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

  • Basil and Chili Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Peanut Sauce Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Fish Cakes (8) $5.00
  • Fried Rice $8.50
  • Cashew Nut Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Chicken Satays (4) $6.00
  • Green Curry & Rice $8.50
  • Red Curry & Rice $8.50
  • Fish Fillet and Ginger with veges $20.00
  • Phad Thai fried noodles $17.00
  • Tom Kar Prawn $17.00
    • with coconut cream
  • Thai Green Curry $17.00
  • Yum Nam Tok $15.00
  • Fish Cake $8.00
  • Tom Yum Seafood $17.00
  • Geang Phed Ped Yang (Duck) $23.00
    • Roast red curry (with Chefs selected fruits and veges) or Phad Cha (Thai herbs and peppercorn, and veges)
  • Open Sammie $22.00
    • Our well known concoction of toasted Italian bread, layered with hummus, sliced tomato, lettuce, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken tenderloins and bacon. And topped with our 'pink' mayo.
  • Pie of the Day $18.00
    • Please see our specials blackboard for today's flavours. With salad.
  • Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
    • Roasted, herbed portobello mushrooms, stacked onto grilled sourdough, with tomato and bacon and topped with a basil and lime aioli.
  • Toasted Bagel $7.50
    • Your choice of a delicious Vic's Bakery raisin or plain bagel, toasted, with: raspberry jam, butter and cream cheese / sliced tomato and cream cheese / sliced tomato and hummus
  • French Toast $16.50
    • Thick baguette slices, soaked in vanilla and cinnamon flavoured mix and served with either maple, bacon and banana OR berry compote.
  • Steak Sandwich $27.50
    • Marinated ribeye, with rocket, melted smoked cheese, sliced tomato, caramelised onion jam and grilled bread.
  • Bacon and Eggs $16.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toast of your choice, grilled tomato and crispy bacon.
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Individual 200gm sourdough baguette, warmed and smothered with garlic and parsley butter.
  • Crispy Squid (sweet chilli sauce) S $19.00 / L $32.00
  • King Prawns with Mixed Vegetable S $21.00 / L $34.00
  • Dessert, Pudding with Ice Cream
  • Chicken with Vegetables S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • S=small / L= Large
  • Tofu Salad S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice
  • Tofu with Tomato, Onion & Pepper S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Crumbed Deep Sea Cod $4.90
  • Fried Mussels dozen $8.00
  • Fish $4.40
  • Chicken Patties $2.40
  • Fish Cakes $1.80
  • Chips $2.40
  • Spring Rolls $2.50
  • Crumbed Tarakihi $4.90
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.90
    • ham or bacon with one filling
  • Large Sausage Roll $3.50
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.70
    • ham or bacon with choice of two fillings (excl. meat) (Additional fillings $1.60)
  • STEAK’n’FRIES $17.50
    • Prime Porterhouse Steak cooked to your liking served with gardensalad and fries
  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL $7.30
    • Combination of prawns and surimi In seafood cocktail sauce
  • Bakery Items $1.60
    • Scones
  • Seafood Basket & Fries $10.50
  • B.L.T. $12.90
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato in wholesome focaccia bread served with fries
  • Large $10.90
  • Small $8.00
  • Triple $13.50
  • Fries $4.00
  • Triple $13.50
  • Turkish Delight $0.50
  • Mixed
  • Large $10.90
  • Steak Patties $2.10
  • Extra $0.80
  • Chicken Nuggets (1/2 dozen) $4.50
  • Vegetarian Patties $2.10
  • Chicken $4.90
  • Spring Rolls $3.00
  • Plain Sausages $2.10
  • Apple Turnover $2.10
  • COMBINATION FRIED RICE $12.80
  • MEXICAN $9.99
    • hot salami, gherkins and chilli
  • CHEESE $9.99
    • mozzarella & mild cheese
  • SPIT ROAST 1/2 CHICKEN $8.50
  • FISH BITES 5 FOR $3.20
  • SATAY CHICKEN OR BEEF $10.80/$12.80
  • MINI DONUTS 5 FOR $2.20
  • SAUSAGE SMALL $1.90
  • Pineapple Ring $2.20
  • Curry + Rice Roll $2.60
  • Bacon + Corn Pattie $2.20
  • All burgers contain onion, lettuce, tomato sauce and beetroot
  • Blue Cod $6.20
  • Cheese $4.50
  • Pineapple $4.50
  • Cheese + Onion Pattie $2.20
  • Deep Fried Squid $5.00
  • -Pineapple Jelly
  • -Lychee Jelly
  • -Mango jelly
  • Thick Cut Toast w/ Peanut Butter $4.80
  • Combination Braised Platter $7.00
    • four choice of 3 items from our braised food menu excluded of braised beef shank
  • -Ai-Yu Jelly
  • .Signature Pork Chop $14.00
    • The most popular set meal in Taiwan. Deep Fried pork chop marinated in chef secret recipe.
  • Crumbed Breast Of Fresh Breast Tenderloins
  • Onion Rings $1.50
  • -Cheddar $1.50
  • Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt $1.50
  • Original Chicken L$10.40 / S $8.90
    • Chicken w/ salad, mayo & relish
  • Vege Deluxe L $13.90 / S $12.40
    • Toasted falafel w/ spicy satay, camembert, garlic mayo, salad & relish
  • Add
  • Pineapple $1.00
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
  • • Smoked chicken, cranberry, brie with red onion
  • • Bacon, egg, Cheddar and tomato relish
  • SOUP $12.50
    • please ask at counter
  • Available all day at $9.50, GF available
  • Beef Nachos $18.00
    • The classic; Crunchy tortilla chips covered in homemade beef ‘n bean chilli.Served with melted Cheddar and sour cream
  • 8.30am- 2.pm
  • Corn Fritters $18.00
    • With free farm bacon sour cream, sweet chilli jam, and parmesan
  • Rice Ball N/A
  • Yakjundon Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Half Roll N/A
  • Teriyaki Beef $11
    • Beef with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Crispy Chicken $11
    • Crispy chicken with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Teriyaki Salmon $12
    • Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Katsu Set $13
    • Crumbed pork on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Teriyaki Chicken $11
    • Chicken with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Paneer kulcha $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with cottage cheese and spices
  • Chicken afghani $15.80
    • Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews.
  • Roasted poppadam (4pcs) $2.00
    • Wafer thin spiced crisp bread
  • Kadaipaneer $14.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices
  • Prawn do pyaza $16.90
    • Prawn cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
  • Vegetable korma $14.00
    • Vegetables cooked in a cashew nut creamy sause. Must try
  • Mango lassi $3.50
  • Chicken do pyaza $15.80
    • Chicken cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
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