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

  • The Dux Confection $14.00
    • A deliciously gooey chocolate-centered par-baked cookie, served with vanilla ice cream, and smothered in chocolate fudge sauce
  • Akaroa Salmon $35.00
    • Parsnip and carrot confit, fried caperberries, roasted tomato, lemon butter sauce
  • Huevos Rancheros $19.50
    • Tortilla, red kidney beans, Swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • Porridge $11.50
    • Chambord-laced rhubarb with chantilly cream
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
    • With fresh organic ciabatta
  • Pumpkin Arancini Balls $17.00
    • Crumbed pumpkin and goats cheese risotto w sundried tomato aioli - Add a deli salad $3.50
  • Halloumi $19.50
    • Smoked tomatoes, peppers, mozzarella
  • The French Dip $14
    • grass fed braised beef with mozzarella grilled baguette served with jus
  • Chef's Breakfast $23.5
    • wholemeal sesame flatbread with roasted carrot hummus, fried eggs, sundried tomato pesto & herb yoghurt
  • Chef's Salad $10
    • please ask your server for today's salad
  • Poached egg with supergrain soldiers $6
  • Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
  • Apple & popcorn $2
  • Chunky Chips $7.5
    • with tomato sauce or aioli
  • Bubble & Squeak $28
    • with braised 'apple tree farm' free farmed pork belly, mustard sauce and crackling straws
  • Dusted fried squid tentacles $14
    • Served on a herb and chilli salad with lemon aioli
  • Roast of the day(GF) $17.50
    • Roast potato, pumpkin, kumara 
and seasonal vegetables topped with a rich brown gravy
  • Premium beef burger $17.50
    • Featuring aged swiss cheese, mushrooms, beetroot, bacon and onion rings served with golden fries
  • Grilled herb & cheese bread $7
  • A bit on the side each item $4.50
    • Grilled mushroom, beer battered onion rings, grilled tomato, fried eggs (2), roasted potatoes, golden fries, coasters house salad, seasonal vegetables, mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, red wine jus.
  • Beef fillet – 250 gm $40
  • - or double serve available for $30
  • Traditional shrimp cocktail $13
  • French Toasted Banana Bread $17.00
    • Served with Strawberry Jam and Cream
  • Cheerios $10.00
    • Tomato sauce.
  • Chilli Chicken $15.00
    • Crisp Chicken with our special spicy sauce
  • Sauces N/A
    • Wild Mushroom, Bèarnaise, Red Wine Jus, Garlic Butter, Green Peppercorn, Smokey BBQ.
  • Prawns $15.00
    • Sauteed in garlic butter and chorizo with toast.
  • Seafood Chowder (Main) $23.00
    • Mains serving has the addition of green lipped mussels in the shell and tempura prawns.
  • Lamb $35.00
    • Slow cooked lamb shoulder with kumara gratin, roast beetroot and a minted pea and bean salsa
  • Barbecue Beef Rib $35.00
    • Slow cooked barbecued beef rib, manuka smoked for 4 hours with mashed potato and corn puree
  • OLIVES $10.00
    • marinated in chilli and herbs with pickled garlic.
  • BODGIEBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, cheese, lettuce, chutney, mayo, beetroot and egg.
  • CHIPS $12.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • WEDGES $8.00
    • with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli.
  • FALAFELBURGER $15.00
    • Falafel, cheese, lettuce, Smash Palace Pickle and mayo.
  • BLUEBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, blue cheese, caramelised onions, chutney, lettuce and mayo.
