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

  • Smoked Salmon $6.80
  • Drexels breakfast treat $17.20
    • Choose from a bowl of fresh fruit or spiced apple compote or berry compote plus. A choice of one of the following: Two pancakes or full waffle or two French toast or a bowl of muesli and plain yoghurt.
  • Fresh fruit salad $5.90
  • Toasted bagel with cream cheese $6.30
  • Pancakes .80c
    • Pancakes, thick & luscious-lowa style.Classic, servied with whipped butter. Fruit - with blueberry OR banana baked in - add per pancake
  • Greek yoghurt $3.20
  • Guacamole $3.80
  • Two eggs plus TWO $19.90
    • Served with hashbrown plus a choice two of the following. Bacon or Ham or Sausage or Corned Beef Hash or Grilled Tomato or Mushrooms
  • Sausage $4.5
  • Bagels $11.5
    • Salmon + Cream cheese
  • French Toast $19
    • Brioche French toast w espresso mascarpone, maple syrup, toasted nuts + dried raspberries & w/ bacon
  • Bacon Benedict $18
    • Poached eggs, bacon, hollandaise + walnut dukkah on Turkish
  • Pancakes $17.5
    • w/ seasonal fruit, mascarpone, maple syrup + toasted nuts
  • Salmon Benedict $19
    • Poached egg, salmon, spinach, dried shallots, hollandaise on Turkish
  • Mushrooms $4.5
  • Vege Stack $17.9
    • Zucchini mint pea fritters, salad greens, Beetroot chutney, sriracha chilli + 5 seed mix
  • Sweetheart $5.80
    • Our unique velvety dark chocolate salted caramel enrobed in dark chocolate.
  • Hot Lips
    • Chilli Spices
  • Sauteed green beans with feta cheese, mint and cacao nibs $9.00
  • - For one $10.50
  • Lemon Meringue Pie
  • Cacao beans, cacao butter, single origin chocolate, chocolate fondue, chocolate thins, chocolate moments, seasonal truffles and tasting notes for a true chocolate appreciation.
  • Oceana
    • Sea Salt Caramel
  • - Add prawns $7.00
  • -Add bacon $1.50
  • -Add cheese $3.00
  • Seafood plate for 2 $15.00
    • A selection of small fried and cured seafood bites, perfect to share or fully indulge alone
  • Caesar salad (GF) $15.00
    • Mixed with coutons, a soft poached egg, anchovy dressing & shaved parmesan
  • Cheesy pizza bread $9.00
    • Pizza base loaded with mozzarella & feta cheese and topped with fresh herbs
  • Side salad, slaw, roasties, mash or steamed vegetables $5.00
  • Cheesecake of the day $12.00
    • See our special board for todays slice of heaven
  • Garlic chilli prawns $6.00
  • PLAIN $3.50
  • Chicken Pattie $2.40
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • ROAST PORK FOO YOUNG RICE $12.00
  • ROAST PORK PINEAPPLE ON RICE $12.00
  • CHOW CHOW $4.00
  • COMBINATION FRIED RICE $11.50
  • BAMI GORENG NOODLES $11.50
  • EGGS ON TOAST $13.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toasted ciabatta. Side extra’s available (DF)
  • OVEN BAKED FRITTATA $17.50
    • Chorizos, free range eggs, potato, tomato, capsicum, feta, red onion, Italian parsley (GF)
  • MARINATED CHICKEN BURGER $21.50
    • Marinated Asian style chicken thigh with streaky bacon, coriander, mint, sprouts, chilli and salad, served in a ciabatta bun with a lime & sweet chilli aioli (DF)
  • APPLE CRANBERRY FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS $8.00
    • Apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts and feta with fresh salad leaves and a lite balsamic dressing (GF), (V)
  • MIXED PLATTER $15.00
    • Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
  • LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
    • Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)
  • MONK’S BACON AND EGGS $21.00
    • Bacon, free range eggs, tomato, mushrooms, oven roasted potatoes, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise sauce
  • CLASSIC BLT $12.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich, served with fries and home made aioli (DF)
  • Roti $2.50
  • Bombay Chicken $14.99
    • Diced chicken fillet cooked with freshly ground spices and herbs
  • Rajma Curry $12.00
    • Rajma and potatoes cooked together and lightly cream and herbs and spices
  • Shrimp Malabari $15.99
    • Shrimp cooked with onions, capsicum in cashew and coconut cream
  • Aloo Gobhi $12.99
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onion, tomato herbs and spices
  • Chicken/Lamb Kadai $15.50
    • Cooked in onion based thick gravy, capsicum, onion, tomato and spices
  • Dal Tadka $12.99
