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

Kaiapoi Pizza & Fish n Chips (sample menu)
  • Corn & Bacon Patties $2.00
  • Crumbed Prawn $0.90
  • Spicy Wedges (box) $5.00
  • Cheese Onion Patties $2.00
  • Italiano
  • Tarakihi $5.00
  • Whole Scallops $1.50
  • Deep Fried Mushroom $0.90
The Raspberry Cafe (sample menu)
  • Chef's Salad $22.50
    • Check out the blackboard for the chef's choice. Served with bread.
  • Sides $4.00 per serve
    • Toast, Mushrooms, Potato Hash, Tomato, Sausage, Bacon.
  • 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.
  • Steak Sandwich $27.50
    • Marinated ribeye, with rocket, melted smoked cheese, sliced tomato, caramelised onion jam and grilled bread.
  • Bacon and Eggs $16.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toast of your choice, grilled tomato and crispy bacon.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Individual 200gm sourdough baguette, warmed and smothered with garlic and parsley butter.
Cracroft Fresh Fried (sample menu)
  • Bluff Oyster 1/4 Doz $7.00
  • Fresh Fried 1/2 Doz $13.50
  • Moki $4.30
  • Chicken Nugget $0.70
  • Vegetarian $4.80
  • Tarakihi $4.80
  • Gluten free extra $0.60
  • Cheese $4.00
Saigon Star Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Pork in special sauce Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • heo sot dac biet
  • Chicken lemongrass and chilli Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • ga xao xa ot
  • Chilli chicken with veges and garlic sprouts Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • ga xao sate
  • Beef ginger and onion Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao hanh gung
  • Large $25.50
  • Imperial style beef rice vermicelli soup $12.00
    • bun bo hue
  • B.B.Q pork fried rice noodles $11.50
    • hu tieu xa xiu
  • Chicken laksa rice noodle soup $11.00
Foo Sing Chinese Takeway (sample menu)
  • Roast Pork Curry on Rice $11.00
  • Roast Pork Mushroom on Rice $11.50
  • Fried Scallop $1.00
  • Chicken Pineapple on Rice $10.50
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $10.50
  • Corn Pattie $1.20
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $12.00
  • Curry Roll $2.80
Dumplings "2 Dollar Rice" (sample menu)
  • Mini Spring Roll $0.60
  • Lunch Box 1 $8.50
    • 2 Dumplings, 2 Wontons, Chicken Wing, Fried Rice
  • -Steamed Bbq Pork Bun $2.50
  • Fried Wonton $0.60
  • Shui Mai $1.50
    • Steamed / Fried Pork Dumplings
  • Honey Chicken Wing $2.50
  • Lemon Chicken $7.00
  • Fried Prawn $1.00
Shanghai Bistro (sample menu)
  • Sauteed Shredded Pork In Spicy Sauce $15.90
    • (Green Pepper , Bamboo Shoots)
  • Fried Noodles / Rice With Bbq Pork N/A
  • Combination Seafood With Tofu Casserole $16.90
  • Prawn Crackers $5.00
  • Fish Fills Porridge $6.00
  • Chicken With Curry Sauce $13.90
  • Crisp Tofu In Sweet Sour & Chilli Sauce $14.90
  • Combination Fried Noodles / Rice $12.00
Ocean Fresh Fish (sample menu)
  • Potato Fritters $0.80
  • Chicken Nibbles 6 for $5.00
  • -Double $9.50
  • Bacon & Corn $2.00
  • Topper Lasagne $2.80
  • Chicken
  • Chicken & Cheese $2.20
  • The Works $7.50
Sabry's Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • Mozzarella Cheese $2.00
  • Mixed
  • Chicken
  • Small $8.00
  • Triple $13.50
  • Feta Cheese Salad
  • Beef
  • All souvlaki served with hot pita bread and green salad with our authentic Mediterranean sauce hummus tahini, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of mild, medium, hot or sweet chilli sauce
Laneway Espresso (sample menu)
  • Marinated Artichoke, $14
    • Grilled Eggplant and Field Mushrooms with aioli dressed mesclun
  • The Soup of the day. $12
    • Chef’s daily creation served in a bowl with crusty, buttery Garlic Bread
  • Tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich $18
    • with red onion jam and rocket
  • 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
  • Thyme Roasted Chicken, walnut and olive tapenade, spinach $16
  • Broad Beans, Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast $17
    • with Feta and Rocket, sprinkled with Roasted Pinenuts
  • Smoothie Bowl $14
    • with Avocado, Spinach and The Nutmylk Co. Almond Milk. Topped with Chia Seeds, Banana and Raw Nuts
New Brighton Burger Bar (sample menu)
  • Chips (Scoop) $2.50
  • Mushroom $1.00
  • Black Bean Pepper Steak On Rice $11.50
  • Curried Pepper Chicken On Rice $11.50
  • Steak. Tomato & Onion On Rice $11.50
  • Lunch Box $7.00
  • Mussels Fresh Fried 1/2 Doz $7.50
  • Steak $4.80
Little Taipei Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Salt Flavored Chicken $7.00
    • Poached chicken pieces marinated in chef's secret salt and spice, served with cucumber, broccoli, bamboo shoots and pickles.
  • ●Shaved Ice $6.00
    • 3 toppings of your choice
  • -Add egg $0.60
  • (Bah Geng) - Pork Thick Soup $14.00
  • Signature Giant Fried Chicken Cutlet $15.00
  • Taiwanese Style Hamburger $7.50
    • BIG MAC in Taiwanese style! A steamed hot bun filled with mouth-watering braised pork belly, mild spicy pickles, coriander and a sweet peanut paste. (Sweet peanut paste is optional)
  • Braised Tofu $4.00
  • Pan Fried Salmon Fillet $16.00
Mitchelli's Café Rinato (sample menu)
  • Bacon butty $10.5
    • Free range smoky bacon, onion jam and tasty tomato sauce.
  • Eggs Benedict $16.5
    • with free range smoky bacon
  • Baked beans single $6.0 double $10.0
    • Homemade baked beans in a rich tomato sauce served on Turkish toast
  • French toast $14.5
    • French toast coated in cinnamon sugar and served with berry compote and creamy greek yoghurt
  • Italian sodas $4.5
    • Limone, Aranciata, Chinotto
  • Orange juice (pulpy) $4.0
  • Mitchelli’s speciale $16.5
    • A tasty mix of chorizo, cannellini beans and tomato topped with a poached egg and drizzled with sage brown butter. Served with garlic yoghurt and crusty bread
  • Free range eggs on toast $9.5
    • Your choice of poached, scrambled or fried on Turkish or grain toast single 5.5 double
Food Stop on Gasson (sample menu)
  • Pies $4.00
  • Toasties $4.00
  • Steak & Cheese
  • Chicken Drumstick $2.50
  • Mince Beef $4.00
  • Chow Chow Beef $4.00
  • Mince
  • Fish $3.00
Thai Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Chilli Lamb (Pad Prik) $18.50
    • Spicy stir fry with fresh chillies, lamb & a mixture of vegetables
  • Tom Yum Chicken $10.50
    • Coconut cream on top
  • Cashew Nuts (Med Mamunang) $19.50
    • Stir fry with chilli jam sauce, cashew nuts, pineapple & vegetables
  • Tom Yum Sea Food $11.50
  • Ginger Sauce $17.50
    • (Pad Khing) Flavours of ginger
  • Chicken Satay $10.00
    • 4 pieces with peanut sauce
  • Fish Cakes $9.50
    • 7 pieces
  • Massamun Curry $18.50
    • A brown curry with tamarind, potato, pineapple, cinnamon sticks
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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