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

  • Ameyda Nut $16.00
    • Mild beef curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
  • Yonbadedi $12.50
    • Okra blanched & dressed with garlic oil & soy.
  • Nga Hin $12.00
    • A boneless fillet of fresh fish brazed in fresh tomato, chilli, coriander & tamarind sauce.
  • Muddy Mud Cake $10.00
    • For those who need their chocolate fix.
  • Jetda Thoke $14.50
    • Shredded chicken, tossed with salad greens & dressed with lemon, shallots, chilli & coriander.
  • Binlay Zarkin $19.00
    • Skewers of prawn, fish & squid marinated in light spices, grilled & served with lemon.
  • Shweji Moy $10.00
    • Semolina & coconut milk cake.
  • Tohu Thoke $13.50
    • Yellow split-pea tofu tossed with salad greens & dressed with tamarind sauce & crispy shallots.
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
  • Deep Fried Tofu $5.00
  • (C) Seafood or Prawns $20.00
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • Oyster Sauce (served with rice)
    • Stir fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce
  • (B) Combination Meats $18.00
  • Yum Sam Krob $21.00
    • Spicy fresh chilli & vegetables with Crispy tiny fish crispy prawns and crispy squid
  • (C) Seafood $15.00
  • Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
    • Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Mountain Tea Smoked Pork Cutlets $33.99
    • Tender pork cutlets smoked with Greek mountain tea, char-grilled and glazed with red wine syrup, served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables on a bed of garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, topped with sweet chunky fruit chutney. DF GF
  • Barbequed Greek Beef Patties $23.50/ $28.50
    • Thick ‘n juicy Canterbury Angus beef marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and barbequed for a full flavoured finish. (R/ G)
  • Flame-Grilled Tiger Prawns $32.99
    • Plump tiger prawns marinated in Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest and a hint of chilli to spice things up, char-grilled and served with fragrant jasmine rice, herbed tomato ‘n capsicum sauce and village style Greek salad. GF
  • Fresco Lemonato Chicken $23.99/ $28.99
    • Succulent 100% char-grilled chicken breast topped with Costas® zesty lemon herb sauce, served on a bed of baby spinach ‘n jasmine rice and fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
    • Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Flaming Saganaki $11.99
    • Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF
  • Vegetable Biryani $11.5
    • Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and served with Raita.
  • Chicken Korma $12.5
    • Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
  • Butter Chicken $12.5
    • A famous India delicacy. Half cooked in tandoor and finished in curry with crushed cashew cream and spices.
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • Lamb Dhansak $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with lentils, onion and tomato based gravy.
  • Lamb Curry $12.5
    • Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
  • Lamb Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Lamb, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.
  • Hawaiian $4.40
  • Cheese $2.50
  • Fish $4.00
  • Beetroot $3.40
  • Squid Rings 1/2 doz $4.50
  • Pineapple $3.40
  • 1/2 Chicken $11.00
  • Mushroom $2.50
  • Lycheese and ice cream $5.50
  • Sampan house satay (beef or chicken) $13.50
    • grilled marinated satay on a bed of steamed rice, served with salad
  • Beef with vegetables $17.50
  • Thai curry chicken with vegetables on rice $15.50
  • Prawn foo yung $16.00
  • Thai curry with prawns on rice $18.00
  • Seafood noodle soup $14.00
    • rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, scallops, squid, shrimp and seafood salad
  • Chicken, beef or pork fried rice with cashew nuts $18.00
  • French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
  • Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
  • Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
  • Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
  • Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
  • Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
  • Vegetable Dum Biryani $14.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and specially made Biryani masala
  • Mango Chicken $17.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, tempered with onions & cream
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half - one leg, one breast) $13.00
