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

Elmwood Fish and Chips (sample menu)
Dose Diner (sample menu)
  • PORRIDGE $11.50
    • Slow cooked oats with house made almond crumble, served with berry compote and a side of vanilla custard & pouring cream
  • Hollandaise, extra egg $2.00
  • - With Bacon $19.50
  • FRENCH TOAST $19.50
    • Brioche raspberry and mascarpone French toast, streaky bacon, vanilla bean custard, maple syrup and berry compote
  • Choose from one of the following:
  • CREAMY MUSHROOM $18.00
    • Combination of Shiitake, brown field & button mushroom sauteed with light cream, served on blue cheese polenta with a poached egg, balsamic glaze (GF)
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • Baked wedges with bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sour cream & chipotle mayonnaise
  • PULLED PORK $14.50
    • Slowed-cooked tender pork with coleslaw and spiced apple chutney
Wings Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Steak with Mushrooms on Rice $10.50
  • Seafood Combination (Prawns, scallops, Mussels, Seafood stick) $12.00
  • Roast Pork with Mushrooms on Rice $11.00
  • Tray Fried Rice $6.00
  • Vegetarian Special $8.50
  • Cheese $3.90
  • Roast Pork with Cashew Nuts on Rice $12.00
  • Fish $2.50
Indian Sumner (sample menu)
  • Kogan Josh $14.00
    • Meat cooked in cardamom, cloves, cinnamon mixed in yoghurt, spices and cooked in a tomato base sauce
  • Lemon Chicken $14.00
    • This dish is cooked with fresh lemon, spices and fenugreek garnished with coriander
  • Vegetable Biryani $17.00
    • Rice mixed with an assortment of vegetables & spices garnished with coriander
  • Dal - black or yellow lentils $13.00
    • Chopped onions, ginger, garlic and spices fried and then added to the boiled lentils
  • Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Tandoori Mushroom $14.00
    • Mushroom dipped in a spicy garlic & yoghurt marinade cooked in the tandoor
  • Prawn Biryani $19.00
    • Tiger prawns cooked in rice & spices garnished with coriander
  • Mattar Paneer $13.00
    • Homemade cheese cooked with fresh peas in a tomato based sauce
Joe's Garage Sumner (sample menu)
  • please advise your server of any special dietary requirements. gluten free surcharge 1.00
  • Teddy best ( gfo) $14.80
    • Free Range Chicken Breast, Caramelised Onions, Tomato And Rocket With Seeded Mustard Aioli On Toasted Ciabatta
  • - Raspberry Jam And Real Whipped Cream $9.80
  • Chicken burger (gfo) $19.80
    • Free Range Chicken Breast, Streaky Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Tomato, Lettuce And Aioli With Chips
  • Porridge(v) $10.80
    • With Chopped Nuts, Fruit And Brown Sugar
  • 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
  • Clever trevor (gfo) $17.80
    • Savoury Mince Served On Ciabatta With A Free Range Egg
Fendalton Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Palak Paneer $13.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked with fresh spinach & spices, garnished with cream - makes people "green" with envy
  • Lemon Chicken $14.50
    • Marinated chicken pieces cooked with fresh lemon, Indian spices & fenugreek, garnished with coriander
  • Mutter Paneer $13.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked with fresh green peas in tomato based sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Cucumber Salad $4.00
    • Fresh cucumber & tomato salad sprinkled with chaat masala
  • Ansari Kebab (5 Pcs) $12.00
    • Chunkey lamb marinated in pomegranate, ginger, garlic & spices - grilled in tandoor to give its earthy aroma, served with mint chutney
  • Raita $3.00
    • Cucumber & carrot mixed in yoghurt
  • Roti $3.00
    • Whole wheat flour
  • Prawn Masala $18.00
    • Tomato based dish cooked with shell-less prawns, onion, tomato, capsicum & spices, garnished with coriander
Sabry's Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • Feta Cheese $2.00
  • Kofta
  • Large $10.90
  • Large $10.90
  • Small $8.00
  • Mixed
  • Small $12.00
  • Lamb
Egyptian Kebab House (sample menu)
  • Feta Cheese Salad $11.00
    • Served with marinated feta cheese In olive oil, pita bread, Egyptian salad, and our dressing In a plastic box
  • KoftanKebab $15.50
  • Falafel Salad $13.50
    • Served with hummus, tabouli, Egyptian salad, pita bread, falafel and our special dressing in a plastic box
  • Beef Kebab $15.50
  • Green salad $6.50/$8.50
  • Lamb Kebab $16.00
  • Barbosa $3.50
  • Beef $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
Main South Seafoods (sample menu)
  • Chicken $4.50
  • Egg $4.50
  • All burgers contain onion, lettuce, tomato sauce and beetroot
  • Chips —1/2 scoop $1.60
  • Meat Pattie $2.20
  • Curry + Rice Roll $2.60
  • Works $8.00
  • Seafood (crab) stick $2.20
New Wah Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Vegetable Fried Rice $9.50
  • Roast Pork with Mushrooms on Fried Rice $11.50
  • Chicken Curried on Fried Rice $9.80
  • Pineapple $2.80
  • Cheese / Bacon / Double Meat $4.20
  • Steak and Cashew Nuts on Rice $12.00
  • Scallops $1.50 ea
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
Alvarados Mexican Cantina (sample menu)
  • Nachos $16.50
    • With cheese, beans guacamole and pico de gallo, vegetarian, beef or chicken.
