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

  • French Toast $16.50
    • Thick baguette slices, soaked in vanilla and cinnamon flavoured mix and served with either maple, bacon and banana OR berry compote.
  • Pie of the Day $18.00
    • Please see our specials blackboard for today's flavours. With salad.
  • The Full Monty $20.00
    • Two poached eggs on toast with grilled tomato, sausage, bacon, mushrooms and our own herbed potato hash.
  • CCB (Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Filo) $18.00
    • A delicious mix of creamy, herbed chicken and béchamel sauce, rolled with brie and cranberry sauce. With salad.
  • Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
    • Roasted, herbed portobello mushrooms, stacked onto grilled sourdough, with tomato and bacon and topped with a basil and lime aioli.
  • B.L.T. $18.50
    • Toasted ciabatta bun, filled with crispy bacon, fresh tomato and lettuce and garnished with our lime and basil mayo and relish. With salad.
  • Chicken Liver Pãté $11.00 / $15.00
    • Silky smooth pãté with pickles and bread. (for one or two)
  • Sides $4.00 per serve
    • Toast, Mushrooms, Potato Hash, Tomato, Sausage, Bacon.
  • If you want extra vegetables on the side (e.g. #32) $8.00
  • Hormok $25.00
    • Stir fried chicken, with red curry paste, coconut cream and served in a cabbage leaf, topped with coconut cream. We can make this dish with seafood if you would like, using Monkfish,
  • Green Curry $12.00
  • Satay Chicken Sticks (4 pcs) $10.00
  • We can add to your meal a choice of :
  • -Prawns, Scallop, or Squid $20.00
  • Larb (Minced Chicken Salad) $18.00
    • A choice of chicken, beef or pork, which is then minced, stir-fried, and mixed with chilli, mint, coriander, onion, lemon juice, and tamarind sauce.
  • Curry Puffs (4 pcs) $10.00
  • Tempura Prawn and Scallop $7.50
  • Teriyaki Chicken $5.50
  • Tempura Prawn on Rice $12.00
  • Sashimi - Salmon Only $11.00
  • Selection of Vegetable (S) $8.50
  • Soft Shell Crab with Garlic Oyster Sauce $14.00
  • Pan Fried Scallop with Creamy Miso $14.00
  • Tempura Sushi Roll - Salmon $7.00
  • pineapple $4.20
  • Corn Nuggets each $0.70
  • Plain $3.30
  • Spicy wedges one scoop $3.00
  • Chocolate explosion Doughnut each $3.10
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • Hashbrown 6 for $3.00
  • Hawaiian $5.50
  • Oyster Steak Sauce $12.00
  • 2 in 1 (Special B) $9.50
  • Bottle Fried Rice $5.00
  • Chicken with Pineapple on Rice $10.50
  • Prawn with Mushroom on Rice $11.50
  • Roast Pork with Mushrooms on Rice $11.00
  • Wontons without sauce (One Dozen / Half Dozen) $8.00 / $4.00
  • Cashew Nuts $3.00
  • Muesli (v) $10.80
    • Toasted Macadamia, Cashew Nuts, Rolled Oats, Almonds And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt And Freshly Grated Apple.
