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

  • Fish $5.10
  • Blue Cod Fillets (crumbed or battered) $8.70
  • Mushroom $4.30
  • Black Forest $2.20
  • Mussel Patties $2.20
  • Plain Sausages $2.20
  • Monster $6.50
  • Fisherman's Basket $9.00
  • Lemongrass and chilli fried rice noodles (Chicken, Beef or Pork) $12.50
    • hu tieu xa ot (bo, heo)
  • Beef salad $15.00
    • goi bo
  • Grilled meat balls on stick (4 pieces) $8.50
    • nem nuong
  • Chilli chicken with veges and garlic sprouts Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • ga xao sate
  • Beef coconut milk, peppers, mushroom and onion Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao Ian
  • Fried rice noodles with your choice of either (Chicken, Beef or Pork) $11.50
    • hu tieu ga ( bo, heo)
  • Pork lemongrass on rice vermicelli $12.00
    • bun heo xao xa
  • B. B.Q pork fried egg noodles $11.50
    • mi xao xa xiu
  • Fried Mixed Vegetable S $14.00 / L $24.00
  • Chicken Curry
  • Shark Fin Mushroom Soup S $8.00 / L $14.00
  • S=small / L= Large
  • Deep fried Vietnamese Spring Roll
  • Chicken Mushroom Soup
  • Combination Fried Rice
  • Sweet & Sour Beef with Vegetable S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Choc Top Cone N/A
  • Coke Zero N/A
    • Enjoy the real Coke taste with zero sugar.
  • 10pk Chicken McBites & Small Fries Snack Deal $4.00
    • Get more bang for your buck with this amazing snack bundle! 10 chicken McBites and small fries for just $4! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Garden Salad N/A
    • Tuck into a healthy and delicious garden salad with fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomato, it's ideal as a snack or addition to a meal.
  • Chicken Bacon Deluxe N/A
  • Apple & Blackcurrant Fruit Drink N/A
  • Italian Dressing N/A
    • Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice.
  • Chicken McNuggets N/A
  • Aloo Gobi $13.00
    • Highly recommended by The Christchurch Press - potatoes & cauliflower cooked with our spices, garnished with coriander
  • Paneer Naan (homemade cheese) $5.00
  • Served With Mint Or Tamarind Chutney
  • Pulao Rice $6.00
  • Anari Cosht $14.00
    • Cuisine Magazine describes it as our chef's best dish - meat cooked with pomegranate, spices & coriander
  • Vindaloo $14.00
    • HOT spices, vinegar, and tomato base sauce cooked with your choice of meat - most popular Goan dish
  • Goan Fish or Prawn Curry $19.00
    • Ling Fish or Tiger Prawns cooked in coconut milk, almond paste, mustard seed, & spices garnished with coriander
  • Tandoori Prawns $16.00
    • Prawns marinated in a spicy yoghurt sauce, skewered with onions, capsicum & tomatoes grilled in the tandoor
  • Pottle Of Fried Noodles N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Chocolate Donuts / Jam Raps N/A
  • Mini Donuts $0.60
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Bean Sauce On Rice N/A
  • Chocolate Donuts / Jam Raps $2.20
  • Fish $2.20
  • Hot Chips $5.00
  • Combination Fried Noodles / Rice $12.00
  • Beef With Vegetables In Oyster Sauce $14.90
  • Dumblings S $12 / 12 Pieces
  • Custard Buns $4.00
  • Rice & Kung Pao Chicken N/A
  • Lemon Fish Fillets $17.90
  • Sweet Sour Prawns $18.90
  • Kebab Meal $15.00
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce, and either pita bread, Egyptian rice or couscous on a plastic container.
  • Sauce $0.50
  • Mozzarella Cheese $2.00
  • Large $10.90
  • Triple $13.50
  • Large $10.90
  • Falafel
  • Triple $13.50
  • Goi Cuon Ga Tom Chicken & Prawn x4 $7.50
  • -Vietnamese Chicken Salad
  • -Crispy Squid
  • -Combination Fried Noodle
  • Ga Sate Chicken Satay x4 $8.00
  • -Tom Yum Beef Soup
  • Pho Bo Noodle Soup - Chicken, Pork, Beef, Meatballs or Fishballs / Pho Vit Duck Rice Noodle Soup / Pho Hai San Seafood Rice Noodle Soup / Pho Hoanh Thanh Wonton Rice Noodle Soup or Dry $9.00
  • Ga Xao Balacan Chicken Balacan (Spicy) / Ga Xao Bong Cai Chicken with Veg / Ga Quay Gion Crispy Chicken $15.00
  • Crumbed Breast Of Fresh Breast Tenderloins
  • -Bacon $2.50
  • Pineapple $1.00
  • Cabbie L $13.90 / S $12.40
    • Chicken w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Caramelised Onions $1.50
  • Tomato Ketchup $1.00
  • Cheddar $1.50
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried noodle with eggs, bean sprouts and crushed peanut
  • Pad Prik Pao (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with chilli paste and vegetables
  • Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
  • Khao Pad Gaeng Kheo Whan (Chicken, Pork, Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried rice with green curry paste and vegetables
  • Fried Rice (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried rice with eggs, vegetables and dark soy sauce
  • Pad See-Eiw (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried flat noodle with dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables
  • Pad Peanut Sauce (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
  • Free-range smoky bacon, Rosti, Bratwurst $5.0
  • Supremo $19.5
    • Eggs done to your liking with free range smoky bacon, homemade baked beans and bratwurst sausage, served on Turkish toast
  • Mama Mitchelli’s muesli $10.5
    • Homemade toasted muesli served with stewed seasonal fruit and a creamy Greek yoghurt
  • Bacon butty $10.5
    • Free range smoky bacon, onion jam and tasty tomato sauce.
  • Cola $4.0
  • Nutella shake $6.0
  • Bundaberg ginger beer $4.0
  • Toast $6.0
    • Turkish or grain. spreads- honey, jam, nutella or vegemite
  • Mini Deli Special + 20ml Coca-Cola range $10.90
  • Three Choice Meal (Regular Plate) $13.90
  • •Toasties $7.50
  • Amaci's big breakfast $14.00
    • Bacon, sausage, free range egg (poached, fried or scramble ) grilled tomato, mushroom and hash brown, served with two pieces of toast (brown or white )
  • One or Two Choice Meal (small Plate) $12.90
  • - Ham cheese corn chive toastie
  • your choice from
  • -Bacon tomato and cheese toastie
  • Brunch: Pancakes $10.50
    • Pancakes served maple syrup & cream
  • Venison $38.00
    • Roasted venison (served medium rare), fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, celeriac puree, berry jus
  • French Toast $19.00
    • Brioche, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup
  • Three Cheese Souffle $19.50
    • Cheese souffle, apple, pickled beetroot & walnut salad, melba toast
  • Breads and Dips to Share $16.50
    • Selection of freshly baked breads (9 pieces), trio of house dips
  • Brunch: Kids Breakfast $10.50
    • Sausage, egg, bacon, toast
  • Dessert: Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
    • Served with your choice of strawberry, caramel or chocolate sauce
  • Lemon Parfait $14.00
    • Lemon Parfait, meringue, berry compote, candied lemon, moscato & berry sorbet
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