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

  • Pork hock, new style salsa verde & corn crema $29
  • Crispy fried potato skins, jalapeno queso fundido $11
  • Cumin battered market fish, salsa mojito, coriander $8
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Mexicano’s fried chicken $16
  • De la maquina de café (means “from the coffee machine”) $4
    • Short black, Long Black, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Mochaccino, Macchiato, Hot Chocolate
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Fire grilled mushrooms, garlic, fried onion queso, fresh herbs $9
  • -Small $10.50
  • - Medium $13.50
  • -Gravy $2.00 each
  • half $10.00
  • -Roast Pumpkin $0.8 each
  • -Large $17.50
  • Combo 2 $12.50
    • Two Pieces of Fried Chicken, 4 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • Haloumi salad $18.90
    • Grilled haloumi with a greek salad with boteco dressing
  • Boteco's home made beef lasagne $22.90
    • How mama used to make it to us
  • Crispy pork belly $19.90
    • Delicious pork belly with lemon infusion (best seller)
  • South american fries $17.90
    • Crispy hand cut potatoes, with bacon, mozzarella cheese and sour cream
  • BBQ ribs (6 ribs) $21.90
    • Marinated in boteco's special sauce and cooked boteco's way
  • Dolma entree $9.00
    • Vine leaves wrapped in rice and herbs cooked in lemon sauce
  • Chicken greek salad $25.00
    • Chicken breast marinated in boteco marination grilled and served with greek salad
  • Falafel kebab open souvlaki $18.90
    • Home made falafel served with greek salad, fries, homemade sauces and pita bread
  • Cheese $4.30
  • Sole Fillet $5.00
  • Crab stick (2) $2.20
  • Corn Nuggets (each/doz) $ 0.80/$8.00
  • Blue Cod $6.00
  • Plain Burger Combo $7.00
    • 1 plain burger, 1 chips, 1 can of drink
  • Plain Donut $2.20
  • Chicken Filla $6.00
  • Oaty Pancakes $17.00
    • Either: Fresh fruit salad and maple syrup Or Banana bacon and maple syrup
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • Roast pumpkin kaffir lime and peanut Thai dressed salad
  • LB’s Big Breakfast $20.00
    • Eggs, bacon, tomato, hash brown, mushroom and bratwurst sausage, served with toast
  • Baked Brie $12.00
    • Served with capsicum jam and focaccia croutes
  • Fish “n” Chips $22.50
    • Beer battered catch of the day (see specials board for today’s fish) served with crispy chips salad and lemon and tartare
  • Caesar Salad $18.50
    • Cos lettuce, parmesan, bacon and focaccia croutes tossed in Caesar dressing finished with poached egg
  • Cream cheese $2.00
  • Add Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • Shahi Vegetable Samosa $2.50
  • Lamb Jaffrani Biryani (Med) $14.90
  • Chicken palak (Med) $13.90
  • Fish Tikka Masala (Med) $13.90
  • Seasonal Vegetables $5.90
  • Butter Lamb (Med) $13.90
  • Mango Chicken (Mild) $13.90
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Ground Beef Burger $15.50
    • House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Avoca $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella spinach, olives, goat’s feta, red onion & sun-dried tomatoes
  • Add chorizo, smoked cheese, anchovies, salami $3.00
  • Linwood $26.00
    • BBQ base, mozzarella, chicken, Kransky, bacon & smoked cheese
  • Mussels steamed with Cassels Lager, crème fraîche & bread $16.00
  • Rakaia $24.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers & rocket
  • Fish & Chips $26.50
    • Fresh market fish with Cassels and Sons Pilsner batter, fries and tartare sauce
  • Wood-fired flatbread with hummus & olives $15.50
  • Te Oka $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chorizo, prawns & roasted capsicum
  • Paneer Makhani $17.50
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato based gravy
  • Nargisi Kofté $19.00
    • Minced meat balls cooked and served in delicious gravy. A lady’s recipe- chefs’ envy.
  • Beef Biryani $18.50
    • Rice cooked with Beef in masala and various flavoursome spices
  • Vege Korma $18.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
  • Raita $4.00
    • Beaten yoghurt with hint of spices.
  • Lamb Korma $21.00
    • Tender lamb cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
  • Lamb Makhani $19.50
    • Mild, tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
  • Aloo Paneer Tikki $ 8.00
    • Boiled potatoes mashed & mixed with cottage cheese, then cooked in fry pan
  • MAYO $0.50
  • MISO SOUP 2.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL
    • teriyaki chicken shreds, cabbage, cucumber, avocado, hot chilli or mayonnaise or sweet chilli
  • VEGETARIAN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • TUNA (6 pc/8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
  • CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO AND CREAM CHEESE $6.50/$8.00
  • CRISPY CHICKEN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • CHILLI PORK BOWL
    • spicy marinated pork, shredded cabbage, mayonnaise & hot chilli
  • Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $14.90
    • bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard) served with chips
  • Hot cakes $13.00
    • 3 hot cakes served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Kids breakfast $10.00
    • half portion of big breakfast
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • two stands filling from
  • BBs Salmon $22.90
    • 200g. salmon grilled to your liking served with prawns & garden salad.
  • Wedges $9.00
    • served with bacon & cheese
  • BBs Steak $19.90
    • 200g. Sirloin grilled to your liking served with mushroom, chips & garden salad
  • Hot Chips & Chicken nuggets $8.00
  • tomato & capsicum $6.50
  • chocolate, strawberry or caramel server with cream & nuts $7.50
  • smoked chicken, cream cheese & cranberry $7.90
  • smoked chicken, cream cheese & pesto $6.50
  • -2x marshmallows
  • bag of chips L $5.5 / S $4
  • -yogurt
  • ham & cheese $4.90
  • fillet steak and bacon burger $18.50
  • half n half salad plate $12.00
  • omelette with 2 fillings served with wholegrain toast $15.50
  • - add fruit $13.50
  • eggs florentine $16.50
  • eggs your way $9.50
  • hot smoked salmon on a potato rosti with wilted spinach and a poached egg $16.50
  • – avocado and bacon $12.00
  • Steamed Rice $5.50
  • Chicken nuggets 1/2 dozen $4.00
  • Soft drink 1.5 ltr $4.00
  • Seafood Supreme Chow Mein $11.90/$12.90
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $11.90/$12.90
  • Samosa (vegetarian) 2 for $2.50
  • Pork & wonton soup $9.00
  • BBQ Pork on Vegetables $11.90/$12.90
  • -combo $5.00
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $12.50
  • Big cheeseburger $5.50
    • Just like its name implies, the Big Cheeseburger features a big, tasty, chargrilled beef patty with cheddar cheese, onion, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup all on a 4.5” bun.
  • Jr. Carl
    • Chargrilled beef patty with lettuce, American Cheese and our special sauce.
  • Jr. Fish 'n chips $6.50
    • 2 pieces of fish with small fries and drink.
  • Only available at carls jr. Airport, upper harbour and metro
  • Cheeseburger hashrounds $4.90
    • Crispy potato rounds, beef topped with melted cheese, tangy tomato sauce and pickles.
  • -Burger only $5.00
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