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

Thai Container (sample menu)
  • Tofu Cashew Nut and Vegetables $11.00
  • BBQ Beef Salad $13.50
  • Tofu Garlic Pepper and Vegetables $10.00
  • Spicy Fried Rice Chicken, Beef or Pork $12.00
  • Tom Yum Talay (Mixed Seafood) $17.50
  • Sweet and Sour Tofu and Vegetables $10.00
  • Seafood Salad (Yaam Talay) $15.50
  • Pad Thai Prawn $15.00
Islington Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Pineapple ring $1.50
  • Mussel $0.80
  • Sausage $2.20
  • Onion Rings $2.50
    • 6 for
  • Sole-Crumbed $5.00
  • Chips $2.50
  • Fish $2.50
  • Donut-Jam $2.20
Farrington Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Sliced Steak and Seasonal Vegetables $12.50
  • Pork Foo Young $11.00
  • Fried Mussel $0.60
  • Prawn Fried Rice $13.50
  • Chips (Per Scoop) $2.40
  • Squid Ring $0.60
  • Barni Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
Staveley Fish Supply and Hamburger Bar (sample menu)
  • Whitebait Pattie/Paua Pattie $3.50
  • Spicy Wedges (Bog) $4.50
  • Squid Rings (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Chicken Pattie $2.80
  • Pineapple Ring $2.00
  • Beetroot $4.00
  • Sausage $2.40
    • plain, onion, battered
  • Wontons (1/2 dozen) $4.70
Bailies Bar (sample menu)
  • Bailies Tasting Platter $25.00
    • Perfect to share, selection of cold meats, pickled vegetables, pate, bread & cheese
  • Crispy Skin Salmon $24.00
    • Served on a beetroot & feta salad
  • All served w/ fries
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Beer battered fish, served w/ fries & a house dressed salad & tartare sauce
  • -add 2 eggs $3.00
  • Wedges $5.00
  • Pan Fried Fish of the Day $25.00
    • Served w/ chorizo & caper crushed potatoes, broccolini, herb & lemon creme fraiche
  • Tandoori Chicken $16.00
    • Tandoori chicken, tomato, mesclun & raita
Joe's Garage Sumner (sample menu)
  • Plain or garlic bread roll $4.00
  • Muesli (v) $10.80
    • Toasted Macadamia, Cashew Nuts, Rolled Oats, Almonds And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt And Freshly Grated Apple.
  • please advise your server of any special dietary requirements. gluten free surcharge 1.00
  • Pikelets ( vo)
  • - Add Streaky Bacon/ Mushroom/Spinach. $16.80
  • Oriental joe $21.80
    • Tender Slices Of Beef Fillet Marinated In Soy, Chilli And Garlic With Salad Greens, Fresh Herbs, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes And A Sweet Chilli, Lime And Ginger Dressing Topped With Crispy Noodles
  • - Substitute Streaky Bacon For Cold Smoked Salmon $17.00
  • Cold smoked salmon $6.00
Hornby Working Mens Club Msa (sample menu)
  • Large Sausage Roll $3.50
  • FILLED WRAP $12.90
    • Your choice of Chicken & Bacon, or Vegetarian, served with chips and salad
  • CAFÉ BURGER $12.90
    • Your choice of chicken, beef or fish on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled cheese, onions and relish, served with fries
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $7.20
  • Hot Dog $3.00
  • B.L.T. $12.90
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato in wholesome focaccia bread served with fries
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.70
    • ham or bacon with choice of two fillings (excl. meat) (Additional fillings $1.60)
  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL $7.30
    • Combination of prawns and surimi In seafood cocktail sauce
O'Shea's Public House (sample menu)
  • -Pasta
  • -Seasonal Salad
  • See Blackboard for:
  • Garlic Bread Freshly baked with garlic butter - $7.00
  • Salad see specials board for today's salad $19.50
  • -Soup of the day
  • Eggs Benedict $18.90
    • Two poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta bread with bacon and Hollandaise sauce.
  • Serving of Fried Mushrooms $3.50
Sabry's Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • Triple $13.50
  • Open Souvlaki $15.00
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served on flat pita bread, with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
  • Egyptian Sausage
  • Beef
  • Kofta
  • Small $8.00
  • Small $8.00
  • Feta Cheese Salad
Cosy Cafe (sample menu)
  • Small $14.90
  • PANCAKES $16.50
    • with bacon, berry compot and maple syrup
  • BAGEL $8.50
    • with your choice of 3 fillings
  • LAMB SOUVALAKI $14.90
    • salad greens with pan fried lamb and yoghurt dressing
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
    • two English muffins, bacon, eggs and hollandaise sauce
  • BAGEL $7.50
    • fresh toasted bagel with fruit conserve and cream cheese
  • Extra fillings $1.00 each
  • TOAST $7.00
    • your choice of white or brown toast with your choice Of jams and spreads
Three Cows (sample menu)
  • CRISPY CHICKEN $14.80
    • Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our chef’s special sauce. Finger licking good!