  • Baja Fish Tacos $27.50
    • Situated on the Baja Peninsula, a beautiful place called Ensenada has become world famous for these deep fried fish and salad tacos, on flour tortillas with red cabbage, aioli and chipotle cream dressing, drizzled with tequila salsa and served with fresh limes and pico de gallo.
  • Fajitas $24.50/ $ 40.00
    • A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice o f chicken, beef or prawn* (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people.
  • Mini Burrito $16.50
    • Filled with rice, beans and cheese and your choice o f chicken or beef.
  • Chimichanga (tex-mex) $25.50
    • A flour tortilla delicately fried, filled to the brim with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns* (available for $2 extra) Dressed with our red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo.
  • Empanada de Platano (V, GF) $9.50
    • Hot, deep fried corn empanada stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce.
  • Quesadilla $16.50
    • Filled with cheese and your choice of either chicken or beef.
  • Flautas (GF) $14.00
    • These popular crispy golden tortillas are tilled with your choice of chicken or potato and cheese served with fresh lettuce, sour cream and cheese on top.
Hoofbeats Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Toasted Sandwich & Fries $9.00
    • thick cut white bread with your choice of up to three fillings; cheese, onion, ham, bacon, egg, tomato, pineapple, mushroom
  • Nachos (vegetarian option available) $14.00
    • spiced infused beef & kidney bean mix, corn chips, cheese, salsa with sour cream & chilli
  • Children under 10 years old. Meals followed by an ice-cream sundae with a choice of topping – chocolate, caramel, banana or strawberry
  • extra filling $2.00
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $12.00
    • calamari dusted in a seasoned cornflour mix and lightly fried with lemon aioli
  • Pork Spare Ribs (4) $14.00
    • served with a sweet smoky BBQ sauce with chips
  • -add hot garlic bread (1 serve $4.5, 2 serves $7.5)
  • Ribeye Mignon Steak $31.50
    • 250g garnished with grilled bacon and mushroom sauce
MacKenzies Hotel and Backpackers (sample menu)
  • SAUSAGES, EGGS + CHIPS $13.50
  • HAM STEAK, CHIPS + SALAD $13.50
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • BANGERS + MASH $13.50
  • HOT CHIPS $5.00
  • CHICKEN BBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • TOASTED SANDWICH + CHIPS $9.00
  • SEAFOOD BASKET $12.50
    • served with tartare sauce
Sala Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Phad Preoh Wan Nua $15.00
    • MIld sweet & sour beef with veges, tomato sauce & rice
  • Phad Prik Gaeng Talay $18.00
    • Stir fried curry paste, bamboo shoots and bean and rices
  • Yum Woon Sen Goong $19.00
    • Medium prawn salad with glass noodles, herbs, chilli, peanuts and rice
  • Yum Pla Salmom $32.00
    • Spicy-hot salad with salmon, cashew nuts, chilli, herbs & rice
  • Phad Kee Mao Goong $19.00
    • Medium fried rice noodles with prawn, chilli and bosa
  • Khao Phad Kai $15.00
    • Mild fried rice with vegetables, egg & cashew nuts
  • Phad Thai Gai $15.00
    • Fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprout, veges and peanuts
  • Phad Prik Gaeng Goong $20.00
    • Medium fried curry paste, bamboo shoots, prawns and beans
Bakers Mans (sample menu)
  • Savoury muffins $3.80
  • Family ham & egg pie $12.80
  • Family salmon & cream cheese quiche $18.90
  • Ham roll $5.60
  • Open mini quiche $2.40
  • Steak pie $5.10
  • Family steak pie $13.80
  • Salmon club $2.30
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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