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.

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Topkapi Turkish Restaurant (sample menu)
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  • ●-ENTRÈE
  • Beef Kebab $12.50
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  • Upgrade
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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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