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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New Asia Take Aways (sample menu)
  • Sweet & Sour Fish or Lemon Fish $11.70
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts
  • Chicken Pineapple (on fried rice) $12.20
  • Roast Pork Mushrooms (on fried rice) $12.00
  • 1 Dozen Wonton with sauce
  • Prawn Curry (on fried rice) $12.70
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $13.20
  • Pork Chow Mein $11.50
Farrington Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Chicken Chow Mein $10.00
  • Plain $4.00
  • Chicken Curry on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $10.00
  • Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Prawn Mushroom Chow Mein $14.00
  • Sliced Pork and Seasonal Vegetables $12.50
  • Steak Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
Sakimoto Japanese Bistro (sample menu)
  • CHIRASHI (Sashimi on Rice) $10.00
  • Today's Fish - 6pcs $9.00
  • Baby Whitebait and Tofu Salad $9.00
  • Miso soup $2.00
  • Salmon Sashimi on Rice $10.00
  • Boiled Dumplings - 6pcs $6.50
  • Teriyaki Spare Ribs $10.00
  • Pan Fried Scallop with Creamy Miso $14.00
Foo Sing Chinese Takeway (sample menu)
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
  • Pineapple Ring $1.50
  • Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
  • Kumara Chips (Large Bag) $8.00
  • Steak and Cashew Nut $13.00
  • Chicken Tomato on Rice $11.00
  • Chicken Corn Soup $6.50
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
McDonald's Kaiapoi (sample menu)
  • Barbeque Sauce n/a
    • Sweet? Spicy? Tangy? Savour it all, with this rich blend of tomato, vinegar and spices
  • 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
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 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
  • Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake n/a
    • Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake
  • Cheeseburger n/a
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun
  • Strawberry Jam n/a
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries
  • Chicken Bacon Deluxe n/a
    • It’s deluxe, and it’s back. Crispy coated chicken dressed with rasher bacon, fresh tomato, cheese with a Swiss accent and topped off with creamy mayo
Bower Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • CRUMBED SCALLOPS $1.70
  • JAM RAP $2.10
  • CHIPS 1/2 SCOOP $1.60
  • CRUMBED TARAKIHI $5.90
  • FISH $2.40
  • BATTERED COD $5.70
  • PINEAPPLE $4.00
  • CHOW CHOW $4.00
Cafe Valentino (sample menu)
  • Arrosticini 5for$15.50/10for$22.00
    • Traditional Italian lamb skewers, marinated in garlic, lemon and rosemary. Chargrilled, served with lemon, sea salt and salsa verde.
  • Caesar salad $19.50
    • Our version of this classic with romaine lettuce, grilled pancetta, sundried tomatoes, anchovies, shaved parmesan, soft boiled egg and red onion with garlic croutons and anchovy dressing. With chicken breast add 5.00
  • Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $12.00
    • Basil pesto, chilli and parmesan
  • Genovese $22.50
    • Basil pesto, wood fire roasted chicken, pumpkin, pine nuts, brie, red onion, spinach
  • Canterbury 300g Angus rib eye $36.00
    • Grass-fed. Aged 21 days. Rosemary roasted potatoes, caramelised onion confit, chargrilled tomato and garlic brandy mustard butter.
  • Arancini (v) $15.50
    • Risotto balls – Mushroom, spinach and taleggio crumbed and lightly fried. Served with house made tomato chutney.
  • Lamb Piadina $21.50
    • Italian flatbread topped with sundried tomato pesto, feta, herb marinated lamb, rocket, minted yoghurt dressing. Served with hand cut kumara fries.
  • Broccoli and toasted garlic almonds (v) $9.50
Burger King (sample menu)
  • SUMMER CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Summer Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, slice of cheese, 4 rashes of bacon, 2 pineapple rings, premium lettuce, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
    • Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, 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; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
  • SAUSAGE BENE
    • Our NEW Sausage Bene is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg, our signature streaky bacon, melted cheese, creamy Kato hollandaise sauce and nestled inside a warm English muffin. Start the day the right way at BK
  • ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
  • CREAMY MAYO CHEESEBURGER
    • You can'’t go wrong with our Creamy Mayo Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • ORIGINAL TENDERCRISP
    • Try our premium chicken fillet, juicy tomatoes and premium lettuce in a big, fresh corn dusted bun. Top it with creamy mayo and you’ve got the Original TENDERCRISP® burger. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • 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.
