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

  • Sweet and Sour Honey Pork or Chicken $13.50
  • Padd Egg Noodle Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Basil Tofu and Vegetables $10.00
  • Chicken Cashew Nut $13.50
  • Bamboo Salad $10.50
  • Deep Fried Whole Fish with Garlic or Chilli $21.00
  • Tofu Cashew Nut and Vegetables $11.00
  • Pad Egg Noodle with Honey Pork or Chicken $13.50
  • Fish $2.40
  • Pineapple burger $4.20
  • Mini Spring Rolls 12 dor $8.00
  • Hawaiian Burger $6.20
  • Chips with garlic Butter $3.50
  • Double Meat Burger $4.50
  • Giant Burger $7.50
  • Onion Rings 6 for $5.00
  • Mussel $ 9.50
  • 2 Fillings $ 4.00
  • scallops 6 For $8.00
  • mini Donuts 6 for $2.80
  • Chicken kebab Honey Soy, Satay or Plain $ 3.00
  • Double Meat $ 4.70
  • Garlic Butter chips $3.50
  • Paua Pattie $ 3.00
  • Chowchow N/A
  • Mushrooms N/A
  • Bacon $4.20
  • Pineapple N/A
  • 1/2 Chips N/A
  • Hawaiian Burgers $6.20
  • Egg $4.20
  • Pineapple Rings $1.80
  • The Serious Angus n/a
    • It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus
  • Plain Sundae n/a
    • Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
  • Filet-o-Fish n/a
    • Dive in and enjoy our Filet-o-Fish. Sourced for its succulent and fresh flavour, the fish we use is renowned for its succulent moist texture, white flesh and great taste
  • Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap n/a
    • Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
  • Kiwi Big Breakfast n/a
    • The complete breakfast to kick start your day. This Kiwi Big Breakfast includes two Sausages, Hash Brown, freshly cracked scrambled eggs, and a Toasted Muffin
  • BLT Bagel n/a
    • Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise
  • McChicken n/a
    • Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic
  • Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy n/a
    • The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious
  • Hawaiian $3.30
  • Chicken Pattie $2.40
  • Steak ribeye $7.80
  • Plain $3.80
  • Bacon Corn $2.00
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Bacon & Eggs $9.50
  • Paua Pattie $2.40
  • Beef $5.00
  • -Lamb single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Falafel single $8.00 / double $10.00
  • -Beef & Falafel $11.00
  • -Chicken & Falafel $11.00
  • Mixed Salad $5.00
  • -Beef & Falafel $11.00
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • CHICKEN PATTIE $2.80
  • EXTRA TOPPING GARLIC BREAD $2.00
  • PINEAPPLE, MUSHROOM EGG
  • CURRY ROLL $2.60
  • SPIT ROAST 1/2 CHICKEN $8.50
  • MEAT & POTATO $2.20
  • CINNAMON OR JAM WRAP $2.00
  • MINI DONUTS 5 FOR $2.20
  • STEAK TOASTED SANDWICH $5.00
  • CHOW BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with a layer of chunky pickle
  • COD FILLET $6.00
    • Deep seafood fried in a light crispy batter
  • CHICKEN $10.00
    • Delicious cooked chicken 1/2
  • CHEESEBURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with a layer of melted cheese
  • HAM TOASTED SANDWICH $4.00
  • BACON & EGG TOASTED SANDWICH $5.00
  • DOUBLE MEAT BURGER $5.80
    • Regular burger with an extra layer of meat
  • Oyster Sashimi Market Price
  • chef's Suggestion $43.00
    • Prawns , Chicken, Premium NZ Eye fillet
  • Aonori Chips $10.00
    • Fried PotatoChips and Battered hoki with seasalt and dried seaweed
  • Vegetarian Roll $14.00
    • Avocado & seasonal vegetarian
  • Tofu Salad $15.00
    • Fresh tofu with salad & sura special dressing
  • Prawn Tempura $20.00
    • 5pc Prawn Tempura
  • Sashimi & Nigri Platter $35.00
    • Assorted sashimi and nigri combo, 10 pc sashimi, 4pc nigri & 6pc maki sushi
  • Green Tea ice Cream $10.00
    • 2 scoops of green tea ice cream
  • WEDGES $11.00
  • CHICKEN BBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • SAUSAGES, EGGS + CHIPS $13.50
  • HAMBBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • BANGERS + MASH $13.50
  • TOASTED SANDWICH + CHIPS $9.00
  • SEAFOOD BASKET $12.50
    • served with tartare sauce
  • MINI HOTDOGS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • Seafood Stick $2.30
  • Chicken $5.90
  • Bacon & egg on toast $9.00
  • Breakfast $6.20
  • Meat Pattie $2.80
  • Sushi medium
  • Dagwoods $6.50
  • Sandwiches bacon or chicken $4.70
  • Vegetarian $7.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $5.00
  • Chicken Curry $7.00
  • R= REGULAR / L= LARGE
  • Pork and Vegetables $6.00
    • 6 Pieces
  • Vegan R $9 / L $12
  • Crispy Chicken $5.00
  • Vegetarian $8.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • Salmon omelette with hollandaise
  • Midi $10.00
  • Bigi $14.00
  • Portobello mushrooms with hollandaise
  • Cold roast chicken with smokorun's tangy BBQ sauce
  • Bacon and egg
    • with tomato and red pepper sauce
  • Roast lamb with apple and mint jelly
  • Bratwurst sausage with onion marmalade
  • Steak & mushroom pie $5.30
  • Family ham & asparagus quiche $18.90
  • Mince pie $4.90
  • Salmon & cream cheese quiche (SM) $5.20
  • Long quiche varieties
    • Salmon & asparagus / mediteranean ham with piquant peppers / honey smoked chicken with red pepper /chicken / spinach & brie / chicken / spinach / feta & mushroom.
  • Chicken, brie, spiced plum quiche (SM) $5.20
  • Savoury muffins $3.80
  • Family steak pie $13.80
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