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

  • O.G.H.Fish and Chips $22.5
    • battered market fish, shoestring fries, lemon mayo, summer salad
  • 16 Hour Pork Shoulder $28.5
    • tangy apple and fennel salad, cider glaze, herb crushed potatoes
  • Pulled Pork Burger $19.5
    • slow roasted pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, cabbage and pickles
  • Add spare ribs to any steak $6.0
  • Angus Beef Burger $22.0
    • 200 grams prime Angus beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and mustard
  • Shoestring Fries $6.0
  • Smoked Chilli & Lime Squid $12.0
    • cornflour dusted crispy squid with Chipotle mayo
  • Hog Thurdays $15.0
    • Smokey Pork spare ribs
  • Swiss Cheese $1.50
  • PERi-PERi chips (Large) $6.50
  • Old-style chips (Large) $6.50
  • Half Chicken $12.90
    • Nothing half hearted here.
  • 8 BBQ Ribs $11.90
    • Bite sized chicken on the bone.
  • Creamy Chip Dip $2.50
  • Portuguese Rolls (Regular) $4.50
  • Potato Salad (Regular) $4.50
  • Pork Foo Young $9.00
  • Combination Foo young $9.00
  • Hot & Spicy Pork Fried Noodle $9.00
  • 5atay Chicken vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
  • Lemon Chicken (NO Rice) $15.50
  • Beef Curry vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Ginger Chicken vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Aioli, Chilli Mayo, Sweet Chilli, Sour Cream $1
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Hashies $5.5
  • Animal Rights $12.50
    • We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
  • Big Bro $14.90
    • I guess if we had a Kiwi Burger this would be it, Its good times. Beef Pattie, Salad, Bacon, Egg, Portobello Mushroom, Beetroot, Cheese with Aioli, and Velvet Relish.
  • The Stag $13.90
    • It definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, Salad, Portobello Mushroom, Blue Cheese, with Aioli and Plum Chutney.
  • Wedges $8.5
  • Velvet Lady $13.90
    • Everybody wants her but she keeps it classy just like your mum back in the day - Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Pear & red currant tart / sauce anglaise/vanilla bean ice cream $13.00
  • Chefs chicken & coconut curry / rice noodles & Asian greens $27.50
  • Duck liver pate $19.50
    • in pancetta / seasonal fruit chutney / French baguette
  • -with garlic prawns $26.50
  • Grilled prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari & fresh fish fillet 39.50
    • clam & fennel rice pilaf
  • Grilled lamb cutlets $28.50
    • filled paratha / yellow lentil dahl / yoghurt dip
  • Freshly sliced seasonal fruit with sorbet $12.50
  • Blue cod fillet $28.50
    • choice of grilled or battered /tarta re sauce / salad greens & French fries
  • Vegetable samosa $3.00
    • deep fried crisp pastry parcels stuffed with mixed vegetables. served with tamarind chutney
  • Green salad $5.00
  • Aloo paratha $4.50
    • leavened flatbread stuffed with mashed potato and spices
  • Dal makhani $14.50
    • black lentil and kidney bean cooked in creamy tomato and butter sauce
  • Cheese naan $4.50
    • naan stuffed with cheese
  • Navaratam korma (vegetable korma) $15.00
    • vegetables cooked in mild sweet creamy sauce
  • Tandoori prawn (7 pieces) $17.00
    • prawns battered in lightly spiced tandoori masala and roasted in tandoor. served with mint chutney
  • Lamb botti kebab (6 pieces) $16.00
    • fresh ginger flavoured young lamb cutlets marinated in yoghurt and tandoori masala roasted in tandoor
  • French Fries $4.00
  • Triple Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $18.50
  • Open Souvlaki $15.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served on flat pita bread, with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
  • Snack Box Combo $9.90
    • Snack Box with a can of drink
  • Egyptian Rice/Couscous $3.00
  • Snack Box $8.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel in a box of fries, tomato or chilli sauce, garlic mayo and sprinkle of green salad.
  • Salad $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Wedges $4.50
  • Nasi Goreng (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18
    • A classic Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, peas, onions and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • “Flirting With Danger” Chiang Mai Fermented Pork Ribs $15
    • Sour cured pork ribs that are fermented with cooked rice then deep fried and served with ginger soy sauce.
  • Lemongrass Chicken $18.5
    • Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder
  • Roti $4
  • Deng Deng Balado $20
    • Caramelized short rib beef with kaffir lime chilli, lemon and basil
  • Fresh Basil and Herbs (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Wok fried your choice of meat with fresh basil, hot chilli and fresh vegetables
  • Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
  • Rice $3
  • Singapore Fried Noodles $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild curry sauce.
