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

  • Pepperoni $23.00
    • Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
  • Kale salad, Apple, sultanas, walnuts, Parmesan and pangrattato (V) $12.00
  • Salami $24.00
    • Sopressa salami, tomato, potato, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle oil
  • Merino lamb shoulder Ragu, pappardelle, green olives, chilli, lemon, baby spinach $28.00
  • Roasted Duck leg, baby spinach, pecorino risotto, pinenut and current salsa (GF) $35.00
  • Market fish, cauliflower pureé, charred cauliflower, cherry tomato, chilli, anchovies and olives (GF) $35.00
  • Parma $24.00
    • Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, grilled peppers, vincotto
  • Chocolate mousse cake $16.00
    • with creme fraiche, praline
  • SOLE FLLET CRUMBED $6.20
  • AKAROA COD CRUMBED $5.20
  • GURNARD CRUMBED $6.20
  • PLAIN DONUT $2.20
  • CHICKEN CROQUETTE $2.80
  • BACON & EGG $5.80
  • ONION RINGS 6 FOR $2.90
  • HOT DOG $2.20
  • Chicken gristle $1.50
  • Noodles soybean paste $9.50
  • Extra fried bread stick $1.00
  • Chinese hamburger $5.50
  • Cold Olio $4.00
  • Spicy Dandan noodle $9.50
  • Beef onion dumplings M $8.50 L $11.50
  • Beancurd jelly with soup-meagre $4.80
  • Salad Bowl $9.90-$12.00
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($9.90) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($9.90) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($11.50) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($11.90) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($12.00))
  • Longboard Burrito $14.90 / $10.90
    • Sweet pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole (Regular / Mini)
  • Tortilla Chips & Guacamole $8.00
  • Macho Burrito $17.50 / $13.50
    • Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole (Regular / Mini)
  • Quesadilla $13.40-$14.60
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($13.40) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($13.40) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($14.10) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.40) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.60))
  • Macho Nachos $17.70
    • Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole
  • Burrito $12.90-$14.50
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($12.90) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($12.90) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($13.90) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.20) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.50))
  • Jalapeno Chicken Quesadilla $15.60
    • The perfect combination of fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken, melted cheese, jalapeños and guacamole
  • Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes
  • Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip
  • Small Quiche Bite platter $28.50
    • 24 pieces
  • French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55
    • Regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins
  • -11 $9.00 pp
  • -11 $7.20 pp
  • Small Platter $26.50
  • Large $34.50
    • Approx. 35+ pieces
  • - Japanese curry sauce
  • L/combo $15.10
    • with miso or green tea
  • Chicken Kushiage Bowl
    • Crumbled chicken skewers, Regular -1 Skewers, Large-2 Skewers
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Soba Noodles $9.90
  • L/combo $14.00
    • with miso or green tea
  • Tempura Prawn $3.00
  • Tempura Vegetables & Crumbed Prawn Bowl
  • L/combo $15.10
    • with miso or green tea
  • Bombay Aloo $16
    • Small potato pieces cooked with onion and tomato paste mixed with herbs and spices.
  • Prawn Kadai $21
    • Prawns cooked in butter with garlic, tomato, capsicum and fresh coriander.
  • Kechumber $4
  • Amritsari Curry: Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.50
    • Dish from North India, Punjab. Curry cooked with the tempering of Carom seeds, yoghurt, and onionbase gravy.
  • Tandoori Prawn $16
    • King size prawn marinated, grilled in the tandoor oven with a hint of lemon.
  • Gulab Jamun (2Pcs) $5
    • A delicious dessert made with milk, cream. Finished with cardamom clove infused sugar.
  • Mushroom Rice $10
  • Chicken Jhal Frezi $19.50
    • Chefs special, cooked with green chillies, fried onions and green peppers.
  • Chettinad Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
    • Meat cooked to perfection in black pepper, ginger, garlic & tangy tomato gravy.
  • Lamb Handi $19.00
    • Diced lamb cooked with spinach, onion, tomato and whole spices and garnished with ginger.
  • Mango Chutney $2.00
  • Lamb Cutlets $22.00
    • Marinated lamb cutlets with herbs and spices and coated with crumbs then cooked to perfection.
  • Malai Kofta / Palak Kofta $18.00
    • Cottage cheese cubes and potato balls mixed with herbs and spices, simmered with cream and cashew sauce
  • Vegetable/Paneer Biryani $16.00
    • Basmati rice cooked in special spices,fresh seasonal vegetable,cottage of cheese garnished with raisens,nuts and coriander.(mughal dish)
  • Vegetarian Navratan Korma $18.00
    • A variety of fresh vegetable cooked with rich gravy and spices.
