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

  • Stewed fish in the pot Medium $17 Large $25
    • ca kho to
  • Fish fillets in spicy sour sauce Medium $18.50 Large $26
    • ca sot chua cay
  • King prawns vege and cashew nuts Medium $20.00 Large $28
    • tom bong cai hat dieu
  • Pork lemongrass on rice vermicelli $12.00
    • bun heo xao xa
  • Seafood fried rice $12.50
    • com chien hai san
  • Medium $14.50
  • Pork and tofu with mushroom Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • heo xao dau hu nam
  • Vietnamese sweet and sour chicken Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • ga xao chua
  • Steak Patties $2.70
  • Steak $3.50
  • Pineapple Rings / Crab Sticks $1.80
  • Potato Fritters / Fish Bite $0.90
  • Steak & Egg $4.30
  • Chicken Patties $2.60
  • Steak & Egg / Steak & Mushroom $5.50
  • Vegetable Curry / Spring Rolls $2.00
  • Curry Roll $2.80
  • Seasonal Wedges (Small Bag) $4.00
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $11.00
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar $3.00
  • Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.60
  • BIG BREAKFAST $19.90
    • eggs, bacon, tomato, hash browns, mushrooms, toast
  • EXTRAS $2.50
    • hash brown, tomato, bacon, berries, banana, eggs, mushrooms
  • PANCAKES $16.50
    • with bacon, berry compot and maple syrup
  • ENGLISH MUFFIN $7.50
    • toasted with bacon, eggs and topped with relish
  • CEREAL $11.50
    • muesli with yoghurt and berries
  • BURGER $8.50
    • chicken, lamb or bacon and egg with fresh lettuce, tomato and dressings
  • TOAST $7.00
    • your choice of white or brown toast with your choice Of jams and spreads
  • Large $16.90
  • Venison Shank $18.00
    • In a Red Wine & Plum jus with Mash & Peas
  • Plain Wedges $10.00
    • Wedges served with sour Cream
  • LBj Burger $16.00
    • 120 g Pattie, Egg, Tomato, Lettuce, Mayo, Tomato Relish & Fries
  • Beef Nachos $12.00
    • Served on Corn Chips with Chilli beans, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
  • Seafood Basket $12.00
    • 3 x Calamari Rings, Fish Bites, 4 x Salt & Pepper Squid bites with Fries
  • Beer Battered Hoki $15.00
    • Two Fillets of Hokin in a Beer Batter, lots of Fries, two eggs & Slow
  • Chicken & Brie $22.00
    • Chicken, Brie,& Cranberry Sauce
  • Roast Pork $12.00
    • Served with roosted & Seasonal Vegetables with home made Gravy
  • Banana Split $10.50
    • Banana, ice cream, chopped nuts and a choice of chocolate OR caramel sauce
  • Classic Caesar Salad $15.50
    • Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, a poached egg, parmesan and Caesar dressing
  • Stuff Field Mushroom $19.50
    • Field mushroom stuffed with cream cheese, spinach, feta and pine nuts. Served with roasted capsicum couli and a green salad
  • Roast Vegetable, Mushroom and Feta Salad $16.50
    • With a balsamic dressing, capsicum couli and roasted nuts
  • Thai Prawns (Entree / Main) $16.90 / $22.90
    • Succulent tiger prawn tossed in a Thai curry sauce on a bed of rice
  • Fish of the Day P.O.A
    • Our staff will advise you of today's fish
  • Eggs on Toast $10.50
    • Two eggs any style on buttered toast and a hash brown
  • Eggs Benedict (One filling / Two fillings) $16.90 / $20.90
    • Two poached eggs on an English muffin with a hash brown, hollandaise sauce and your choice of bacon, ham, smoked salmon, spinach or mushroom
  • Paul-Made Hummus $9
    • w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach
  • Toasted Sammy $5.50
    • 2 Fillings. Extras 50c
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • Creamy Mushrooms $15
    • w/ Spinach & Relish
  • Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon $14
  • Nooch-O's $15
    • Corn Chips, Saucy Beans, Avo, Salsa, Vegan Tastiness
  • French Toast $16
    • Berry & Banana / Chocolate / Bacon & Banana / Savoury
