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

  • Steak & onion Pattie $2.40
  • Corn Pattie $2.30
  • Jam Rap $2.30
  • Chocolate Explosion Doughnut $3.80
  • Chocolate Donut $2.30
  • Vegetarian Spring Roll $2.80
  • Mini Donuts 4 for $2.30
  • Chicken & Cheese Burger $5.20
  • Black Forest $2.20
  • Chicken and Cheese $5.50
  • Cheese $4.30
  • Chow Chow $4.30
  • Corn Patties $2.20
  • Steak and Egg $5.50
  • Double Meat $4.30
  • Squid Rings (Dozen) $8.50
  • Double Cheeseburger Combo N/A
    • The double banger of your favourite burger. A Double Cheeseburger served alongside a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll be telling your grandkids about this one in years to come. Burger combos include Medium Soft Drink and your choice of Medium Fries or Garden Salad.
  • Massive McMuffin N/A
    • When one McMuffin® is not enough. Our Massive McMuffin® has a rasher of bacon, a freshly cracked egg, a slice of cheese, two sausage patties with ketchup on a hot toasted English Muffin.
  • Double Cheeseburger N/A
  • Banoffee Shake N/A
  • Coke N/A
    • There's nothing like it. The famous thirst-quenching taste.
  • Fruit Bag N/A
    • Our delicious crisp apple slices are picked from New Zealand orchards. They're fresh, washed, sliced, ready to eat and extremely yummy.
  • Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap N/A
  • Triple Cheeseburger Combo N/A
    • A towering Triple Cheeseburger with a refreshing medium soft drink, and medium fries. It’s stacked with unforgettable value. Like when you were showing off and almost stacked it off your skateboard in front of a bus stop full of girls. Burger combos include Medium Soft Drink and your choice of Medium Fries or Garden Salad.
  • BRAT Crispy bacon, rocket, avocado and tomato on toasted focaccia $14.00
  • Portobello mushrooms on ciabatta with fresh thyme and lemon $14.50
  • Soup of the day See board / $11
  • 11am – 2.30pm
  • Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon $5.00
  • Toast with jam $7.50
  • Free range eggs on toast $10.50
  • Eggs benedict on an English muffin $17.50
  • Sausages / Veges Patties $2.00
  • Double Meat / Chicken $4.40
  • Planburger $3.30
  • -Fish & Egg Meals $11.30
    • 3 pieces fish, 2 eggs, chips, salad, sauce
  • Scallops 1/2 doz. $8.00 / 1 doz. $16.00
  • Mini Samosa / Mini Spring Rolls / Veges, Patties / $2.00
  • Bacon $3.10
  • Garlic Butter $1.55
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • One Dozen Wontons $8.00
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts $13.00
  • Jade Special Chicken $12.00
  • Steak Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $13.00
  • Chicken Curry on Fried Rice $9.80
  • Prawn Curry on Rice $13.00
  • Toasted panini $13.50
    • filled with chicken & capsicum in stay sauce served with garden salad
  • Freshly Made Sandwiches $4.00
  • Fish $3.00
  • Basket of wedges $6.20
  • FILLED WRAP $12.90
    • Your choice of Chicken & Bacon, or Vegetarian, served with chips and salad
  • Seafood Basket & Fries $10.50
  • Basket of Fries $4.80
  • CRUMBED SCHNITZEL $17.50
    • Your choice of chicken or pork, served with garden salad and fries
  • French Fries (GF/Vegan) $9.00
    • Served w/ flaked sea salt, tomato sauce & aioli
  • -Gluten Free $10.50
  • Polenta Fries $8.50
  • Bless Up Vegan (GF Optional) $22.50
    • Smoked housemade beans, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, hash, salsa & vegan aioli
  • ● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
  • -Sausages,hash, beans, 2 eggs $5.00 each
  • Toast & Spreads $7.50
  • Burger du jour (GF/Vegan available) $11.00
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • TOMATO $4.00
