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

CINNAMON SPICE INDIAN TAKEAWAY (sample menu)
  • KASHMIRI NAAN $5.00
    • Naan Bread Stuffed With Nuts And Sultanas And Cooked In Tandoor Oven.
  • CHICKEN POSHT $10.50
    • Boneless Chicken Cooked with Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Fresh Coriander and Crushed Tomatoes and Cooked with Spices and Roasted Poppy Seeds
  • KADAI PRAWNS $10.50
    • Prawn Cooked In Thick Gravy With Crushed Tomatoes, Onions, Fresh Coriander And Spices.
  • RAITA $4.00
  • CHICKEN LOLLYPOP $8.50
    • Chicken Wings Marinated in Ginger, Garlic & Light Spices and Deep Fried
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $10.50
    • Succulent tender chicken roasted in tandoori oven then cooked in spicy gravy and onions
  • BUTTER PRAWNS $10.50
    • Cooked With Homemade Butter Sauce And Selection Of Spices.
  • All mains are served with Rice and Plain Naan. We enhance all dishes to your taste: MILD, MEDIUM, HOT, EX HOT
BASE Woodfired Pizza (sample menu)
  • Veggie Supreme $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
  • Mushroom & Feta $15.00
    • Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
  • Tomizza $14.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
  • Moroccan Lamb $16.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
  • Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
    • Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
  • Sir George $16.00
    • A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
  • The King $15.00
    • Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
McDonald's The Palms (sample menu)
  • CalciYum Chocolate Flavoured Milk N/A
    • A deliciously chilled chocolate flavoured milk, served in a convenient pack with a straw attached.
  • Soft Serve Cone N/A
    • Keep it simple. Our signature Soft Serve, layered on a crunchy cone.
  • Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap N/A
  • 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.
  • Fries N/A
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
  • 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.
  • Choc Top Cone N/A
    • The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
  • Apple & Blackcurrant Fruit Drink N/A
    • Kids will love this Keri Kids Apple & Blackcurrant Fruit Drink in its handy sipper bottle. Keri', 'Keri Kids' and 'Keri Juice Company' are registered trade marks of The Coca-Cola Company.
Bailies Bar (sample menu)
  • Pan Fried Fish of the Day $25.00
    • Served w/ chorizo & caper crushed potatoes, broccolini, herb & lemon creme fraiche
  • Ask wait staff for today's desserts
  • Bailies Tasting Platter $25.00
    • Perfect to share, selection of cold meats, pickled vegeta bles, pate, bread & cheese
  • Bailies Classic Steak $27.00
    • 300g Sirloin steak, cooked to your liking, with: Green salad & fries or seasonal veges & crushed potato & your choice of: garlic butter, mushroom or peppercorn sauce
  • Ciabatta or Rye $3.50
  • Club Sandwich $15.00
    • Chicken w/ bacon, brie, tomato, aioli & lettuce served w/ fries
  • Spinach $3.00
  • Bacon / Black pudding / Eggs (2) / Sausages $4.00
Sai tandoor Indian takeaway (sample menu)
  • Vegetable Korma $15.50
    • A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in delicacy spiced cream y gravy of cashew nuts and garnished with sliced almonds.
  • Bombay Aloo $10.99
    • Diced potatoes cooked with onion, tom ato and tempered with cumin seed and spices
  • Makki di Roti $4.50
  • Mushroom Chilli □ • $13.99
    • Fresh Mushroom cooked in tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
  • Tandoori Roti $2.99
  • Fish Curry $17.50
    • Cooked in North Indian style, a real taste of India.
  • Vegetarian Manchurian □ • $13.99
    • Freshly chopped vegetables cooked with capsicum, onion and dark soy sauce.
