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

Russley Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Bacon Patties $2.20
  • Pineapple $4.30
  • Spring Roll or Curry Roll $2.60
  • Potato Fritters $0.90
  • French Fries $3.80
  • Corn Patties $2.20
  • Hoki (crumbed) $5.70
  • Blue Cod Fillets (crumbed or battered) $8.70
Saigon Star Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chicken salad $15.00
    • goi ga
  • Deep fried fish spring rolls (6 pieces) $7.00
    • cha gio ca
  • Vietnamese pancake $11.00
    • banh xeo
  • Scallops with vege and cashew nuts $21.00
    • so xao bong cai hat dieu
  • Tofu lemongrass and chilli
    • dau hu xao xa ot
  • Seafood in rice noodle soup $11.50
    • pho hai san
  • Lotus, prawn and pork salad with mint $17.00
  • Pork lemongrass on rice vermicelli $12.00
    • bun heo xao xa
Little Saigon Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Prawn fried Rice
  • Beef with Mixed Vegetables S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Scallop- with vegetables $24.00
  • Crispy Chicken
  • Chicken Mushroom Soup
  • Sweet and Sour Pork with vegetables
  • Chicken Fried Rice Noodle S $13.00 / L $24.00
  • Prawns Mushroom Soup S $7.00 / L $12.00
Sai tandoor Indian takeaway (sample menu)
  • Tandoori Chicken Half $12.00 Full $20.00
    • Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
  • Mushroom Masala □ • $16.50
    • Mushroom cooked with chopped onions and chopped tomatoes. Served in a semi gravy with added herbs and spices
  • Kashmiri Naan $4.99
  • Mango Chutney $2.99
  • Chicken Biryani $16.50
  • Chicken □ • $13.99
    • Small chicken pieces fried and cooked with yoghurt, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Dish from south of india.
  • Garlic Chicken Curry □ • $17.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in red gravy with garlic and spring onions.
  • Sarso Da Saag $15.99
    • Mustard leaves cooked with onion, tomatoes, herb and spices.
McDonald's Kaiapoi (sample menu)
  • Hotcake Syrup n/a
    • Some like it sweet. Especially with our deliciously gooey maple flavoured Hotcake syrup. Pour on as much as you like
  • Hotcakes n/a
    • Start your day the McDonald's® way. Enjoy the great feeling of pouring sweet syrup over melting whipped butter. Watch while it seeps between the layers of fluffy, warm hotcakes for a soft, sweet and delicious breakfast
  • BLT Bagel n/a
    • Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise
  • Cheeseburger n/a
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun
  • Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries n/a
    • Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life
  • The Boss n/a
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back
  • The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb n/a
    • Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
Bower Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • CORN NUGGETS 1/2 DOZ $2.60
  • EGG $4.00
  • MINI VEG SPRING ROLLS 1/2 DOZ $2.50
  • FISH WITH TARTARE SAUCE $4.70
  • CRUMBED TARAKIHI $5.90
  • CRUMBED SCALLOPS $1.70
  • HOTDOGS $2.10
  • PINEAPPLE $4.00
The Preservatory Cafe Delicatessen (sample menu)
  • LUNCH D $14.50
    • club sandwich, filled roll or wrap, spinach and feta filo, selection of fudges, fresh fruit kebab
  • Bacon wrapped chicken nibble w bourbon BBQ sauce -GF
  • Blini w pastrami, cream cheese and red pepper jelly
  • LUNC C $12.20
    • filled roll or wrap, mini sausage roll, selection of fudges, fresh fruit kebab
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI(V) $9.50
    • berry compote & yoghurt
  • Assorted mini club sandwiches
  • FRENCH TOAST $12.00
    • w grilled banana & maple syrup +bacon$15.00
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
    • with crispy bacon
Egyptian Kebab House (sample menu)
  • Chicken $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Delux Open Souvlaki $17.00
    • Served with cheese, mushroom, green salad and our dressing in a pizza box
  • French Fries $3.50
  • Beef $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Lamb $8.50/$11.50/$14.50
  • Wedges $4.00
  • KoftanKebab $15.50
  • Green salad $6.50/$8.50
Portofino Italian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • JB Smoothie $15.50
  • Kahlua $8.50
  • Gordons Gin $8.00
