.00
    • jalapeño slaw / chipotle mayo / chilli BBQ / brioche bun
  • BEER HOP SMOKED SALMON $24.00
    • pickled beets / new potates / white miso / avocado / 7 spice dressing
  • ROAST BONE MARROW $18.00
    • shallot salad / garlic sour dough toast
  • MARKET FISH pd
    • served with seasonal spring produce
  • Paneer Makhani $14.99
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with garlic tomato and onion into thick gravy. Can be spicy.
  • Chicken/Lamb Korma $15.99
    • Diced chicken/lamb cooked in cashew nut based sauce garnished with cashew and sultanas.
  • Mixed Pickle $2.00
  • Chana Masala $14.99
    • Chick peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India.
  • Chole Bhatura $14.99
    • White chickpeas cooked with spices and tomato gravy. Comes with deep fried naan.
  • Palak Paneer $14.99
    • Cottage cheese and spinach cooked with spicy gravy.
  • Plain Naan $2.50
  • Peas Pulao $3.99
  • 3 Mini Donut $2.00
  • Fish $2.60
  • Sole - Battered $6.30
  • Wontons $9.00
    • DZ
  • Big Hot Dog $3.50
  • Patties - Meat $2.50
  • Fish Bites $1.00
  • Hot Dogs $2.50
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • "The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • French fries with garlic aioli $7.00
  • Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
  • Accompaniments N/A
    • Potato gratin, mashed potato or chunky chips and sautéed vegetables or garden salad.
  • French Toasted Banana Bread $17.00
    • Served with Strawberry Jam and Cream
  • Sirloin $36.00
    • 300g tender and full of flavour.
  • Pork Belly $35.00
    • Roasted pork belly with potato puree, honey glazed yams, pickled courgette and bacon jam
  • Bacon Bap $18.00
    • Toasted Bap, bacon, fried egg, mayo and BBQ sauce with sautéed potatoes.
  • Chilli Chicken $15.00
    • Crisp Chicken with our special spicy sauce
  • Brulee $14.00
    • Classic vanilla crème brûlée with braised rhubarb crumble.
  • Venison Ribs $15.00
    • Slow cooked and covered with our sticky BBQ sauce.
  • Fried Chicken $15.00
    • Soy, ginger, chilli sauce
  • Pork Belly $31.00 Gf
    • Twice cooked pork belly, warm potato salad, roast rhubarb, onion and apple compote
  • Prawn mac 'n' cheese croquette $15.00
    • bacon jam, aioli
  • Garden Salad $12.00
    • avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, seed mix, sherry vinaigrette
  • Barrys Bay, Wainui special vintage -
    • is a harder cheese, flavours are bold and earthy
  • Crumbed Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, lemon mayo, swiss cheese, fries
  • Warm Turkish bread $13.00
    • with hummus, olive oil, smoked paprika
  • Baked Onion Tart $23.00 V
    • Beetroot, goats cheese, candied walnuts, herb salad, balsamic glaze
  • KADAI PRAWNS $23.00
    • Prawns cooked in vegetable gravy with crushed onions, garlic, ginger and cream with fresh coriander.
  • FISH TIKKA $15.00
    • Chunks of Gurnard fish marinated in a yoghurt sauce with herbs and spices, cooked in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
  • PANEER SHIMALA MIRCH $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a vegetable gravy with herbs and spices, fresh tomatoes, capsicum and finished with cream.
  • MIXED VEGETABLES $17.00
    • Vegetables cooked with a rich blend of spices, green herbs and cheese. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • VEGETABLE JALFREZEE $17.00
    • Vegetables cooked with herbs and spices, coconut milk and capsicum. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • BUTTER PRAWNS $23.00
    • Prawns cooked in a mild butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
  • CHICKEN BHUNA MASALA $20.00
    • A dry dish of diced chicken, stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices, capsicum, fresh coriander and curry masala. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $15.00
    • Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, cooked on a skewer over flaming charcoal in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
  • Satay Sticks $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or beef topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Hot & Spicy Fried Rice Noodle $13.00
    • Fried rice noodle with the choice of chicken, beef, pork or seafood with fresh vegetables & bean sprouts
  • Khmer Style Curry $14.00
    • Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
  • Garlic Pepper Pork $13.00
    • Stir-fried pork with fresh garlic & pepper with spring onion & capsaicin
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or vegetarian with carrot, egg, lettuce, bean sprouts, served with fish sauce
  • Combination Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and a combination of pork, beef and chicken in Khmer-style Teaw soup
  • Beef with Pineapple $14.00
    • Beef with fresh vegetables, onions, pineapple served on rice
  • Fried Egg Noodle $13.00
    • Your choice of chicken, pork, beef or seafood with vegetables, onion, egg & bean sprouts
  • Bingo $12.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Original Bing $7.90
