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

  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Spicy Wonton Bowl $15.00
    • w/ Bok Choy - 8pcs
  • Beijing Duck $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Spring Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • PSDB Wonton - 3 pc $6.50
  • Pork & Prawn Shumai $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Pork ‘n’ Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Vego Dump (V) $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Pork Belly $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Coriander, Pickled Ginger Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • Prawn egg foo young $14.00
  • Vegetarian egg foo young / Mixed vegetables $9.50
  • Spicy wedges $4.90
  • Beef tomato on fried rice $13.00
  • Crab stick $1.50
  • Roast pork vegetable chow mein $11.00
  • Fried oysters $1.30 each / $9.90doz
  • Combination fried rice / Combination fried noodles / Combination chow mein(gravy) $12.00
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
    • Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
  • Pad Sea Eaw ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • Won Ton Soup $10.00
    • Won ton and bean sprouts.
  • Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
    • Egg noodle with chicken, bean sprouts, crispy noodle.
  • Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Steam fried vegetable with red curry paste, coconut, thai herb.
  • Thai Ho Fan ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables, and gravy.
  • Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
  • Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Chicken $9.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
  • Falafel $13.90
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
  • Meat on Chips $6.00
  • Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Ikender $6.00
  • PRIME HEREFORD BEEF BURGER $25.00
    • with onion jam, tomato, bacon, cheese
  • Fresh Crumbed Chicken with Fries n/a
  • MARKET FISH OF THE DAY $24.00
    • (GF on request)
  • Seafood and Saffron Chowder $18.00
    • with a selection of fresh seafood and freshly baked ciabatta
  • Eton Mess n/a
    • Ice cream, cream, meringue, strawberry and chocolate
  • CAPRICCIOSA $24.00
    • pepperoni, salami, prosciutto and kalamata olives
  • FRENCH MARTINI $18.50
    • vodka, chambord and pineapple juice
  • Flat Breads $11.50
    • burnt onion parmesan sea salt and olive oil
  • Onion Rings (Doz) $6.00
  • Fish $4.40
  • 1/2 Chicken & 1 scoop chips $12.00
  • Extras $0.80
  • Steak $6.00
  • Fish Bites (Doz) $8.00
  • Hawaiian (Pineapple & Chow Chow) $4.80
  • Meat Patties $2.00
  • Pad Kra Praw
    • Stir fried meat with holy basil leaf, chilli, seasonal vegetables, garlic and Thai basil sauce.
  • Peanut Sauce $3.00
  • Tom Yum
    • Spicy and sour soup with mushroom, onion, tomato, celery, coriander and fresh herbs.
  • Peanut Sauce
    • Stir fried meat with peanut sauce and seasonal vegetables.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork $16.00
  • Rice $3.00
  • Ginger
    • Stir fried meat with garlic, ginger, pepper and mixed vegetable.
  • Panang Curry
    • Meat cooked with coconut milk, long bean, capsicum and panang curry paste.
  • Sambal Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian-style sambal sauce.
  • Singapore Fried Rice $9.80
  • Seafood Mee Goreng $11.00
    • Egg noodles with king prawns calamari, crab meat, fish balls, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian style sauce.
  • BBQ Pork Noodles $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce.
  • Vegetarian Soup $9.00
  • Mongolian Beef $9.80
    • Thin rice with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
  • Garlic Fried Rice $10.50
    • Fried rice with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
    • Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Smoked Chicken Hoagie $15
    • Arugula, Swiss Cheese, Green Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Aioli
  • Riblets $15
    • Smoked, Deep Fried, Sticky Sauce
  • Rainbow Slaw $15
    • Cabbage, Beetroot, Carrot, Spring Onion, Radish, Seeds, Herbs, Vinaigrette
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Dip $14
    • Pickled Cucumber, Mini Bread Rolls
  • Frickles $10
    • Deep Fried Pickles, Buttermilk Ranch
  • Pork Spare Ribs Half $22 Whole $40
    • Smokey Glaze, Dry Rubbed
  • Beef Brisket Reuben Sandwich $15
    • Rye Bread, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Russian Dressing
  • Combo it! add $5
    • Tator Tots + a Handle of Iced Tea
  • Chef’s Special POA
    • check out our blackboard for today’s creation
  • Regular AZZZ Vietnamese Shredded Chicken $17.00
    • coriander, shallots, lime, Vietnamese mint slaw, mild chilli jam mayo and fries
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • 2 soft poached free range eggs on crumpets and hollandaise: with either crispy bacon or smoked salmon and spinach
  • Vegetarian n/a
    • Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts, light citrus oil and Halloumi
  • Thai Chicken n/a
    • Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
  • Regular AZZZ Non Meat Burger $17.00
    • pumpkin fritters with olives, semi dried tomato, eggplant, roasted garlic and fries
  • Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad $19.50
    • baby cos, sesame, lime, coriander and bamboo shoots
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Bites $14.00
    • with smokey Texan dipping sauce
  • Chinese Burger $5.50
  • Fried Bread Stick $1.50
  • Vitamilk Soy Bean Drink (300ml) $3.00
  • Smoked Fish Infused with Spiced Drak Soy Sauce $12.00
  • Homemade Green Bean Porridge $2.00
  • Boiled Chicken Giblets with Spices $8.00
  • Pancake Stuffed with Curry Beef Mince and Cabbages $5.00
  • Egg Jianbing with Fried Bread Stick $5.00
  • Chicken Liver Pate $14
    • pickled beetroot puree, walnut & caper gremolata with ciabatta
  • Pork Belly $34
    • with smoked hock colcannon potatoes, asparagus, pickled cucumber & mustard jus
  • Roasted Olives $10
    • with marinated feta, spiced nuts & kumara crisps
  • Affogato $9
    • shot of esspresso poured over one scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and topped wih whipped cream
  • Banana Split N/A
    • with ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • Duo of Lamb $36
    • spiced almond crumbed lamb cutlets & pomegranate braised shoulder with sumac hummus, crunchy carrot & toasted seed salad
  • Pasta $15
    • with bacon and cheese
  • Fish and Chips $15
    • battered white fish with shoestring fries and salad
  • Risotto with parmesan
  • Pulled Pork $19.80
    • Poached eggs on Ciabatta bread with Hollandaise Sauce
  • -Poached
  • -2. Onion, Mushroom and Cheese
  • Fruit Salad $8.00
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
    • With shrimp, squid, and small mussel and mushroom
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Served on Ciabatta with mesclun (mixed lettuces) top with Hollandaise sauce
  • Fish & Chips $15.20
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Plain $3.50
  • RodCod $4.00
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Fish $5.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
  • Gurnard $4.00
  • Chicken Tinga (Free Range) $16.00
    • mint, cactus, red onion, peanuts, kale, tomatillo salsa
  • Mexico Fried Chicken (Free Range) $16.00
    • Not to be missed!
  • Panucho $8.00
    • spiced squid, red frijoles, mint, fennel, chili pico, olive powder, cucumber yoghurt
  • Xócolate $12.00
    • pecan, citrus crème, xocolate chili ganache, pistachio praline, orange, mint
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • fish, orange blossom tiger’s milk, melon, chili, corn shards, hibiscus agua
  • Al Pastor $18.00
    • Crispy Pork (Free Farmed), kimchi, apple yoghurt, radish, mint, sesame
  • Ancho Chili Chicken (Free Range) $7.00
    • poblano rajas, seeds, crispy kale, chili, coriander
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