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

  • Steamed Chicken Bun $4.50
  • Pheng Jau $4.50
  • Prawn Dumpling Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Chai Siu Cheong Fun $4.50
  • Gai Jart $4.50
  • Beef Brisket Rice $10.00
  • Chinese Chives Dumplings $4.50
  • Baked BBQ Pork Bun $5.00
  • Crumbed Fillet of Whiting, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Calamari, Chips and a Garden Salad $9.50
  • Crispy Chicken and Bacon Salad $16.50
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Mushroom Sauce $18.50
  • Garlic Bread $3.50
  • Bacon, Eggs, Chips and a Hash Brown $12.50
  • Seafood Platter $14.50
  • Chicken and Bacon Burger $6.50
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
  • Black Bean Steak $12.70
  • Prawn & Cashew $15.90
  • Wonton With Sweet & Sour Sauce $9.50
  • Pork & Cashew $13.90
  • Steak & Cashew $13.90
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
  • Sliced Chicken and Seasonal Veggies $12.70
  • Fish Bites $12.00
    • tempura fish bites, aioli and relish
  • Black Pudding $5.00
  • Eggs Your Way $10.00
    • free range with toast
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • vanilla ice-cream, chocolate sauce & toasted almonds
  • Chorizo $5.00
  • Chicken Wings $10.00
    • buffalo chicken wings, spicy sauce and blue cheese dressing
  • Chipotle Bacon $5.00
  • Porridge $15.00
    • cooked in kaffir lime & vanilla coconut milk with rhubarb & a pistachio brittle
  • Side salad $6.00
  • South island salmon fillet $30.50
    • Pan seared over potato gratin, creamed spinach, parmesan crisps and hollandaise
  • Lamb's fry & bacon stack $17.90
    • Pan seared lamb's liver stacked with bacon on a rich mushroom sauce, served with creamy mash
  • Curry and a pint $25.00
    • Chef's latest creation served on rice with poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
  • -Basil and cashew pesto and cream cheese
  • Skins $13.90
    • Fried potato skins, bacon, sweet chilli sauce, melted cheese and sour cream
  • Affogato $14.90
    • Vanilla ice cream espresso shot and liqueur of your choice
  • Soup of the day $11.90
    • Created fresh and served with warm toast
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Ice Cream Sundae
  • Salami, Olive, Mushroom, and Parmesan, with Napoli Sauce
  • Margarita- Napoli Sauce, Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil
  • Chicken, Spinach, Pine nut, and Pesto
  • Southern Fried Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Cheese, and Chimichurri $10.00
  • Onion Rings $7.00
  • Smoked Pulled Pork with Cheese and Coleslaw $10.00
  • COMBINATION CHOW MEIN $12.00
  • EXTRA SERVING MEAT $4.80
  • CASHEW NUTS $3.80
  • PRAWN FOO YOUNG $11.50
  • COMBINATION FRIED NOODLES $11.50
  • ROAST PORK FOO YOUNG $11.00
  • I4OAST PORK TOMATOES ON RICE $10.50
  • Spring Rolls $2.50
  • Charcouterie w. Cured Meats, Terrine, Pate & Pickles $36.50
    • Cured Meats, Terrine, Pate, Pickles, Grilled Ciabatta, Mustard
  • Add Salami $6.50
  • Add Artichokes $5.50
  • Roast Salmon Bruschettini $18.50
    • Roast Salmon, Peppers, Tapenade, Aioli, Basil
  • Olives & Tapenades $32.50
    • Marinated Olives, Tapanades, Pate, Roast Ciabatta
  • Chargrilled Mushrooms $18.50
    • Balsamic Mushrooms, Buffalo Feta, Courgette, Aioli
  • Halloumi & Pancetta $17.50
    • Halloumi, Pancetta, Date, Plum Chutney
  • Shellfish & Prawn Zarzuela al Andalus $23.50
    • Shellfish, Tiger Prawn, Garlic Butter, Grilld Ciabatta
  • Pork Tonkatsu Don $13.90
    • Japanese famous thick-cut, deep fried pork fillet at it's best on rice
  • Salted Japanese Soy Beans (Edamame) $5.00
  • Pork Cutlet Katsu Curry $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with pork cutlet
  • Teppan Prime Cut Beef Don $16.90
    • Prime Cut NZ Beef Teppanyaki style w/ Traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
  • Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90
  • Teppan Teriyaki Chicken $16.00
    • Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce
  • Salmon Sashimi (8 pieces) $19.00
    • Fresh NZ salmon selected only the freshest for the best sashimi in town
  • Big Rooster $7.20
    • Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce
  • Soup of the day $10.50
  • Aglio e Ollo $16.00
    • garlic, chilli, parmesan tossed in virgin olive oil and linguini pasta
  • Lamb Shank $37.00
    • Slow cooked Canterbury lamb shank, roasted root vegetables, mint glazed potatoes, red wine jus
  • Bread Selection $11.50
    • toasted freshly baked bread, peanut basil pesto, sweet chili hummus
  • Ecclefechan Tart $12.00
    • Dark syrup and dried fruit butter crust, custard paste, Drambuie ice cream
  • Akaroa Salmon $37.00
    • Pan fried salmon, dill and citrus risotto, spinach butter cream sauce, crispy parsnip
  • Carbonara $21.00
    • tagliatelle pasta, bacon, egg yolk thickened cream sauce
  • - or individually - creamy havarti $6.00
  • Fresh Banana $6.50
  • – Kimchi & Cream Cheese
  • – Smashed Avocado
  • Pics Peanut Butter $6.00
  • Manuka Honey $6.00
  • – Fresh Herb, Lemon & Cream Cheese
  • We serve various popular cabinet food, including fresh store baked tasty muffins, scones, slices and cookies
  • Your choice of toasted bagel: plain, sesame, pumpkin seed and poppy seed cheese and onion extra $0.60
  • 1 Lamb Shank $13.50
    • Served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, carrots, peas, corn and gravy
  • Chicken Schnitzel $3.50
  • Combo 3 Roast Roll $12.50
    • 3 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Sandwiches - Chicken $6.90
  • Combo 2 Quarter Chicken $12.50
    • 4 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Half $10.50
  • Combo 1 Roast Sandwich $11.50
    • 3 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Gravy $2.00
  • Chicken parmigiana $23.5
    • crumbed chicken fillet layered with a Napoli sauce, ham and grilled cheese. Served with golden fries and a green salad
  • Kahlua and caramello cheesecake made on-site with real Caramello $12.5
  • No horsing around burger $23.5
    • crispy falafel patty, swiss cheese, carrot slaw, roast mushroom, hummus and onion rings. Served with Kumara chips
  • The filly cheese burger $18.5
    • 100gm beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickle and slaw. Served with golden fries
  • 200gm rump steak $26.5
    • cooked to your liking and topped with garlic butter, served with a green salad and golden fries
  • Beer battered fish and chips $19.5
    • today’s fresh fish in a light and crispy batter, served with golden fries and a chunky tartare sauce
  • Lamb salad $24.5
    • with roasted baby beetroot, green beans and goat’s cheese, finished with balsamic
  • Cob loaf $9.0
    • with lashings of garlic butter make it cheesy $2.5
  • Meat $3.00
  • Baorrito Combo $19.50
    • Your choice of Baorrito + Fries + Soft drinks/Coffee/Tea
  • Beef Baoce $13.50
    • A plate of rice served with: Slow cooked beef, Bok choy, Mushroom, Spiced corned egg
  • Takoyaki, Wakame $6.50
    • Bonito flakes, Japanese mayo
  • Southern style chicken $6.50
    • Teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo
  • Pork Baoce $13.50
    • A plate of rice served with: Braised pork, Broccoli, Spiced corned egg
  • Pork Belly Baoger $7.50
    • A steamed bun stuffed with: Five spiced pork belly, Cucumer, Spring Onion, Coriander, Peanuts, Hoisin sauce
  • Chicken Baoger $7.50
    • A steamed bun stuffed with: Southern style chicken, Shredded lettuce, Chutney, Chilli mayo
  • Loaded Curly Fries.( V) $13
    • Sriracha, hoisin, coriander, peanut brittle, garlic mayo
  • Caramelised Onion Tart.( V) $24
    • Beetroot, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, rocket, balsamic glaze
  • Aikmans Big Breakfast $24
    • Peter Timbs streaky bacon, slow roast tomatoes, Italian sausage, baked beans, mushrooms,Aikmans rosti, eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
  • Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles $21
    • Fried chicken, Waffles, Maple syrup.
  • Eton Mess Meringue.( Gf, V) $14
    • Macerated strawberries, berry tubes, vanilla cream
  • Warm chocolate cake.( Gf, V) $14
    • raspberry sorbet, berry's, pistachio praline
  • Breakfast served until 1.00Pm
  • (GF) gluten free (V) Vegeterian
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