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in traditional Indian masala with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices and yoghurt. Skewered and cooked in tandoori oven
  • Bombay Aloo $14.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
  • Chicken or Lamb Tikka Masala $17.50
    • Chicken tikka cooked in a mild sauce with masala spices, prepared with vegetable oil, a selection of spices, cream and vegetables
  • Lamb Posht $17.50
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato. Then cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices
  • Onion Bhaji - 4 pcs per portion $6.00
    • Crispy onion fritters, fresh herbs mixed with chickpea flour, deep fried
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with spiced mince lamb
  • Stir Fried with the meat of your choice
  • Pad see-ew $10.00
    • (Stir Fried rice noodle with sweet dark soy sauce)
  • Yentafo (Pink noodle soup) $10.00
  • Prawns OR Squid $13.00
  • Pork ball Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Minced Pork $9.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
  • Fish, Prawns OR Squid $13.00
  • Garden Salad / Chunky Fries $7.00
  • Succulent Canterbury Lamb Shank $33.00
    • Slow cooked Lamb Shank accompanied with sauteed baby vegetables, creamy whipped kumara mash and crushed minted peas
  • Chilli and Garlic Prawns (GF)(DF) $17.00
    • Marinated prawns with avocado salsa, lemon aioli, lime & coconut
  • Cheese Board for Two $23.50
    • Selection of three mainland reserve cheeses, quince paste, grapes and dried fruits and nuts with accompanying crackers
  • Rhubarb and Ginger Cheesecake $13.50
    • Delicious rhubarb cheesecake on gingernut base with rhubarb curd and Tuille with Manuka Honey ice cream
  • Angus Tomahawk (*) $37.00
    • 350gm Angus Rib eye on the bone with side of Beer battered Fries, Petite salad and your choice of Blue Cheese butter, Mushroom sauce or Jus
  • M= Medium / L= Large
  • Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Chicken Cranberry & Brie: $13.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken lay on top of a cranberry base & sprinkled with chunks of brie.
  • Chicken & Apricot: $13.50
    • Fresh chicken on top of a sweet and spicy apricot sauce and topped with mozzarella.
  • Vegetarian Burger $13.00
    • A spiced falafel pattie served on top of crispy salad and dressed with aioli & tomato relish.
  • Vegetarian: $12.00
    • For the Veggie lover, roast veggies on top of our original base & scattered with a mild tomato salsa.
  • Add : Mash & Gravy/ Roast Vegetables/ Side Salad $7.00
  • Marinara sauce & mozzarella $12.00
    • topped with chunks of ham & pineapple to make one of the crowd favourites
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $12.00
    • A rich bolognese sauce on top of beautiful fresh spaghetti & sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
  • Vegetarian Filo Parcel $17.00
    • Fresh filo pastry filled with pumpkin, feta, spinach, onions and pine nuts. Served with a fresh garden salad.
  • Swiss Bratwurst $20.80
    • Roesti and salad (Pork or Veal)
  • Breakfast $18.80
    • Eggs of your choice, Streaky bacon, Swiss breakfast sausages, Tomato, Toast and Cafe Latte
  • Prosciutto crudo and bread $24.80
  • Buendnerfleisch and bread $22.80
  • Filet de Boeuf $33.80
    • with a green peppercorn sauce
  • B L T Sandwich $17.80
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
  • Steak Tartare $17.80 / $28.80
    • seasoned minced fillet of beef
  • French Croissant/ Swiss Bread $8.50
    • with butter and jam
  • Famous star with cheese $7.50
    • Chargrilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, tomato, onions, dill pickles, lettuce, mayo and our special sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Onion rings $4.00
    • Crunchy coated onion rings cooked up golden brown.
  • Only available at carls jr. Airport, upper harbour and metro
  • -3pc $6.00
  • -Medium $3.20
  • Pancake stack
    • Three pancakes with maple syrup and butter.
  • -Combo $8.40
  • Memphis chicken stacker $14.90
    • Pulled pork with two breaded chicken fillets, crispy onion straws, melting cheese and BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Ham N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Mayo N/A
  • Cucumber N/A
  • Tikka Wrap $6.00
  • CHICKEN KORMA $10.00
  • NAAN $1.50
  • CHICKEN TIKA MASALA $10.00
  • Small $77.50
  • Garlic Dahl $7.00
  • Green Pea & Potato Curry $7.00
  • Chick Peas Curry $7.00
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