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

Under The Red Verandah (sample menu)
  • Granola $15
    • Our famous blend, served with yoghurt and fruit
  • Bruschetta $24
    • Served on ciabatta with two poached eggs, roast tomatoes, mushrooms, salad and pesto. Superb!
  • Eggs Benedict (GF) $21
    • Poached eggs and toast
  • -With berry compote and yoghurt for $21
  • -Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce for $23
  • Hot Pot $24
    • Slow cooked meaty dish of the day. Please ask wait person for more details.
  • Eggs Florentine (GF) $21
    • Two poached eggs with spinach served on toast topped with hollandaise
  • Seafood Chowder $18
    • At the request of our regulars, Sophie's delicious chowder has earned a permanent place on the menu!
Halswell Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • YongChowFriedRice $12.00
  • Prawn with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.80
  • Roast Pork Fu Yong Egg $I0.30
  • Roast Pork with Pineapple on Fried Rice $10.30
  • Pottle of Fried Noodles $5.50
  • Steak with Black Bean Sauce $12.00
Phad Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • -Chicken $21.00
  • Lamb Phad Thai $20.00
  • Thai Yellow Curry $17.00
  • Thai spicy soup with lemongrass,kaffir lime-leaf,mushroom,fresh chilli and galangal
  • Oyster Sauce $17.00
    • chicken, beef or pork with veges and oyster sauce
  • Thai Green Curry $15.00
  • Gang Bpa Jungle Curry (no coconut cream)
  • Nam Tok Beef Noodle Soup $13.00
Saigon Star Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Fish fillets in spicy sour sauce Medium $18.50 Large $26
    • ca sot chua cay
  • Bokchoy with garlic $10.50
    • cai xao
  • Prawn and pork fresh spring rolls (3 pieces) $7.80
    • goi cuon tom thit
  • Lotus, prawn and pork salad with mint $17.00
  • Pork lemongrass on rice vermicelli $12.00
    • bun heo xao xa
  • Seafood fried rice noodles $13.00
    • hu tieu hai san
  • Seafood on crispy noodles $14.50
    • mi gion hai san
  • Lemongrass and chilli fried rice noodles (Chicken, Beef or Pork) $12.50
    • hu tieu xa ot (bo, heo)
Seaview Rd Fisheries (sample menu)
  • Seafood Sticks $1.80
  • cheese $4.40
  • Mini spring Roll l2For $3.50
  • Fish $4.70
  • steak $ 5.40
  • Wontons 6 For $ 4.50
  • Curry Roll $2.80
  • Meat Pattie $2.00
Dumplings "2 Dollar Rice" (sample menu)
  • Honey Chicken Drumstick $2.50
  • -Steamed Bbq Pork Bun $2.50
  • Fried Prawn $1.00
  • Lemon Chicken $7.00
  • Lunch Box 1 $8.50
    • 2 Dumplings, 2 Wontons, Chicken Wing, Fried Rice
  • Lunch Box 2 $8.50
    • Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
  • Mini Spring Roll $0.60
  • Fried Wonton $0.60
Shanghai Bistro (sample menu)
  • Deep Fried Spring Rolls(Vegetable) $3.80
  • Sweet Sour Prawns $18.90
  • Rice & Sizzling Satay Squid N/A
  • Mussel With Spring Onion And Ginger $17.00
  • Season Vegetable With Oyster Sauce $5.00
  • Rice & Chicken With Blake Bean Sauce N/A
  • Beef With Vegetables In Black Bean Sauce $14.90
  • Rice & Kung Pao Chicken N/A
Fendalton Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Butter Chicken (Everybody Loves Butter Chicken) $14.50
    • Chunkey chicken pieces grilled in tandoor, mixed in creamy sauce, crushed cashew nuts, butter & spices
  • Lemon Chicken $14.50
    • Marinated chicken pieces cooked with fresh lemon, Indian spices & fenugreek, garnished with coriander
  • Bhuna $14.50
    • Marinated meat pieces cooked with onion, capsicum, garlic & fresh ginger in thick sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Roti $3.00
    • Whole wheat flour
  • Garlic Kebab (5 Pcs) $12.00
    • Chicken marinated in yoghurt, garlic & eggs - grilled in tandoor, served with mint chutney
  • Eggplant $13.50
    • Eggplant roasted in tandoor then cooked in dryish sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Tandoori Mushrooms $9.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in garlic & yoghurt marinade - cooked in tandoor, served with mint chutney
Quality Seafood (sample menu)
  • Satay Pack $12.50
    • 2 Chicken Satay,Burgers, 1/2 Chips
  • Spring Rolls / Curry Rolls $2.50
  • Chicken Satay / Steak Satay / Pork Satay $2.90
  • 1/2 Dozen Crumbed Mushrooms $4.50
  • Chicken Patties / Paua Patties $2.40
  • Pork Satay / Chicken Satay / Steak Satay $5.90
  • Bacon, Egg, Mushroom, Tomato $1.00
  • 1 Dozen Fried Mussels / 1 Dozen Squid Rings / 1 Dozen Fried Wontons with Sauce $10.00
Alvarados Mexican Cantina (sample menu)
  • Salsa Selection (V, GF) $13.50
    • Our Chef’s selection o f the most traditional sauces eaten in Mexico, including green and red salsa, black beans and guacamole served with freshly made corn chips.
