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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  • Apple Turnover $2.00
  • Butter Chicken
  • Cajan Chicken
  • Corn Nuggets (per dozen) $5.00
  • Akaroa Cod $4.00
  • Onion Rings (per dozen) $5.00
  • Tarakihi $5.00
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar $2.90
The Raspberry Cafe (sample menu)
  • 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.
  • Soup (offered seasonally) $11.00
    • Please check the blackboard for the day's flavours. Served with crusty bread.
  • Sides $4.00 per serve
    • Toast, Mushrooms, Potato Hash, Tomato, Sausage, Bacon.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Haloumi and Vegetable Cakes $18.00
    • Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
  • Café Corn Fritters $18.50
    • A delicious mix of corn, zucchini, basil, coriander, ginger and garlic. Served with créme fraiche and relish. With salad. Add bacon - $21.00.
  • Chicken Liver Pãté $11.00 / $15.00
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Lincoln Road Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • HawiaiIan $6.00
  • Vegetarian $6.00
  • Tormato $4. 20
  • Bacon $4.20
  • Pineapple Ring $1.60
  • Kumara chips $4.00
  • 2 chips, 2 crab stick, 2 fish, 2 hot dog, 2 pineapple rings, 6 mini spring rolls $16.00
  • Hot Dog $2.10
New Asia Take Aways (sample menu)
  • Combination Fried Noodles $13.20
  • Chips $2.40
  • Pork & Cashew Nut $13.20
  • Pork & Cashew
  • Fish $2.40
  • Steak Curry (on fried rice) $11.70
  • Steak & Cashew Nut $13.20
  • Steak Pineapple (on fried rice) $11.70
Seaview Rd Fisheries (sample menu)
  • scallops 6 For $8.00
  • cheese $4.40
  • Pacific oysters 6 For $8.00
  • Mushrooms 4 For $ 2.80
  • other Filling $ 0.80
  • 3 Fillings $ 4.50
  • Wontons 6 For $ 4.50
  • Chicken Breast $3.50
Ferry Rd Seafoods (sample menu)
  • Chicken Pattie $2.40
  • Fish $2.40
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Curry Roll $2.80
  • Monster egg bacon cheese, pineapple tomato $7.80
  • Steak ribeye $7.80
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Fish & Eggs $9.00
Fendalton Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Kadai Paneer $13.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked with tomato, capsicum & onion in tomato based sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Bhuna $14.50
    • Marinated meat pieces cooked with onion, capsicum, garlic & fresh ginger in thick sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Chicken or Lamb Biryani $16.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with your choice of meat, garnished with almonds, nuts & coriander
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Cheese Naan $4.50
    • Homemade cheese filling
  • Jalfrezie $14.50
    • Large chunks of capsicum, tomato & onion mixed together in tomato based sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Jodhpuri $14.50
    • Egg & yoghurt based gravy, garnished with crushed papadoms
  • Vindaloo $14.50
    • Traditionally a Goan dish - hot spices & vinegar cooked in tomato based sauce, garnished with onions & coriander
Big Pot Buffet Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Young Chow Fried Rice $11.50
  • Beef Fried Noodles $9.90
  • Beef Egg Foo Young $11. 00
  • Chicken Egg Foo Young $11.00
  • Beef with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Beef with Mushrooms Mein $11.00
  • Chicken with VegetablesMein $9.90
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Ilam Barbeques (sample menu)
  • Mixed Salad $5.00
  • Beef $5.00
  • -Falafel single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Chicken & Falafel $11.00
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • -Chicken & Beef $11.00
  • Lamb $5.00
  • Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
Fish 'n' Chick'n (sample menu)
  • MANDU (Korean WONTONS) 10 for $4.00
  • MIXED CHIPS $4.60
  • CHICKEN FILLETS 5 FOR $7.80
  • FISH BITES 5 FOR $3.20
  • CORN NUGGETS 6 for $2.60
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS 1 DOZ $18.00
  • WHOLE CHICKEN $17.00
  • CHIPS 1/2 SCOOP $1.80
New Wah Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Scallops $1.50 ea
  • Chips / Fish / Chicken Pattie / Chocolate Donut / Jam Rap $2.30
  • Satay Steak $11.00
  • Prawn Curried on Fried Rice $12.00
  • Satay Prawns $12.00
  • Mushrooms $2.80
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Alvarados Mexican Cantina (sample menu)
  • Fajitas $24.50/ $ 40.00
    • A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice o f chicken, beef or prawn* (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people.