  • SPAGHETTI MARINARA –Mixed seafood delicately pan fried in olive oil flamed w Orvietto wine, garlic, fresh herbs w tomato salsa. 24.9
  • PROSCIUTTO E RUCOLA- Parma ham rolls w rocket & shaved parmiggiano, cracked pepper, toscana dressing. 16.9
  • Grasshoper $14.50
  • Campari $8.00
  • Finlandia Vodka $7.50
Gin's Takeaways (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN TOMATOES ON RICE $10.50
  • PRAWN MUSHROOMS ON RICE $11.50
  • FRIED NOODLES $6.50
  • Plain $3.00
  • STEAK CHOW MEIN $10.00
  • Squid Rings (doz) $8.00
  • Chicken $3.80
  • Giant $7.00
Alvarados (sample menu)
  • 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
  • Taquitos $14.00
    • Small fried corn tortillas filled with mashed potato and cheese and topped with salad and sour cream
  • Ensalada de Camaron (Prawn Salad) $17.50
    • Delicately grilled prawns on a bed of green salad with our unique salad dressing
  • Chiles Rellenos $26.50
    • Famous all over Mexico, it is hard to find a more traditional dish than these stunning stuffed chilli peppers, steeped in red salsa with grilled cheese and sour cream, filled with your choice of chicken, vegetarian, beef or prawn (available for $2 extra)
  • Caldo de Pollo $10.50
    • Our Mexican Grandma's chicken soup recipe. This soup is invigorating! Zesty and mildy spiced, the ultimate traditional style chicken soup
  • 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
  • Tostadas $25.50
    • From Mexico city, these beautiful homemade crunchy corn tortillas are lavishly topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese and red salsa, served with guacamole and pico de gallo and your choice of chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns (available for $2 extra)
  • Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (Mango Salad with Almond) $16.50
    • Succulent sliced mango with a mix of green salad, fresh lime juice and almonds to make the perfect salad. Mexico is now one of the world's largest exporters of mangos
The Carvery (sample menu)
  • Choice from tonights roast meats (Single Course / Three Course) $18.5 / $23.5
    • Choose from the salad & vegetable selection (One serving per person) for the complete meal. Add a soup & dessert +$4
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $17
    • Lettuce, chorizo, warm potatoes, tomatoes, house dressing & panko-crusted fried soft boiled eggs. Add sauteed prawns $19
  • 200g Eye Fillet Steak $38
    • Cooked the way you like it
  • Beef Schnitzel $13.5
    • with friess, chopped salad & mushroom sauce
  • The Roast $13.5
    • Today's roast of the day (Please ask our staff)
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $13.5
    • with tartare & chopped salad
  • Belt Panini $13.5
    • Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, fries & chopped lettuce
  • Curry of the Day $13.5
    • with steamed jasmine rice
Phu Thai Restaurant and Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Red or Green Fish Curry $16.00
  • Stir fried Garlic & Pepper Beef $18.00
  • Yum Mixed Seafood $18.00
  • Red Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $16.00
  • Yellow Calamari Curry & Mushrooms $20.00
  • Thai Spring Rolls (5) Vegetarian $7.00
  • Beef Vegetables & Peanut Sauce $18.00
  • Set Menu 2 $28.00 per person
    • Entrée: Thai Spring Rolls. Soup: Tom Yum Chicken. Mains: Chicken Fried Noodles & Vegetarian, Beef Vegetables & Peanut Sauce, Chilli Pork & Vegetables, Green Chicken Curry, Steamed Jasmine Rice
Smokorun Riccarton (sample menu)
  • Butti $8.00
  • Cold roast chicken with smokorun's tangy BBQ sauce
  • Bacon and egg
    • with tomato and red pepper sauce
  • Bratwurst sausage with onion marmalade
  • Cheeseburger with beetroot chutney
  • Midi $10.00
  • Salmon omelette with hollandaise
  • Roast lamb with apple and mint jelly
Thai Takeaways Red Elephant (sample menu)
  • Fried Rice $17.00
  • King Prawn $5.00
  • Yellow curry $17.00
  • Tom Yum Gai $16.00
    • Chicken
  • Medium Entree $21.00
    • No.5=12,No.7 Or No 8 .No.9 Or 10=3
  • Panang curry $20.00
    • extra meat, pumpkin Creamy
  • We also can cook Meal for Gluten Free . Soy Free Or Dairy Free
  • Holy basil & Hot spices $17.00
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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