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

C1 Espresso (sample menu)
  • Avocado $5
  • - raspberry jam & butter $6.90
  • - basil pesto $8.90
  • Black beans $5
  • Bacon & cream cheese bagel $11.90
    • With toasted bagel, bacon & cream cheese gluten free on request
  • Eggs (2 poached, scrambled or fried) $4
  • - peanut butter $6.90
  • -salmon $19.90
Little Pom's (sample menu)
  • Chipotle hollandaise $5.50
  • Tomato relish $1.50
  • Seasonal greens $5.00
  • Fresh range eggs $1.50 each
  • Honey maple roasted muesli, coconut yoghurt, saffron poached pear, seasonal fruit, passionfruit $13.00
  • Little Pom's Benny, smoked bacon, poached eggs, cheddar buttermilk biscuits, corn, avocado, coriander, smoked jalapeno lime hollandaise $25.00
  • Toast $2.00
  • Smoked tomato chilli beans $3.50
Under The Red Verandah (sample menu)
  • Pumpkin and Feta Salad $19
    • Pumpkin and feta tossed through a green salad and topped with dukkah. This recipe has graced the menu here for ages and remains and all time favourite!
  • Soup of the Day POA
    • Served with toasted focaccia
  • Oaty pancakes $21
  • Oaty pancakes $21
  • -Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce fo $23
  • Bacon and Eggs (GF) $20
    • Streaky bacon, poached eggs and our own toasted house bread.
  • Eggs Florentine (GF) $21
    • Two poached eggs with spinach served on toast topped with hollandaise
  • Corn Fritter Stack $21
    • Topped with a cooked salsa, sour cream and salad
Gentle Giant (sample menu)
  • Zucchini Green Bean Fritters $18.00
    • Topped with kimchi salad. Served w beetroot chutney
  • Baked Beans $16.00
    • Southern style baked beans w beef mince, crispy bacon and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted bread
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Served w toasted Supergrain bread
  • Vanilla and Cinnamon French Toast $18.50
    • Served w caramalised banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup, Drizzled and garnished w maple syrup, toasted almonds and walnuts
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w roasted mushrooms, tomato, spinach on toasted bread
  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
  • Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
    • Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
  • Spicy Pork Belly & Smashed Avocado $21.00
    • Served w green salad on toasted sourdough bread
Russley Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • French Fries $3.80
  • Mushroom $4.30
  • Chicken Patties $2.60
  • Pineapple Rings $2.20
  • Plain Donuts $2.20
  • Sole Fillets (crumbed or battered) $6.70
  • Steak, Egg and Chips $9.00
  • Vegetarian $5.50
Sakimoto Japanese Bistro (sample menu)
  • King Prawn - 3pcs $10.00
  • Nigiri Platter - 6pcs $12.00
  • Teriyaki Spare Ribs $10.00
  • Grilled Chicken with Yuzu Pepper $10.00
  • Tempura Sushi Roll - Fish $7.00
  • Terllpura Chicken with Lemon Soy $13.00
  • Sashimi - Salmon Only $11.00
  • CHIRASHI (Sashimi on Rice) $10.00
Foo Sing Chinese Takeway (sample menu)
  • Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
  • Pineapple Ring $1.50
  • Fried Mushrooms $1.00
  • Steak with Seasonal Veges $12.00
  • Pottle Fried Noodle $5.00
  • Chicken Mushroom on Rice $11.00
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Cashew Nut $4.00
Indian Sumner (sample menu)
  • Goan Fish or Prawn Curry $19.00
    • Ling Fish or Tiger Prawns cooked in coconut milk, almond paste, mustard seed, & spices garnished with coriander
  • Mix Platter $25.00
    • 2 pieces of the above items served with salad
  • Paneer Naan (homemade cheese) $5.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Half $16.00 / Full $25.00
    • Chicken marinated the night before in spices, yoghurt, lemon then barbequed in the tandoor
  • Butter Chicken $14.00
    • Chicken pieces cooked in the tandoor and then mixed in a creamy sauce, spices, crushed cashew & butter
  • Vegetable Biryani $17.00
    • Rice mixed with an assortment of vegetables & spices garnished with coriander
  • Pasanda $14.00
    • Meat cooked in a tasty nutty gravy
  • Saag $14.00
    • Meat cooked in spices and fresh spinach