  • Gluten Free buns. $2.00
  • WEDGES $13.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • Kuchember $4.00
    • Indian salad made of diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices
  • Chicken Korma $12.00
    • Tender chicken cubes/diced lamb cooked in a cream and cashew based gravy
  • Tarka Dal $12.00
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with ginger and laced with royal cumin, fried garlic and asafoetida
  • Chicken Korma / Lamb Korma $14.90
    • Tender chicken cubes/diced lamb cooked in a cream and cashew based gravy
  • Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $10.00
    • Tender chunks of chicken marinated in fresh yoghurt and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $12.00
    • Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy
  • Special for$6.00
    • 3 Plain Naans
  • Aloo Mutter $12.00
    • Potatoes and green peas cooked in tomato, onion and ginger sauce, flavoured with ground spices
  • Children's mixed grill $16.00
    • Your choice of any two - beef, pork, chicken or lamb served with fries or salad, or blanched vegetables and tomato sauce
  • Warm chicken and bacon salad $20.00
    • Sundried tomato, red onion, lettuce in our creamy aioli dressing topped with shaved parmesan and crisp croutons
  • Vegetable platter $23.00
    • Selection of vegetables with a potato rosti, served with dipping sauces
  • Chicken and bacon wrap $21.00
    • Warmed 10” tortilla wrap with fresh lettuce, tomato Izone garnish, with seasoned chicken, streaky bacon and garlic aioli. Fries on the side
  • Fruit toast $12.50
    • Fruit toast soaked in egg dip, grilled and smothered in maple syrup
  • Beer battered fish $18.50
    • Served with salad and fries
  • Eggs benedict $18.50
    • Bacon or salmon
  • Add tomato $3.00
  • Soup of the day $11.90
    • Created fresh and served with warm toast
  • Skins $13.90
    • Fried potato skins, bacon, sweet chilli sauce, melted cheese and sour cream
  • Fries
  • Garlic bread $7.90
    • Cobb style loaf, baked and served with butter
  • Affogato $14.90
    • Vanilla ice cream espresso shot and liqueur of your choice
  • Pulled pork sandwich $20.90
    • Brioche roll filled with spiced BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw and jalapenos. served with fries
  • -Sweet chilli and parmesan
  • Breads and dips $15.50
    • Selection of locally made breads and dips
  • - Ham, Cheese & Onion
  • Fish & Chips $8.00
    • Fish Bites served with tomato sauce or tartare sauce
  • Sausage Rolls $3.50
  • Pies $4.00
    • Steak, Mince & Cheese
  • Vegetarian Snack $8.00
    • Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & sweet chilli sauce
  • Nuggets & Chips $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets served with tomato sauce
  • Mixed Platter (For 2) $11.00
    • Chicken Nuggets, Fish, Mini Hotdog, Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & tomato sauce
  • Toasted Sandwiches $4.00
  • -Medium $8.00
  • -Add slice of cheese $0.50
  • Ramen (hot & Spicy Noodle)
  • Gyoo Don (sweet beef) $10.50
    • Sliced and seasoned beef, and vegetables roasted with sweet soy sauce served on rice
  • No Carbs Kebab
    • just salad & choice of lamb, chicken or mix kebabs
  • -Medium $9.50
  • Chicken Don with Egg
    • Tender chicken bites, deep fried & coated with lightly flavoured soy sauce & egg, served on rice
  • Deal 1 $9.00
    • Small kebab with chips & pop tops drinks
  • Chicken Baoce $13.50
    • A plate of rice served with: Southern style chicken,Coleslaw, Pickled ginger, Teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, House salad
  • Baoce Combo $21.50
    • Your choce of Baoce + Fries + Soft drinks/Coffee/Tea
  • Takoyaki, Wakame $6.50
    • Bonito flakes, Japanese mayo
  • Pork Belly Baoger $7.50
    • A steamed bun stuffed with: Five spiced pork belly, Cucumer, Spring Onion, Coriander, Peanuts, Hoisin sauce
  • Baoger Combo $16.50
    • Your choice of Baoger + Fries + Salad + Soft Drink/Coffee/Tea
  • Southern style chicken $6.50
    • Teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo
  • Rice $2.00
  • Chicken Baorrito $11.50
    • A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Southern style chicken, Coleslaw, Chilli mayo, Golden cracker
  • Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
  • Toasties (ham, cheese, onion, tomato) grainy or gluten free $6.50
  • Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
  • Soup (changes Daily) with fresh bread and butter $6.50
  • Roast Chicken Wraps, also GF $5.00
  • Egg Sandwiches $3.50
  • MISO SOUP 2.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN BENTO $10.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE (regular/large) $5.50/$8.00
  • BEEF BOWL
    • marinated beef, cabbage, hot chilli or mayonnaise
  • FRESH SALMON AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.50/$8.00
  • CHICKEN AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
  • FRESH SALMON NIGIRI $9.00
  • WASABI $0.50
  • Hawaiian $5.00
  • Pineapple $3.00
  • Prawn Mushroom on Rice $12.00
  • Plain $3.50
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $12.00
  • Vegetarian $8.50
  • Prawn Curry on Rice $12.00
  • Tomato $3.00
  • Toasted Sandwiches $5.00
    • Choose from Cheese, Ham, Pineapple, Onion or Cream Corn 2 x fillings
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • Served with toasted Vic's Focaccia - winter only
  • Bacon And Eggs $12.00
    • On Vic's Focaccia with Tomato Relish
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Topped with streaks, Bacon, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
  • Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with Seasonal Fruit, Maple Syrup & Yoghurt
  • Ruby's Big Breakfast $18.00
    • Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Hashbrowns, Tomato, Kranskys & Vic's Focaccia
  • Fries $5.50
    • Served with our own Aioli & Tomato Sauce
  • Toasted Sandwiches $0.50
    • Extra filling add
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