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

  • The Scotch Egg $12.5
    • served hot with terra viva relish
  • Terra Viva Smoothie Bowl $15.50
    • mixed berry smoothie topped with terra viva muesli and spiced rhubarb and apple compote
  • Apple & popcorn $2
  • Icecream & jelly $2
  • Chocolate crackles $2
  • Toast, hash brown, hollandaise, tomato, crumpets $4
  • Brioche french toast with lemon yoghurt $7
  • Eggs Benedict $24
    • with streaky bacon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Pitza Makhsos Yoghurt, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Lamb S $8.5 / L $12
  • Bolang $5
  • Chalaw Kabab Lamb, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
  • Nandagh Kabab Mixed. Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • S= Small / L= Large
  • Chicken S $8.5 / L $12
  • Sambosa $5
  • 30. Nasi Goreng (Rice)
  • 29. Bami Goreng (Noodles)
  • 8. Pork & Vegetables on Fried Rice
  • 21. Combination Foo Young
  • 10. Steak Fried Rice
  • Pineapples
  • 28. Combination Fried Rice
  • 2. Chicken Fried Rice
  • Baldwin's Black Cherry Chicken $30
    • A roasted chicken breast stuffed with a mousse of black cherries and almonds, wrapped in bacon and served on a creamy potato bake with toasted almonds and a red wine cherry glaze.
  • 1/2 Pound Ribeye $36
    • 250grms of ribeye cooked to your liking served with golden fries, salad greens and your choice of sauce.
  • Kakanui Calamari $26
    • Fried golden then tossed in our homemade paprika salt, served with a side salad, chilli lime sauce and aïoli.
  • Extra Cheese Pizza $18
    • Pizza sauce topped with mozzarella and more mozzarella!
  • Marlborough Mussels $17.50
    • A dozen whole shell mussels steamed in a sweet chilli and coconut cream sauce, served with a wedge of toasted garlic bread.
  • Ice Cream Sandwich $16
    • A generous scoop of gourmet mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwiched between dark chocolate cookies and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
  • Chicken Run $12
    • Crumbed chicken tenders served with fries, salad and tomato sauce.
  • Please ask your wait staff for today's creation. POA
    • Please ask your wait staff for today's creation.
  • House Made Granola $16.00
    • with poached fruit, yoghurt, panna cotta and milk
  • Warmed Marinated Olives $9.00
  • Cervo $26.00
    • seared venison, muscat raisins, ricotta, pecorino, walnut, parsley
  • Quattro Formaggio $26.00
    • smoked mozzarella, pecorino, provolone, gorgonzola
  • Polenta Fries with Aioli $8.00/ $12.00
    • Half /Full
  • Risotto $28.00
    • local, seasonal, please ask your waitperson
  • Braised Goat Arancini with Truffle Mayo $15.00
  • Seasonal buttered greens $10.00
  • Curry Beef $12.70
  • Chicken & Cashew $13.90
  • Combination Chow Mein $12.70
  • Ginger Beef $12.70
  • Wonton With Sweet & Sour Sauce $9.50
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
  • Lemon Chicken $12.70
  • Grilled Bacon $5.00
  • Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger $23.00
    • Brioche bun, creamed corn, spiced tomoto salsa, iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, hand cut fries, paprika aioli
  • Cornflake Crusted Brioche French Toast $19.00
    • Spiced plums, coconut flakes, white chocolate cream
  • Antipodean Plate $21.00
    • Halloumi, smashed avocado, vine tomatoes, spiced sweet potato, dukkah, grilled flat bread
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bites $14.00
    • Paprika aioli
  • Chef's Vegetables $7.00
  • Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
    • Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
  • Eggs on Toast $12.00
    • 2 eggs served your way on sourdough
  • Oriental style salad with wild bamboo shoots and beef $12.50
  • Double Melon Pudding Milk $6.00
  • Africans noodles (BBQ pork) $11.00
  • Grape Bubbly Shake $4.20
  • Passion Fruit Bubbly Shake $4.20
  • Milky Toast $5.30
  • Soya Milk $3.20
    • We use freshly homemade soya milk
  • Plain Soup $2.50
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
  • (A) Bacon $17.50
  • Toasted Muesli $11.50
    • served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
  • BLT $17.50
    • bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
  • Chicken and Cheese Nachos (also available with mince topping) $10.50
  • Bowl of Fries $7.00
    • served with aioli
  • Chicken and Cheese Nachos with Sweet Chilli (also available with Mince topping) $13.50
  • Fresh Battered Fish of the Day $18.50
    • served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon wedge and tartare sauce
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • Beef $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Cheesecake $2.50
  • Large $7.00
  • Sandwiches - Chicken Schnitzel $6.90
  • Combo 2 Quarter Chicken $12.50
    • 4 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Quarter $6.50
  • Sandwiches - Pork $6.90
  • Chicken wontons $17
    • Aikmans good time sauce
  • Buttermilk Chocolate Hotcakes $18
    • Chocolate hotcakes, berry compote, vanilla cream, oreo crumb, chocolate ganache
  • Aikmans Grazing Platter.( GF) $41
    • Cured meats, chirozo, cheeses, terrine, crackers, pickles, spreads, Turkish bread
  • Pulled Pork Roll $20
    • Bulldog sauce, QP mayo, house pickles, crackling, curly fries.
  • -Peter Timbs strreaky bacon
  • Aikmans Naked Burger.( GF) $23
    • Grass fed beef, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, red capsicum and avocado relish Barrys Bay cheddar, polenta fries.​
  • Croquettes $15
    • Prawn, sweet corn, jalapeño, spring onion, aioli.
  • Garden Salad.( V, GF) $12
    • avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, toasted seeds, sheery vinaigrette.
  • Lamb & Cheese Pie
  • Savouries $1.60
  • Steak & Pepper
  • Steak & Tomato
  • Lamb & Pepper Pie
  • Lamb & Mushroom Pie
  • Steak Pie
  • Steak & Mushroom
  • Tea $3.00
  • Gogi berry, cashew + coconut muesli with fresh seasonal fruit, berry compote + yoghurt $9.50
  • Toast with jams n/a
  • Eggs anyway you like on wholegrain toast $9.50
  • Housemade cashew + pumpkin seed sausages served with grilled tomatoes, mushrooms + poached eggs on wholegrain toast $20.00
  • Chai $4.50
  • Hot chocolate $4.00
  • Fluffy $1.00
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak $4.60
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Housemade beans $4
  • Angus Beef Gnocchi $22.5
    • With sautéed eld mushrooms, rocket, peas and parmesan nished with jus and true oil
  • Pulled Pork Soft Shell Taco $19
    • With peanut slaw, smokey mayo and curly fries
  • Hash Browns $4
  • Power Breakfast $14.5
    • 3 eggs scrambled, Ora king salmon, sauteed spinach and truffle oil. Add wholegrain toast: $3.5
  • Field mushrooms $4
  • Cheesecake of Day $7.5
  • Any style egg $2
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