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

The Mediterranean Food Company and Cafe (sample menu)
  • PASTA PUTTANESCA $25.00
    • tomato, anchovies, chilli, olives & capers
  • COTTO $20.00
    • tomato, prosciutto, mozzarella
  • MARINATED OLIVES $12.00
    • with Italian crackers
  • ROSSA $18.00
    • tomato, mozzarella
  • ORTOLANA $19.00
    • tomato, artichokes, red peppers, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella
  • PEPERONATA $19.00
    • tomato, red peppers, onions, capers, mozzarella
  • INSALATA DEL GIORNO
    • see blackboard
  • GNOCCHI AL GORGONZOLA $22.00
    • potato gnocchi, cream & blue cheese
Saigon Star Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chilli beef with garlic sprouts and vege Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao sate
  • Imperial style beef rice vermicelli soup $12.00
    • bun bo hue
  • Seafood fried rice noodles $13.00
    • hu tieu hai san
  • Salt and garlic chilli prawns $19.50
    • tom chien muoi toi ot
  • Grilled meat balls on stick (4 pieces) $8.50
    • nem nuong
  • Vietnamese sweet and sour chicken Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • ga xao chua
  • Vegetables and tofu in fried noodles $11.00
    • hu tieu chay
  • Seafood soup $8.00
    • sup hai san
Indian Fendalton (sample menu)
  • Saag (Chicken or Lamb) $18.00
    • Cooked in spinach, spices and your choice of meat, makes people ‘green’ with envy
  • Lemon Chicken $18.00
    • Chicken cooked with fresh lemon, Indian spices and fenugreek
  • Shahi Paneer $8.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked in creamy cashew-nut based sauce with almond paste and spices
  • Prawn Dopayaza $20.00
    • Prawn cooked with chunks of onion and mushroom , topped with ginger, garlic and spices
  • Butter Chicken
    • Skewered tandoori boneless chicken pieces mixed in creamy crushed cashew and butter sauce
  • Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
    • Chopped onions, ginger, garlic and spices fried and then added to boiled black or yellow lentils
  • East Meets West $6.00
    • Indian doughnuts (Gulab Jamun) dipped in sweet syrup, served warm with vanilla ice-cream
  • Mango Chicken
    • Skewered tandoori boneless chicken pieces mixed in creamy mango sauce and spices
O'Shea's Public House (sample menu)
  • Polly’s Pita Pockets $19.50
    • Pita bread with marinated chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, capsicum and onion, sweet chilli sauce and O'Sheas aioli
  • Chicken Nuggets
    • with fries and coleslaw
  • Soup of the Day $14.90
    • Hearty home-made soup served with garlic bread. (Please see special board for todays soup)
  • (All Children's meals are available for anyone under 12 years only)
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • An abundance of seafood, rich & creamy, to make a start served with bread.
  • -Roast of the day
  • Newcastle Nachos (GF) $19.50
    • Vegetarian or chili beef and bean mix over corn chips and topped with cheese and sour cream.
  • Serving of Onion Rings $3.50
Emperor's New Clothes Cafe (sample menu)
  • Toasted Muesli $11.50
    • served with peaches and natural yogurt
  • Eggs Benedict
    • served on 7 grain bread. Your choice of
  • Waffles $14.50
    • with bacon,banana, kiwi fruit and maple syrup
  • - plain bagel with cream cheese & jam
  • - bacon, basil, brie
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • - add chicken $4.00
  • Tomato $3.00
Bower Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • CHIPS 1/2 SCOOP $1.60
  • BATTERED TARAKIHI $5.90
  • BACON $4.00
  • CRUMBED COD (AKAROA COD) $5.70
  • CHEESE $4.00
  • DONUTS $2.10
  • PLAIN $3.40
  • DOUBLE MEAT $4.40
Three Cows (sample menu)
  • FAMOUS FRITTERS $21.50
    • our legendary sundried tomato, sweet corn and kumara fritters on a pine nut and leaf salad, with smoked salmon. Yeah there are other spectacular goodies in the salad but I can’t be telling ya everything or there will be no surprise.
  • Moroccan LAMB SHOULDER $27.50
    • Tender pieces of a green salad with whole grain puffed wheat, feta cheese, roasted beetroot with a minted yoghurt and pomegranate dressing.
  • VANILLA BRULE
    • Yip this is another one of our famous desserts, our vanilla bean Brulee made to perfection.... It comes with homemade vanilla bean ice cream and some kinda biscuit. I would even go as far as saying ladies this is better than sex.
  • CRISPY CHICKEN $14.80
    • Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our chef’s special sauce. Finger licking good!
  • CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $26.50
    • Fillets of today’s fish coated in a yummy Cajun spice pan-seared to perfection and plonked on a salad of mandarins, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion and baby spinach and maybe some other goodies if you're lucky. finished with garlic aioli and grilled prawns. Yummo!
  • PANNA COTTA
    • we reckon that we make it better here at the Three Cows than the Italians do. Comes with seasonal poached fruits and shortbread crumbs, this is food for the soul.
  • CHICKEN BACON AND CASHEW SALAD $22.50
    • Lettuce leaves mixed with julienne vegetables, cashews, herby croutons and some other goodies all tossed in an Italian vinaigrette and finished with marinated chicken, bacon and there’s a bit of smelly cheese too. Now there is a truckload of lettuce so f you don’t like rabbit food. Don’t order it.
