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)
  • Brunch Scramble $23
    • One of our favourites: New potatoes, green beans, olives, red onions, chorizo, and bacon all pan seared and tossed through pesto, and topped with a poached egg. Divine!
  • Big Breakfast (GF) $25
    • Streaky bacon, poached eggs, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served with toast. A perfect mix!
  • -Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce fo $23
  • Kedgery (GF) $23
    • Smoked fish kedgery, with crispy onions, finished with a poached egg
  • -And you can add an egg! $24
  • -With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce for $21
  • Bruschetta $24
    • Served on ciabatta with two poached eggs, roast tomatoes, mushrooms, salad and pesto. Superb!
  • Big Breakfast $25
    • Streaky bacon, poached eggs, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served with toast. A perfect mix!
Thai Container (sample menu)
  • Paneang Curry (Chicken, Beef or Pork) $14.50
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $13.50
  • Massaman Curry (Lamb $15.00) $14.50
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $13.50
  • Tofu Oyster Sauce $10.00
  • Sweet and Sour Honey Pork or Chicken $13.50
  • Tom Kha Talay (Mixed Seafood) $17.50
  • Thai Laksa Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
Halswell Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Battered Sausages $2.30
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Tomato $3.00
  • Roast Pork with Mushroom Chow Mein $10.30
  • Sliced Pork Chow Mein $10.00
  • Chicken $6.00
  • Chilli Chicken $7.00
  • Roast Pork with Tomato on Fried Rice. $10.30
The Mediterranean Food Company and Cafe (sample menu)
  • BRUCHETTA $14.00
    • with mushrooms, taleggio, & balsamic figs
  • ASSAGGIO $56.00
    • a tasting from the deli prosciutto, salami, cheese, marinated vegetables & olives
  • COTTO $20.00
    • tomato, prosciutto, mozzarella
  • FUNGHI $20.00
    • mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil, mozzarella
  • MARGHERITA $20.00
    • tomato, basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • CAPRICCIOSA $20.00
    • tomato, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, mozzarella
  • QUATRO STAGIONI $20.00
    • tomato, mushrooms, salami, olives, artichokes, mozzarella
  • CARCIOFI $19.00
    • artichokes, gorgonzola, mozzarella
Gentle Giant (sample menu)
  • Superfood Salad $18.50
    • Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Beef marinated w sweet soy sauce
  • Baked Beans $16.00
    • Southern style baked beans w beef mince, crispy bacon and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted bread
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w crispy bacon and sauteed spinach on toasted bread
  • Waffles $15.00
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w warm dark chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
    • Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w roasted mushrooms, tomato, spinach on toasted bread
  • Spicy Pork Belly & Smashed Avocado $21.00
    • Served w green salad on toasted sourdough bread
  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
Saigon Star Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Seafood on crispy noodles $14.50
    • mi gion hai san
  • Chicken curry Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • ga xao cari
  • B.B.Q pork fried rice noodles $11.50
    • hu tieu xa xiu
  • Spicy tom yum seafood soup $14.00
    • canh hai san sate
  • Five spice pork Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • heo xao ngu vi
  • Chicken and cashews in special seafood sauce Medium $17.00 Large $27
  • Buttered king prawns with onion rings Medium $18.00 Large $27
    • tom chien bo
  • Bokchoy with garlic $10.50
    • cai xao
Islington Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Wonton $0.60
  • Hot dog $2.20
  • Chicken&Cheese $4.80
  • Cheese $4.30
  • Hawaiian $5.80
  • Mushroom $4.30
  • Hoki-Crumbed $2.50
  • Sausage $2.20
Sai tandoor Indian takeaway (sample menu)
  • Tandoori Prawn $14.99
    • Prawn marinated, grilled in tandoor oven with a hint of lemons.
  • Matar Mushroom $15.99
  • Matar Paneer $15.99
    • Peas cooked with cottage cheese/mushroom in North Indian style.
  • Mixed Pakora $5.50
    • Crispy mix vegetables dipped in chickpeas flour, butter and deep fried (6pcs) d
  • Cheese Naan $4.99
  • Indian Chilli Chicken □ • $13.99
    • Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion & spices cooked in dark soy sauce.
  • Tandoori Roti $2.99
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $17.50
    • Cooked in mild delicately spiced, added with grated tomatoes & onion.