The Preservatory Cafe Delicatessen (sample menu)
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI(V) $9.50
    • berry compote & yoghurt
  • Blini w pastrami, cream cheese and red pepper jelly
  • Assorted mini club sandwiches
  • spinach/tomatoes/mushrooms/homestyle potatoes $2.50
  • EGGS HEMINGWAY $19.00
    • with cold smoked salmon
  • MORNING TEA A $7.40
    • club sandwich, mini muffin or mini scone, fresh fruit kebab
  • CREAMY MUSHROOMS $12.00
    • served on gourmet toast
  • GENT'S BREKKIE $19.50
    • eggs, bacon, sausages, tomato, mushrooms, homestyle potatoes
Myhanh Vietnamese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Pho Tom Yum Hai San Seafood Rice Noodle Soup / Pho Tom Yum Bo Tai, Pho Ga, PhoHeo, Pho Bo Vien, Pho Ca Vien / Pho Tom Yum Thap Cam Combination Meat Noodle Soup $9.50
  • Mussel with Satay / Mussel with Chilli / Mussel Black Bean & Chilli / Mussel - Chef's Special $18.00
  • Muc Xao Sa Ot Chilli Lemongrass Squid / Muc Chien Gion Deep Fried Squid / Muc Xao Chua Ngot Sweet Sour Squid $18.00
  • -Cube Chicken
  • -Praw Fried Rice
  • 4 People $25 per person
  • -Hot Pot Seafood
  • -Combination Fried Noodle
Bahn Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Yum Salad
    • Spicy thai salad with fresh coriander, tomatoes. cucumber, celery, bean sprouts, red onions, special Bahn Thai time dressing and your choice of meat.
  • Deep Fried Squid
    • Thai style seasoned fresh squid, deep fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Gaeng Phed Ped Yang
    • red chilli paste curry, with coconut cream, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables.
  • Phad Phong Karee
    • Seasonal vegetable stir fried with curry powder, egg. evaporated milk, chili paste and your choice of meat
  • Koi Dio Phad
    • Thick rice noodles stir fried wife seasonal vegetables and your choice of meat.
  • Phad Moo Krob (Crispy Pork)
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with seasonal vegetables.
  • Hormok
    • seafood special. Combination of mussels, squid, fish, and prawns steamed wife coconut cream and red curry paste, wrapped in tin foil parcel.
  • Phad Bai Ka Prao
    • Spicy stir fried choice of meat with chilli. sweet basil and vegetables.
Subway - Parklands (sample menu)
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Western Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Olives N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Pickles N/A
Kwik Kiwi Diner (sample menu)
  • Weekday Special $11.50
  • Pork Riblets
  • Large $3.00
  • Medium $2.50
  • Bacon & egg $4.80
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
  • sausages rolls $2.60
  • Breakfast $6.20
Vanilla Bean (sample menu)
  • Beef Goulash (Hovezi Gulas) $22.50
    • Czech beef goulash served w. dumplings or in bread
  • Beef Steak $18
    • 180g beef steak, served w. salad, fries and sauce of your choice from mushroom, green peppercorn or red wine jus
  • Bohemian Breakfast $20
    • Bramborák (Czech savoury potato pancake), spinach, bacon free range poached eggs
  • Toasties $6.50
    • w. 3 fillings of your choice; cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion
  • Apple Tart $14
    • apple tart served with whipped cream and ice cream
  • Berry Cheesecake $12.50
    • berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $22
    • served with semi dried tomato, Kalamata olives, red onion, mesculin lettuce and bread croutons
  • Caesar Salad $21
    • add chicken
Bento Sushi Express (sample menu)
  • 4pcs Reg. Teriyaki Chicken
  • SALMON & CHICKEN COMBO $23.90
    • 8pcs, smoked salmon & avocado/4pcs salmon supreme/8pcs jumbo Teriyaki chicken
  • SEAWEED SALAD $3.90/$6.60
    • sesame or mild wasabi dressing options also avail SMALL/LARGE
  • 4pcs Inari
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Fresh Salmon reg 8pcs/jumbo 8pcs $7.90/$9.90
  • Smoked Salmon & Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs double avo $7.90/$8.70
  • 8pcs of teriyaki chicken & double avocado
  • 4pcs Avocado nigiri
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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