  • BEEF BRISKET BRUSCHETTA $15.00
    • Tender pieces of beef upon homemade bread with melted cheese
Coach Corner Takeaways (sample menu)
  • BACON & EGG BURGER $6.80
    • Crispy fried bacon & fried egg with all the trimmings
  • FISH $4.00
    • Our usual fish
  • SAUSAGE $3.60
    • Battered or plain
  • TOMATO BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with a layer of freshly sourced tomato
  • FRENCH FRIES (Small) $3.60
    • Golden fried crinkle cut chips
  • BACON BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with crispy fried bacon
  • BACON & EGG TOASTED SANDWICH $5.00
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $3.90
Alvarados Mexican Cantina (sample menu)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Filete a la tampiqueña (GF) $29.00
    • A rib eye steak with caramelised onion on top and served with a deep fried chicken taquito dressed in salsa verde. Accompanied by pico de gallo, refried beans and salad.
  • Burrito (tex-mex) $24.50
    • Originating from Chihuahua, comprised of flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and with your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns* (available for $2 extra) options. Dressed in our special red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo.
  • Quesadillas (V ) $24.50
    • Served in every Mexican home, flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with pico de gallo, guacamole and salad with your choice o f chicken, beef, salsa verde and pork, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).
  • Cochinita Pibil (GF) $27.00
    • This is a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula and o f Mayan origin. The pork is marinated in acidic citrus juice and achiote and accompanied with a mild red onion sauce and served with corn tortillas, refried beans and salad.
  • Ensalada de Camaron (G F) (Prawn Salad) $17.50
    • Delicately grilled prawns on a bed of green salad with our unique salad dressing.
  • Pescado a la Veracruzana (GF) $27.50
    • This dish is the best example o f “jarochos” (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is bilked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed o f diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce.
Mee-Mee Thai (sample menu)
  • Chilli Chicken $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Chilli basil noodles $13.00
  • Chilli basil (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Kari Ayam Indonesian chicken curry $13.00
    • with potato
  • Satay Chicken Stick (5 stick) $9.00
  • Oyster sauce noodle (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
  • Fresh Spring Rolls (3pcs) $10.00
    • salad & chicken filling with Mee-Mee dipping sauce
  • Fried Chicken Wings $9.00
Burger Wisconsin (sample menu)
  • Dips
    • Garlic Mayo, Blue Cheese Mayo, Spicy Satay, Cranberry, Wisconsin BBQ, Ketchup
  • Halloumi $3.00
  • Bacon $2.50
  • Potato Fries $4.90
  • Onion Rings $5.90
  • Coriander & Lime Mayo $1.00
  • Full Monty L $17.90
    • Angus beef w/ salad, mayo & relish
Mitchelli's Café Rinato (sample menu)
  • Benger juices $4.8
    • Apple, Apricot, Nectarine, Raspberry, Boysenberry
  • Eggs Benedict $16.5
    • with free range smoky bacon
  • Warmed Croissant $5.5
    • with jam
  • Mushrooms, Roasted tomatoes, Baked beans, Spinach $4.0
  • Sparkling mineral water $4.0
  • Nutella shake $6.0
  • Toast $8.0
    • Turkish or grain with fresh tomato single 5.0 double
  • Nested eggs $15.5
    • Two eggs nested amongst a potato, spring onion and smoky ham hash, baked and sprinkled with chilli flakes
Dine Divine Cafe & Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Fish of the Day $35.00
    • Staff will advise on today's special
  • Cheese Souffle $17.00
    • Three cheese souffle, apple & walnut salad, melba toast
  • Venison Salad $23.50
    • Pan seared venison loin, pear, walnuts, crispy kumara, mixed leaves, berry & balsamic dressing
  • Three Cheese Souffle $19.50
    • Cheese souffle, apple, pickled beetroot & walnut salad, melba toast
  • Scallops $20.00
    • Pan seared scallops, pumpkin puree, caramelized pineapple, toasted pumpkin seeds
  • French Toast $19.00
    • Brioche, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup
  • Breads and Dips to Share $16.50
    • Selection of freshly baked breads (9 pieces), trio of house dips
  • Pancakes $20.50
    • Chocolate chip pancakes, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup, cinnamon ice cream
Vanilla Bean (sample menu)
  • Trio Omelette $17
    • served w. toast or fresh bread and 2 choices of either: ham, cheese, mushroom, spring onion
  • Berry Cheesecake $12.50
    • berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Eggs Benedict $21.50
    • w. house smoked salmon
  • Bagel $7
    • w. cream cheese and jam
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Eggs Benedict $20
    • free range poached eggs & hollandaise sauce served on house-made potato hash & spinach w. either bacon, ham, mushroom
  • Soup of The Day $12.50
  • Toasties $6.50
    • w. 3 fillings of your choice; cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion
Thai Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Peanut Sauce (Pad Pug) $17.50
    • Chefs homemade Satay (peanut sauce) in mixture of vegetables
  • Combination Entree $15.00
    • 2 everything above
  • Garlic Pepper (Pad Kratiem Prik Thai) $18.50
    • Stir fry with garlic pepper sauce on a bed of vegetables
  • Lemongrass Sauce $17.50
    • Stir fry with lemongrass sauce on a bed of vegetables, lemongrass
  • Red Curry (Gaeng Dang) $17.50
    • Spicy red curry, heaps of vegetables, bamboo, coconut cream
  • Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wharn) $17.50
    • Loads of vegetables in a green curry with coconut cream
  • Prawn Salad $22.00
    • (Pla Goong) A mixture of vegetables, lemongrass chilli jam & prawns
  • Tom Yum Vegetarian $10.50
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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