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

  • Ginger Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Red Curry & Rice $8.50
  • Sweet and Sour & Rice $8.50
  • Wontons (6) $5.00
  • Choices of chicken, beef, pork,or prawn $11.00
  • Chicken Satays (4) $6.00
  • Garlic Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Spring Rolls (8) $5.00
  • Dim Sum 3 for $2.30
  • Sole $5.00
  • Mushroom Burger $4.20
  • Steak & onion Pattie $2.40
  • Gurnard $5.00
  • Steak Burger $6.20
  • Donut $2.30
  • Pauna Pattie $2.50
  • B special kid's meal car $11.00
    • Furikake rice,teriyaki chicken, crumbed prawn, french fried
  • Beef curry rice $12.90
  • Hamburger steak burger $14.70
  • Veg croquette curry $12.70
  • Hamburger steak & teriyaki chicken $23.50
  • Miso butter ramen $13.70
  • Teriyaki chicken burger $13.50
  • A special kid's meal car $11.00
    • Furikake rice, teriyaki hamburger, crumbed prawn, French fried
  • Moroccan Lamb $16.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
  • Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
    • Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
  • Tomizza $14.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
  • The King $15.00
    • Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
  • Sir George $16.00
    • A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Veggie Supreme $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
  • Mushroom & Feta $15.00
    • Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
  • Avocado / mushrooms / spicy sausage / roasted tomatoes/ spinach /house beans $4.00
  • -banana, crispy bacon and maple syru $18.00
  • House made spicy beans served piping hot with fresh coriander, zesty avocado salsa with an egg on top and crusty ciabatta slices $16.00
  • Full breakfast with eggs, bacon, spicy sausage, hash, mushroom, tomato and toast $20.50
  • -Akaroa salmon and avocado with fresh lemon and dill $12.50
  • Toast with jam $7.50
  • Classic avocado & tomato on grainy toast with fresh lemon $11.00
  • -with wilted baby spinach $16.50
  • Sashimi - Assortment $11.00
  • Grilled OX Tongue $6.50
  • King Prawn - 3pcs $10.00
  • CHIRASHI (Sashimi on Rice) $10.00
  • Rice $2.00
  • Slow Cooked Pork Belly $13.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $13.00
  • Takoyaki (Octopus Ball)- 6pcs $7.00
  • Wontons With Sauce (1/2 Doz) N/A
  • Squid Rings $0.80 Ea Or $9.00 Doz
  • Pork & Cashew Nuts On Rice N/A
  • Tarakhi $4.00
  • Onion Rings $0.80 Ea Or $9.00 Doz
  • Bean Sauce / Or Curry On Rice N/A
  • Chocolate Donuts / Jam Raps $2.20
  • Black Bean Sauce On Rice N/A
  • Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack n/a
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken
  • Kiwi Big Breakfast n/a
    • The complete breakfast to kick start your day. This Kiwi Big Breakfast includes two Sausages, Hash Brown, freshly cracked scrambled eggs, and a Toasted Muffin
  • Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam n/a
    • Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam
  • Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap n/a
    • It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise
  • Hamburger n/a
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun
  • 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
  • The Serious Angus n/a
    • It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus
  • Big Mac n/a
    • Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
  • Tianfu vegetarian soup Braised Mixed Vegetable Soup S $4.00 / M $15.00
  • Sizzling Spring Onion and Ginger Beef $18.00
  • Fried Squid With Black Bean Sauce Small $18.00 / Medium $26.00
  • Hibiscus egg $18.00
    • seafood / beef / chicken
  • Steamed Chinese Bacon and Salted Fish $22.00
  • Pork in Spicy Chilli Soup $18.00
  • Ants on the tree Vermicelli with Pork Mince $15.00
  • Sizzling Spring Onion and Ginger Venison $25.00
  • Rak's Pork Ribs $24.90
    • Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our charsiu sauce
  • Beer Battered Fish n' Chips $18.50
    • Served with lemon wedges and tartare sauce
  • Omelette $16.90, Extra: $2.00
    • Served with either toast or a hash brown and your choice of three of the following:
  • Barbeque Pork Ribs $15.50
    • Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our BBQ sauce
  • Classic American Pancakes $10.90
    • Served with maple syrup and cream
  • Just Toast $5.50
    • Your choice of spicy fruit/ multigrain/ white bread with butter and jam
  • Mosaic Garden Salad $14.50
    • Mixed greens, avocado, seasonal fruit drizzled with a citrus dressing
  • Asian Noodle Salad $14.50
    • Asian slaw in cashews, fresh berbs, rice noodles and Asian vinaigrette
  • Egg $3.80
  • Fish $4.00
  • Briggston Special Fried Rice $11.00
  • Prawn $4.00
  • Steak Spring Onion & Ginger $9.50
  • Giant Burger $6.50
    • double meat pineapple cheese bacon & egg
  • Pottle Fried Noodle $5.00
  • 1/2 Dozen Wontons $3.50
  • Tuna N/A
  • Italian Dressing N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Capsicum N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Mayo N/A
  • Tomato N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Toasties $4.00
  • Fish $3.00
  • Steak
  • Hot Chips $2.50
  • Raspberry Muffin $2.50
  • Chicken Drumstick $2.50
  • Chow Chow Beef $4.00
  • Ham $4.00
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • Poached eggs with bacon and spinach served on English muffins with Hollandaise sauce
  • Bacon and Eggs $12.00
    • Bacon, eggs on toast
  • Omelette $10.00
    • Your choice of up to three fillings - ham, cheese, onion, mushrooms or tomato, Served with toast
  • Bar Basket $12.00
    • Assortment of spring rolls, onion rings, chicken bites and chips served with dipping sauce
  • Gluten Free $2.00
    • GLUTEN FREE BREAD AVAILABLE ON REQUEST EXTRA
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls $6.00
    • Plate of 8 mini spring rolls served with chilli sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $14.00
    • Spinach, bacon, eggs served on English muffins and drizzled with hollandaise sauce
  • Eggs on Toast $8.50
    • Fried, poached or scrambled eggs on toast
  • 4pcs of Regular teriyaki chicken
  • 4pcs Cucumber & pickle
  • fresh salmon Double Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $8.70/$11.50
  • 8pcs of Jumbo Teriyaki chicken
  • 4pcs Tuna mayo & Cucumber
  • 4pcs Reg. Teriyaki Chicken
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Fresh Salmon reg 8pcs/jumbo 8pcs $7.90/$9.90
  • Teriyaki Chicken & tuna mayo8pcs/jumbo 8pcs $7.90/$8.90
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