The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant in Christchurch Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Akoori $14.50
    • creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with fresh indian flavours. served with toasted house bread
  • Omelette $16.50
    • a free-range egg omelette with a choice of filling. served with a side salad
  • Breakfast dosa $13.95
    • a dosa filled with caramelised banana andd drizzled with honey
  • Chia seed and goji porridge $13.50
    • chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk - a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants
  • Green power smoothie $8.95
    • a great-tasting superblend of nutrients-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with priobiotics, digestive enzymes, herbs, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Antipasto platter $16.50
    • as appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread
  • Nachos $12.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish
  • Nori wrap $12.95
    • spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in nori
  • Refrito wrap $12.95
    • refrito beans with melted edam cheese, basmati rice, lettuce, organic sour cream, fresh salsa and tabasco sauce wrapped in tortilla
  • Dal $9.95/$13.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection (cup/bowl)
  • Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
    • served with basmati rice. gluten free
  • Curry dosa $15.95
    • today's curry served with a freash dosa and house chutney. vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available
  • Masala dosa $14.95
    • our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney
  • Humming burger $14.95 - $18.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo
  • Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
  • Garden burger $14.95 - $18.95
    • a tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, frated edam cheese and mayo
  • Breadless burger platter $14.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
  • Vegan chocolate cake $6.50
    • our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake
  • Sweet treats n/a
    • variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily
DINNER DINNER
  • Breadless burger platter $18.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad, gluten free and vegan options
  • Dal $8.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. vegan option available, gluten-free
  • Zen sticks $12.95
    • skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
  • Antipasto platter $18.95
    • an antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. vegan
  • Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
  • Nori wrap $16.95
    • kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet
  • Chefs seasonal salad n/a
    • chef's creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
    • made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. vegan and gluten free options
  • Masala dosa $16.95
    • our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney. vegan, gluten-free
  • Pondicherry dosa $18.95
    • a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free
  • Curry dosa $18.95
    • today's curry with basmati rice served with a fresh dosa and house chutney. vegan option available. gluten-free
  • Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
  • Sun burger $15.95 - $18.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. served with salad and/or fries
  • Halloumi burger $17.95 - $20.95
    • grilled halloumi cheee, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chicken supreme $23.00
    • Garlic marinated chargrilles chicken on a potato cake with sauteed veges and cream fraiche vinaigrette
  • Whitebait sliders $15.00
  • Venison red wine casserole $25.00
    • Slow braised venison served with a rich red wine sauce, with courgettes and spinach on pappardelle pasta
  • Baby back ribs $25.00
    • With a speight old dark bbq sauce, coleslaw, criss cut fries and green tomato and jalapeno chutney
  • Hokey pokey and chocolate cheesecake $12.00
    • Served with hokey pokey ice cream
  • Apple and cinnamon sponge $12.00
    • Served warm with vanilla ice cream
  • Garlic loaf $8.00
    • Served warm with garlic butter
  • Chicken and port wine pate $12.00
    • With chutney, wholegrain toast and crackers
  • Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
  • Sweet 'N' Sour Fish $11.50
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $11.00
  • $15pack $15.00
    • 1 Spring Roll, 2 Fish's, 1 Meat Pattie, 2 Scoops of Chips, 1 Hotdog, 1 Crabstick
  • Serves 4-6 people $51
    • Shredded Chicken with Cashews, Garlic Seasoned Vegetables, Combination Fried Rice, Sweet 'N' Sour Pork, Beef Satay