  • Mushrooms $4.80
  • (gf) - gluten free ( gfo) - gluten free option( v )- vegetarian (vo) - vegetarian option
  • Small chips $4.80
  • Chicken burger (gfo) $19.80
    • Free Range Chicken Breast, Streaky Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Tomato, Lettuce And Aioli With Chips
  • - Substitute Streaky Bacon For Cold Smoked Salmon $17.00
  • Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
  • -Lemon And Vanilla Sugar $8.80
  • Nachos (GF/Vegan available) $17.00
    • Smoked housemade beans served on warmed nacho chips w/ sour cream, salsa + guacamole
  • -Sausages,hash, beans, 2 eggs $5.00 each
  • Eggs on Toast $10.50
  • ● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
  • Burger du jour (GF/Vegan available) $11.00
  • Polenta Fries $8.50
  • GF=Gluten Free
  • Harvest (GF or Vegan available) $21.50
    • Spinach, mushroom, tomato, seasonal veges & hash with poached eggs + hollandaise + wholegrain toast
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • Beef $5.00
  • Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Beef & Lamb $11.00
  • -Chicken & Beef $11.00
  • Vegetarian
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • SINGAPORE FRIED NOODLES NASI GORENG $9.80
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS 1/2 DOZ $9.00
  • HOT DOG SMALL $2.00
  • HOKI FISH CRUMBED $2.50
  • KIWI $9.99
    • bacon mushroom tomato & onion
  • CHEESE BALLS 5 for $4.00
  • ITALIANO $9.99
    • olives capsicum pepperoni salami & tomato
  • MIXED CHIPS $4.60
  • Chicken satay on rice $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Chilli basil noodles $13.00
  • Green curry fried rice (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
  • Chicken & cashew nuts $13.00
    • with seasonal vegetables
  • Satay Chicken Stick (5 stick) $9.00
  • Fresh Spring Rolls (3pcs) $10.00
    • salad & chicken filling with Mee-Mee dipping sauce
  • Crispy fried chicken strip $8.00
    • with chilli sauce
  • Chicken in galanga & coconut cream soup $9.00
  • Bo Tron Dau Giam Beef with Fresh Coriander & Tomatoes / Bo Xao Sa Ot Beef with Lemongrass and Chilli / Bo Luc Lac Cube Beef Steak/ Bo Xao Tau Xi Ot Beef, Black Bean and Chilli $16.00
  • Cha Chay Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls x10 $8.00
  • Com Ga Ro Ti Five Spice Chicken On Rice / Com Bo Luc Lac Cube Beef Steak On Rice / Com Vit Quay Roast Duck On Rice / Com Bo CaRi Beef Curry On Rice $10.00
  • Deep Fried Banana Served with Ice Cream / Deep Fried Ice Cream / Lychee Ice Cream / Mung Bean Served with Ice Cream / Fruit Salad Ice Cream $5.50
  • -Hot & Sour Fish
  • -Combination Fried Noodle
  • -Cube Chicken
  • Cha Gio Hai San Deep Fried Seafood Spring Rolls x4 $8.00
  • Meatball N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Capsicum N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Phad See Eew Tofu $14.00
    • Stir fried flat noodles with tofu and veges
  • Shoo Shee $20.00
    • Medium spicy curry sauce with veges and rice choice of prawn, fish, squid and mixed seafood
  • Prawn curry Red, Green, Yellow or Panaeng $19.00
    • Med-spicy prawn curry with veges & rice
  • Ma Ma Tofu $14.00
    • Ma Ma noodle soup with tofu & vegetables
  • Phad Mee Lueng $15.00
    • Stir fried egg noodles with pork, egg and veges
  • Phad Phong Garee $18.00
    • Mixed Seafood Stir-fried curry paste powder with egg and vegetables and rice
  • Phad Nua King $16.00
    • Stir fried ginger beef with vegetables & rice
  • Phad Mu Met Ma Muang $16.00
    • Mild fried pork with cashew nuts, vegetables & rice
  • Vegetables & Soy Sauce $15.00
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $2.00 / $6.00
  • Chilli Beef & Vegetables $16.00
  • Som Tam Carrot (Typical Thai Salad) Vegetarian $18.00
  • Masaman Chicken Curry & Potatoes $16.00
  • Satay Sticks (4) & Peanut Sauce $9.00
  • Beef Vegetables & Oyster Sauce $16.00
  • Yum (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $18.00
  • OPEN BEEF SANDWICH WITH FRIES $16.00
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta with mesclun salad tomato red onion aioli and beef strips with a side of mint yogurt
  • THAI BEEF SALAD $16.00
    • fresh salad topped with marinated beef strips and crunchy noodles with your choice of mint yogurt or creamy lime and coriander dressing
  • WEDGES $11.00
    • with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream
  • MINI PIZZA AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • FRIES $8.00
    • served with tomato sauce
  • EGGS OR BACON ON TOAST $12.50
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta
  • BACON BUTTIE $9.00
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta crispy strips of bacon cheese onion and a tasty mix of garlic aioli and hickory sauce
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
    • English muffin served with crunchy bacon poached egg and a side of hollandaise
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