Topkapi Turkish Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Lamb Iskander (GF) $23.00
    • Marinated lamb cubed cooked on the hot plate
  • Topkapi Chips (GF) $15.00
    • Chips, chicken, cheese, mushroom and bacon
  • GF Stands for gluten free. Please do advise our staff if you have any allergy or special dietary requirements
  • Eggplant Iskander (GF) $19.50
    • Eggplant cooked with tomato and green pepper
  • GF Stands for gluten free. Please do advise our staff if you have any allergy or special dietary requirements
  • Dolma Entrée (GF) $12.50
    • 5 vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs served with our own homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt
  • Zucchini Fritters $13.00
    • Zucchini fritters with homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt dressings
  • Eggplant Dip $11.50
    • Eggplant sliced and stewed with tangy tomato and green bell peppers - served with pita bread
New Brighton Burger Bar (sample menu)
  • Oysters 1/2 Doz $8.50
  • Fish $2.20
  • Mini Spring Rolls 1/2 Doz $2.80
  • Steak $4.80
  • Chicken Nibbles $0.70
  • Lunch Box $7.00
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $10.00
  • Curried Pepper Steak On Rice $11.50
Coach Corner Takeaways (sample menu)
  • CRAB STICK $3.60
    • A tasty seafood stick coated in light crispy batter
  • HAM TOASTED SANDWICH $4.00
  • CHICKEN $5.00
    • Delicious cooked chicken 1/4
  • BACON BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with crispy fried bacon
  • CHEESEBURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with a layer of melted cheese
  • CHEESE & PINEAPPLE TOASTED SANDWICH $5.00
  • FISH $4.00
    • Our usual fish
  • PINEAPPLE TOASTED SANDWICH $4.00
Myhanh Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Ga Sot Chua Ngot Sweet & Sour Chicken / Ga Roti Five-spice Chicken $15.00
  • Tom Yum Sup Thai Beef / Chicken / Seafood $6.50
  • Com Chien Fried Rice Your Choice of Meat - Chicken, Beef, Pork / Com Chien Ga Man Salty Fish Fried Rice / Com Chien Chay Vegetarian Fried Rice / Com Heo Quay Crispy Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Mi Xao Gion Thap Cam Combination Crispy F/Noodle / Mi Xao Gion Hai San Crispy Noodle with Seafood $10.00
  • Pho Bo Noodle Soup - Chicken, Pork, Beef, Meatballs or Fishballs / Pho Vit Duck Rice Noodle Soup / Pho Hai San Seafood Rice Noodle Soup / Pho Hoanh Thanh Wonton Rice Noodle Soup or Dry $9.00
  • Scallop with Vegetables / Scallop with Ginger and Spring Onion / Scallop with Satay / Scallop with Chilli $22.00
  • -Combination Fried Rice
  • -Beef Fried Noodle
Antigua Boat Sheds and Café (sample menu)
  • Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
    • Topped with toasted sesame seeds
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
    • With lettuce and tomato served with fries
  • Toasted Sandwich $8.00
    • With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
  • Steak Sandwich $21.50
    • Sirloin steak with caramelised onions and topped with a fried egg
  • Please ask staff about our gluten free options
  • Lamb Burger $21.50
    • Ground lamb mince marinated in garlic and rosemary with feta topped with beetroot relish served with fries
  • Served until 2pm
Queenspark Takeaway and Fish 'N Chip (sample menu)
  • Extra Serving on Meat $5.50
  • Bami Goreng / Nasi Goreng $11.00
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg / Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $10.80
  • Sweet & Sour Won Tons 1 doz $9 / 1/2 doz. $5
  • Half Chicken & Chips Meal $12.00
  • Steak Chow Mein / Pork Chow Mein / Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.50
  • Steak Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
  • Sweet & Sour Oysters (in season) $16.00
Phu Thai Restaurant and Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Beef Vegetables & Oyster Sauce $16.00
  • Stir fried Garlic & Pepper Beef $18.00
  • Chilli Vegetables $15.00
  • Yellow Chicken Curry & Mushrooms $16.00
  • Pork Vegetables & Peanut Sauce $18.00
  • Chilli Pork & Vegetables $16.00
  • Vegetables Fried Noodles $15.00
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $16.00
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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