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

  • Chicken/Lamb Chettinad $15.99
    • Diced chicken/lamb cooked in onion tomato gravy with cashew paste and mint sauce.
  • Paneer Makhani $14.99
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with garlic tomato and onion into thick gravy. Can be spicy.
  • Lamb Seekh kebab (6pc) $11.99
    • Minced lamb marinated in mint and spices grilled in tandoor and served with sauce.
  • Everest mixed platter (2 people) $17.99
    • 2 pieces lamb and seekh kebab, chicken tikka, vegetable samosas, onion bhajees.
  • Extra Plain Rice $2.99
    • Lunch takeaway mains include one free portion of plain rice - select "Extra Plain Rice" if you require more rice.
  • Mixed Pakora (8pc) $5.99
    • Crispy cauli, potato, onion dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deeper fried.
  • Cumin Rice $3.99
  • Saag Chicken/Lamb with Spinach $15.99
    • Diced chicken/lamb cooked in a gravy of spinach, cream and spices.
  • Naan $3
  • Nandagh Kabab Chicken, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Bolang $5
  • Spaghetti S $8.5 / L $12
  • Chicken S $8.5 / L $12
  • Chalaw Halve Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
  • Pitza Makhsos Yoghurt, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Sambosa $5
  • NZ Green Lipped Mussels $20
    • Served in a tomato and white wine sauce with fettuccine
  • Spaghetti Arrabbiata $20
    • Ham, mushrooms, olives, garlic, parsley and chilli cooked in our red sauce
  • Spaghetti Meatballs $20
    • Spaghetti and meatballs with our home-made tomato sauce
  • Lasagne $16
    • Layers of pasta filled with ground meat, ham, egg, cheese served with our tomato sauce
  • Table Salad $12.5
    • Served with Italian dressing
  • Giugno M $15 L $19
    • Mushroom & Ham
  • Rigatoni Mafiosi Special $20
    • Short tube pasta topped with tomato, mushrooms, olives & chili
  • Agosto M $16 L $21
    • Salami, Capsicum & Onion
  • Fish & Chips $24.00
    • tempura battered fresh market fish served with beer battered fries, spring leaf citrus salad and house-made tartare sauce
  • Market Fresh Fish of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Double Chocolate Brownie $12.00
    • house-made chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream
  • Twisted Cheese Burger $25.00
    • prime Angus beef patty with Swiss cheese and smoked gouda, bacon, tomato relish and pickles in a brioche bun. Served with aioli, beer battered fries and salad garnish
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
    • Please ask your server
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
  • Salmon Nicoise $20.00
    • locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, olives, green beans, new potatoes, tomato, croutons and sherry vinaigrette
  • Nepalese Dumplings $13.00
    • chicken or vegan dumplings served with a mildly spiced herbed tomato dipping sauce
  • - FREEKAH GRAIN & CHICK PEA SALAD W/ SPICED YOGURT DRESSING
  • FISH GOUJON SANDWICH $10.00
  • STEP TWO - CHOOSE YOUR SIDE:
  • WE ARE COELIAC FRIENDLY
  • - HERBALISCIOUS GARDEN SALAD
  • - CRISPY FALAFEL W/ MINTED AIOLI
  • - KUMARA RIBBONS W/ CUMIN SEED SALT
  • ANY SALAD $9.50
  • Lakes Beef Burger $24.00
    • Pure Wakanui beef patty with battered onion rings, gherkin, cheddar cheese, aioli, tomato and harissa relish & a side of beer battered fries
  • Lemon Cake $16.00
    • Sticky lemon syrup cake with Mango sorbet & toasted coconut meringue
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
  • Flat Bread $9.00
    • Rosemary, garlic & parmesan baked flat bread
  • Pan Seared Lemon Sole $39.00
    • stuffed with chorizo sausage with salsa verde, green beans, parmesan brioche crumbs, burre blanc & sweet potato puree
  • Hot Cakes $12.00
    • w/ bacon & banana, maple syrup
  • Full Breakfast $28.00
    • includes full continental breakfast w/ any main course selection below
  • WAFFLES $17.50
    • Soft buttermilk waffles served with streaky bacon, pistachio nuts, maple syrup, vanilla bean custard and banana on top.