  • STEAK CURRY ON FRIED RICE $11.00
  • SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN $13.00
  • CHICKEN WITH SATAY SAUCE $12.50
  • DONUT $2.20
  • CURRY RICE ROLL $2.50
  • NASI GORENG RICE $12.00
  • FISH $2.40
  • Mi Xao Tom Prawn Fried Noodle / Mi Xao Thap Cam Combination F/Noodle / Mi Xao Hai San Seafood Fried Noodle $10.00
  • Takeaway Box $1.00
  • Canh Chua Vietnam Style Hot 'n' Sour Soup / Bamboo Fish Sour Soup / Canh Chua Seafood Tom Yum / Canh Ca Nau Ngot Clay Pot Vietnamese Fish Soup $15.00
  • Goi Ga Ngo Sen Yummy Chicken Lotus Salad Served with Garden Fresh Salad, Dressing & Cashews $15.00
  • Bo Sot Nam Beef with Mushroom Sauce / Bo Cari Beef Cooked in Curry & Coconut Cream / Bo Xao Bon Cai Beef with Veg $16.00
  • Ha Cao Chien Deep Fried Dumpling x10 $8.00
  • Bo Xao Hanh Can Beef with Celery Onion / Bo Sot Chua Ngot Beef Sweet and Sour Sauce $16.00
  • Grass Jelly with Coconut Cream / Mung Bean with Coconut Cream $5.00
  • Greens On Toast $12.50
    • a forest of greens over a bed of avocado, miso & our sour dough whole-grain bread
  • Egg Benedict $17.50
    • two poached eggs with bacon & house-made hollandaise on sour dough bread
  • Bagel $9.00
    • toasted Bagel with cream cheese and pesto
  • Filo Of The Day $14.50
    • served with a side salad of your choice
  • Egg Montreal $18.90
    • two poached eggs with house-cured salmon & house-made hollandaise on sour dough bread
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • with bacon, sausage, slow roasted tomato, mushrooms, toast, fried potatoes and two eggs any way you like it
  • B.L.T.-Toast $16.50
    • with bacon, lettuce, tomato & house made sauce hollandaise
  • Oven Baked Farmer Omelette $16.50
    • 3-eggs omelette with courgette, capsicum red onion,bacon & toast
  • Chicken do pyaza $15.80
    • Chicken cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
  • Chicken madras $15.80
    • A dish from south of india. Chicken pieces cooked with the onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and oriental spices
  • Mushroom do pyaza $15.00
    • Mushroom cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
  • Fish curry $16.00
    • Curry cooked in onion tomato gravy with garlic, ginger and dried fenugreek leaves
  • Chicken kadai $15.80
    • Chicken cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices
  • Basmati rice $2.50
    • Aromatic steamed basmati rice
  • Kashmiri naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with coconut, cashews and sultanas
  • Paneer kulcha $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with cottage cheese and spices
  • Roast lamb with apple and mint jelly
  • Butti $8.00
  • Bacon and egg
    • with tomato and red pepper sauce
  • Midi $10.00
  • Bigi $14.00
  • Bratwurst sausage with onion marmalade
  • Ham off the bone and cheese with whole grain mustard
  • Cheeseburger with beetroot chutney
  • Bohemian Breakfast $20
    • Bramborák (Czech savoury potato pancake), spinach, bacon free range poached eggs
  • Pasta of the Day N/A
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Bramborák $22
    • famous Czech savoury potato pancake filled w. chicken and seasonal vegetables
  • Eggs Your Way $12.50
    • free range eggs your way either poached, scramble or fried served on multigrain toast
  • Berry Cheesecake $12.50
    • berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Soup of The Day $12.50
  • Bagel $7
    • w. cream cheese and jam
  • Pork Ribs (Veprova zebra) (0.5 kg / 1 kg) $25 / $32
    • slow cooked tender pork ribs in a honey marinade served w. fries and coleslaw
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