  • APPLE & BERRY CRUMBLE
    • Good ale fashion fruit cooked with a hint of spice and all the love in the world. Topped with a butter shortbread crumble and oven-baked to warm and toastie. Comes with yep you got it, homemade vanilla ice cream.
  • CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $26.50
    • Fillets of today’s fish coated in a yummy Cajun spice pan-seared to perfection and plonked on a salad of mandarins, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion and baby spinach and maybe some other goodies if you're lucky. finished with garlic aioli and grilled prawns. Yummo!
  • CHICKEN BACON AND CASHEW SALAD $22.50
    • Lettuce leaves mixed with julienne vegetables, cashews, herby croutons and some other goodies all tossed in an Italian vinaigrette and finished with marinated chicken, bacon and there’s a bit of smelly cheese too. Now there is a truckload of lettuce so f you don’t like rabbit food. Don’t order it.
  • PANNA COTTA
    • we reckon that we make it better here at the Three Cows than the Italians do. Comes with seasonal poached fruits and shortbread crumbs, this is food for the soul.
  • GARLIC BREAD $7.20
    • This has no story... except to say it's bloody great!!!!
  • CRACKED PEPPER & BOURBON PATE $14.80
    • Now what about this, we would be billionaires if we sold this on the streets of victoria.... Comes with tomato jam, pickles n toasted bread.
  • VENISON CARPACCIO $16.50
    • Horseradish aioli shaved parmesan & pickled walnut.Melts in your mouth, mmm..
Robert Harris Cafe (sample menu)
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Cafe Valentino (sample menu)
  • Calamari $15.50
    • Fresh local squid marinated in light chilli and lemon, coated in sea salt and cracked black pepper. Lightly fried and served crisp with a manuka smoked garlic and lemon aioli.
  • Canterbury 300g Angus rib eye $36.00
    • Grass-fed. Aged 21 days. Rosemary roasted potatoes, caramelised onion confit, chargrilled tomato and garlic brandy mustard butter.
  • Rocket, pear, blue cheese salad (v) $10.50
  • Lamb Piadina $21.50
    • Italian flatbread topped with sundried tomato pesto, feta, herb marinated lamb, rocket, minted yoghurt dressing. Served with hand cut kumara fries.
  • Insalata Paesana $21.50
    • Warm Manuka smoked tomatoes, blue cheese, roasted kumara, avocado and smoky bacon with mixed salad greens and a walnut and raspberry vinaigrette.
  • Porcino (v) $21.50
    • Portobello, porcini and button mushrooms, taleggio and mozzarella. Finished with truffle oil
  • Olive marinate (v) $10.00
    • Selection of olives marinated with fennel, orange, rosemary and garlic. Served gently warmed
  • Seafood chowder $13.50
    • Made with a selection of local seafood. Topped with garlic croutons and served with warmed ciabatta.
Burger Wisconsin (sample menu)
  • California L $13.40 / S $11.90
    • Angus beef w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Full Monty L $17.90
    • Angus beef w/ salad, mayo & relish
  • Potato Fries $4.90
  • Add
  • Wisconsin W/Cheese L $11.40 / S $9.90
    • Angus beef w/ melted Cheddar, salad, mayo & relish
  • Camembert $2.00
  • Triple C L $13.40 / S $11.90
    • Chicken w/ camembert, cranberry sauce, salad & mayo
  • Beef & Blue Cheese L $12.90 / S $11.40
    • Angus beef w/ blue cheese mayo, caramelised onions, salad & relish
Persian Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Icecream $7.00
    • Vanilla icecream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel syrup
  • Carrot Kuku Entree $11.50
    • Carrot frittata with herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
  • Falafel Entree $11.50
    • Ground chickpeas with garlic, herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
  • For Two $14.50
  • Zucchini Kuku Entree $11.50
    • Zucchini frittata with herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
  • Mixed Plate Dessert $18.00
    • Chef's selection of the Persian desserts
  • P.K. Kids Kuku $10.50
    • Carrot frittata or zucchini frittata served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
  • Bano Sultana Dip $9.50
    • Ground sultanas, mixed with sundried fruits, mixed nuts, mixed berries, mixed herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
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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