  • EGGS ON TOAST $9.50
    • Eggs any style sewed on toast
  • HONEY TERIYAKI CHICKEN $18.50
    • Slow cooked honey teriyaki chicken breast, glazed with house made teriyaki sauce, served with coleslaw, mung beans and toast
  • Classic Sour Dough $18.50
  • Extra Filling $2.00
  • GOURMET VEGE BURGER $17.50
    • Portobello mushrooms, green salad with yogurt, caramelised onion, tomato, plum chutney, house made honey mustard. Served with chips.
  • SMOKED SALMON $11.50
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, lettuce, red onion and dill pickle
  • Extra Meat Toppings $4.00
  • Salmon Shasimi Don $13.50
  • Spicy Pork Don $11.50
  • Salmon Teriyaki Don $13.50
  • Pork & Chive Gyoza $7.00
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
  • Spicy Chicken Don $11.50
  • Vegetable Gyoza $7.00
  • Children’s Special Pizza
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Plain and Simple- Cheese & Tomato Sauce with Optional Ham & Pineapple
  • Bargain Box $20.00
    • 6 pieces of chicken, 1 reg. chips & 1 reg. drink
  • Chicken Combo $9.99
    • 2 pieces of chicken, reg. chips, coleslaw & drink
  • Butter Chicken
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Red Onion, Spinach, Fresh Tomato, Capsicum, Butter Chicken Sauce
  • Regular size 12" for $5.90
  • LUNCH SPECIAL
  • BBQ Bacon $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Bacon, Smokey BBQ Sauce
  • Family Feast $39.95
    • 11 pieces of chicken, 6 nuggets, 2 reg. chips, 1 Sml coleslaw, 1 Sml Gravy & 1 Large drink
  • BLT $17.50
    • bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
  • Beef or Chicken Burger $17.50
    • served with bacon, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun served with home-made relish and fries
  • Three Egg Omelette $17.00
    • with your choice of the following, bacon, salmon, tomato, mushroom, onion or cheese
  • Bowl of Fries with Sauce $5.00
  • Creamy Mushrooms $12.80
    • served on ciabatta
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
  • Toast and Home-Made Preserves $8.50
  • Fresh Battered Fish of the Day $18.50
    • served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon wedge and tartare sauce
  • Savouries $2.00
  • Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00
  • Croquettes $3.20
  • Mince $4.50
  • Chicken Vege $5.00
  • Pastie $5.00
  • Sausage Rolls $2.50
  • Cottage $5.00
  • Pancakes
    • Buckwheat pancakes with roast fruit
  • Frenchy Toast $15
    • Hector’s house-baked loaf, fresh toasted and served with either maple, yoghurt and seasonal roast fruit
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18
  • Huevos Rancheros $18
    • Spicy Mexican-style beans between two tortillas, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, Hector’s fresh salsa, cheese, lettuce
  • Yoghurt and maple $15.5
  • Holey Roller $15
    • Egg in toast, baked with cheese and served with roasted tomatoes and peppers and served with hot seasonal greens
  • Little Hector $12
    • Eggs done your way on Hector’s home-made bread
  • Quesadilla $18
    • A 10.5inch tortilla folded over marinated and slow-cooked meat. Cheese, chipotle hot-sauce, salsa, sour cream, lettuce
  • - ham, mozzarella and Dijon $8.50
  • toasted sandwiches
  • halloumi on toasted focaccia with avocado, fresh chilli and lime $17.50
  • open chicken breast sandwich with avocado salsa $18.50
  • toasted bagel (see lunch menu)
  • fillet steak and bacon burger $18.50
  • pulled pork with Dijon and maple slaw wrap $13.50
  • half n half salad plate $12.00
  • Aloo Gobi $7.50
    • Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
  • Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
    • Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
  • Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
    • Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Combination $17
  • Combination Lamb & Chicken L $14
  • Piroshkies
  • Open souvlaki or extra meat (on large souvlaki only) $2.50
  • All our rice dishes are served on a bed of Persian rice
  • Combination Lamb & Falafel L $14
  • All Kebabs are served over Persian rice with grilled tomatoes
  • -Meat $5
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