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

  • Fried Rice $8.50
  • Wontons (6) $5.00
  • Spring Rolls (8) $5.00
  • Cashew Nut Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Peanut Sauce Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Garlic Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Chicken Satays (4) $6.00
  • Massamun Curry & Rice $8.50
  • Curry Chicken On Fried Rice $10.50
  • Sliced Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.00
  • Steak With Pineapple On Fried Rice $10.50
  • Meat Pattie $2.20
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken (S) $ 12.00 (L) $ 14.00
  • Fish $2.40
  • Prawn With Mushroom On Fried Rice $13.50
  • Steak with Black Bean Sauce $12.00
  • Wedges $5.00
  • Ask wait staff for today's desserts
  • Old Fashioned Cheeseburger $16.00
    • w/ homemade beef pattie, caramalised onion,pickles, cheddar cheese, lettuce & tomato
  • ●Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Beer battered fish, served w/ fries & a house dressed salad & tartare sauce
  • Seared Chicken Breast $25.00
    • Chicken breast with potato salad, corn cob & jus
  • Chicken $15.00
    • Mesclun, chicken, bacon & brie salad
  • Lamb Rump $26.50
    • Herb crusted lamb rump on kumara chips & sour cream, & buttered beans w/ jus
  • Bacon & Eggs $13.00
    • 2 eggs poached w/ crispy bacon & hash browns
  • Aloo Gobi $13.00
    • Highly recommended by The Christchurch Press - potatoes & cauliflower cooked with our spices, garnished with coriander
  • Kuchumber salad $6.00
  • Saag $14.00
    • Meat cooked in spices and fresh spinach
  • Kogan Josh $14.00
    • Meat cooked in cardamom, cloves, cinnamon mixed in yoghurt, spices and cooked in a tomato base sauce
  • Served With Mint Or Tamarind Chutney
  • Lemon Chicken $14.00
    • This dish is cooked with fresh lemon, spices and fenugreek garnished with coriander
  • Palak Paneer or AIoo Palak $13.00
    • Homemade cheese OR potatoes cooked with fresh spinach and spices
  • Paneer Naan (homemade cheese) $5.00
  • M1( v) $11.80
    • Mushrooms, A Free Range Egg And Rocket In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
  • Joe's hash $4.00
  • The local (gfo vo) $22.80
    • Streaky Bacon, Two Free Range Eggs, Toast, Tomato, Mushrooms And Joe’S Hash With Spicy Bratwurst Or Kransky Sausages
  • - With Free Range Chicken $22.80
  • Streaky bacon $4.80
  • - 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
  • Small chips $4.80
  • HAWAIIAN $6.20
  • FISH $2.40
  • MINI VEG SPRING ROLLS 1/2 DOZ $2.50
  • VEGETARIAN $4.40
  • BATTERED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $5.20
  • STEAK PATTIES HOMEMADE $2.10
  • CHEESE $4.00
  • MUSHROOM $4.00
  • Potato Fritter $0.80
  • Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $11.00
  • Meat Pattie $2.20
  • Fish $2.40
  • Prawn Curry on Rice $10.00
  • Crumbed Blue cod Fillet $6.90
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Prawn & Cashewnuts $13.00
  • VEGETABLE & POiATO ROLL $2.60
  • CHEESE, ONION TOMATO
  • DOUBLE CHOCOLATE $2.00
  • SUPER SUPREME $10.99
    • bacon ham mushroom salami, pepperoni capsicum pineapple tomatoes onion and cheese
  • MINI SPRING ROLL 1 Doz $4.00
  • SAUSAGE SMALL $1.90
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS 13 FOR $9.60
  • SOUR CREAM SWEET & SOUR SAUCE $0.70
  • JAM RAP $3.90
  • BACON TOASTED SANDWICH $4.00
  • ONION BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with heaps of grilled onions
  • FRIDAY BURGER (Vegetarian) $6.40
    • No meat, melted cheese & a ring of pineapple with the usual trimings
  • DONUT & PINEAPPLE $4.50
    • Hot cinnamon donut with a ring of pineapple in the centre
  • PINEAPPLE TOASTED SANDWICH $4.00
  • EGG TOASTED SANDWICH $4.00
  • EGG BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with a lightly fried egg
  • Hawaiian $6.20
  • 1 Dozen Fried Mussels / 1 Dozen Squid Rings / 1 Dozen Fried Wontons with Sauce $10.00
  • 1/2 Dozen Crumbed Mushrooms $4.50
  • Chocolate Donut / Jam Donut / Battered Sausages $2.20
  • Bacon & Egg / Cheese & Pineapple / Chicken & Cheese $5.20
  • Chicken Pack $9.00
    • 2 Chicken Burgers, 1/2 Chips
  • $14 Pack $14.00
    • 2 Chicken Burgers, 2 Chicken Nuggets, 1 Fish, 1 Hot Dog, 1 Chips
  • Chicken Satay / Steak Satay / Pork Satay $2.90
  • Braised Sea Cucumber with Spring Onions $28.00
  • Chicken with Cashew nut $16.00
  • Chef's cold salad $6.00
  • Stir Fried Lettuce $14.00
  • Chef's Fried Beef Steak $14.00
  • Tofu with preserved Egg $8.00
  • Stir Fried Chinese Mushroom with Vegetables $14.00
  • Chicken and Corn Soup Sml $5.00/Lge $15.00
  • stir fried peanut sauce $10.00
    • Served with rice.
  • stir fried drunken noodles $10.00
  • -seafood $5.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • Vegetarian curry puffs $5.00
  • Deep fried spring rolls $5.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • Fish $3.50
  • Curry Rolls $3.20
  • Squid Rings $0.90
  • Donuts $2.60
  • Crumbed Scallops $1.80
  • 1 Scoop Kumara Wedges $4.50
  • Jam Wraps $2.60
  • Spring Rolls $3.20
  • Venison Salad $23.50
    • Pan seared venison loin, pear, walnuts, crispy kumara, mixed leaves, berry & balsamic dressing
  • Fish & Chips $22.50
    • House battered fish of the day, hand cut chips, garden salad, tartare sauce
  • Lamb Shoulder $36.00
    • Braised lamb shoulder, pumpkin & sage gnocchi, buttered greens, braising liquor
  • Salmon $18.00
    • Cured salmon, pickled cucumber, beetroot carpaccio, creme fraiche, herb salad
  • Seafood Chowder $20.00
    • Fresh mussels, today's fish, prawn cutlets, squid, tiger prawns, melba toast
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • Staff with advise on today's special, served with a bun
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • Staff will advise on today's special, served with a bun
  • French Toast $19.00
    • Brioche, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup
  • • Bacon, egg, Cheddar and tomato relish
  • Vegetarian Delight $16.50
  • Beef Nachos $18.00
    • The classic; Crunchy tortilla chips covered in homemade beef ‘n bean chilli.Served with melted Cheddar and sour cream
  • House made Muesli $11.00
  • Choose one of...
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
  • Fresh fruit salad $11.00
  • Available all day at $9.50, GF available
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

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