    • Yellow lentils cooked in onion, ginger, garlic, cumin seed and tomatoes
  • Chocolate Naan $5.00
  • - CRISPY FALAFEL W/ MINTED AIOLI
  • MAIN + SIDE $14.50
  • - FREEKAH GRAIN & CHICK PEA SALAD W/ SPICED YOGURT DRESSING
  • - SLOW BRAISED HERB & SPICED BEEF
  • ALL DRESSINGS & SAUCE ARE HOMEMADE & GF
  • HOT CHIPS $6.00
  • - POLENTA & HERB CRUMBED FREE RANGE CHICKEN
  • STEP TWO - CHOOSE YOUR SIDE:
  • Deep Fried Wontons (6 pcs) $5.00
  • Fish Cakes (3 pcs) $7.50
  • Mains
    • Chicken with Cashew Nuts / Sweet & Sour Pork / Egg Fried Rice
  • Pan Fried Dumplings (6 pcs) $7.50
  • Seafood Fried Noodles $13.00
  • Spare Ribs with Peking Sauce $18.50
  • Beef Fried Rice $10.50
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $15.50
  • Mushroom Mattar $17.50
    • Mushroom and Green peas curry cooked in spices full of flavor
  • Vege Makhani $17.50
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in tomatoes and cream based gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka $ 11.00
    • Chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala paste and cooked in tandoor. 4 pcs
  • Daal Makhani $17.00
    • Delicious North Indian black Lentils curry topped with butter tarka. A celebrated delicacy from Punjab.
  • Lamb Makhani $19.50
    • Mild, tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
  • Lamb Madras $20.00
    • A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras.
  • Chicken-Tikka-Masala $ 19.00
    • Marinated tender chicken pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes and capsicum and flavorsome spices
  • Chicken Madras $19.00
    • A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras.
  • Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
    • Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries
  • Wedges $13.50
    • Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
    • Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
  • Mushroom Stack $19.50
    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Mexico Fried Chicken (Free Range) $16.00
    • Not to be missed!
  • Candied Fennel Yeast Battered Prawns $7.00
    • chipotle crema, pineapple pico, red slaw
  • Butternut Pumpkin $7.00
    • salsa negra, baby spinach, queso seco, crispy sesame
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
  • Plancha BBQ Apple Mole Chicken (Free Range) $18.00
    • charred pineapple, sesame
  • Guacamole $8.00
    • w tomato pico de gallo, jalapeño, coriander, totopos
  • Beetroot & Sweet Potato Dip $8.00
    • w cricket tortilla, smoky chorizo crumb, queso blanco
  • Cheesecake $10.00
    • Mexican wedding biscuit, candied pineapple, lime curd, puffed wild rice
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces) $5.00
    • Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes,peas and cumin seeds fried to golden brown, served with tamarind chutney.
  • Curry Time Platter $22.00
    • Two pieces of each above item served with salad, mint and tamarind chutney.
  • Vegetable Biryani $10.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with an assortment of vegetables, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
  • Vegetable Korma $7.50
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
  • Shahi Paneer $7.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Chicken Biryani $10.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with chicken and spices, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Toasties $3.50
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Makikihi Fries $9.00
    • with rosemary salt, served with aioli or gravy
  • SUPREME STEAK SANDWICH Sirloin steak, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, tomato and lettuce served in a ciabatta accompanied with makikihi fries $21.50
  • Crispy Chicken Wings $9.00
    • with chipotle dip and pineapple relish
  • Spicy Wedges $9.00
    • with sour cream and chilli sauce
  • CHICKEN, CRANBERRY & BRIE Baby spinach, chicken breast and brie with cranberry sauce $25.00
  • Mac's All Day Breakfast $21.50
    • Eggs any style, bacon, venison sausage, grilled tomato, wilted spinach, mushrooms and potato rosti served with a toasted ciabatta
  • Garlic Prawns $14.00
    • with chilli flakes, lemon and parsley
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT Char-grilled peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushroom and red onion $23.00
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