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

  • Handcut Chips $10.00
    • with sour cream, tomato salsa
  • Garlic Bread $10.00
  • Steamed Mussels $16.00
    • with chardonnay, chilli, coriander, garlic & lemon
  • Margherita $17.00
    • tomatoes / pesto / buffalo mozzarella
  • Funghi $17.00
    • roasted mushrooms / blue cheese / onion confit / mozzarella
  • Nachos $18.00
    • refried beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
  • Cured Pork Belly or Hot Smoked Salmon $19.00
    • poached eggs, toasted Vienna, Hollandaise and spinach
  • Caesar Salad $19.00
    • cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, poached egg, creamy Caesar dressing, chicken or salmon
  • Chinichurri $3
  • Chopped Salad $12
    • Swede, Red Cabbage, Apple, Hazelnut
  • Seaweed Butter $4
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $15
    • Fig, Pistachio, Crostini
  • Red Wine Jus $5
  • House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
    • Condiments
  • Specially Cuts-Dry Aged $55
    • aged rib eye on the bone 500g
  • Cauliflower, Vadouvan, Curry Leaves, Almonds $13
  • Medium $7.50
  • Large $10.00
  • Assortment of Moroccan dips with dukkah and extra virgin olive oil mat bread $10.50
  • Grilled sumac Lamb kofta with yogurt and mint sauce $12.50
  • Harira (Hearty Soup: Lamb, chickpeas and vegetable) $12.00
  • Sumac beef kofta with pomegranate sauce $16.00
  • Moroccan lamb with prunes and almond $19.00
  • Preserved lemon chicken and olives $18.00
  • Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
  • Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
  • "The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
  • Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00
  • We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Udon noodle with soft boiled egg $10
  • Prawn $5
  • Sashimi and nigiri platter small $30
    • Sashimi:8 pieces, sushi:4 pieces nigiri:4 pieces
  • Sweet and spicy $11
    • karaage Deep fried boneless chicken pieces coated with sweet and spicy chili sauce and crunchy pea .
  • Teriyaki chicken $15
  • Yakisoba(fried noodle) seafood $20
  • Spicy squid $8.50
    • Deep fried spicy squid tentacles served with mayo and sweet chili sauce .
  • Black tiger prawn 4p $15
  • 1/2 Dozen Falafel $5.00
  • Salad $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Beef $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Turkish Delight $0.50
  • Small Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $13.00
  • Egyptian Rice/Couscous $3.00
  • Falafel $8.00 / $12.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Kebab Skewer $5.00
  • Chicken Satay
  • Chicken Avocado
  • Ham
  • Butter Chicken
  • Mince Savouries
  • Chicken Chilli
  • Corn beef & Pickle
  • Bacon, Tomato & Lettuce
  • Egg $ 1.00
  • Homemade Pies, Savouries & Sausage Rolls
    • Made fresh, on site, every day.
  • Clubhouse Breakfast $12.00
    • Bacon, Sausages, Hash-Brown, Grilled Tomato, Grilled Mushrooms, Egg, Toast & Jam.
  • Deep Fried Platters $15.00 / $20.00
    • A selection of Deep Fried Fish Bites, Sausages, Onion Rings, Samosas and Money, Bags served with Fries, Sweet Thai Chilli & Tartare Sauce.
  • Nachos $10.00
    • Cheese Nacho’s topped with melted cheese, Waimairi’s Own Nacho Mince, Sour Cream & Nacho Sauce
  • Deep Fried Fish
    • Tartare, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Bar Snack Menu
    • Take a look at the Bar Snack Menu for lighter options like Fries, Wedges, Toasted Sandwiches.
