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

  • Sticky beef rib, peking wong bok $30
  • Spinach leaf with roasted coconut, peanuts, garlic, chilli and lime gf/v $5.50
  • Sweet and sour pork, pineapple and cherry tomato $33
  • Our inspired offerings are designed for your shared table.
  • Add 4 fresh oysters (recommended) $18
  • Yellow curry of pumpkin, mushroom, herbs and cashew nuts gf/v $29.50
  • Stir fried chilli prawns gf $34
  • Roast duck and lychee salad $35
  • Pork Belly $16.00
    • with sake, sweet soy, and a sesame glaze
  • Flat Breads $16.00
    • w dips, olives
  • Smoked Chicken $19.00
    • avocado / pesto / tomatoes / mozzarella
  • Smoked Salmon $19.00
    • capers / red onion / cream cheese / dill / mozzarella
  • Olives $8.00
  • Mushroom Filos $27.00
    • mushrooms in a creamy sauce with a hint of blue cheese, wrapped and baked in crispy filo pastry.
  • Battered Market Fish $16.00
    • shredded iceberg, charred pepper, coriander + lime aioli
  • Braised Beef $16.00
    • coleslaw and grilled corn salsa (pair).
  • Hot and Sour Soup $5.00/ $18.00/ $25.00
    • Pork and Shrimp/ Spicy (small/ medium/ large)
  • Combination Ho Fun (Dry) (Spicy) $10.00
  • Wonton Soup (small/ medium/ large) $5.00/ $18.00/ $25.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae $4.00/ $5.00/ $6.00
    • with Chocolate, Caramel, Strawberry or Lychee (1 Scoop/ 2 Scoops/ 3 Scoops)
  • Japanese Chilli Chicken (Spicy) (reg/ med) $16.00/ $23.00
  • Coffee / English Tea $3.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $11.00/ $17.00
  • Curry Coconut Prawns (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
  • Hawaiian
  • Monster (The Works)
  • Bacon & Egg
  • Chicken Pattie
  • Vegetarian Spring Roll
  • Vegetarian Pattie
  • Seafood Fritter
  • Hot dog
  • Stir Fried Beef Fillet With Ginger And Oyster Sauce $17.00
    • Fresh Ginger, Broccoli, Baby Corn, Green Bean, Bean Sprout, Sesame Seed
  • Beef Cheek Massaman Curry $18.00
    • Slow Cook Beef Cheek In Coconut Milk, Fried Pickling Onion, Potato, Tamarind Juice, Peanut
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Pad Se Ew
    • Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Chinese Broccoli, With Black Sweet Soy Sauce
  • Steamed Seasonal Asian Greens $9.00
    • With Roasted Sesame Seed Dressing
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • Classic Tom Kha Kai (Chicken) $9.50
    • Coconut Soup Base, Galangal, Lemongrass And Mushroom With Chilli Jam
  • Grilled Prawns Salad $19.00
    • Marinated Prawns, Coconut Cream, Shallots, Asian Herbs, Lemongrass, Cabbage, Chilli Jam, Lime Juice
  • Fresh salmon sushi $9.50
  • Teriyaki chicken sushi $9.50
  • Avocado and salmon salad $8.80
  • Vegetarian sushi $9.50
  • Tonkotsu ramen $11.80
    • pork sauce flavor
  • Edamame $5.00
  • Kimchi $5.00
  • BBQ eel $17.80
    • BBQ eel with original teriyaki sauce
  • Fish Fingers $10.00
    • Fish cubes battered in chickpea flour with ginger, garlic and spices and deep fried served with tamarind sauce
  • Prawn 65 $14.50
    • Prawns marinated in yoghurt, spices, battered in corn flour, eggs, bakers flour and deep fried, served with salad
  • Kheema Naan $4.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with spiced lamb mince
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • (Naan bread sprinkled with crushed garlic)
  • Chicken Kadhai $14.90
    • Chicken marinated and cooked with coriander, capsicum, chillies and cumin seeds in a thick onion and tomato gravy
  • Bhuna Chicken / Bhuna Lamb $14.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces /diced lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions, mango chutney and spices
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $14.90
    • Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy
  • Paneer Pasanda $13.90
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese with mint and dried fruits in a creamy cashew and onion gravy
  • Yake Udon $12.00
    • Stir fried thick noodle, chicken and veges in teriyaki sauce
  • Salmon and avocado $11.00
  • Vegetable $10.00
  • Chicken Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Udon (Vegetarian available) $11.00
    • Famous Japanese noodle soup
  • Bibimbap (Tofu/Chicken/Beef) (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • This literally means ‘mixed meal’ and is made by combining steamed rice with a variety of vegetables, egg, your favourite meat or tofu and mixing altogether with a delicious red chilli paste called ‘gochujang’
