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

  • Beef nachos $16.50
    • Mild nacho mince served with corn chips, cheese, sour cream & fresh tomato salsa
  • Onion rings $4.50
  • Free range chicken sandwich $20.00
    • with melted double brie & cranberry compote served on toasted ciabatta with lettuce & tomato.
  • Mushroom sauce / pepper sauce $3.00
  • Available from 11am daily
  • Open steak sandwich $25.00
    • On rustic ciabatta bread with lettuce, tomato, onion jam finished with a fried egg & drizzled with bbq & bearnaise sauce served with fries
  • Mini cheeseburger $14.50
    • Mini Cheeseburger, prime beef pattie with lettuce, tomato and cheese served with chunky fries & tomato sauce
  • Vege pizza $24.00
    • Spinach, feta, thyme, tomato, red onion, mozzarella & basil pesto.
  • Thai Beef Salad $24.00
    • Fresh garden salad topped with sliced ribeye steak cooked medium rare drizzled with a chilli peanut dressing
  • Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Seafood Platter
    • Fresh battered fish, mussels, prawn and chorizo kebab, scallops wrapped in bacon, salt and pepper calamari, cold smoked salmon, crackers and dips
  • Ultimate Beef Burger $22.00
    • Beef burger served on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, cheese beetroot, egg, tomato, beer battered onion rings and a side of fries
  • Tea and Coffee N/A
    • A selection of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and liqueurs is available, please check with our staff
  • Eggs (x2) Any Style $4.00
  • Bacon $6.00
  • Chicken and Bacon Burger $22.00
    • Warmed foccaccia bun topped with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, aioli and a side of fries
  • Fish bites $0.90
  • Spring rolls $3.50
  • 2 sausages
  • 6 onion rings $3.50
  • 2 donuts
  • Patties $2.50
  • Fish $2.50
  • 2 meat patties
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Lamb $9.90
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
    • Drinks and chips
  • Falafel $9.90
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Grilled Tomato $4
  • Please ask your wait staff for today's creation. POA
    • Please ask your wait staff for today's creation.
  • Burger $23
    • Chicken or our beef patty or served in a big bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce and aïoli. Served with a side of fries.
  • The Pig Hunter (Small/Large) $25/$32.50
    • Pork ribs briefly roasted in a spicy rub then slowly braised in a BBQ sauce until they fall off the bone, served with coleslaw and fries.
  • Pee Wee Pancakes with banana and maple syrup. $11
  • Eggs $4
  • 1/2 Pound Ribeye $36
    • 250grms of ribeye cooked to your liking served with golden fries, salad greens and your choice of sauce.
  • Castle Street Chicken Parcel (Small/Med) $25/$36
    • Chicken, asparagus and bacon bound together with cream cheese, wrapped in filo pastry and then oven baked. Drizzled with hollandaise sauce and served with roasted gourmet potatoes and salad greens.
  • 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
  • Pad Prik Gaeng (Curry Paste Stir Fried) $18.50
    • Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried in curry paste with fresh green beans, kaffir lime leaves and sweet basil
  • Chicken Yum $18.50
    • Tender thinly sliced chicken mixed with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh of vegetables
  • Garlic and Pepper King Prawn $20.50
    • Deep fried king prawn stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
  • Pad Thai $16.50
    • The most popular Thai dish in New Zealand. Combination of your choice Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with seasonal vegetables and served with beansprouts and crushed peanut
  • Vegetarian Peanut Sauce $16.50
    • Stir fried vegetables with chef's special peanut sauce
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $16.50
    • Chef's Thai style vegetarian fried rice
  • Chicken Tom-Yum $11.00
    • Traditional hot and sour soup with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and fresh coriander
  • Curry Beef $16.00/$30.00
  • Combination Meat Egg Foo Yung $18.00/$30.00
  • Lamb Soup in a Pot $20.00
  • Stir Fried Scallop with Spring Onion & Ginger $24.00/$44.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $18.00/$34.00
  • Spiced Salt Pork Rib $18.00/$34.00
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $16.00/$30.00
  • Stir Fried Scallop with XO Sauce $24.00/$44.00
  • CHICKEN BURGER
  • RIBS $20.00
    • smoked BBQ ribs with fries and side salad
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $8.00
    • choc sauce or strawberry sauce
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $8.00
    • served with ice cream and cream
  • FETA AND ROSEMARY BREAD $10.00
  • Served with cream and blueberry compote $15.00
  • CRISPY SKIN SALMON $25.00
    • 250gm salmon fillet served with salad of the day and hollandaise sauce
  • SALAD OF THE DAY $12.00
    • gourmet salad
  • Supremo 19.50
    • Eggs done to your liking with free range smoky bacon, homemade baked beans and bratwurst sausage, served on Turkish toast …
  • Toast 6.00
    • spreads- honey, jam, Nutella or vegemite …
  • Mushrooms on toast 15.50
    • Mushrooms fried in garlic butter, served on grain toast and topped with feta …
  • French toast 14.50
    • French toast coated in cinnamon sugar and served with berry compote and creamy greek yoghurt …
  • Toast Turkish or grain 8.00
    • with fresh tomato /double
  • Eggs Benedict 16.50
    • with free range smoky bacon …
  • Calzone 12.00
    • Folded pizza filled with venison salami, spinach and cheese. Individual size
  • Mitchell's special 16.50
    • A tasty mix of chorizo, cannellini beans and tomato topped with a poached egg and drizzled with sage brown butter. Served with garlic yoghurt and crusty bread …
  • V=Vegetarian / DF= Dairy Free / GF= Gluten Free / P= Paleo (DF+GF+no added sugar)
  • -Brown sugar, maple syrup & cream $10.00
  • Brioche French Toast (V) $16.00
    • With oranges, cardamon, pistachios & yoghurt
  • Fresh Fruit Salad (P) $10.00
  • Sausage / Bacon / Eggs(2) / Potato Cake / Roast tomatoes / Mushrooms / Spinach / Avocado $4.00
  • -Bacon / Spinach & Mushrooms $19.00
  • Gluten Free Bread / Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
  • Akaroa hot smoked salmon $5.50
  • EXTRA MEAT BACON $1.00
  • CORN PATTIES $2.10
  • CRAB STICKS $1.80
  • SCALLOPS (DOZ) $15.00
  • TOMATO $3.30
  • ALL OTHER EXTRAS $0.80
  • FISH $2.40
  • CRUMBED SOLE $4.80
  • Chimp Burger $8.50
    • Beef pattie, cheese, lettuce & sauce
  • Porridge $8.50
    • Spicy fruit porridge with brown sugar & cream
  • Gorilla Burger $17.90
    • Double meat, egg, tomato, lettuce, bacon, cheese, mayo, tomato sauce, hashbrown & coleslaw
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger $17.90
    • Smoked chicken, bacon, apricot sauce, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo, hash brown & coleslaw
  • Berry Compote & Yoghurt $12.00
  • Bacon & Mushroom $12.00
  • Banana, Blueberries & Ice Cream $12.00
  • Bacon and Eggs $12.50
    • Poached, scrambled or fried
  • Steak, Cheese 7 Bacon
  • Lamb & Mushroom Pie
  • Each $4
  • Each $3.90
  • Lamb Pie
  • Savouries $1.60
  • Steak, Onion & Tomato
  • Steak Pie
  • GLUTEN FREE BREAD $2.00
  • BOWL OF FRIES $7.00
    • WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.00
    • WITH POACHED EGGS, ENGLISH MUFFINS, SPINACH, HOLLANDAISE/BACON
  • AVOCADO $3.00
  • BOWL OF KUMARA CHIPS $7.00
    • WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
  • EGG $1.80
  • BERRY COMPOTE $4.00
  • VEGETARIAN PIZZA $14.00
    • WITH RED CAPSICUM, GREEN CAPSICUM, PUMPKIN, ONION, MUSHROOM, TOMATO, PINEAPPLE
  • Soup of the day with toasted ciabatta $8.00
  • DIY bagel with Akaroa smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion and soft leaves $ 14.00
  • Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
  • Caesar salad with bacon, shaved pecorino, cos, soft poached egg and Caesar dressing with chicken $13.50
  • Steak sandwich with onion jam, crispy bacon wild roquette, hollandaise and fries $17.00
  • All of our eggs are free range and laid in Springfield Canterbury
  • Available until 2:30pm
  • Soft salad leaves with pickled radish cucumber, red onion sprouts toasted pumpkin seeds $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