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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C1 Espresso (sample menu)
  • Corn, kale & coriander fritters $17.90
    • With mushy peas, chorizo sausage, whipped goats feta & a kale, pickled radish salad vege on request
  • - honeycomb, raspberry jam & butter $8.90
  • Sausage $5
  • Bacon $6
  • - peanut butter $6.90
  • Gluten free cassava & sunflower toast $2.50
  • Super Grain muesli $11.90
    • With buckwheat, seeds, pistachio nuts, amaranth & millet. Served with spiced milk & yoghurt vege - gluten free - dairy free
  • Fresh tomato $3
Jade Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.80
  • Meat Pattie $2.00
  • Pottle Fried Noodles $5.00
  • Rice $2.00
  • 1/2 Sweet & Sour Wontons $5.00
  • Shrimp $4.00
  • Crab Stick $1.80
  • Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice $12.00
Indian Fendalton (sample menu)
  • Prawn Vindaloo $18.00
    • Traditionally a Goan dish - Hot spices and vinegar, cooked in a tomato base sauce
  • Garlic Kebab (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Chicken marinated in yoghurt, garlic, cheese, eggs - grilled in the tandoor, served with mint chutney
  • Bhuna (Chicken or Lamb) $18.00
    • Meat cooked with onions, capsicum, garlic and fresh ginger in a thick sauce
  • Tandoori Mushrooms $11.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in a spicy garlic and yogurt marinade - cooked in the tandoor
  • Chicken Naan $4.50
    • Tandoori chicken filling
  • Tandoori Mushroom (8 pieces) $9.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinadethen cooked in tandoor
  • Egg Plant $13.50
    • Eggplant roasted in the tandoor then cooked into a spicy, dryish sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Tandoori King Prawn (8 pieces) $14.00
    • Prawn marinated aromatically with fresh herbs and spices, cooked delicately in the tandoor, served with mint chutney
Joe's Garage Sumner (sample menu)
  • Oriental joe $21.80
    • Tender Slices Of Beef Fillet Marinated In Soy, Chilli And Garlic With Salad Greens, Fresh Herbs, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes And A Sweet Chilli, Lime And Ginger Dressing Topped With Crispy Noodles
  • Vege burger (gfo v) $17.80
    • House Made Kumara, Pea And Lentil Patty, With Green Tomato Relish, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato And Aioli With Chips
  • Gorgeous george (gf vo) $15.80
    • Joe’S Hash Topped With Streaky Bacon, Two Grilled Free Range Eggs And Hollandaise
  • Clever trevor (gfo) $17.80
    • Savoury Mince Served On Ciabatta With A Free Range Egg
  • Muesli (v) $10.80
    • Toasted Macadamia, Cashew Nuts, Rolled Oats, Almonds And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt And Freshly Grated Apple.
  • - Add Cold Smoked Salmon $17.80
  • Baked beans $3.20
  • Jose burrito( vo) $16.80
    • Streaky Bacon, A Free Range Egg, Spinach, Baked Beans,Caramelised Onions Rolled In A Flour Tortilla, Served With Joe’S Hash
Twin's Chinese Meals and Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Fish $5.00
  • Vegetarian $5.00
  • Pork Curry on Rice $12.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $12.50
  • Prawn Mushroom on Rice $13.00
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg $14.00
  • Roast Pork $5.00
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $12.00
Claude's Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Eggs Benny $16
    • w/ Bacon or Spinach & Mushroom
  • Nooch-O's $15
    • Corn Chips, Saucy Beans, Avo, Salsa, Vegan Tastiness
  • Claudes Feed $21
    • 2 Eggs, Hash-Cake,Tomato Mushroom, Toast, Sausage
  • Paul-Made Hummus $9
    • w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • Muesli $10
    • w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk
  • Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon $14
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
Thorrington Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Chicken Curry Rice $9.50
  • Chicken Nibbles 1/2 doz $4.50
  • Pork Nibbles 1/2 doz $4.00
  • Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls 1/2 doz $2.20
  • Pottle Fried Rice $5.00
  • Prawn Foo Young Egg $12.00
Fish 'n' Chick'n (sample menu)
  • SQUID RINGS 5 FOR $3.50
  • CORN FRITTER $2.20
  • CORN & BACON $2.20
  • KIWI $9.99
    • bacon mushroom tomato & onion
