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

  • Ribeye steak & prawn cutlets $28.50
  • A special kid's meal car $11.00
    • Furikake rice, teriyaki hamburger, crumbed prawn, French fried
  • Prawn cutlet curry $13.20
  • Kinako ( soy bean powder) & maple syrup ice cream $4.90
  • Kilimanjaro filter coffee $4.20
  • Pork bone soup ramen $13.70
  • Sprite $3.50
  • Baked pudding chocolate ice cream pudding $10.00
  • Egg $4.40
  • Corn And cheese Pattie $ 2.00
  • Lasagne Topper $2.80
  • Curry Roll $2.80
  • Donut Plain, chocolate, or jam $2.00
  • 2 Fillings $ 4.00
  • sausage $2.20
  • Paua Pattie $ 3.00
  • Prawns $19.00
  • Yum Talay (seafood Salad) $19.00
    • A mild dressing of Thai herbs enhanced with lime juice combined with prawns, mussels ,squid and scallops.
  • served with thai jasmine Rice N/A
  • Seafood Prawns, Mussels ,Squid &Scallops) $19.00
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $16.00
  • Gang Mussaman Nnure (Massuman Beef curry) N/A
    • A rich beef curry with onions, potato and peanut
  • Garlic and cracked pepper Fish $19.00
    • Deep-fried fillet of fish with garlic and pepper topped with fish coriander.
  • Pad Peanut Sauce N/A
    • Stir fried vegetables in thai peanut sauce
  • FILLING CHOICES
    • ham, chicken, bacon, corn onion, cheese, asparagus ,tomato, pineapple, egg, relish, basil pesto, brie, satay, cranberry
  • CEREAL $11.50
    • muesli with yoghurt and berries
  • BAGEL $8.50
    • with your choice of 3 fillings
  • PANCAKES $16.50
    • with bacon, berry compot and maple syrup
  • EXTRAS $2.50
    • hash brown, tomato, bacon, berries, banana, eggs, mushrooms
  • EGGS ON TOAST $14.00
    • three eggs poached, scrambled or fried on toast
  • CHICKEN AND BACON SALAD
    • with salad greens and aioli dressing
  • LAMB SALAD
    • with mint marinade, salad greens and yoghurt dressing
  • Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
  • Roasted Poppadoms - Wafer thin spiced crisp bread (5 poppadom) $2.00
  • Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
  • Butter Chicken - Tender tandoor baked chicken in a dreamy masala sauce - best this side of Bombay $15.50
  • Kashmiri Naan - Stuffed sweet naan bread with coconut, almonds, cherries and raisins $6.00
  • Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
  • Basmati Rice - Premium Indian rice $2.50
  • Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo - A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 3 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.
  • BIG BK BREKKIE
    • We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS STUNNER $5.50
    • The new Chicken Nuggets Stunner includes 5 x Chicken Nuggets, Small Fries, Small Drink and a Sunday. Now that's value!
  • LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
    • Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • KING MUFFIN
    • Two sausage patties, two slices of cheese, streaky bacon, a freshly cracked egg and ketchup all packed into a toasted English muffin. It’s a breakfast that’ll last you til lunch.
  • BBQ BEEF APRIL 2017
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of mayo and sliced onions, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Part of the new 2 for $5 promotion!
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • Samosa (vegetarian) $1.4 / $2.5
  • Chicken Sweet Corn Soup $6.50
  • Deep Fried Squid Rings 1/2 $5.00
  • Curry Beef with Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Beef & Mushroom with Egg Soup $7.50
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Steak with Mushrooms & Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Steak with Black Bean Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Green Tea ice Cream $10.00
    • 2 scoops of green tea ice cream
  • Chicken Tempura Set $18.50
    • Grilled Chicken glazed wuth teriyaki sauce, vege & fish tempura served with rice and miso soup
  • Land & Seafood $49.00
    • Prawns, Salmon, White Fish, Squid, Premium NZ Eye Fillet
  • Chicken $30.00
  • Ice Crream $9.00
    • 2 scoops of choice of vanilla/chocolate ice cream
  • Tofu Salad $15.00
    • Fresh tofu with salad & sura special dressing
  • Vegetarian Tempura $18.00
    • Seasonal VegtarianTempura
  • Prawn Tempura $20.00
    • 5pc Prawn Tempura
  • Cabbie L $13.90 / S $12.40
    • Chicken w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • -Bacon $2.50
  • Chicken Littles $8.40
    • Three tempura nibbles
  • Gf
    • Ask about our gluten free options / Gluten free buns $2.00
  • Sriracha Chili $1.00
  • Davey Jones L $11.9 / S $10.40
    • Crumbed NZ dory w/ tangy coriander & lime mayo, salad & relish
  • Onion Rings $1.50
  • Halloumi $3.00
  • Omelette $16.50
    • A three-egg omelette with your choice of ham, onion, cheese, mushroom and tomato
  • Steamed Veg $7.00
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Made with fresh local in season ingredients. Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Tudors Beef Burger $25.00
    • 180gm house made prime beef pattie layered on lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, red onion, beetroot chutney and a sour dough bun. Served with onion rings, fries and coleslaw
  • Dessert Assiette to Share $20.00
    • Creme brulee cheesecake, spotted dick, chocolate mudcake, vanilla bean ice cream
  • 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
  • Oven warmed olives with mint $8.00
  • Rustic fries, aioli $8.00
  • Squealing Pig Saugnon Blanc Bottle $56.90
  • De Kuyper Crème de Café $8.50
  • Modena Rosso $15.50
  • *DI RUCOLA- Rocket salad w shaved parmiggiano & dressing. 9.9
  • CHICKEN SALAD - Grilled sliced chicken breast, tomato wedges, pineapple, roasted onion, capsicum, green beans, mushrooms w Toscana dressing. 19.9
  • Agavero $12.00
  • Orvieto Bottle $32.90
  • PESCE DEL GIORNO- Grilled fish of the day w garlic & extra virgin olive oil, capers, shrimp, lemon & drop of marsala & crema. Served w arborio rice & rocket. 32.9
  • Mini Deli Special + 20ml Coca-Cola range $10.90
  • - Bacon egg and relish 7 actie
  • Nachos $10.50
    • Nachos, homemade sauce.
  • One or Two Choice Meal (small Plate) $12.90
  • - Ham cheese corn chive toastie
  • - Bacon and egg toastie
  • - Bacon egg BBQ sauce toastie
  • creamy pumpkin Soup. $5.50
  • King prawns cocktail with saffron aioli -
  • Diabolo beans – Green beans log wrapped in streaky bacon -
  • Croquant au Chocolat A dark chocolate parfait with a chestnut cream heart and a chocolate coat, Baileys crème anglaise -
  • Pavé of Akaroa Salmon Salmon Fillet served with crayfish bisque and a julienne of fried leeks -
  • Crêpes Façon Suzette Crêpes served with an orange and Cointreau coulis, topped with homemade vanilla bean ice cream -
  • Crayfish Bisque Creamy crayfish broth served with garlic croutons and rouille Provençale -
  • Crayfish Chowder Crayfish and Seafood cooked in a creamy fish and saffron broth -
  • A Goaty Rendez-Vous Duo of roasted goat cheese and butter-pear relish served between fine pastry layers and drizzled with a port wine glaze -
  • Japanese Curry $10
    • Chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Crispy Chicken $11
    • Crispy chicken with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Teriyaki Salmon $12
    • Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Inari N/A
  • Seafood udon $13
  • Baby Stick N/A
  • Teriyaki Chicken $11
    • Chicken with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Baby Tray N/A
  • Tom Yum Goong $21.00
    • King Prawn
  • Pla Goong $23.00
    • king prawn Salad & herbs
  • Extra rice $2.50
  • Peanut Sauce $17.00
  • ●Priced From Components
  • Broccoli & Oyster sauce $17.00
  • Jungle curry $17.00
  • Beef $0.00
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

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