  • Filete a la tampiqueña (GF) $29.00
    • A rib eye steak with caramelised onion on top and served with a deep fried chicken taquito dressed in salsa verde. Accompanied by pico de gallo, refried beans and salad.
  • Pescado a la Veracruzana (GF) $27.50
    • This dish is the best example o f “jarochos” (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is bilked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed o f diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce.
  • Caramel Flan (GF) $9.00
    • A lusciously smooth, chilled, light Mexican caramel flan.
  • Churros $9.00
    • Scrumptious deep fried Mexican doughnut, coated with sugar and cinnamon. Choose your favourite topping to compliment them, chocolate, condensed milk or cajeta (goat milk caramel).
  • Burrito (tex-mex) $24.50
    • Originating from Chihuahua, comprised of flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and with your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns* (available for $2 extra) options. Dressed in our special red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo.
  • Chicken $9.00
    • Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries.
  • Pastel de 3 Leches $9.50
    • "Three milks cake” is a cake soaked in three different types o f milk.This cake was seen in Mexico as early as the 19th century and it has become a popular dessert. We Recommend you have this exquisite cake with a nice cup o f coffee, i
Tudors on Papanui (sample menu)
  • Creme Brulee Cheesecake $12.00
    • Served with rhubarb compote and amaretto creme anglaise
  • Leak and Mushroom Arancini $15.00
    • Cheesy risotto balls in panko crumbs fried and served with a smoked paprika, tomato and roasted capsicum sauce
  • Spotted Dick $12.00
    • Traditional English sultana and lemon pudding with custard and late harvest reduction
  • Macs Ginger Beef Battered Fish and Chips $26.00
    • Southern ocean orange roughy, served with fries, coleslaw and chunky house made tartare sauce
  • Toasted flatbread with warm chilli and cheese dip $8.00
  • Vegetarian Trilogy $28.00
    • Fig and goats cheese filo wrap served alongside butternut pumpkin puree, kumara and horopito rosti with wilted spinach and a poached egg
  • Rustic Fries and Aioli $7.00
  • Polenta Chips, sea salt, roasted rosemary $8.00
Bills Bar and Bistro (sample menu)
  • Ice Cream sundae
    • chocolate caramel raspberry or strowberry
  • Extras from $1.00
  • Crumbed Schnitzel $21.00
    • with mushrooms sauce, served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Mini hot Dogs & chips
  • Fish of the Day $24.00
    • Fish of the day with your choice of salad & chips coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Soup with garlic bread $10.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & chips
  • Seafood Basket $21.00
    • mussels, scallops, squid rings, prawns & Hoki bites
Mitchelli's Café Rinato (sample menu)
  • Change to gluten free toast add $1.0
  • Mama Mitchelli’s muesli $10.5
    • Homemade toasted muesli served with stewed seasonal fruit and a creamy Greek yoghurt
  • Hot smoked salmon $6.5
  • Eggs Benedict $16.5
    • with free range smoky bacon
  • Sparkling mineral water $4.0
  • Mushrooms, Roasted tomatoes, Baked beans, Spinach $4.0
  • Toast $8.0
    • Turkish or grain with fresh tomato single 5.0 double
  • Nested eggs $15.5
    • Two eggs nested amongst a potato, spring onion and smoky ham hash, baked and sprinkled with chilli flakes
Arin Sushi (sample menu)
  • Marinated Beef (Bulgogi) $7.00
  • Combination $8.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • Chicken Udon $9.00
  • Bacon R $9 / L $12
  • Vegetarian $8.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • Spicy Pork $5.00
  • Marinated Beef (Bulgogi) $5.00
  • Spicy Pork $7.00
Il Magro Espresso Bar (sample menu)
  • Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
  • Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
  • Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
  • Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Sandwich style $10.00
  • Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain $2.50
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

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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