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

Halswell Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Steak Fried Rice $10.00
  • Tomato $3.00
  • Battered Sausages $2.30
  • Cheese/Onion Pattie $2.80
  • Prawn with Mushroom Chow Mein $11.80
  • Lemon Chicken $12.00
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Curry Chicken on Fried Rice $10.30
Gentle Giant (sample menu)
  • Baked Beans $16.00
    • Southern style baked beans w beef mince, crispy bacon and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted bread
  • Vanilla and Cinnamon French Toast $18.50
    • Served w caramalised banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup, Drizzled and garnished w maple syrup, toasted almonds and walnuts
  • Creamy Oat Porridge $13.00
    • Served w caramelised nuts, dried fruit, milk and cream
  • Waffles $15.00
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w warm dark chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w crispy bacon and sauteed spinach on toasted bread
  • Eggs your way $10.00
    • Poached or scrambled free range eggs served on toasted bread
  • Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
    • Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
  • Zucchini Green Bean Fritters $18.00
    • Topped with kimchi salad. Served w beetroot chutney
Dose Diner (sample menu)
  • GRANOLA $12.50
    • House made granola with dried fruit, seeds and nuts served with seasonal fruit, milk and natural yogurt
  • Sour Dough/ Grain / GF Bread
  • Pork Belly Nacho $19.50
    • Grilled pork belly with corn crisps, fennel & apple slaw, tomato salsa, chipotle mayo
  • Streaky bacon, Smoked salmon, Field mushroom, Pulled pork $4.50
  • (GF bagel available)
  • FRENCH TOAST $19.50
    • Brioche raspberry and mascarpone French toast, streaky bacon, vanilla bean custard, maple syrup and berry compote
  • Available till 11am
  • PULLED PORK $14.50
    • Slowed-cooked tender pork with coleslaw and spiced apple chutney
Kendal Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Fish $4.50
  • bacon $4.50
  • Spicy wedges one scoop $3.00
  • Hashbrown 6 for $3.00
  • Corn Nuggets for 12 $8.00
  • Corn Nuggets each $0.70
  • Kendal Burger double meat bacon egg cheese pineapple $7.50
  • Bluff Oyster cooked 1/2 doz $14.00
Majors Takeaways Fish and Chip Burger (sample menu)
  • ● Meals
  • Mushroom $3.10
  • Scallops 1/2 doz. $8.00 / 1 doz. $16.00
  • Hash Browns $1.00
  • Sausages / Veges Patties $2.00
  • All burgers with onions and the choice of coleslaw or lettuce
  • Bacon & Egg / Bacon & Tomato $3.80
  • Onion Rings (3) / Mini Donuts (4) $1.80
Dumplings "2 Dollar Rice" (sample menu)
  • Honey Chicken Drumstick $2.50
  • Lunch Box 2 $8.50
    • Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
  • Shui Mai $1.50
    • Steamed / Fried Pork Dumplings
  • Lemon Chicken $7.00
  • Mini Spring Roll $0.60
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
  • -Baked Bbq Pork Bun $3.00
  • Chinese Breadstick $1.00
Emperor's New Clothes Cafe (sample menu)
  • Plain Bagel $8.90
  • Gourmet Bagels $12.90
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Salmon in Wholegrain $17.50
    • (veg) smoked salmon, 1 poached egg, minced spinach, cream cheese served on 7 grain toast
  • Toasted Muesli $11.50
    • served with peaches and natural yogurt
  • - plain bagel with cream cheese & jam
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • 1x FR Egg $2.00
Cosy Cafe (sample menu)
  • PANCAKES $16.50
    • with bacon, berry compot and maple syrup
  • EGGS ON TOAST $14.00
    • three eggs poached, scrambled or fried on toast
  • TOAST $7.00
    • your choice of white or brown toast with your choice Of jams and spreads
  • FILLING CHOICES
    • ham, chicken, bacon, corn onion, cheese, asparagus ,tomato, pineapple, egg, relish, basil pesto, brie, satay, cranberry
  • CHICKEN AND BACON SALAD
    • with salad greens and aioli dressing
  • EXTRAS $2.50
    • hash brown, tomato, bacon, berries, banana, eggs, mushrooms
  • Large $16.90
  • BAGEL $7.50
    • fresh toasted bagel with fruit conserve and cream cheese
Fish 'n' Chick'n (sample menu)
  • CRUMB MUSHROOMS 5 for $3.50
  • ONION RINGS 6 for $2.00
  • FAMILY PACK $19.95
    • 2 fish filets, 2 hot dogs, 2 meat pattie, 2 sausages, 4 pineapple rings & 2 scoops of chips
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS 1/2 DOZ $9.00
  • ITALIANO $9.99
    • olives capsicum pepperoni salami & tomato
  • MINI SPRING ROLL 1 Doz $4.00
  • CHICKEN NIBBLES 6 FOR $6.80
  • EXTRA TOPPING GARLIC BREAD $2.00
Robert Harris Cafe (sample menu)
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
Chilli Kiwi (sample menu)
  • Prawn, Seafood or Combination $14.50
  • Steamed Rice
  • - Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
  • Pad See Ew
  • Oyster & Soy
  • Large $18.00
  • Roti $2.50
  • - Prawn, Seafood or Combination $16.00
Quality Seafood (sample menu)
  • Satay Pack $12.50
    • 2 Chicken Satay,Burgers, 1/2 Chips
  • Monster $7.00
  • Meat $1.60
  • Steak & Cheese $6.90
  • Spring Rolls / Curry Rolls $2.50
  • Donut / 3 Fish Bites $2.00
  • Chicken Pack $9.00
    • 2 Chicken Burgers, 1/2 Chips
  • 1/2 Dozen Crumbed Mushrooms $4.50
Cafe Valentino (sample menu)
  • Pesto linguine (v) $18.50
    • Fresh linguine pasta tossed with a pesto of fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan in a light cream sauce. With chicken breast, add 5.00
  • Rocket, pear, blue cheese salad (v) $10.50
  • Alpina $22.50
    • Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, blue cheese, prosciutto, rocket, shaved pecorino.
  • Pollo $21.00
    • Hazelnut crumbed chicken fillet on a salad of spiced beetroot, orange, feta cheese and mixed greens with a honey balsamic dressing.
  • Fettuccine al Salmone e vodka $21.50
    • Smoked salmon, beet greens, onion, garlic and capers with a dash of lemon infused vodka. Cream, or tomato and herb Napoletana sauce.
  • Lasagne al Forno $21.00
    • Herbed low-fat ground beef and pork with tomato, onions, garlic and vegetables between sheets of fresh pasta. Topped with béchamel, parmesan and tomato and herb Napoletana
  • Porchetta $22.50
    • Manuka smoked pork, marinated in a tangy sauce, red onions, green peppers, bocconcini cheese and cherry tomatoes. Finished with fresh lime, coriander and chilli.
  • Seafood chowder $13.50
    • Made with a selection of local seafood. Topped with garlic croutons and served with warmed ciabatta.
Verge Cafe (sample menu)
  • Sausages $3.00
  • Cornfritter Stack $19.00
    • Cornfritters served with streaky bacon, tomato and avocado salsa and a fried egg
  • Verge Traditional Breakfast $22.00
    • Grilled streaky bacon, free range eggs, hash brown, breakfast sausage, tomato and mushroom with your choice of white or rye toast
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Tomato, Mushroom and Spinach
  • Bacon Butty $18.00
    • Chunky sliced baguette with garlic butter, layered with streaky bacon and served with fries
  • Thai Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Thai chicken with an Asian style salad and crushed peanuts, coated in a Thai salad dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Smoked Salmon and Spinach
  • Creamy Garlic Mushrooms $18.00
    • Served with streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
Persian Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Zucchini Kuku Entree $11.50
    • Zucchini frittata with herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
  • Flaming P.K Dip $9.50
    • Ground sun-dried tomatoes, mixed with nuts, herbs, garlic, and roasted chilli flakes. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Fries $9.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • For Two $14.50
  • Beef Bursa $16 Single/$25 Double
    • P.K. shaved minced beef on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
  • Borani Spinach Dip $9.50
    • Ground spinach, mixed with feta cheese, mixed herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Icecream $7.00
    • Vanilla icecream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel syrup
  • Adana Bursa $16 Single/$25 Double
    • Homemade ground lamb on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
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

email

Email

mail@thelotusheart.co.nz

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
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