  • Seekh Kebab $17.00
    • Marinated mince placed on skewers and cooked in charcoal fired oven cooked to perfection
  • Curious George $22.50 / $32.50
    • Smoked chicken, bacon, banana, brie cheese.
  • Chicken $22.50 / $32.50
    • Smoked chicken, cranberry sauce, brie cheese. This is our specialty!
  • Kid's Platter $9.50
  • Manhattan $22.50 / $32.50
    • Smoked chicken, apricots, cream cheese, rosemary.
  • Seasoned Wedges $7.50
    • Cooked to crunchy perfection and served with sour cream.
  • Fries $5.50
    • Served with tomato ketchup.
  • Lamb Salad $13.50
    • Marinated lamb, red onions, pine nuts, tomato, feta, yellow capsicums sauteed in a balsamic reduction and served on a bed of lettuce.
  • Flat Bread $7.50
    • Filadelfio's style with olive oil, parmesan cheese, rosemary, rock salt, nuts, garlic, olives - very, very tasty.
  • Butter Mushroom M $8.00 / F $14.00
    • Mushrooms cooked in buttery fenugreek flavoured curry, and spices
  • Tandoori Chicken Roll $5.00
    • Chicken tikka chunks rolled in roti bread with aoli sauce
  • Chicken Pakoras (6pcs) $4.90
    • Tender chicken piece dipped in chick peas batter and then deep fried
  • Fish Tikka $5.90
    • Filleted fish marinated in yoghurt, tandoori masala, skewered and roasted in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
  • Rogan Josh (Lamb/Chicken/Beef )
    • Boneless chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce with fried onion, tomato, capsicum and garlic
  • Prawn Saag M $10.00 / F $17.00
    • Prawns cooked in spinach with creamy tomatoes and mild spices
  • -Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
  • -with fries $6.00
  • Garlic Pretzel Bread $9.00
  • Warm Apple Frangipani Tart $13.00
    • with brandy custard
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Ceasar Salad with Chicken or Smoked Salmon $19.50
  • Chocolat Fondant $13.00
    • served with Vanilla Bean Gelato.
  • Beer Battered Fish Fillet $18.50
    • served with Fries & Salad
  • Trenches Platter $22.50
    • Meats / cheese / bits n bobs
  • Baked Lemon Cheese Cake $13.00
    • With Citrus Mascarpone & Passion Fruit Coulis.
  • Cheese and tomato (Multigrain bread, cheese, tomato w/tomato sauce)
  • Basil Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta (3 pieces) $6.00
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • Vege (spinach, olives, mushrooms )
  • Toastie $7.00
  • Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
  • Olive and Pepper (Olives and Roasted Pepper and homemade Tomato base)
  • Crumble Slice $5.00
    • Using the best of seasonal fruits, served with berry coulis
  • Roasted Eggplant & Salsa Verde $8.00 / $13.00
    • Locally grown organic eggplant roasted until tender and then topped with a piquant salsa verde, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • Free Range Eggs on Toast $13.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried served on toasted Handcrafted Artisan Bread (Gluten Free Bread Available) Build Your Own Breakfast Plate - Choose from and add, Roasted Tomato $3.00, Grilled Bacon $6.00, Roasted Portabello Mushroom $4.00 and Homemade Sausage Loaf $5
  • Home Made Market Soup - Gluten Free $12.00
    • Made from fresh ingredients from the Farmers Market, served with honey grain toast or bread and butter (Gluten Free Bread/Toast available)
  • West Coast Venison Sausage Roll $9.00 / $15.00
    • Wild West Coast Venison mixed with pork meat, vegetables and our own tomato chutney, wrapped in streaky bacon and baked until tender. Served with house-made slaw and tomato chutney (Without / With Salad)
  • Rice Crackle $4.00
    • A perennial favorite of young and old alike!!
  • Scones / Scrolls / Danish $5.00
    • Changing Daily - served with butter
  • Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • French Toast $18.50
    • A classic with bacon, banana and lashings of maple syrup
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Bacon
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Chicken tenders tossed thru salad greens & topped with crispy noodles & a mint yoghurt dressing
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • Marinated sirloin served on salad greens finished with chilli jam
  • The Works $20.00
    • Sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown & toast with eggs as you like them.
  • Bagel – Cinnamon bagel with jam and cream cheese $8.10
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
  • Steak & Bacon Sandwich $21.50
    • Lettuce, tomato, bacon & Sirloin Steak with onion marmalade & aioli
  • White Bread N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Carrot N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • Sweet Onion N/A
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