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

  • House hot smoked salmon, sugar snap peas, crumbed egg, Asian greens, roast peanuts, coconut tamarind caramel $25.00
  • Baked Beans, poached eggs, white beans, chorizo, smoked tomato chilli sauce, Danish feta, Turkish bread $18.50
  • Daily soup served with bread $12.00
  • Blueberry hotcake, caramelised banana, ricotta vanilla cream, strawberries, toasted nuts, pure maple $21.50
  • Fresh range eggs $1.50 each
  • Chipotle hollandaise $5.50
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Toast with butter and seasonal jam + add house made nut butter $4.50 $9.00
  • Deep Fried Whole Fish $28.00
    • A whole fresh fish (Tarakihi) deep fried and drowned in a hot sweet chilli ginger sauce with courgettes, capsicum, mushrooms, onion, and topped with coriander.
  • Pineapple Red Curry
    • Our red curry with capsicum, courgette, green beans, onions, and pineapple
  • Lamb Massaman Curry $23.00
    • Served with tender lamb stir fry cuts, in a combination of peanuts, potato, and onions.
  • -Prawns, Monkfish, Scallop, or Squid $21.00
  • -Prawns $13.00
  • Stir-fry Cashew Nuts
    • A combination of broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, onions, then topped with cashew nuts.
  • Stir-fry Mushroom $12.00
  • -Prawns, Monkfish, Scallop, or Squid $21.00
  • Corn Pattie $2.00
  • Gurnard $5.50
  • Croquette $2.50
    • beef, chicken
  • Triple Meat $6.50
    • 3 patties, 2 cheese
  • Spicy Wedges (Bog) $4.50
  • Battered Mushrooms (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Hash Brown $1.00
  • Banana Fritter $2.00
  • The Boss N/A
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
  • Honeycomb McFlurry N/A
    • Our Honeycomb McFlurry has crunchy pieces of Hokey Pokey and a tasty Honeycomb flavoured topping.
  • Bacon & Egg McMuffin N/A
    • A hot brekkie made compact. A perfectly cooked egg, deli style bacon and a slice of cheese, cased in a toasted, warm English muffin.
  • Frozen Fanta Blue Lemonade N/A
  • Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap N/A
  • Cheeseburger N/A
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
  • Chicken McWrap Aioli - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Keri Orange Juice N/A
    • Go for a classic with some cold O.J. Sweet. 'Keri' and 'Keri Juice Company' are registered trade marks of The Coca-Cola Company.
  • Cheese $4.10
  • Mushroom $4.40
  • Oysters dozen (pacific) N/A
  • Chips $2.40
  • Tomato $4.10
  • Chicken Nuggets dozen $8.00
  • Egg $4.10
  • Jam Wraps $2.20
  • BRAT Crispy bacon, rocket, avocado and tomato on toasted focaccia $14.00
  • - with bacon $15.50
  • Full breakfast with eggs, bacon, spicy sausage, hash, mushroom, tomato and toast $20.50
  • -with Akaroa salmon $18.50
  • Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon $5.00
  • Salmon, fresh herbs and sour cream omelette $18.50
  • we only use free range eggs and chicken.
  • -banana, crispy bacon and maple syru $18.00
  • Steak Patties $2.70
  • Bacon $3.10
  • Cheese / Corn / Tomato $2.90
  • Hash Browns $1.00
  • Double Meat / Chicken $4.40
  • Mussels 1/2 doz. $4.80 / 1 doz. $9.60
  • Fried Mushroom / Sausage Nuggets $0.80
  • Steak $3.50
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $7.20
  • Basket of wedges $6.20
  • Toasted panini $13.50
    • filled with chicken & capsicum in stay sauce served with garden salad
  • Tea-Coffee $3.00
  • MIXED GRILL $17.50
    • Sausages, bacon, lamb chop, egg, grilled tomato, onions, mushrooms and fries
  • Hot Dog $3.00
  • FILLED WRAP $12.90
    • Your choice of Chicken & Bacon, or Vegetarian, served with chips and salad
  • CRUMBED SCHNITZEL $17.50
    • Your choice of chicken or pork, served with garden salad and fries
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • Chicken Burger $4.60
  • Fish $2.30
  • 2 Fish
  • Egg $4.00
  • Chips $2.30
  • Cheese $4.00
  • 2 Scoops Of Chips
  • All kebabs served inside pita bread with our seasonal salad, homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt
  • Zereshk Polo (GF) $24.50
    • Slow cooked chicken thigh mixed with barberries
  • Extra meat $2.50
  • Dolma Iskander (GF) $19.50
    • Wine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs
  • All mains are served with a side of Basmati rice, our seasonal salads and our Topkapi
  • Pita Bread $2.50
  • $42.00 per person without dessert / $47.50 per person with dessert
  • Chips (GF) $6.00
  • Beef with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Noodles $10.50
  • BEEFBeef with Black Beam Sauce $11.00
  • Beef Fried Noodles $9.90
  • Beef with Pineapple Mein $11.00
  • Seafood Egg Foo Young $14.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.90
  • Combination Chow Mein $11.00
  • KUMARA CHIPS $4.60
  • SOUR CREAM $0.70
  • SPICY WEDGES $4.30
  • DOUBLE CHOCOLATE $2.00
  • CRAB STICK $1.80
  • MEXICAN $9.99
    • hot salami, gherkins and chilli
  • SAUSAGE SMALL $1.90
  • SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN $2.60
  • Vegetarian $5.50
    • Tomato. Egg, Cheese. Pineapple & Beetroot
  • Extra Filling
  • Potato Fritter $0.80
  • Curry Rice Roll $3.00
  • Shrimp Fried Rice $11.00
  • Giant $7.50
    • 2 Meat, Bacon, Egg, Cheese & Pineapple
  • Black Bean Pepper Chicken On Rice $11.50
  • Chicken Nibbles $0.70
  • Salmon Sashimi $16.00
    • New zealand king salmon
  • Rice $3.00
  • Edamame $7.00
    • Boiled green beans
  • Meat Lover $49.00
    • Lamb, chicken, Premium NZ Eye Fillet
  • Comes with miso soup, steamed rice & teppan veges N/A
  • Vegetarian Roll $14.00
    • Avocado & seasonal vegetarian
  • Kids Teppanyaki Set (under 12 yrsold) $20.00
    • Grilled vegetables, steamed rice, one choice of teppan main, (Chicken, Beef eye fillet, Salmon)One Scoop of Vanilla ice cream
  • Omakse Sashimi $32.00
    • Assorted sashimi selected by the chef
  • Egg fried rice (bowl) $5.00
  • Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken & shiitake mushrooms $28.00
  • Deep fried house made prawn meat balls with Japanese mayo (4pieces) $14.00
  • Steamed bun of roasted pork belly & pickled cucumber (1 bun) $10.00
  • Combination seafood fried rice (prawn, scallops and squid) $32.00
  • Steamed white rice (bowl) $3.00
  • Matcha ice cream with lychee $14.50
  • Roast duck and mango salad $35.50
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