    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Bing $9.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Pork Bing $9.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
  • Chicken Salad - Ripped lettuce with roasted cashews, ripe avocado salsa, crotons, and other goodies, bound with Italian vinaigrette and finished with tender grilled chicken and bacon. $19.50
  • Ribeye Steak - 200gms of Ribeye Steak, cooked to your liking and served with crisp fries, a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings. $24.50
  • Stuffed Mushrooms - Classic stuffed with Wulnuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Alone with Green Salad, Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce or Aioli Sauce. $15.00
  • Cajun Prawn & Fish Salad - Grilled and arranged on a salad of snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette, finished with a roast garlic aioli. $23.50
  • Lambs Fry - Cooked by our master chefs perfectly, add some crispy bacon, mushroom & crack pepper sauce. Sticky onions and toasted garlic bread Served. $19.50
  • Today's Soup Creation - Tasty steaming hot brew served with toasted Bread. $13.50
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Marinated Chicken, sweet chilli and aioli. $15.50
  • Garlic Bread - Crispy Toasted and smothered with garlic and herb butter. $9.50
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Toasted Croissant $5.50
  • Poached or Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Toast $17.00
  • Toasted Bagel from $6.70
  • Porridge
  • The Ultimate Breakfast $21.00
    • Sausage, bacon, eggs, tomato, potato cake, mushrooms, toast
  • Middle Eastern Lamb Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Feta, coriander yoghurt & pomegranate dressing
  • Brioche French Toast (V) $16.00
    • With oranges, cardamon, pistachios & yoghurt
  • Toasted Muesli $11.50
    • served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
  • Bowl of Fries $7.00
    • served with aioli
  • Three Egg Omelette $17.00
    • with your choice of the following, bacon, salmon, tomato, mushroom, onion or cheese
  • Fruit Platter $8.50
  • A Selection of Bread and Dips $12.50
  • Breads and Dips $14.50
    • a selection of bread with house-made dips
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
  • Beef or Chicken Burger $17.50
    • served with bacon, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun served with home-made relish and fries
  • SWEET POTATO GRIT CAKES $15.00
    • okra ratatouille shaved parmesan, rocket,(V)
  • CREOLE SHRIMP $19.00
    • cornmeal waffle, blackened corn salsa.
  • ROASTED CASHEWS, PEANUTS, AND ALMONDS $7.00
    • WITH SPICED SALT(GF, V) >>
  • HOUSE MARINATED OLIVE SELECTION(GF, V) $9.00
  • ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD $15.00
    • Andouille sausage, bleu cheese, cherry tomato, buttermilk ranch,(VO)
  • FRIED CHICKEN, BREAD & BUTTER PICKLE, HOUSE SLAW, BUTTERMILK RANCH
  • BOO RADLEY'S FAMOUS ICE CREAM SUNDAE $14.00
    • with Oreo cookie, cookie cream whip, chocolate crumb, bourbon cherries, and fudge sauce.
  • GRILLED SIRLOIN, PICKLED PEACH, TABASCO COFFEE MAYO, WATERCRESS
  • Ice Cream Sundae Small $6.90 Large $8.90
    • Vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of raspberry, chocolate, strawberry, passionfruit or caramel sauce and served with whipped cream.
  • Lamb Shank $21.90
    • A hearty meal of tender braised lamb shank, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Extra shank $7
  • Catch of the Day $26.90
    • Succulent fillets of fish either in beer batter or pan fried, served to you with fresh lemon, tartare sauce, salad and fries. Add 2 fried eggs $2.50
  • Extra Sour Cream $2.50
  • Gravy Boat $1.50
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $16.90
    • A mouth watering mixture of lambs liver and bacon, complimented with mashed potato and peas.
  • Fried Egg $1.25
  • Mushroom Sauce $3.50
  • Streaky bacon $5
  • Ora king salmon $6
  • Chef's Special $19
    • Ask your server for today’s special
  • Garlic Bread $9
  • Ginger Crunch $4.2
  • Corned Beef Hash $18
    • With bacon and mushroom bits, crushed potatoes, poached egg and hollandaise
  • French Toast $17
    • Coated in vanilla sugar, with poached apple, lime mascarpone and salted caramel sauce. Add bacon: $4
  • Cheesecake of Day $7.5
The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant

The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant

location

Address

363 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033772727

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 7:30 - 15:00 Tuesday 7:30 - 15:00 Wednesday 7:30 - 15:00 Thursday 7:30 - 15:00 Friday 7:30 - 15:00 17:00 - 21:00 Saturday 7:30 - 15:00 17:00 - 21:00
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Health Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Seating ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
363 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand