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.

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Halswell Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Chicken Corn Soup $5.50
  • Wonton with Sweet & Sour Sauce (per doz) $9.90
  • Pineapple $3.00
  • Bami Goreng (Noodle) $12.00
  • Roast Pork with Pineapple on Fried Rice $10.30
  • Steak with Mushroom Chow Mein $10.30
  • Halswell Fried Rice (Combination) $12.00
  • Pineapple Ring $2.30
Saigon Star Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chicken salad $15.00
    • goi ga
  • Chilli squid with garlic sprouts and vege Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • muc xao Sate
  • Squid curry with veges Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • muc xao cari
  • Curry fried rice with your choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork $12.00
    • com chien ga cari (heo, bo)
  • Chicken lemongrass on rice vermicelli $12.00
    • bun ga xa
  • Grilled pork and egg on steamed rice with salad and dressing $14.00
  • Chicken vege and cashew nuts Medium $16.00 Large $26
    • ga bong cai hat dieu
  • Salt and pepper king prawns Medium $18.00 Large $27
    • tom rang muoi
Oddfellows Cafe (sample menu)
  • Soup of the day See board / $11
  • Salmon, fresh herbs and sour cream omelette $18.50
  • Avocado / mushrooms / spicy sausage / roasted tomatoes/ spinach /house beans $4.00
  • Pasta of the day See board
  • Avocado / mushrooms / spicy sausage / roasted tomatoes/ spinach /house beans $4.00
  • Chickpea, lentil and herb burger on a ciabatta bun with mixed herbs, greens, pickled beetroot and mayo $16.00
  • Oddfellow’s classic free range chicken and avocado burger on ciabatta $17.50
  • Fritters of the day See board / $16
Sakimoto Japanese Bistro (sample menu)
  • Deep Fried Squid $6.50
  • Japanese Roasted Pork $8.50
  • New Style Sashimi $10.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $5.50
  • Tofu Salad (V) $8.00
  • Today's Fish - 6pcs $9.00
  • Cured Pork on Rice $10.00
  • Miso Flavoured Salmon Tempura $6.50
Indian Fendalton (sample menu)
  • Cheese Naan $4.50
    • Homemade cheese filling
  • Egg Plant $13.50
    • Eggplant roasted in the tandoor then cooked into a spicy, dryish sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Butter Chicken
    • Skewered tandoori boneless chicken pieces mixed in creamy crushed cashew and butter sauce
  • Lamb Curries $12.00
  • Roti $3.00
    • Whole wheat flour
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Tandoori Mushroom (8 pieces) $9.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinadethen cooked in tandoor
  • Chicken Wings (8 pieces) $12.00
    • Chicken wings marinated over night in yogurt, fresh herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor, served with mint chutney
Topkapi Turkish Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Falafel Iskander $19.50
    • Vegetarian Pattie mixed with herbs
  • Chips, Cheese, Gravy (GF) $11.00
  • ●-ENTRÈE
  • Topkapi Big Bro $18.00
    • Chicken, beef , bacon, lettuce, onion, cucumber, tomato, avocado, cheese and Topkapi dressing
  • Vegetarian Combination Iskander $31.00
    • Combination of hot and cold vegetarian dishes including carrot fritters, zucchini fritters, dolma, falafel and eggplant served with pita bread
  • Dolma Iskander (GF) $19.50
    • Wine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs
  • Chicken Shish (GF) $23.00
    • Marinated cubed chicken cooked on the charcoal
  • Shishleak (GF) $28.00
    • Marinated lamb rack, skewered cooked on the charcoal
Merrin Street Brewery Bar (sample menu)
  • Prawns $17.90
    • Succulent prawns, sauteed in a garlic, ginger and chilli butter, served with grilled ciabatta
  • mushrooms $6.00
  • On a fresh warmed toasted bun, served with golden fries
  • Add your own options:
  • Flintstone Ribeye $37.90
    • Chargrilled Ribeye on the bone, grilled to perfection, Available with the choice of salad and fries or vegetables and potatoes. Creamy Mushroom sauce, red wine jus or garlic Butter
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • Lamb’s Fry & Bacon Stack $17.90
    • Pan seared lamb’s liver stacked with bacon on a rich mushroom sauce, served with creamy mash
  • -add mushrooms $15.90
Ilam Barbeques (sample menu)
  • Mixed
  • Turkish Delight $3.00
  • -Lamb single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Baklava $2.50
  • -Beef & Lamb $11.00
  • -Beef & Falafel $11.00
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • -Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
Thorrington Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Steak Fried Rice $9.50
  • Scallops 1/2 doz $5.00
  • Pottle Fried Rice $5.00
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.00
  • Potato Fritter $0.80
  • Chinese $5.80
  • Double Meat $4.30
The Nook (sample menu)
  • Classic Green Curry $18.00
    • With rice
  • Sweet n Sour Chicken $19.00
    • Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces with pineapple, vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
  • Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
    • Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
  • Saang Ka Ya $8.50
    • Sweet sticky rice infused with coconut cream and topped with Thai custard
  • Tom-Yum Soup $18.00
    • With rice
  • Spring Rolls $12.50
    • The nook’s special spring rolls with home-made kiwi apple sauce
  • Mix Platter (for 1 / for 2) $10.00 / $20.00
    • Fresh spring roll, spring roll, money bag and satay chicken
  • Beef Cheeks $22.00
    • Caramelised beef cheeks with sweet and sour red curry
Burger Wisconsin (sample menu)
  • -Cheddar $1.50
  • California L $13.40 / S $11.90
    • Angus beef w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Dips
    • Garlic Mayo, Blue Cheese Mayo, Spicy Satay, Cranberry, Wisconsin BBQ, Ketchup
  • All Sides Come With A Dip Of Your Choice Extra Dips $1.20 Each
  • Pineapple $1.00
  • Egg $2.00
  • -Bacon $2.50
  • Sriracha Chili $1.00
Opawa Bakery and Cafe (sample menu)
  • All Breads & Bagels Are Baked On-Site With Sour Dough All Eggs Used At Opawa Café Are Free-Range And Sourced Locally.
  • Bagel $9.00
    • toasted Bagel with cream cheese and pesto
  • Corn Fritters With Bacon $18.50
    • with bacon, baked tomato, sour cream, served with a side salad of your choice
  • Bagel $9.00
    • toasted Bagel with butter and spread (marmalade, jam or honey)
  • B.L.T.-Toast $16.50
    • with bacon, lettuce, tomato & house made sauce hollandaise
  • Sautéed Mushrooms $16.50
    • with two poached eggs on sourdough bread & house-made hollandaise
  • Filo Of The Day $14.50
    • served with a side salad of your choice
  • Homemade Toasted Muesli $10.80
    • served with fresh fruits, berry fruit compote, milk and yoghurt
Bahn Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Gaeng Phed Ped Yang
    • red chilli paste curry, with coconut cream, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables.
  • Pla Neng See Ew
    • Steamed fish wife fresh ginger, tight soy sauce and sesame oil, served with celery, spring onion and capsicum garnish.
  • Peanut sauce
    • Seasonal vegetables stir fried wife Bahn Thai special peanut sauce and you choice of meat.
  • Yellow Curry
    • Yellow curry paste, onions, coconut cream in a thick curry with potato and a choice of meat.
  • Masaman Cuny
    • Masaman (Thai style) curry paste, coconut cream simmered with peanuts, potatoes and your choice of meat. This is a Thai favorite!
  • Vegetable Golden bag
    • In house made deep fried pastry parcels filled with seasonal vegetables in Thai spices. Served wife sweet chilli sauce.
  • Phad Thai
    • Stir fried egg noodles wife vegetables, crushed peanuts,bean sprouts and coriander garnish. Served with your choice of meat.
  • Gaeng Phed Crispy Pork
    • a Delicious red chilli paste curry, with coconut cream, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables.
Amici's (sample menu)
  • •Toasties $7.50
  • creamy pumpkin Soup. $5.50
  • Soup of the Day
  • your choice from
  • Single Choice (Mini Plate) $8.90
  • 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 )
  • ham cheese and tomato turkish $10.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato served with turkish bread.
  • Classic Garlic Bread $3.50
Thai Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Drunken Noodles $17.50
    • Spicy basil flavour, light on vegetables, curly weed noodles
  • Phanang Curry $18.50
    • A bed of vegetables covered in a thick brown phanang curry
  • Deep Fried Pork Pieces $10.00
    • in lemongrass
  • All curries come with one rice chicken, beef, pork or tofu
  • Spring Rolls $8.50
    • 6 Thai vegetarian spring rolls
  • Pad Thai $17.50
    • Thick noodles fried with a mixture of veges
  • BBQ Beef Salad $19.50
    • Spicy salad with lots of onions
  • Fish Cakes $9.50
    • 7 pieces
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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