  • Beef
    • Our own Homemade Beef Pattie, Tomato Relish, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Charcouterie w. Cured Meats, Terrine, Pate & Pickles $36.50
    • Cured Meats, Terrine, Pate, Pickles, Grilled Ciabatta, Mustard
  • Duck Liver Mousse Rossini $18.50
    • Duck Liver Mouse, Red Pepper Tapenade, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Add Peppers $5.50
  • Add Cheese $9.50
  • Late Night Olives $28.50
    • Olives, Tapenades, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Halloumi & Pancetta $17.50
    • Halloumi, Pancetta, Date, Plum Chutney
  • Dukkha, Lamb or Vegetarian $32.50
    • Marinated Olives, Artichokes, Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Buffalo Feta, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Chargrilled Mushrooms $18.50
    • Balsamic Mushrooms, Buffalo Feta, Courgette, Aioli
  • -Small Fries $5.00
  • ·Caesar Salad $19.00
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons, anchovies, a soft poached egg and home-made Caesar dressing.
  • ·BreakFree Cheese Burger $20.00
    • 180 gm Beef Pattie, onion marmalade, Swiss cheese, mesclun, bacon, tomato, garlic aioli served with Makikihi fries.
  • ·Seasoned Potato Wedges $8.00
    • sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • -side salad $3.00
  • ·Options
    • Soup of the Day, Fish & Chips, B.L.T,/ Smoked Chicken Wrap, Roast Vege Salad.
  • Beef Nachos **(Gluten-free Available, Vegetarian available) $18.00
    • Beef Nachos sauce, corn chips,guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, topped with mozzarella cheese.
  • -Add house smoked salmon $5.00
  • VG= Vegetarian
  • Fruit Salad $8.00
  • Toast Bagel $8.00
    • With Cream cheese
  • French Toast $19.80
    • Bacon & Banana served with Maple Syrup and sprinkle of fruit
  • Pulled Pork $19.80
    • Poached eggs on Ciabatta bread with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
    • With shrimp, squid, and small mussel and mushroom
  • -2. Onion, Mushroom and Cheese
  • -2 Mushroom & Bacon $21.00
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Mixed Grill (GF) $31.00
    • The Works, a 200gm Rump Steak, Hash Browns, Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Tomato, Mushrooms & Onion Rings
  • Chicken Nibbles $15.00
    • Chicken nibbles in our own housemade coating with garnish salad & a complementing dressing
  • Our Dessert Board offers todays selection of sweet indulgence
  • V= vegetarian option GF= gluten free option
  • Chicken Burger- (GF) $20.00
    • Seasoned pieces of Chicken topped with melted Camembert Cheese & Streaky Bacon, Tomato, Onion & Lettuce with Aioli & a simply delicious Mango Chutney served with Chips
  • Seafood of the Day
    • Ask one of our friendly staff for our Seafood Special of the Day
  • Pumpkin & Kumara Salad (V/GF) $17.00
    • Cumin & Coriander seasoned pieces of Roasted Pumpkin & Kumara on a Fresh Garden Salad with Pine Nuts, Beetroot & an Aioli Dressing
  • Daal Makhani $17.00
    • Delicious North Indian black Lentils curry topped with butter tarka. A celebrated delicacy from Punjab.
  • Cheese Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese
  • Beef Kadahi $19.00
    • Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
  • Chicken Tikka $ 11.00
    • Chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala paste and cooked in tandoor. 4 pcs
  • Lamb Vindaloo $20.00
    • A curry from South India. Meat cooked with Vindaloo paste- a beautiful blend of spices, garlic, vinegar and chilies
  • Vege Korma $18.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
  • Lahori Kebab $ 14.00
    • Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 8pcs full
  • Beef Makhani $18.50
    • Mild, rich tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
  • Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
  • Margerita (cheese, basil leaves)
  • Basil Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta (3 pieces) $6.00
  • Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
  • Vege (spinach, olives, mushrooms )
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • Panini $8.00
  • Cheese and tomato (Multigrain bread, cheese, tomato w/tomato sauce)
  • Beef Vindaloo $10.00
  • Any Curry, Rice and Naan +420 mL drink or 400 mL pump $13.50
  • Seek Kebab $6.00
  • NAAN $1.50
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
  • LAMB BIRYANI $10.00
  • Seek Kebab Wrap $6.00
  • Aloo Gobi $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