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

  • Waffles $15.00
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w warm dark chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Creamy Oat Porridge $13.00
    • Served w caramelised nuts, dried fruit, milk and cream
  • Eggs your way $5.00
    • Add bacon
  • Baked Beans $16.00
    • Southern style baked beans w beef mince, crispy bacon and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted bread
  • Zucchini Green Bean Fritters $18.00
    • Topped with kimchi salad. Served w beetroot chutney
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
  • Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
    • Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
  • Tom Yum
    • Our classic tangy spicy soup, flavoured with lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, and lemon juice, mushroom, and topped with coriander
  • Sweet and Sour $12.00
  • Red Curry $12.00
  • Pineapple Red Curry
    • Our red curry with capsicum, courgette, green beans, onions, and pineapple
  • -Chicken or Tofu $12.00
  • Satay Chicken Sticks (4 pcs) $10.00
  • Duck Curry $25.00
    • Our red curry, with barbecued duck, courgettes, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.
  • Choo Chee
    • A thick rich curry, with many flavours to dance in your mouth. With capsicum, courgette, mushrooms, and onions. Purely a seafood curry.
  • BALTI DANSAK CHICKEN $10.50
    • Lentils Simmered with Marinated Chicken on a slow fire and tempered with Onion, Ginger, Garlic and Spices
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN HALF $14.00
    • One Leg, One Breast Pieces
  • CHICKEN 65 $16.00
    • Cube Chicken marinated in ginger & garlic paste and deep fried. Tossed in diced onion, capsicum, yoghurt and mustard seed.
  • POPPADAM (FOUR PIECES) $2.00
  • GOA FISH MALABARI $10.50
    • A Classic Goan Speciality. Gurnard Fish Cooked With Ginger, Garlic, Vinegar, Green Capsicum, A selection Of Spices And With A Splash Of Cream.
  • CHICKEN TIKA $15.00
    • Chicken Marinated in Spices and Yogurt then cooked in Tandoor. Five pieces per portion
  • NAAN $3.50
    • Plain Flour Flat Bread Cooked In Tandoor Oven.
  • MINT CHUTNEY $3.50
  • Tomizza $14.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
  • Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
    • Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
  • The King $15.00
    • Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
  • Veggie Supreme $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
  • Mushroom & Feta $15.00
    • Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
  • Sgt. Peppers $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
  • Sir George $16.00
    • A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Chicken with Curry (as Or Vegetables) S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Vegetable Fried Rice S $13.00 / L $24.00
  • Beef in Rice Vermicelli Soup (spicy) $11.00
  • Chicken with Scrambled Eggs S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Prawns Mushroom Soup S $7.00 / L $12.00
  • Roast Pork fried Noodles
  • Chicken with Mushroom S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Beef Salad with Chilli S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Kashmiri Pulao $8.99
  • Aloo Gobi $14.99
    • Potatoes, cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes, herbs & spices.
  • Tandoori Mushroom $13.99
    • Mushroom marinated with ginger and garlic paste cooked in tandoor oven.
  • Prawn Malabari $17.99
    • An exotic delicacy from the coast of Malabar in South India.
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $16.99
  • Chicken Bhuna $17.50
  • Mint Chutney $2.99
  • Lamb Handi Meat $17.50
    • Tender diced lamb cooked with fresh onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes in Indian style.
  • Lemon Tart $16.00
    • A homemade lemon tart served with vanilla mascarpone gelato & berry sauce
  • Reginella $27.00
    • Pomodoro, buffalo mozzarella, basil & E.V.O.O
  • Coppa Pigiama $16.00
    • Fresh fruit served with caramel custard, gelato & cherries
  • Porchetta $36.00
    • The best roast pork loin with caramelised pears, broccoli, pancetta & almonds
  • 11 Bello $28.00
    • Fior di latte, rucola, cherry tomatoes, proscuitto & grana cheese
  • Fettuccine con Pancetta $24.50
    • Taleggio, cream, crispy pancetta, cauliflower, rocket & pangratto
  • Giardino $28.00
    • Pomodoro, zucchini, peas, ricotta, spinach, eggplant, sprinkled with dill
  • Piatto Bruschetta $17.00
    • Ask the staff for our trio of the day
  • Bangor Bangers and Mash $19.50
    • Three world famous real angus sausages, homemade creamy mash potato, mushy peas and tomato/onion gravy.
  • O'Shea's Toasted Sandwich $12.90
    • Your choice of ham, tomato, onions, cheese or pineapple, served with fries.
  • Roast of the Day (GF) $22.90
    • Served with roast potatoes, pumpkin and seasonal vegetables of the day.
  • Becky’s Brekkie Burger $16.90
    • Ciabatta with hash brown,bacon and eggs with BBQ sauce.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.90
    • Your choice of chocolate, caramel, strawberry or passion fruit.
  • Cooked Breakfast $21.90
    • Bacon, fried eggs, hash browns, real angus sausage, mushrooms, toast.
  • Beer Battered Snapper $24.90
    • Served with salad and fries
  • Eggs Benedict $18.90
    • Two poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta bread with bacon and Hollandaise sauce.
  • Chicken Tikka - Lean chicken, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the Tandoor (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
  • Palace Platter - A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Pakora & 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Reshmi Kebab served with chutney $15.00
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
  • Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
  • Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal bread $2.50
  • Naan - Traditional Indian leavened bread $2.50
  • Kashmiri Naan - Stuffed sweet naan bread with coconut, almonds, cherries and raisins $6.00
  • The Soup of the day. $12
    • Chef’s daily creation served in a bowl with crusty, buttery Garlic Bread
  • Buttermilk Pikelets $17
    • with Raspberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam and Crème Fraiche
  • Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder, seeded mustard and apple fennel slaw $17
  • Marinated Artichoke, $14
    • Grilled Eggplant and Field Mushrooms with aioli dressed mesclun
  • Apple Crumble Porridge $12
    • with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup
  • Scrambled Eggs $14
    • on Potato Hash. Add Manuka Smoked Salmon $20
  • Brioche Benedict $21
    • with Streaky bacon, Field Mushrooms and Poached Eggs with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise
  • Tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich $18
    • with red onion jam and rocket
  • Creamy Chicken $24.00
    • Chicken,Cream, Cheese, Pesto & Cashew Nuts
  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • Full of Fish, Shrimps, Mornoro, Mussels, Scallops & whole grilled Prawn
  • Beef Nachos $12.00
    • Served on Corn Chips with Chilli beans, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
  • Mini Pork Roast $10.00
    • with vegetables and Gravy
  • Chicken Parmesan $16.00
    • A sliced Crumbed Chicekn Breast, layered with Chefs special Tomato Sauce, Mozzorella, Parmeson Cheee, lightly grilled served with Salads & fFries
  • Tandoori Chicken $22.00
    • Chicken Marianted in Tandoori sauce with RedmOnions, Peppers & Mango Sauce
  • Chicken & Brie $22.00
    • Chicken, Brie,& Cranberry Sauce
  • Open Cajan Lamb on Clabatta $16
    • Sliced lamb with Cajun, Rub olsonTomato, Cucumber, Lettuce, a Mint & Yoghurt dressing on Toasted Ciobotto & Fries
  • Cheese $3.80
  • Monster Burger $5.20
    • double meat egg tomato
  • Pork Fried Noodle $9.50
  • Pottle Fried Rice $5.00
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $11.00
  • Noodle Base $1.50
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $11.00
  • Chicken Pattie $4.00
  • Lemon Chicken $11.80
  • Sausage / Hot Dog / Crab Stick / Pineapple Ring / Meat Pattie $2.20
  • Vegetarian Noodles Oyster Sauce / Vegetarian Indo Mee / Vege Noodle / Vege Soup with Oyster Sauce / Vege Fried Rice $9.80
  • Steak with Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Prawn Curried on Fried Rice $12.00
  • Young Chow Fried Rice $11.50
  • Curry Roll / Spring Roll $2.90
  • Oyster Sauce Steak with Vegetables $11.00
  • Wok-fried chicken with cashews and mushrooms $32.00
  • Sweet & sour pork with fresh fruits $30.00
  • Deep fried squid served with Japanese mayonnaise $14.00
  • -side $14.50
  • Kung pao chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies & Sichuan peppers $30.00
  • Egg fried rice (bowl) $5.00
  • Steamed bun of roasted pork belly & pickled cucumber (1 bun) $10.00
  • Eye fillet steak with black pepper sauce $34.00
  • *DI RUCOLA- Rocket salad w shaved parmiggiano & dressing. 9.9
  • All pizzas made w mozzarella cheese, home-made tomato salsa & oreganum -
  • Early Times Bourbon $7.50
  • Hapsburg Absinthe $9.50
  • PENNE ALL’ ARRABBIATA -Roasted fresh vegetable of mushrooms, onion, capsicum, garlic, chilli, black olives w pomodoro sauce & Italian parsley. 18.9
  • *CANNELLONI RICOTTA E SPINACHI - Oven baked pasta cylinder filled w ricotta, spinach, garlic, tomato, béchamel topped w mozzarella. 24.9
  • *INSALATA TRICOLORE - Fresh tomato slices, bocconcini, basil leaves, olive oil, balsamico, rock salt & cracked pepper. 16.9
  • LAMB CUTLETS- Oven baked w extra virgin olive oil rosemary & garlic, served over arborio risotto. 32.9
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