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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Elmwood Fish and Chips (sample menu)
The Raspberry Cafe (sample menu)
  • CCB (Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Filo) $18.00
    • A delicious mix of creamy, herbed chicken and béchamel sauce, rolled with brie and cranberry sauce. With salad.
  • 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
  • Chef's Salad $22.50
    • Check out the blackboard for the chef's choice. Served with bread.
  • Haloumi and Vegetable Cakes $18.00
    • Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
  • Warm Lamb Salad $25.00
    • Tender sliced marinated backstrap, on a bed of salad and served with carrot hummus, feta cheese and a minted Tzatziki style dressing. Served with bread.
  • Pie of the Day $18.00
    • Please see our specials blackboard for today's flavours. With salad.
  • Soup (offered seasonally) $11.00
    • Please check the blackboard for the day's flavours. Served with crusty bread.
  • Café Hotcakes $16.50
    • Our own buttermilk cakes with maple syrup and either: Bacon and banana / Berry compote / Lemon curd, with cream or yoghurt on the side.
Russley Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Pineapple $4.30
  • Double Meat $4.30
  • Black Forest $2.20
  • Apple Turnover $2.20
  • Blue Cod Fillets (crumbed or battered) $8.70
  • French Fries $3.80
  • Bacon & Corn Patties $2.20
  • Pineapple Rings $2.20
Lincoln Road Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • Fish $4.20
  • Spicy Wedges $4.0o
  • 6 Mussels $5.00
  • Double Meat $4. 20
  • Steak $ 5.20
  • 5 Fish Bites $3.00
  • Cheese onion Ring $5.60
  • Jam Rap Explosion $3.80
New Asia Take Aways (sample menu)
  • Steak Mushrooms Chow Mein $11.70
  • Pork Chow Mein $11.50
  • Chicken Tomatoes (on fried rice) $12.20
  • $50.00
  • 1/4 Chicken & Chips $6.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $13.20
  • Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.20
  • Pork Mushrooms Chow Mein $11.70
Foo Sing Chinese Takeway (sample menu)
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.60
  • Pottle Fried Rice $5.00
  • Steak Onion Pattie $2.40
  • Bacon Corn Pattie $1.50
  • Steak Pineapple on Rice $10.50
  • Roast Pork Tomato on Rice $11.50
  • Sauced Pork with Chili $12.50
  • Family Meal A $20.00
    • 4 Fish, 3 Hotdogs, 2 Scoops of Chips
Ferry Rd Seafoods (sample menu)
  • Sole Fillets $4.50
  • Fish & Eggs $9.00
  • Monster egg bacon cheese, pineapple tomato $7.80
  • Fish $2.40
  • Bacon $4.70
  • Vegetarian no meat $5.30
  • Sausage battered $2.00
  • Cheese onion $2.00
Sabry's Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • Large $10.90
  • Large $10.90
  • Fries $4.00
  • Small $8.00
  • Large $10.90
  • Triple $17.00
  • Triple $13.50
  • Small $8.00
Mythos Greek Souvlakis (sample menu)
  • Childrens Souvlaki
  • Double $13.00
  • Double $12.20
  • Single $10.20
  • Served with a side of greek salad & sauces
  • Double $12.50
  • Greek Salad $8.50
  • Double $12.50
Beat Street Cafe (sample menu)
  • 7am - 2pm / 7 days a week
  • Sausages (x2) $4.50
  • Bagels and spread $7.50
  • With free farmed bacon $14.50
  • House beans $4.50
  • Free range bacon $4.50
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Creamy chilli mushrooms $16.50
    • Creamy spicy mushrooms on organic toast
Quality Seafood (sample menu)
  • 1 Dozen Fried Mussels / 1 Dozen Squid Rings / 1 Dozen Fried Wontons with Sauce $10.00
  • Bacon, Egg, Mushroom, Tomato $1.00
  • Donut / 3 Fish Bites $2.00
  • $14 Pack $14.00
    • 2 Chicken Burgers, 2 Chicken Nuggets, 1 Fish, 1 Hot Dog, 1 Chips
  • Meat $1.60
  • Pork Satay / Chicken Satay / Steak Satay $5.90
  • Cheese Pack $9.00
    • 2 Cheese Burgers, 1/2 Chips
  • 1/2 Dozen Mini Donuts $3.50
Sun Ning Chinese Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Pork Tomato on Fried Rice $12.50
  • Pottle Noodles $6.00
  • Steak with Ginger $14.50
  • Chicken Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.50
  • SET MENU 2 - FOR 5 TO 6 PEOPLE $61.00
    • Wontons with Sweet and Sour Sauce Crispy Skin Chicken Steak with Cashew Nuts Seasonal Vegetables Fried Noodles
  • Chicken Tomato on Fried Rice $12.50
  • Prawn Curry on Fried Rice . $17.00
  • Combination Foo Young $14.00
Dine Divine Cafe & Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Fish & Chips $22.50
    • House battered fish of the day, hand cut chips, garden salad, tartare sauce
  • Dessert: Little Blue Penguin $5.00
    • Scoop of vanilla ice cream on blue fizzy
  • Pancakes $20.50
    • Chocolate chip pancakes, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup, cinnamon ice cream
  • French Toast $19.00
    • Brioche, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup
  • Beef Fillet $39.00
    • 200g eye fillet, herb mashed potato, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, confit garlic, green beans, madeira jus
  • Scallops $20.00
    • Pan seared scallops, pumpkin puree, caramelized pineapple, toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Croque Monsieur $21.50
    • Toasted brioche, ham off the bone, cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shoestring fries, garden salad
  • Our Famous - Big Breakfast $24.00
    • Bacon, eggs (any style), tomato, mushrooms, sausage, house-made hashbrown, ciabatta bread
MacKenzies Hotel and Backpackers (sample menu)
  • HAM STEAK, CHIPS + SALAD $13.50
  • MINI HOTDOGS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • BANGERS + MASH $13.50
  • HAMBBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • TOASTED SANDWICH + CHIPS $9.00
  • SEAFOOD BASKET $12.50
    • served with tartare sauce
  • NACHOS $12.50
  • CHICKEN BBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
Smokorun Riccarton (sample menu)
  • Roast lamb with apple and mint jelly
  • Ham off the bone and cheese with whole grain mustard
  • Cheeseburger with beetroot chutney
  • Butti $8.00
  • Cold roast chicken with smokorun's tangy BBQ sauce
  • Bratwurst sausage with onion marmalade
  • Portobello mushrooms with hollandaise
  • Salmon omelette with hollandaise
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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