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

  • Tom Yum Talay (Mixed Seafood) $17.50
  • Tom Yum Kung Hot and Sour Prawn $15.50
  • Bamboo Salad $10.50
  • Thai Laksa Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • (C) Prawn $9.00
  • Garlic Prawn On Rice $15.50
  • Deep Fried Chicken Wing (Each) $2.50
  • Red Curry Seafood $17.50
  • Spring Rolls (8) $5.00
  • Basil and Chili Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Pad Thai Noodle $8.50
  • Wontons (6) $5.00
  • Garlic Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Massamun Curry & Rice $8.50
  • Choices of chicken, beef, pork,or prawn $11.00
  • Cashew Nut Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Chicken & Camembert N/A
  • Steak & Cheese N/A
  • Chicken & Satay N/A
  • Vegetarian N/A
    • Brocolli & Mushroom
  • Steak & Mushroom N/A
  • Steak, Bacon & Cheese N/A
  • Chicken & Cranberry N/A
  • Back by popular demand N/A
    • Butter Chicken
  • Bacon $4.10
  • Oysters dozen (pacific) N/A
  • Curry Rolls $2.50
  • Egg $4.10
  • Crumbed Deep Sea Cod $4.90
  • Sole Fillets $4.90
  • Potato Fritters $0.90
  • Fried Mussels dozen $8.00
  • Roast Pork Mushroom on Rice $11.50
  • Kumara Chips (Small Bag) $4.00
  • Vegetable Rolls $2.50
  • Chili Chicken with BBQ Sauce $12.00
  • Lemon Fish $10.50
  • Chicken Mushroom Soup $6.50
  • Hot and Sour Soup $6.50
  • Set menu 1 - For 4 - 5 people $39.00
    • Wontons with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Chicken with Seasonal Veges, Steak with Black Bean Sauce, Roast Pork Fried Rice
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $4.50
  • 1/2 Chicken $10.00
  • Chips $2.40
  • Banana Fritter $1.80
  • Plain $3.20
  • Pineapple Rings $1.80
  • Jam Rap with Chocolate $3.20
  • Double $12.20
  • Double $12.50
  • Double $12.50
  • Served in a Pita with lettuce, tomatoes, tzatziki & tomato salsa
  • Single $10.20
  • Vegetarian Falafel
  • Lamb
  • Vegetarian Falafel
  • The Soup of the day. $12
    • Chef’s daily creation served in a bowl with crusty, buttery Garlic Bread
  • Smoothie Bowl $14
    • with Avocado, Spinach and The Nutmylk Co. Almond Milk. Topped with Chia Seeds, Banana and Raw Nuts
  • Broad Beans, Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast $17
    • with Feta and Rocket, sprinkled with Roasted Pinenuts
  • Tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich $18
    • with red onion jam and rocket
  • Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder, seeded mustard and apple fennel slaw $17
  • Apple Crumble Porridge $12
    • with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup
  • Marinated Artichoke, $14
    • Grilled Eggplant and Field Mushrooms with aioli dressed mesclun
  • Buttermilk Pikelets $17
    • with Raspberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam and Crème Fraiche
  • Chicken Parmesan $16.00
    • A sliced Crumbed Chicekn Breast, layered with Chefs special Tomato Sauce, Mozzorella, Parmeson Cheee, lightly grilled served with Salads & fFries
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.00
    • Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate, Caramel or Raspberry topping
  • Hawaian $22.00
    • Ham & Pineapple Pieces
  • Vegetarian $22.00
    • Chefs choice of the day
  • Open Cajan Lamb on Clabatta $16
    • Sliced lamb with Cajun, Rub olsonTomato, Cucumber, Lettuce, a Mint & Yoghurt dressing on Toasted Ciobotto & Fries
  • Creamy Chicken $24.00
    • Chicken,Cream, Cheese, Pesto & Cashew Nuts
  • Beef & Vegetable Stew $10.00
    • Chunks of rich Beef & hearty Vegetables
  • Shrimp Cocktail $12.00
    • Made the olf Fashioned way
  • Chicken Nibbles 1/2 doz $4.50
  • Chinese $5.80
  • Scallops 1/2 doz $5.00
  • Pottle Fried Noodles $5.00
  • Bacon & Egg $5.30
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.00
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Tomato $4.00
  • 7am - 2pm / 7 days a week
  • Avocado $3.00
  • Pesto $2.00
  • Creamy chilli mushrooms $16.50
    • Creamy spicy mushrooms on organic toast
  • French toast $18.50
    • Free range bacon, fried banana and maple syrup
  • On organic toast $10.50
  • Bro brekkie $22.50
    • Two free range eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, breakfast bangers and organic toast.
  • Sausages (x2) $4.50
  • STEAK WITH SATAY SAUCE $12.50
  • CHIPS PER SCOOP $2.40
  • ROAST PORK EGG FOO YOUNG $12.00
  • CHICKEN WITH SATAY SAUCE $12.50
  • STEAK CHOW MEIN $11.00
  • SPRING PATTIE $2.20
  • DONUT $2.20
  • CHICKEN MUSHROOM CHOW MEIN $12.00
  • -seafood $5.00
  • Nb. Beef noodle soup $10.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • stir fried oyster sauce $10.00
    • Served with rice.
  • tom yum soup $10.00
    • Served with rice
  • -seafood $5.00
  • Corn Fritters $18.00
    • With free farm bacon sour cream, sweet chilli jam, and parmesan
  • Vegetarian Delight $16.50
  • • Bacon, egg, Cheddar and tomato relish
  • Bacon and egg focaccia $11.50
  • Fresh fruit salad $11.00
  • 8.30am- 2.pm
  • Beef Nachos $18.00
    • The classic; Crunchy tortilla chips covered in homemade beef ‘n bean chilli.Served with melted Cheddar and sour cream
  • Please place your order at the counter GF toast, GF bagel, whole grain available
  • Smoked Salmon & Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs double avo $7.90/$8.70
  • 8pcs of salmon supreme & double avocado
  • Double Avocado Prawn 8pcs mayo or chilli $8.90
  • SALMON & CHICKEN COMBO $23.90
    • 8pcs, smoked salmon & avocado/4pcs salmon supreme/8pcs jumbo Teriyaki chicken
  • 2pcs seaweed salad Gunkan
  • 2pcs Inari
  • Inari $2.50/$4.50
    • rice filled tofu pockets with a touch of avocado 1pcs/2pcs
  • EDAMAME $3.20
    • steamed soy beans
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

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