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

  • Fish Cakes (Pack of 6) $6.00
  • Tofu Garlic Pepper and Vegetables $10.00
  • BBQ Beef Salad $13.50
  • Fresh Spring Rolls (Pack of 3)
  • Larb Gai or Moo (Spicy Hot Thai Salad) $13.50
  • Tofu Peanut Sauce and Vegetables $10.00
  • (A) Vege $7.00
  • Satay Prawn and Vegetables $15.50
  • 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
  • Veggie Supreme $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
  • Tomizza $14.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
  • Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
    • Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
  • 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
  • Sgt. Peppers $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
  • The King $15.00
    • Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
  • Mushroom & Feta $15.00
    • Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
  • Sole Fillets (Crumbed) $5.00
  • Cod Fillets / Hoki Fillets $4.50
  • Bacon & Egg / Bacon & Tomato $3.80
  • Giant / Hawaiian / Meatless / Bacon & Egg $5.10
  • Paua Patties $3.20
  • Monster $7.80
  • Chicken Wings $0.90
  • Steak & Egg $4.30
  • Steak N/A
  • Sliced Beef & Cashew Nuts On Rice. N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Squid Tentacle $0.80 Ea Or $9.00 Doz
  • Potato Fritters $0.80
  • 3 Fish , 2 Hotdogs, 2 Meat Patties, 4 Potato Fritters, 2 Scoop Chips $15 .00
  • Filling N/A
  • Chips $2.00
  • Chicken Burger $4.60
  • Fish $2.30
  • 2 Hot Dogs
  • Egg $4.00
  • Beetroot $4.00
  • Chips $2.30
  • Fish Bites $2.30
  • Garlic Chips $3.80
  • Chicken single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • Mixed Salad $5.00
  • -Falafel single $8.00 / double $10.00
  • Chicken single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Double Cheese Burger $4.50
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • Steak Foo Young Egg $10.80
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.80
  • Akaroa Cod $5.00
  • Sea Food Chow Mein $11.50
  • Blue Cod $6.30
  • Chicken Nibbles $1.00 ea
  • Extras $0.90 ea
  • Chicken with Tomatoes on Fried Rice $10.80
  • Chicken Tomato on Fried Rice $12.50
  • Vegetarian Foo Young . $12.00
  • Roast Pork Tomato on Fried Rice. $12.50
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice. $12.50
  • Nasi Goreng (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
  • Steak Tomato on Fried Rice $12.50
  • Chicken Burger $6.00
  • Camembert $2.00
  • California L $13.40 / S $11.90
    • Angus beef w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Tomato Ketchup $1.00
  • Onion Rings $5.90
  • Avocado $1.50
  • Minted Lamb $14.90
    • Marinated lamb leg w/ mint & cucumber yoghurt, salad, mayo & relish
  • Caramelised Onions $1.50
  • SEAFOOD BASKET $12.50
    • served with tartare sauce
  • SAUSAGES, EGGS + CHIPS $13.50
  • HAMBBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • HAM STEAK, CHIPS + SALAD $13.50
  • MINI HOTDOGS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • NACHOS $12.50
  • TOASTED SANDWICH + CHIPS $9.00
  • WEDGES $11.00
  • • Bacon, egg, Cheddar and tomato relish
  • SOUP $12.50
    • please ask at counter
  • Please place your order at the counter GF toast, GF bagel, whole grain available
  • House made Muesli $11.00
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
  • Vegetarian Delight $16.50
  • Available all day at $9.50, GF available
  • Vegan R $9 / L $12
  • -Platter $30.00
  • Crispy Chicken $7.00
  • Curry Chicken $6.00
    • 6 Pieces
  • Sweet Chilli (Medium Hot) R $8 / L $20
  • Californian $9.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • Spicy Pork $7.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $8.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • JR ROLL each $1.50
    • raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
  • CHICKEN each $1.40
    • teriyaki chicken, lettuce, nori, sushi rice
  • INARI each $2.00
    • deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice
  • CALIFORNIA each $2.20
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, prawn, seafood stick, nori, sushi rice
  • PRAWN NIGIRI each $2.50
    • prawn with sushi rice
  • VEGETARIAN each $1.40
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, lettuce, daikon, nori, sushi rice
  • SALMON NIGIRI each $2.00
    • raw Akaroa salmon with sushi rice
  • SALMON each $1.40
    • flaked salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • Fish cake $9.50
    • 6 pcs
  • Mrs B Dish $20.00
    • Strifry Extra Meat & spicy. Pork, Beef, Chicken or Lamb
  • Extra rice $2.50
  • Green Curry $17.00
  • Mushroom & Oyster sauce $17.00
  • Pla Saam Lod $20.00
    • Fried fish with 3 Flavored sauces
  • Priced from components
  • Tom Yum Gai $16.00
    • 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

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