  • CRUMB MUSHROOMS 5 for $3.50
  • CRUNCHY BANANA $2.50
  • SPIT ROAST 1/4 CHICKEN $4.80
  • CORN NUGGETS 6 for $2.60
Egyptian Kebab House (sample menu)
  • Turkish Delight each $0.80
  • Chicken Kebab $15.50
  • Baklava $3.50
  • Your choIce of the main served with pita bread, rice or couscous on our crisp salads and finished with our homemade sauce to take away
  • Lamb $8.50/$11.50/$14.50
  • Falafel veg $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Filo Pastry $14.00
    • served with bed of Egyptian salad, pita bread and our dressing in a plastic box/minced lamb parcel
  • Open Souvlaki $15.00
    • your choice of meat served on a flat pita bread and a bed of salad to take away
Quality Seafood (sample menu)
  • 1 Dozen Chicken Nuggets $9.00
  • 1/2 Dozen Crumbed Mushrooms $4.50
  • Pork Satay / Chicken Satay / Steak Satay $5.90
  • 1 Dozen Fried Mussels / 1 Dozen Squid Rings / 1 Dozen Fried Wontons with Sauce $10.00
  • Bacon & Egg / Cheese & Pineapple / Chicken & Cheese $5.20
  • Spring Rolls / Curry Rolls $2.50
  • Monster $7.00
  • Chicken Patties / Paua Patties $2.40
SuRa Teppan Yaki Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Kiss me Roll $25.00
    • Salmon, avocado & tobiko on california roll made with 2pcs, of deep fried crunchy prawns
  • Miso $3.00
  • Harumaki $12.00
    • Prawn mozzarella cheese & nori spring rolls
  • Vegetarian Tempura $18.00
    • Seasonal VegtarianTempura
  • Scallops $35.00
  • Gyoza $12.00
    • Pan fried Pork & vege dumplings (6 pcs)
  • chef's Suggestion $43.00
    • Prawns , Chicken, Premium NZ Eye fillet
  • Teppanyaki (Al-a - Carte) N/A
    • The Al a Carte selection begins with teppanyaki stir fried vegetables with warm miso, followed by your selection from our main range with your choice of steamed or fried rice. (Fried rice $4.00)
Portofino Italian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Baileys Irish Cream $8.50
  • Finlandia Mango $8.50
  • Hennessy XO $39.50
  • SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE -Traditionally like Nonna used to make. 18.9
  • Golden Dream $14.50
  • Chianti Reserva DOCG Bottle $55.90
  • Absolut Currant $10.00
  • Finlandia Vodka $7.50
Queenspark Takeaway and Fish 'N Chip (sample menu)
  • Pottle of Fried Rice / Pottle of Fried Noodles $5.80
  • Bacon, Egg & Chips Meal / Sausage, Egg & Chips Meal $11.00
  • Steak Chow Mein / Pork Chow Mein / Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.50
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg / Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $10.80
  • Bami Goreng / Nasi Goreng $11.00
  • Fried Prawns, Cashew Nuts / Beef Oyster Sauce / Honey Lemon Chicken $12.00
  • Prawn Foo Young Egg / Combination Foo Young Egg $11.80
Phu Thai Restaurant and Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Sweet & Sour Beef $16.00
  • Beef Vegetables & Peanut Sauce $18.00
  • Som Tam Carrot (Typical Thai Salad) Vegetarian $18.00
  • Vegetables Pad Thai (Spicy Noodles) $15.00
  • Prawn Pad Thai (Spicy Noodles) $20.00
  • Curry Puff (4) Vegetarian $8.00
  • Prawn Fried Noodles & Vegetables $20.00
  • Chicken Vegetables & Cashew Nuts $18.00
Persian Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Zucchini Kuku $22.00
    • Traditional house zucchini frittata served on a bed of rice, a trio of seasonal salads and sauces
  • Traditional House Bite $22.00
    • Ground Chickpeas with cashew nuts, sultanas, mixed peas and corn, beans, carrot, garlic, herbs and spices, served on a bed of rice and trio of salads and sauces
  • Halva $3.50
    • Traditional Persian sweet
  • Fries $9.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Lamb Bursa $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. diced and marinated lamb on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
  • P.K. Kids Kuku $10.50
    • Carrot frittata or zucchini frittata served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
  • Vegetarian Combination $25.00
    • Chef's selection of three of the vegetarian dishes served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • Beef Shish $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. cubed and marinated grilled porterhouse beef served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
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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