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

Little Pom's (sample menu)
  • Potato rosti $2.50
  • Fresh range eggs $1.50 each
  • Little Pom's Benny, smoked bacon, poached eggs, cheddar buttermilk biscuits, corn, avocado, coriander, smoked jalapeno lime hollandaise $25.00
  • Blueberry hotcake, caramelised banana, ricotta vanilla cream, strawberries, toasted nuts, pure maple $21.50
  • Chipotle hollandaise $5.50
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
  • Toast with butter and seasonal jam + add house made nut butter $4.50 $9.00
Three Cows Bar & Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Edi's Green Curry $24.50
    • Edison's favourite version of green curry chicken, hot and tasty with pumpkin, broccoli, bok choi served with a mix of jasmine rice and crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
  • Lambs Fry $23.00
    • Now this baby is perfected better than my granny's recipe(no offence gran!) Tender pieces of liver, pan seared & served on toasted garlic bread with beauty mushroom & cracked pepper sauce finished with streaky crisp bacon & onion jam.
  • White Bait omelette $18.50
    • Whitebait, mushrooms, red onions, and baby spinach bound together in a 3eggs mix. Comes with a side salad.
  • Ye Good Ole Foccacia Melt $23.50
    • Marinated chicken on toasted focaccia with cream cheese and cranberry. Finished with mozzarella and then oven baked. Comes with a salad, basil pesto & sour cream.
  • crispy chicken or nuggets and chips $10.00
  • Marshmallow & Ice-cream Sundae $11.00
    • Lots of vanilla ice-cream & marshmallows smothered in your choice of chocolate, strawberry, passionfruit or caramel sauce. Topped with whipped cream, wafers & chocolate shavings. So if you are in the mood for lots of ice-cream, then this is for you!
  • The original seafood chowder small9.50/big14.50
    • Started here back in the dark ages, and has not been changed too much. Some folks travel for miles just to get a taste, & ya even get bread & butter to clean the massive bowl. Scrumptious!
  • Cracked Pepper & Bourbon Pate $13.80
    • Now what about this, we would be billionaires if we sold this on the streets of Kaiapoi... Comes with beetroot pesto, pickles and warm bread.
Phad Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chilli and Garlic $13.00
  • Oyster Sauce $17.00
    • chicken, beef or pork with veges and oyster sauce
  • -Chicken, beef or pork $18.00
  • Combination Meats in Peanut Sauce $19.00
    • with veges and peanut sauce
  • Thai Red Curry with Pineapple $18.00
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Hor Mok
    • Steamed in cabbage leaf with coconut cream, special red curry sauce and Thai herbs
  • Fried Rice $13.00
  • Any extras added will cost $4.00
CINNAMON SPICE INDIAN TAKEAWAY (sample menu)
  • BALTI DANSAK CHICKEN $10.50
    • Lentils Simmered with Marinated Chicken on a slow fire and tempered with Onion, Ginger, Garlic and Spices
  • LAMB DO PAYAZA $10.50
    • Tender pieces of Lamb cooked in diced onion, ginger, garlic, tomato and cashew nut gravy
  • MINT CHUTNEY $3.50
  • CHICKEN LOLLYPOP $8.50
    • Chicken Wings Marinated in Ginger, Garlic & Light Spices and Deep Fried
  • CHICKEN 65 $16.00
    • Cube Chicken marinated in ginger & garlic paste and deep fried. Tossed in diced onion, capsicum, yoghurt and mustard seed.
  • VEGETABLE JALFREZEE $9.99
    • Sliced Onion, Capsicum, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Vegetable Gravy With Coconut Milk and Coriander
  • VEGETABLE SAMOSA $6.50
    • Deep Fried Triangular Pastry filled with Potatoes and Green Peas. Two pieces per portion.
  • KADAI PANEER $9.99
    • Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Homemade Cottage Cheese And Coriander.
Wairakei Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • 1/2 Chips N/A
  • Prawn Fried Noodles N/A
  • Roast Pork & Tomato On Rice N/A
  • Chocolate Donuts / Jam Raps N/A
  • Steak N/A
  • 2 Fish , 2 Hotdogs, 2 Meat Patties, 2 Sausages, 2 Scoop Chips, 4 Chicken Nibbles $20.00
  • Bacon & Egg Fried Noodles N/A
  • Big Dog $3.50
Cafe Mosaic (sample menu)
  • Hot Smoked Lamb Fillet Salad (Entree / Main) $19.50 / $26.90
    • Carved over warm gourmet potatoes with garlic aioli, topped with salad greens and spiced plum sauce
  • Creme Brulee $10.50
    • Served with homemade biscotti
  • Banana Split $10.50
    • Banana, ice cream, chopped nuts and a choice of chocolate OR caramel sauce
  • Chicken BLAT $16.90
    • Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and pesto served on Turkish bread
  • Gourmet Chicken or Beef Burger $14.90
    • Add a side of fries, add $4.50
  • Breakfast Burrito $16.90
    • Scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla with cheese, beans, tomato, spicy salsa, sour cream and guacamole, served with hash brown
  • Breads and Dips $10.50
    • Warm bread selection served with a selection of homemade dips
  • Mussels $16.50
    • Cooked in coconut, lemon grass and coriander broth with toasted bread
Kenzo Japanese Cuisine (sample menu)
  • California $ 5.50
  • Adamame $ 8.00
    • Boiled green beans seasoned with a pinch of salt.
