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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Zab Thai Food Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Pad Thai Noodle $8.50
  • Ginger Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Spring Rolls (8) $5.00
  • Pork Spare Ribs $6.00
  • Sweet and Sour & Rice $8.50
  • Fish Cakes (8) $5.00
  • Chicken Satays (4) $6.00
  • Cashew Nut Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
A1 Seafood (sample menu)
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $5.00
  • Fish Burger $4.50
  • Queen Scallops 6 for $8.00
  • Cheese & Pineapple Burger $5.20
  • Giant Burger $7.50
  • Donut $2.30
  • FAMILY MEAL DEAL $12.80
    • 2 fish, 2 hot dogs, 4 potato fritters, 1 scoop of chips
  • Double Meat Burger $4.50
Sydenham Bakery (sample menu)
  • Steak & Cheese N/A
  • Guinness N/A
  • Chicken & Cranberry N/A
  • Potato Top N/A
  • Peppered Steak N/A
  • Mince & Cheese N/A
  • Chicken & Satay N/A
  • Steak N/A
Lincoln Road Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • Hot Dog $2.10
  • Bacon Corn Pattie $2.20
  • 6 onion Rings $4.00
  • steak Onion Pattie $2.20
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • Spicy Wedges $4.0o
  • Deep Fried Snickers $3.80
  • HawiaiIan $6.00
BASE Woodfired Pizza (sample menu)
  • The King $15.00
    • Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
  • Sir George $16.00
    • A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
  • Sgt. Peppers $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
  • Tomizza $14.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
  • Mushroom & Feta $15.00
    • Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
  • Moroccan Lamb $16.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
  • Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
    • Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
Bailies Bar (sample menu)
  • Corn on the Cob $5.00
  • Lamb Rump $26.50
    • Herb crusted lamb rump on kumara chips & sour cream, & buttered beans w/ jus
  • Beetroot $13.00
    • Mesclun w/ baby beet's, toasted seeds & feta
  • Tandoori Chicken $16.00
    • Tandoori chicken, tomato, mesclun & raita
  • Flat Breads & Dips $13.00
    • Parmesan flat bread w/ hummus, pesto & tomato relish
  • Lamb $17.00
    • Lamb w/ a Israeli couscous, feta, spinach & capsicum salad
  • Steak sauce $2.50
  • Baked beans / Hollandaise / Mushrooms $3.50
May's Thai (sample menu)
  • Black Tiger Prawn $22.00
  • Chicken $14.00
  • Pahd Thai (our style)
    • Here, we use egg noodles quickly stir fried with Chef's selected vegetables, crush peanuts & egg in our Homemade Pahd Thai sauce
  • Lamb Ginger Red Curry Stir Fried $21.00
    • Lamb stir fried in Chef's ginger red curry sauce
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
  • Combination Meats $18.00
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
  • Squids $19.00
McDonald's Kaiapoi (sample menu)
  • 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
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
  • The Clubhouse Angus n/a
    • We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus
  • Apple Pie n/a
    • Crisp pastry, lovingly filled with crisp Granny Smith apples picked in New Zealand orchards and served piping hot
  • Balsamic Dressing n/a
    • Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour
  • Garden Salad n/a
    • Tuck into a healthy and delicious garden salad with fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomato, it's ideal as a snack or addition to a meal
  • Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap n/a
    • We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy n/a
    • Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks
Chilli Kiwi (sample menu)
  • Satay Sauce $2.50
  • Roti $2.50
  • Prawn, Seafood or Combination $16.00
  • Choose your cooking style:
  • Cooked fresh to order, follow steps 1-3
  • - Egg
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
  • Fried Rice
Little Taipei Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Deep Fried Spring Roll $4.00
  • Handmade Taiwanese Style Meatballs Soup $5.50
  • Taro & Yam Balls Sweet Soup $7.50
    • Taro balls, Yam balls, red bean , soft peanut and Tapioca pearl in sweet soup
  • Signature Giant Fried Chicken Cutlet $15.00
  • .Signature Pork Chop $14.00
    • The most popular set meal in Taiwan. Deep Fried pork chop marinated in chef secret recipe.
  • -Soft Peanuts
  • Braised Beef Shank $7.00
  • Deep Fried Taro Cake $4.50
Antigua Boat Sheds and Café (sample menu)
  • Spicy Wedges $11.00
    • Plain with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Ground Beef Nachos $19.00
    • With chilli bean mix, grilled cheese, topped with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Hot Chips $7.50
    • With tomato sauce and aioli
  • Lamb Burger $21.50
    • Ground lamb mince marinated in garlic and rosemary with feta topped with beetroot relish served with fries
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Toasted Sandwich $8.00
    • With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
  • all served with fries.
  • Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
    • Topped with toasted sesame seeds
Sushi World (sample menu)
  • SALMON BALL each $2.90
    • raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
  • CHICKEN each $1.40
    • teriyaki chicken, lettuce, nori, sushi rice
  • PRAWN NIGIRI each $2.50
    • prawn with sushi rice
  • EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
    • Japanese omelette with sushi rice
  • FRESH SALMON $1.40
    • raw, Akira salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • OSAKA each $1.50
    • smoked salmon, cucumber, nori, sushi rice
  • SALMON NIGIRI each $2.00
    • raw Akaroa salmon with sushi rice
  • CALIFORNIA each $2.20
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, prawn, seafood stick, nori, sushi rice
Extraction cafe & bar (sample menu)
  • Gluten Free $2.00
    • GLUTEN FREE BREAD AVAILABLE ON REQUEST EXTRA
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls $6.00
    • Plate of 8 mini spring rolls served with chilli sauce
  • Onion Rings $6.00
    • Plate of 8 onion rings served with at dipping sauce
  • Hot Chips $7.50
    • Bowl of hot chips served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Omelette $10.00
    • Your choice of up to three fillings - ham, cheese, onion, mushrooms or tomato, Served with toast
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • Poached eggs with bacon and spinach served on English muffins with Hollandaise sauce
  • Big Breakfast $16.50
    • Eggs, bacon, mushrooms, sausages, tomatoes, hash browns and toast
  • Bacon and Eggs $12.00
    • Bacon, eggs on toast
Vanilla Bean (sample menu)
  • Czech Specials N/A
    • ask our friendly staff or see our specials board
  • Soup of The Day $12.50
  • Trio Omelette $17
    • served w. toast or fresh bread and 2 choices of either: ham, cheese, mushroom, spring onion
  • Pork Ribs (Veprova zebra) (0.5 kg / 1 kg) $25 / $32
    • slow cooked tender pork ribs in a honey marinade served w. fries and coleslaw
  • Trio Omelette $19
    • served w. house smoked salmon & cream cheese
  • Full Belly Breakfast $22
    • bacon, sausage, potato crumpet, mushroom, beans tomato, free range eggs your way, toast or fresh bread
  • Bagel $6
    • w. cream cheese
  • Caesar Salad $21
    • add chicken
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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