  • Sushi
  • Teriyaki Chicken $12.00
    • Made with our special homemade fruity soy sauce served with crispy house salad with rice
  • Affagato $14.50
    • Ice cream, espresso coffee & your choice of liqueur
  • Arancini (v) $19.50
    • Mushroom, spinach, sundried tomato & mozzarella in risotto rice balls, crumbed & served with sundried tomato & olive chutney
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $16.50
    • Tasty beef mince in a rich Italian style tomato & red wine sauce
  • Canterbury Chicken (gf) $32.50
    • Breast of chicken smeared with walnuts, cumin & smoked paprika, wrapped in streaky bacon, & served on a garlic & coriander galette with wilted greens, tomato & smoked paprika sauce
  • Lamb Kefta (gf) $21.00
    • North African spiced meatballs, served with yoghurt, gourmet salad leaves, cherry tomato & red onion
  • Wedges with Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce (v) $13.50
  • Warm Lamb Salad (gf) $25.50
    • Lamb fillets tossed in harissa & served on baby green leaves with feta, roast capsicum, cucumber & minted yoghurt
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.50
    • Berry, Caramel or Chocolate
  • Sides Combo $9.99
    • Onion rings, reg.chips, drink & garlic bread
  • Burger Combo $9.99
    • Fresh breast fillet, reg. chips, drink & coleslaw
  • Chilli Chicken
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Tender Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato, Brie & Combo Of Veggies Drizzled with Chilli Sauce
  • Garlic Prawns ‘n’ Bacon
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Prawns,Fresh Tomato,Olives,Bacon,Feta,Garlic Aioli Sauce
  • Meat Lovers
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Ham, Smokey Bacon, Pepperoni Salami, Kransky, Chorizo, Cabanossi, BBQ Sauce
  • Mini Feast $9.90
    • 2 pieces of chicken, 1 reg, chips & 1 reg. drink
  • Italiano
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Smoked Bacon, Pepperoni Salami, Cracked Pepper, Chorizo, Capsicum, Olives, Red Onions & Mushroom
  • Regular size 12" for $5.90
  • Mini Biscuits $1.8 / $21.6
  • Chilli Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Mini Filed croissants $3.5 / $42
  • Per item/ Per dozen
  • Chicken Savouries $1.50
  • Mini Pizza $2.20 / $26.4
    • baby pizzas with an assortment of gourmet toppings
  • Mini Savouries $1.40 / $16.8
  • Cottage Savouries $1.50
  • Lamb Kebab 1kg $35.00
  • Add rice, humus & garlic dip $10.00
  • Baklava $2.00
  • Hummus (M/ L) $3.00/ $4.00
  • Kunafa $2.50
  • Cucumber Yoghurt $2.50
  • Lamb Kebab $12.00
  • Mixed grill 1kg $34.00
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • RodCod $4.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Tarakihi $4.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Vegetarian $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict $18.5 / $19.5 / $16.5
    • Poached eggs, battered spinach, hashbrown and hollandaise served on a toasted french batard. Bacon / Ora king salmon / Creamy mushrooms
  • Belgium Chocolate Brownie $4.5
  • Soup De Jour $12.5
    • Hearty soup made with fresh seasonal ingredients, served with bread of the day
  • Pulled Pork Soft Shell Taco $19
    • With peanut slaw, smokey mayo and curly fries
  • Creamy Mushrooms $15.5
    • Field and button mushrooms in a rich tarragon marsala cream sauce with a crispy battered mushroom and shaved parmesan. Add bacon: $4
  • Ginger Crunch $4.2
  • Garlic Bread $9
  • Lamb Ragout $24
    • Served with brown rice and quinoa with tomato, mint and feta salad
  • WEDGES $8.50
    • served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI $8.50
    • served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • OMELETTE
    • served with rosti, choice of fillings, bacon, ham, tomato, cheese, mushroom and onion
  • STEAK SANDWICH $18.50
    • premium rump steak served on toasted freshly baked with lettuce, tomato brie and caramelised onions, served with fries
  • PANCAKES $14.50
    • served with banana, berries and maple syrup
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
    • two poached eggs, with bacon on toasted freshly baked bread and our homemade hollandaise sauce
  • CAESAR SALAD
    • cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons and parmesan
  • BAGEL $5.50
    • served with cream cheese and jam
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