  • Mushroom Masala □ • $16.50
    • Mushroom cooked with chopped onions and chopped tomatoes. Served in a semi gravy with added herbs and spices
May's Thai (sample menu)
  • Thai Sweet Green Curry
  • Plain fried rice with egg $9.00
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
  • Combination Meats $18.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Lamb Ginger Red Curry Stir Fried $21.00
    • Lamb stir fried in Chef's ginger red curry sauce
  • Deep fried Tofu $9.00
Dumplings "2 Dollar Rice" (sample menu)
  • Mini Spring Roll $0.60
  • Lunch Box 3 $8.50
    • Lemon On Fried Rice
  • Lunch Box 2 $8.50
    • Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
  • Honey Chicken Wing $2.50
  • -Steamed Bbq Pork Bun $2.50
  • Chinese Breadstick $1.00
  • Honey Chicken Drumstick $2.50
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
Thorrington Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.00
  • Meat Pattie $2.20
  • Chocolate Explosion Donut $3.00
  • Chicken & Cashewnuts $12.50
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg $11.00
  • Squid Rings 1/2 doz $4.50
  • Steak Fried Rice $9.50
Fava Cafe (sample menu)
  • -Add beans $2.00
  • Egg on toast (GF/DF) $8.70
    • Choose your bread served with tomato sauce
  • Fish Bites $13.50
    • Served with fries and tartare
  • Wedges $9.50
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chili sauce
  • Bagels (GF/DF)
  • Eggs Florentine (GF/DF) $18.90
    • Poached eggs, hot smoked Akaroa salmon and baby spinach on an english muffin with homemade hollandaise sauce
  • Portobello Mushrooms $4.00
  • -Add cheese $2.00
Kenzo Japanese Cuisine (sample menu)
  • Teriyaki Chicken $ 5.00
  • Spicy Fried Squid $ 9.00
    • Deep fried spicy squid with spicy sauce.
  • Fried Fish $ 9.50
    • Deep fried bread crumbed pieces of salmon, terakiki and gurnard (4pcs)
  • Okonomi Yaki $ 13.00
    • Japanese savoury pancake consisting of pork, seafood, and vegetables.
  • Spicy Tuna Cutlet Roll $ 5.50
  • Spicy Chicken Cutlet Roll $ 5.00
  • Magic $ 6.50
  • Agedashi Tofu $ 9.50
    • Deep fried tofu with homemade sauce
Sun Ning Chinese Takeaways (sample menu)
  • 1 Doz Dumplings $11.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.70
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $14.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $11.50
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $12.50
  • Meat Patties. $2.40
  • Chicken Burger $6.00
  • Double Meat $4.50
Nico at Urban Escargot (sample menu)
  • Mini Croc-en-bouche Choux pastries each filled with alternatively café, dark chocolate and baileys patissière, served with strawberries and a dash of crunchy caramel -
  • Crayfish Bisque Creamy crayfish broth served with garlic croutons and rouille Provençale -
  • Mixed berries sorbet with a dash of crème de cassis -
  • Bacon wrapped new-Zealand scallops with chilli and lime salsa -
  • Croquant au Chocolat A dark chocolate parfait with a chestnut cream heart and a chocolate coat, Baileys crème anglaise -
  • Moulin Rouge Pears poached in red wine served with chocolate sauce and French liquorice ice cream -
  • Porcini and duck risotto balls with a melting mozzarella heart -
  • Fresh fruit skewers marinated with mint and rum -
Sushi Time (sample menu)
  • Teriyaki Salmon $12
    • Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Rice Tray N/A
  • Beef yaki udon $11
  • Baby Stick N/A
  • Teriyaki Beef $11
    • Beef with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Teriyaki chicken udon $12
  • Seafood udon $13
  • Katsu Set $13
    • Crumbed pork on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
Arin Sushi (sample menu)
  • Rice Box $9.00
    • Teriyaki chicken on rice
  • -Platter $30.00
  • Vegetarian $8.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • Crispy Chicken $7.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $7.00
  • Curry Chicken $6.00
    • 6 Pieces
  • Teriyaki Chicken $5.00
  • Tofu R $8 / L $20
    • Lettuce, avocado, capsicum, cucumber and carrot
Sushi World (sample menu)
  • SALMON each $1.40
    • flaked salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • CALIFORNIA each $2.20
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, prawn, seafood stick, nori, sushi rice
  • FRESH SALMON $1.40
    • raw, Akira salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
    • Japanese omelette with sushi rice
  • INARI each $2.00
    • deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice
  • PRAWN NIGIRI each $2.50
    • prawn with sushi rice
  • OSAKA each $1.50
    • smoked salmon, cucumber, nori, sushi rice
  • JR ROLL each $1.50
    • raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
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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