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

  • Breakfast burger $18.90
    • With beef pattie, bacon crumb, fried egg, kraft cheese,maple mustard & chorizo hollandaise gluten free on request
  • - peanut butter $6.90
  • Potato hash brown $5
  • bagels, toast & spreads $4.90
    • Vege — gluten free on request with butter
  • - hummus $6.90
  • Salmon & avocado on multi-grain $18.90
    • With salmon, avocado, beetroot relish lemon & cream cheese gluten free on request.
  • -salmon $19.90
  • - cream cheese $6.90
  • Cheese & Pineapple. $5.60
  • Roast Pork with Mushroom on Fried Rice. $10.30
  • Wonton with Sweet & Sour Sauce (per doz) $9.90
  • Sauteed Beef with Chilli (spicy hot) $12.00
  • Sliced Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $12.00
  • Pottle of Fried Noodles $5.50
  • Prawn with Satay Sauce $13.00
  • Chicken Fu Yong Egg $10.30
  • Chips $2.60
  • Sole Fillet $5.50
  • Akaroa Cod $4.00
  • Hot Dogs $2.00
  • Chicken Patties $2.50
  • Pacific Oysters $1.40
  • Squid Rings $0.90
  • Tarakihi $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict $21.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w smoked salmon and sauteed spinach on pesto hash
  • Superfood Salad $18.50
    • Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Pan grilled tofu
  • Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
    • Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
  • Eggs your way $10.00
    • Poached or scrambled free range eggs served on toasted bread
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Served w toasted Supergrain bread
  • Eggs your way $5.00
    • Add bacon
  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
  • Waffles $15.00
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w warm dark chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
  • 4 Fillings $ 5.00
  • Potaito FrItters 4 For $ 2.80
  • Garlic Butter chips $3.50
  • Pineapple $4.40
  • onion Rings 4 For $ 2.80
  • Donut Plain, chocolate, or jam $2.00
  • Seafood Sticks $1.80
  • steak $ 5.40
  • Honey Chicken Wing $2.50
  • Lunch Box 3 $8.50
    • Lemon On Fried Rice
  • Fried Wonton $0.60
  • Lunch Box 1 $8.50
    • 2 Dumplings, 2 Wontons, Chicken Wing, Fried Rice
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
  • Fried Prawn $1.00
  • Spring Roll $3.00
  • -Steamed Bbq Pork Bun $2.50
  • Fries – Large served with aioli and tomato sauce $8.00
  • West coast omelette $18.90
    • A three egg omelette filled with mushrooms, bacon, tomato, cheese and a slice of toast
  • bacon $6.00
  • Mini samosas spring rolls $6.00
  • Chicken and bacon fettuccine $19.90
    • Sauteed chicken and bacon bound in a creamy mustard, and parmesan sauce
  • Grilled tomato $5.00
  • Steamed Rice $5.00
  • Mushrooms $6.00
  • CURRY ROLL $2.60
  • SUPER SUPREME $10.99
    • bacon ham mushroom salami, pepperoni capsicum pineapple tomatoes onion and cheese
  • MINI SPRING ROLL 1 Doz $4.00
  • CHIPS 1 SCOOP $2.50
  • CHICKEN FRIED NOODLES OR PORK BEEF OR SEAFOOD $9.80
  • HASH BROWNS 4 for $2.80
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS 6 FOR $4.80
  • WONTONS 1/2 DOZ $4.00
  • Egg benedict $14.00
    • Poached free range egg, bacon with hollandaise sauce on toasted muffin
  • ham cheese and tomato turkish $10.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato served with turkish bread.
  • Soup of the Day
  • your choice from
  • - Bacon egg BBQ sauce toastie
  • Salmon bagel $12.50
    • Smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
  • Three Choice Meal (Regular Plate) $13.90
  • - Ham cheese corn chive toastie
  • Hotdogs $2.60
  • Choc Explosions $3.50
  • Fish $3.50
  • Squid Rings $0.90
  • Meat Patties $2.60
  • Spring Rolls $3.20
  • Crumbed Mussels $1.00
  • Onion Rings $0.90
  • Baby Tray N/A
  • Chicken Ball N/A
  • Udon noodle $10
  • Teriyaki Chicken Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Katsu Set $13
    • Crumbed pork on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Yakjundon Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Chicken yaki udon $11
  • Nigiri Sushi N/A
  • -Platter $30.00
  • Vegan R $9 / L $12
  • Californian $9.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • Crispy Chicken $8.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • Tuna Mayonnaise $7.00
  • Chicken Curry $7.00
  • Sweet Chilli (Medium Hot) R $8 / L $20
  • Ramen R $8 / L $20
    • Lettuce, avocado, capsicum, cucumber and carrot
  • Mushroom do pyaza $15.00
    • Mushroom cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
  • Tandoori roti $2.50
    • Traditional bread made from the wholemeal flour
  • Dal makhani $13.00
    • Whole black lentils soaked overnight and cooked slowly in a creamy buttery sauce
  • Mango chicken $15.80
    • An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce
  • Lamb do pyaza $16.30
    • Lamb cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
  • Sweet/Salted lassi $3.00
    • Sweet mango lassi and salted lassi made from yoghurt
  • Chicken do pyaza $15.80
    • Chicken cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
  • Garlic naan $3.50
    • Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic
  • Som Tam Carrot (Typical Thai Salad) Vegetarian $18.00
  • Masaman Chicken Curry & Potatoes $16.00
  • Ginger Beef & Vegetables $16.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice & Vegetables $16.00
  • Chilli Vegetables $15.00
  • Pineapple & Ice Cream with Thai Pastry Custard & Cashew Nuts $7.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $16.00
  • Prawn Pad Thai (Spicy Noodles) $20.00
  • Massamun Curry $18.50
    • A brown curry with tamarind, potato, pineapple, cinnamon sticks
  • Tom Yum Chicken $10.50
    • Coconut cream on top
  • Chilli Seafood $22.00
    • (Pad Prik Talay) Spicy stir fry with a Mixture of seafood and fresh chillis
  • Peanut Sauce (Pad Pug) $17.50
    • Chefs homemade Satay (peanut sauce) in mixture of vegetables
  • Spring Rolls $8.50
    • 6 Thai vegetarian spring rolls
  • Red Curry (Gaeng Dang) $17.50
    • Spicy red curry, heaps of vegetables, bamboo, coconut cream
  • Spicy Sweet Basil (Pad Kra Prow) $17.50
    • Flavours of basil & spicy garlic chilli sauce
  • Oyster Sauce (Pad Nummun Hoy) $17.50
    • Stir fry with a mixture of vegetables in oyster sauce
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