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • CRAB STICK $3.60
    • A tasty seafood stick coated in light crispy batter
  • CHICKEN BURGER $6.80
    • A delicious chicken pattie with all the trimings
  • BACON BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with crispy fried bacon
  • FRENCH FRIES (Small) $3.60
    • Golden fried crinkle cut chips
  • CHIPS $4.00
    • Golden fried crinkle cut chips
  • CHICKEN $10.00
    • Delicious cooked chicken 1/2
  • SOLE FILLET $7.00
    • Sole fillet deep fried in a light crispy batter
  • PINEAPPLE TOASTED SANDWICH $4.00
  • Chicken Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.50
  • Tomato. $4.30
  • Vegetarian Foo Young . $12.00
  • Steak Fried Rice $11.50
  • Vegetarian $6.00
  • Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice . $12.50
  • Mushroom $4.30
  • Steak Curry on Fried Rice . $12.00
  • Bar Basket $15.00
    • chicken nuggets, fish bites, onion rings, spring rolls, samosa & chips
  • Chicken Nuggets & chips
  • Buster Burger $15.00
    • beef pattie, grilled onions, egg, bacon tomato, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, BBQ sauce & chips
  • Toasted Roast Pork Sandwich & chips $10.00
  • Crumbed Schnitzel $21.00
    • with mushrooms sauce, served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Chicken Pasta $22.00
    • pan fried chicken breast & bacon with onions, tomatoes, peppers in a creamy cheese sauce
  • Seasoned Wedges with sour cream $10.00
  • Juicy 350g T-Bone $27.00
    • served with your choice of salad, chips-coleslaw, chips or vegetables with mushroom, garlic or pepper sauce
  • Hot Dog $2.80
  • Chicken $5.90
  • Salad small $4.50
  • Savouries $2.10
  • Dagwoods $6.50
  • Medium $2.50
  • Seafood Stick $2.30
  • Cheese Rollup $3.00
  • Pork Spare Ribs $10.90
    • 6 pieces of grilled marinated pork ribs
  • Thai Spring Rolls $8.90
    • 8mini rolb homemade - vegetarian spring roll
  • Pad Krathium Rad Kao - $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with garlic with rice [no vegetables]
  • Fish cakes $8.90
    • Spicy fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Rice $2.00
  • Oyster sauce $12.90
    • with meat and vegetables with rice
  • Padse-eewsen yai $12.90
    • Fried thick rice noodles in soy sauce with meat and vegetables
  • Pad prik $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with vegetables, chilli and garlic served with rice
  • Chicken Sattay Sticks (4) $9.00
  • Garlic & Pepper/Cashew nuts/Peanut Sauce $13.00
    • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and tofu
  • Prawns Noodle Tom Yum Soup $13.00
  • Chicken Noodle Tom Yum Soup $10.00
  • Tom Kah N/A
  • Thai Fish Cake (5) $8.50
  • Pad Thai/Egg Noodles/Fried Rice $11.00
    • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and tofu
  • Thai Vegetarian Spring Rolls (6) $8.50
  • Tom Yum Vegetarian $10.50
  • Red Curry (Gaeng Dang) $17.50
    • Spicy red curry, heaps of vegetables, bamboo, coconut cream
  • Deep Fried Pork Pieces $10.00
    • in lemongrass
  • Seafood Red Curry $22.00
    • A mixture of vegetables, prawns, squid, mussels, scallops
  • Tom Yum Chicken $10.50
  • Fried Rice $17.50
    • (kao Pad)light meal mixed veges, very nice
  • Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wharn) $17.50
    • Loads of vegetables in a green curry with coconut cream
  • Money Bags $9.50
    • Minced chicken prawns & Veges
  • Chicken croquettes $2.60
  • Gourmet pizza slice $4.60
  • Long quiche varieties
    • Salmon & asparagus / mediteranean ham with piquant peppers / honey smoked chicken with red pepper /chicken / spinach & brie / chicken / spinach / feta & mushroom.
  • Family veal pie $13.80
  • Quiche lorriane $17.50
  • Chicken club $2.30
  • Steak & cheese pie $5.30
  • Steak, curry & rice pie $5.30
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