  • Gringo Nachos (tex-mex) (GF) $24.00
    • Border style nachos with hand-made corn chips, melted cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Three different flavours available, chicken, beef or vegetarian.
  • Caldo de Pollo (G F) $10.50
    • Our Mexican Grandmas chicken soup recipe. This soup is invigorating! Zesty and mildly spiced, the ultimate traditional style chicken soup.
  • Jalapeño Poppers (V ) $10.00
    • Deep fried, cheese filled, crumbed jalapenos served with a line mexican chipotle dipping sauce.
  • Mousse de Chocolate al Tequila (GF) $9.50
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  • Chicken $9.00
    • Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries.
  • Soups Azteca (G F) $12.50
    • Also known as “tortilla soup” this is a Mexican soup favoured by an Aztec emperor. This ancient and celebrated recipe is served with corn chip strips, cheese, avocado and cream.
  • Ensalada de Pollo (G F) (Chicken Salad) $16.50
    • Grilled chicken strips and bacon seasoned with a chipotle cream dressing and served on a bed of green salad.
Burger King (sample menu)
  • KING MUFFIN
    • Two sausage patties, two slices of cheese, streaky bacon, a freshly cracked egg and ketchup all packed into a toasted English muffin. It’s a breakfast that’ll last you til lunch.
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS
    • our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces.
  • BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
    • The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
  • BACON & EGG MUFFIN
    • Our signature streaky bacon, a freshly cooked egg and cheese inside a toasted English muffin. This combination's been around forever because it tastes so good. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
  • CHICKEN HONEY MUSTARD TENDERCRISP
    • Try a mouth watering Tendercrisp chicken patty made with 100% Ingham's chicken breast, cheese, premium salad, aioli and our tangy honey mustard sauce! This tender, crispy chicken fillet burger is only available for a limited time!
  • ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A flame-grilled AngusPure Steakhouse Patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, sliced red onion, tomato relish, mustard, cheese and Ploughman’s chutney. Top-notch. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER STUNNER $6.50
    • The Double Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Double Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
  • DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
Kirwee Tavern (sample menu)
  • 1 Scoop Kumara Wedges $4.50
  • Corn Fritters $2.60
  • Mushroom Burger $8.50
    • Meat Pattie , Mushroom , Cheese , Onion , Lettuce , Beetroot , Tomato , Mayonnaise And Tomato Sauce .
  • Chicken Fillet Burger $9.00
    • Crumbed Chicken Fillet , Cheese , Onion , Lettuce , Beetroot , Tomato , Mayonnaise And Satay , Sweet & Sour , Chilli Or Tomato Sauce.
  • Works Burger $10.00
    • Meat Pattie , Bacon , Mushroom , Pineapple , Egg , Cheese , Onion , Lettuce , Beetroot , Tomato , Mayonnaise And Tomato Sauce.
  • Squid Rings $0.90
  • Hash Browns $1.00
  • 1 Scoop Chips $2.90
The Claddagh (sample menu)
  • BURGER AND CHIPS FISH 16.00
    • Hoki fillet onion rings lettuce tomato cheese and tartare
  • BURGERS AND CHIPS BEEF $16.00
    • cheese bacon egg tomato beetroot and lettuce topped off with garlic aioli and smoked hickory sauce, served on lightly toasted burger bun with a side of fries and tomato sauce
  • CURRY CHIPS $10.00
    • McDonnell's curry sauce from Ireland crinkle cut fries covered in a mild curry sauce and topped with cheese
  • BACON BUTTIE $9.00
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta crispy strips of bacon cheese onion and a tasty mix of garlic aioli and hickory sauce
  • MINI PIZZA AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • WEDGES $11.00
    • with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream
  • THAI BEEF SALAD $16.00
    • fresh salad topped with marinated beef strips and crunchy noodles with your choice of mint yogurt or creamy lime and coriander dressing
  • MINI HOT DOGS AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato 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

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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