  • Prawn Fried Rice $12.00
  • BBQ Pork $11.00
  • Combination Fried Noodles $7.50
  • Lamb Palak $17.90
    • Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
  • Balti Goat $18.90
    • Slow cooked goat with Chef's secret spices - Indian favourite (medium - hot)
  • Dhal Makahani $15.90
    • Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
  • Vegetable Samosa $3.50
    • Wholesome vegetables in a crisp pastry served with tamarind chutney
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Chicken Wrap $12.00
  • Raita $3.00
    • Cucumber and yoghurt - cools and delights
  • Sweet and Sour Fish (Thai Most Popular Dish) $20.50
    • Deep fried fillets of fish with chef's special sweet and sour sauce
  • Pork, Chicken or Beef $3.00
  • Pineapple Curry $18.50
    • Tender sliced Beef or Pork is used with pineapple to create the delicate sweet and sour flavours of this Thai curry
  • Garlic and Pepper King Prawn $20.50
    • Deep fried king prawn stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
  • Garlic and Pepper $18.50
    • Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork with garlic, pepper and mushroom topped with fresh aromatic coriander
  • Red Curry Stir Fried with Calamari $20.50
    • (Thai most popular dish) Stir fried calamari in red curry paste with green beans and capsicum topped with kaffir lime leaves and fresh chilli
  • Green Curry $18.50
    • Your choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork with green curry, bamboo shoots, beans, capsicum and topped with fresh basil
  • Massaman Curry $18.50
    • Your choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork in a village style curry, with potato and onion
  • -21+ $8.00 pp
  • Average Joe Pack
    • 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit
  • -21+ $6.20 pp
  • -Curry Chicken and Mushroom
  • -11 $11.80 pp
  • Small $34
    • Club sandwiches, slices and fresh fruits. (For Approx. 5 People)
  • Large Platter $38.80
    • 36 pieces
  • Large Platter $36.50
  • Thai yellow curry of pumpkin with fried tofu, mushrooms, greens, cashew nuts with steamed rice (VG&GF) $24.00
  • Steamed vegetables $8.00
  • ​Steamed rice $4.00
  • ​Polenta fries with mayo $8.00
  • Smoked salmon salad with lemon vinaigrette dressing (GF) $18.00
  • ​Mongolian stir-fry lamb with cumin, chili, served with steamed buns or steamed rice (GF) $28.00
  • ​Crispy eggplant, fragrant Sichuan sticky sauce, pickled ginger (VG&GF)​ $16.00
  • ​Sweet and sour pork with capsicum, greens with steamed rice (GF) $25.00
  • Regular AZZZ Vietnamese Shredded Chicken $17.00
    • coriander, shallots, lime, Vietnamese mint slaw, mild chilli jam mayo and fries
  • Large halfsies $23.00
  • Regular AZZZ Non Meat Burger $17.00
    • pumpkin fritters with olives, semi dried tomato, eggplant, roasted garlic and fries
  • Black Doris Duck n/a
    • Plum marinated duck slices, toasted fennel, crumbled feta and sprouts
  • Lattice Cut Fries $9.00
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Pizza Bread $7.00
    • basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon each
  • Vegetarian n/a
    • Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts, light citrus oil and Halloumi
  • Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad $19.50
    • baby cos, sesame, lime, coriander and bamboo shoots
  • Roast Kumara (each) $1.20
  • Quarter $ 7.50
  • Combo 1 $ 12.50
  • 4 Roast potatoes, 390ml coke
  • All roast meat salad, gravy & apple and mint sauces available on request
  • Combo 3 $ 13.50
  • 1 390 ml soft drink
  • Combo 2 $ 13.50
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • Market Fish $
    • ask our wait staff
  • Goat’s cheese & caramelised onion tart $24.5
    • with courgette, smoked beetroot puree & candied walnuts
  • Your choice of Crumbed fish, crispy chicken thigh or cheerio’s served with vege sticks & fries or a bread roll $10.5
  • Duck fat potatoes $5.5
  • Fish & chips $18.5
    • Panko crumbed market fish with fries, aioli & lemon
  • House smoked salmon $15.5
    • with horseradish cream, smoked beetroot puree & crispy capers
  • 5 spice pork belly $26.5
    • with sesame rice, bok choy, capsicum, green beans, lychee & plum sweet chili sauce
  • Steamed fresh NZ mussels $17.5
    • in a coconut & lime broth with chilli, coriander, tomato & coconut chips
  • Penne Alla Pollo $22.00
    • Penne pasta with chicken, sundried tomatoes, onion, feta cheese in white cream sauce
  • Garlic and Herb Foccacia $10.00
    • Homemade garlic butter
  • Brioche French Toast $19.00
    • Slices of sweet battered brioche toast served with maple syrup and a light dusting of cinnamon sugar. Choose from berry compote & banana or bacon & banana
  • Mykonos $22.00
    • Smoked salmon, capers, red onion, dill and cream cheese