  • CHEESY SIX PACK $19.95
    • Give your hunger a work out with six of our signature flame-grilled cheeseburgers and two large and hot fries for just $19.95
Myhanh Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chao Torn Prawn Porridge / Chao Ga Chicken Porridge / Chao Ca Fish Porridge / Chao Bo, Heo, Beef or Pork Porridge / Chao Hai San Seafood Porridge / Chao Trung Bach Thao Thit Heo Preserved Egg Porridge $6.00
  • Ga Cari Curry Chicken Cooked in Coconut Cream / Ga Xao Hanh Gung Chicken Ginger & Spring Onion $15.00
  • Mi Xao Fried Noodle Chicken, Beef, Pork / Mi Xao Gion Crispy/Noodle/, Pork/Beef/Chicken $9.00
  • -Crispy Squid
  • Heo Xao Sate-Pork Satay / Heo Xao Ot Xanh Pork with Green Pepper / Heo Quay Kho To Chef "Yummy" Pork $15.00
  • -Combination Fried Noodle
  • -Combination Fried Noodle
  • Goi Cuon Tom Thit Pork & Prawn x4 $7.50
Red Chilli Thai Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried noodle with eggs, bean sprouts and crushed peanut
  • Pad See-Eiw (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried flat noodle with dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables
  • Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
  • Pad Peanut Sauce (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
  • Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
  • Thursday to Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm
  • Pad Prik Pao (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with chilli paste and vegetables
  • Khao Pad Gaeng Kheo Whan (Chicken, Pork, Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried rice with green curry paste and vegetables
Mitchelli's Café Rinato (sample menu)
  • Free range eggs on toast $9.5
    • Your choice of poached, scrambled or fried on Turkish or grain toast single 5.5 double
  • Free range egg $2.5
  • Iced chocolate, Iced coffee $6.0
  • Bacon butty $2.5
    • with fried egg add
  • Breakfast bruschetta $12.5
    • Toasted Turkish bread with ricotta and roast tomatoes, drizzled with basil pesto oil
  • Banana bread $6.5
    • served with walnut butter
  • Cola $4.0
  • Benger juices $4.8
    • Apple, Apricot, Nectarine, Raspberry, Boysenberry
Nico at Urban Escargot (sample menu)
  • Terakihi and tequila cevice served in a red chicory nest -
  • Coq au Vin A French favorite of corn fed chicken pieces marinated in red wine, braised with mushrooms, bacon and baby onions -
  • Lamb Provençal French rack of lamb served with a char-grilled ratatouille Provenale and gratin dauphinois lemon thyme jus -
  • Mussel, lemon grass, coriander and ginger fritters -
  • Bacon and Egg Burritto Free range egg, bacon and black beans in home-made tortillas -
  • Fresh fruit skewers marinated with mint and rum -
  • Chocolate and Cointreau truffles -
  • King prawns cocktail with saffron aioli -
Antigua Boat Sheds and Café (sample menu)
  • Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
    • Topped with toasted sesame seeds
  • Spicy Wedges $11.00
    • Plain with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • With crispy noodles and roasted peanuts.
  • Lamb Burger $21.50
    • Ground lamb mince marinated in garlic and rosemary with feta topped with beetroot relish served with fries
  • Toasted Sandwich $8.00
    • With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
  • Served until 2pm
  • Ground Beef Nachos $19.00
    • With chilli bean mix, grilled cheese, topped with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
    • With lettuce and tomato served with fries
Vanilla Bean (sample menu)
  • Roast Duck (Pecena kachna) $28
    • classic roast duck served w- braised red cabbage and potato dumplings
  • Avocado and Feta Smash $19
    • add bacon
  • Soup of The Day $12.50
  • Eggs Your Way $12.50
    • free range eggs your way either poached, scramble or fried served on multigrain toast
  • Eggs Benedict $20
    • free range poached eggs & hollandaise sauce served on house-made potato hash & spinach w. either bacon, ham, mushroom
  • Toasties $6.50
    • w. 3 fillings of your choice; cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion
  • Caesar Salad $21
    • add chicken
  • 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
Phu Thai Restaurant and Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Yum (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $18.00
  • Ginger Prawns & Vegetables $20.00
  • Vegetables Fried Noodles $15.00
  • Chilli Pork & Vegetables $16.00
  • Beef Fried Noodles & Vegetables $16.00
  • Peanut Sauce $3.00
  • Red or Green Vegetable Curry $15.00
  • Chilli Vegetables $15.00
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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