  • Sweet one $10.20
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce.
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Green Curry Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodle with chicken, tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce.
  • Chicken Satay $9.80
    • Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in satay sauce.
  • Thai Sweet Chili Beef $9.80
    • Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce.
  • Garlic Fried Rice $10.50
    • Fried rice with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • BBQ Pork Noodles $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce.
  • Lemon Grass Chicken on Rice $8.00
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $9.50
  • Vegetarian Soup Noodle $8.50
  • Extra Seafood $6.00
  • Bami Goreng (Noodle) $9.50
  • Lemon Grass Chicken Soup Noodle $8.00
  • Pickle Cabbage & Pork Soup Noodle $9.00
  • Extra Vegetables $1.50
  • Grilled Chicken Sliders with Tangy Mayo & Kumara Crisps $13.00
  • Numban Chicken Don $13.90
    • Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce on rice
  • Teppan Prime Cut Beef Don $16.90
    • Prime Cut NZ Beef Teppanyaki style w/ Traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
  • Pork Belly Braised in Sweet Ginger Sauce $9.00
  • Kakuni (Pork Belly) Don $15.90
    • Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
  • Teppan Prime Cut Beef Set $20.00
    • Teppanyaki Style w/ traditional teriyaki sauce
  • Sweet Egg $2.20
  • Tori Tama $12.90
    • Hot udon noodle soup w/ crispy chicken, free range-egg in Hachi Hachi soup
  • Smoked Chicken ‘n’ Brie
    • Mozzarella, Smoked Chicken, Red Onion, Brie, Fresh Avocado, Spicy Plum Sauce
  • Creamy Chicken Pesto $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Pesto Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Mayonnaise
  • Chilli Chicken
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Tender Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato, Brie & Combo Of Veggies Drizzled with Chilli Sauce
  • Fish Burger $7.90
    • Fish Fillet, Double Mayo, Double Cheese, Lettuce, Tangy Sauce
  • Chicken Feast $31.95
    • 8 pieces of chicken, 2 reg. chips, 1 x Sml Coleslaw, 1 x Sml Gravy & 2 Reg. Drinks
  • Chicken Aioli $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Aioli Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad
  • Mexican Fiesta
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Chilli Bean Mix, Spicy Chorizo, Capsicum, Fresh Tomato & Jalapenos
  • Chicken Combo $9.99
    • 2 pieces of chicken, reg. chips, coleslaw & drink
  • Nasty, in a deliciously good way! $14.00
    • Chargrilled thai pork neck with jaew dipping sauce. G/F. D/F
  • Mini venison ribs with caramelised harissa onions. G/F. D/F. $16.00
  • Rice paper rolls with shredded pork, crispy shallots, toasted peanuts and mung beans. G/F. D/F. $12.00
  • Jalapeno and cheese croquettes, capsicum couli. V. $12.50
  • Add to it $5.00
    • two fried eggs or blue cheese
  • Red wine and thyme jus (D/F), mushroom and garlic sauce, a trio of mustard (D/F), garlic and chili butter sauce, bearnaise sauce or horopito pesto (D/F) n/a
  • Buttermilk pancakes w/ vanilla ice cream, maple syrup and berry compote $9.00
  • Chicken liver parfait with whb pickles, caramelised onion and thyme jam, toasted baguette. G/F avail. $15.00
  • Joey ''The Greek'' Gallo $24.00
    • Feta cheese, black olive, tomato, red onion, bell peppers and artichoke
  • Don Mario Santoini $26.00
    • Pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked hickory BBQ sauce, mozzarella and sour cream
  • Mario Puzo's Margherita $22.00
    • Roma tomato sauce, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, basil and fresh garlic
  • N.Y.P.D. Report $25.00
    • Sticky pig belly, bourbon bbq sauce, cheese with garlic mayo
  • ''Gayeddie'' $24.00
    • Mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, sun dried tomato finished with baby spinach and aioli
  • Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
    • Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
  • Roasted Corn and Bacon Chowder $16.00
    • Served in a sour dough bread cob
  • Fredo De Pussi $26.00
    • A beetroot puree base with mushrooms, artichoke, charred pimento, black olives, jalapenos, feta and mozzarella and seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic
  • TUNA (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • SALMON CALIFORNIA ROLL $7.00
    • with parmesan and tuna
  • FRESH SALMON (6 pc/ 8 pc) $7.00/$8.50
  • MEAT $1.00
  • BEEF BOWL
    • marinated beef, cabbage, hot chilli or mayonnaise
  • TUNA CALIFORNIA ROLL $7.00
    • with salmon
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL $11.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL
    • teriyaki chicken shreds, cabbage, cucumber, avocado, hot chilli or mayonnaise or sweet chilli
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