  • Spicy Fried Squid $ 9.00
    • Deep fried spicy squid with spicy sauce.
  • Sushi $ 12.00
    • Assortment of nigiri ( 5 pcs ) accompanied with wasabi and pickled ginger.
  • Teka Maki $ 6.00
  • Tempura $ 10.00
    • Deep fried assortment of fresh vegetables and shrimp ( 1 pc ) in a light tempura batter.
  • Shrimp Croquette $ 12.00
    • Small deep fried cake containing shrimp and vegetables (4pcs)
  • Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
    • Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
SuRa Teppan Yaki Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Oyster Sashimi Market Price
  • Aonori Chips $10.00
    • Fried PotatoChips and Battered hoki with seasalt and dried seaweed
  • Ika Age $12.00
    • Deep Fried squid with lemon & seasalt
  • Tempura banana $16.00
    • Deep fried tempura banana with icec cream & fruits
  • Rice $3.00
  • Tatsuta Age $14.00
    • Marinated deep fried chicken
  • Soft Shell Crab with Salad $18.50
    • Deep fried soft shell with salad (4 Pcs)
  • Sashimi & Nigri Platter $35.00
    • Assorted sashimi and nigri combo, 10 pc sashimi, 4pc nigri & 6pc maki sushi
Mee-Mee Thai (sample menu)
  • Green curry fried rice (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
  • Combination add $3.00
  • Sambal chicken (Indonesian chilli) $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Dried stir fried (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
    • tossed chilli paste & vegetables
  • Nasi goreng (spicy fried rice) $13.00
  • Chicken satay on rice $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Chicken & cashew nuts $13.00
    • with seasonal vegetables
  • Fresh Spring Rolls (3pcs) $10.00
    • salad & chicken filling with Mee-Mee dipping sauce
Hoofbeats Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Lamb or Large Mixed Roast $21.50
  • Kids Roast $12.00
    • beef, chicken, lamb or pork
  • Battered Onion Rings $6.00
  • Platter – Small $25.00
    • (fried) four each chicken nuggets, fish bites, samosas, spring rolls, onion rings, salt & pepper squid, wedges & fries, with BBQ, sweet chilli & tartare sauce
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs $10.00
    • in homemade tomato sauce with cheese
  • Pork Spare Ribs (9) $23.50
    • served with a sweet smoky BBQ sauce
  • -add hot garlic bread (1 serve $4.5, 2 serves $7.5)
  • Mince on Toast $18.50
    • savoury mince served on toast topped with two poached eggs
Robert Harris Cafe (sample menu)
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • 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
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
Nico at Urban Escargot (sample menu)
  • Chicken Romeo & Juliet Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto ham on a nest of summer vegetables and gourmet potatoes served with a creamy mushroom sauce -
  • Pissaladière – caramelized onion and pesto mini pizzas -
  • Smoked beef fillet and tapenade on garlic croutons -
  • Crayfish Chowder Crayfish and Seafood cooked in a creamy fish and saffron broth -
  • Chocolate and Coffee Pyramid coated in Belgium milk chocolate -
  • Smoked venison fillets thinly sliced, served with crostini and fig -
  • Bacon and Egg Burritto Free range egg, bacon and black beans in home-made tortillas -
  • Pavé of Akaroa Salmon Salmon Fillet served with crayfish bisque and a julienne of fried leeks -
Antigua Boat Sheds and Café (sample menu)
  • Hot Chips $7.50
    • With tomato sauce and aioli
  • Market Fish of the Day $21.50
    • Lemon and herb crumbed served with salad and fries
  • Spicy Wedges $11.00
    • Plain with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Please ask staff about our gluten free options
  • Chicken Souvlaki $20.50
    • Topped with hummus and salad, yoghurt dressing and sweet chilli sauce
  • all served with fries.
  • Wedges Works $14.00
    • Bacon, grilled cheese, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Lamb Burger $21.50
    • Ground lamb mince marinated in garlic and rosemary with feta topped with beetroot relish served with fries
Tandoori Palace Papanui Rd (sample menu)
  • Lamb korma $16.30
    • Lamb pieces cooked in a tandoor oven and served in cashew nut creamy sauce. Must try
  • Roasted poppadam (4pcs) $2.00
    • Wafer thin spiced crisp bread
  • Mushroom do pyaza $15.00
    • Mushroom cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
  • Mango lassi $3.50
  • Bombay tandoor mix platter $16.00
    • 2 bombay special tikka, 2 onion bhajees, 2 samosa, 2 mutton seekh kebab. Serves with the mint and tamarind chutney
  • Raita $2.50
    • Traditional indian side of yoghurt with diced cucumber and spices
  • Lamb vindaloo $16.30
    • Goat's most popular dish. Hot spicy curry with vinegar and added capsicum
  • Lamb do pyaza $16.30
    • Lamb cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
The Carvery (sample menu)
  • 200g Eye Fillet Steak $38
    • Cooked the way you like it
  • Extra vegetables & salad $6
  • Choice from tonights roast meats (Single Course / Three Course) $18.5 / $23.5
    • Choose from the salad & vegetable selection (One serving per person) for the complete meal. Add a soup & dessert +$4
  • The Roast $13.5
    • Today's roast of the day (Please ask our staff)
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod $28
  • 250g Ribeye Steak $30.5
    • Cooked the way you like it
  • Curry of the Day $13.5
    • with steamed jasmine rice
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $13.5
    • Grilled Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, peppers & boiled egg
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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