  • Normandy $22.00
    • Chicken, camembert, cranberry and mozzarella
  • Lamb Kofta Skewers $18.00
    • Spiced ground lamb, onion, parsley and mint, served with a yoghurt dip and a side salad
  • Margherita $20.00
    • Sliced tomato, fresh basil and mozzarella
  • Tomato Bruschetta $13.00
    • Diced tomato, fresh torn basil and extra virgin olive oil on lightly toasted loaf
  • Caesar Salad G $21.50
    • Fresh crisp baby cos lettuce tossed with garlic croutons, crispy belly bacon, soft boiled egg, shaved parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing
  • Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravlax G $28.50
    • Bully’s salt and beetroot cured Akaroa salmon fillet sliced and served with Spanish salsa, carrot & coriander salad with sweet black bean & chilli dressing
  • Spiced Pork filled Conchiglioni Pasta Shells $27.50
    • Spiced pulled pork baked in pasta sea shells and served with an arugula, mizuna and apple salad, sweet pork jus and finished with shaved parmesan
  • Blueberry Pancake Stack $17.30
    • Light pancakes with blueberries, served with maple syrup, berry coulis & cream
  • Mediterranean Charred Vegetable Stack [V] $30.00
    • Courgette, capsicum, and eggplant over a tomato and herbed couscous finished with salsa verde, olive tapenade and thick tzatziki
  • Baileys & White Chocolate Cheesecake $14.50
    • Smooth and creamy cheesecake served with butterscotch sauce, caramel pearls and chocolate salted caramel and almond ice cream
  • Akaroa Sea Run Salmon [G] $29.80
    • Skin fried 180g salmon fillet served over a Jamaican style coconut rundown.Sautéed seafood with aromatic spices, gourmet potatoes and peas in a coconut and seafood reduced sauce
  • Toast [2 slices of ciabatta bread with butter] $3.80
  • Chicken Chow Mein $10.50
  • Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce (12) $10.00
  • Crab Stick $2.00
  • Roast Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.50
  • Spring Roll or Curry Rice Roll $2.70
  • Onion Ring $3.20 (1/2 doz)
  • Chips
  • Chicken with Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
  • French Stick Bites (Christine's) $29.40 / $41.40
    • Small - Approx 20 + pieces / Large - Approx 35+ pieces
  • Wraps (Healthy Choice) $30.00 / $42.00
    • Vegetarian - Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum and chutney / Smokey Ham - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, Smokey ham / Chicken - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, baked breast chicken (Small - 14 pieces / Large - 20 pieces)
  • Average Joe Pack $9.00 / $8.50 / $8.00
    • Contains: 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Frenchman's Lunch Platter $68.00
    • Contains a mixture of plain croissants, ham & cheese croissants, fresh salad mixture, cheeses and a selection of cold meats. A mixture of fresh cut fillings, sauces, mayo & relish to fill the croissants with. Note: You may need a sharp knife on hand to cut the croissants. Feeds 10 people. Comes with plastic cutlery & napkins
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
  • Quiche Bites $34.20 / $46.20
    • Flavours available: Ham and Pineapple / Vegetarian (Small Quiche Bite platter - 24 pieces / Large Quiche Bite platter - 32 pieces)
  • Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
    • Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
  • Cracker & Dip Platters $35.50 / $47.50
    • Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled Onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip (Small / Large)
  • Garden Salad $12.5
    • A selection of fresh seasonal ingredients sourced locally
  • Pasta of the day P.O.A
  • AVOCA $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, spinach, olives, goat’s feta, red onion & sun-dried tomatoes
  • Smoked salmon mousse with toasted ciabatta & pickles $12.50
  • SUMNER $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham & pineapple
  • Add Kranskey, smoked cheese, anchovies, salami $3.00 each
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.50
  • Selection of sweet treats in the dessert cabinet
The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant

The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant

location

Address

363 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033772727

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 7:30 - 15:00 Tuesday 7:30 - 15:00 Wednesday 7:30 - 15:00 Thursday 7:30 - 15:00 Friday 7:30 - 15:00 17:00 - 21:00 Saturday 7:30 - 15:00 17:00 - 21:00
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Health Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Seating ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
363 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand