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

  • PECAN PIE $5.20
  • BROOKLYN SHORT RIB $8.90/ $12.50
    • Beef short rib braised all day and served with tomato relish, smoked hickory sauce and cheddar cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
  • WALL ST $7.90
    • Heaps of streaky bacon with cream cheese & tomato relish.
  • BRONX BEEF $7.90/ $11.90
    • Flank steak roasted to perfection served with onion jam and horseradish sauce or tomato relish.(Slider/ Hero )
  • THE MANHATTAN $7.90/ $11.90
    • New York classic A tall stack of thinly sliced pastrami served with tomato-mayo sauce and onion jam. (Slider/ Hero )
  • MIDTOWN BLAT $9.90
    • Streaky bacon with iceberg lettuce, avocado and fresh tomato with cream cheese.
  • THE WILBUR $11.00
    • Spiced pulled pork, coleslaw, apple sauce
  • VEGE BAGEL $9.00
    • Avocado, tomato, cream cheese, mesculun, aioli and tomato pesto
  • Beef Sparerib / Fillet with Special House BBQ Sauce on Sizzling Plate $16.00
  • Chicken and Vermicelli Soup $15.00
  • Beef with Tofu $15.00
  • Black Pepper Beef on Sizzling Plate $16.00
  • Stir Fried Abalone POA
  • Venison with Spring Onion and Ginger $28.00
  • Chinese Mushroom and Beef Soup $5.00
  • Si Chun Style Mung Bean Jelly Salad $6.00
  • Madras (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb pieces cooked in spicy masala sauce and coconut cream
  • Vindaloo (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • a hot dish it is cooked with vinegar, potatoes and spices
  • Lambi handi $18.00
    • lamb cubes stirred in with spinach assorted masalas, yogurt and cream
  • Balti (chicken, lamb) $17.00/$18.00
    • chicken, lamb pieces cooked in onion, yoghurt, spices and finished with coriander
  • Kadai (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb pieces fried in kadai and cooked with crushed ginger and garlic, tomatoes, capsicum and spices and finished with fresh coriander
  • Pepper bridge vegetarian platter for two $16.00
    • vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, mix vegetable pakora, paneer pakora, wada
  • Basmati rice $3.00
    • premium indian rice
  • Tikka masala (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb pieces cooked in tandoor and finished in tomato, capsicum and onion sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets x6 $4.00
  • Lasagna Topper $3.00
  • Bacon $3.90
  • Crab Stick $1.40
  • Cheese Onion Ring $5.50
  • Plain $2.10
  • Sole $5.00
  • Chicken Fillet $3.50
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Fish $5.00
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • Dolomades (vegetarian) $9.00
    • with Tzatziki and Spanakopita
  • Greek Salad (small) $7.00
    • A traditional Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
  • Skordalia (small) $3.50
    • 100g take away pottle (vegetarian garlic dip)
  • Beetroot Dip (small) $3.00
    • Grated beetroot dip with walnut (vegetarian)
  • Falafel Cakes (vegetarian) $1.50
  • Souvlaki (regular) $11.00
    • Chicken, Lamb, Beef, or Falafel (vegetarian)
  • Moussaka (vegetarian option) $10.00
    • Accompanied with salad and pita bread
  • Greek Salad (large) $9.00
    • A traditional Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
  • Pie floater $18
    • home made pie, mash, mushy peas, jus
  • 200g venison rump $34
  • Fries with aioli $5.5
  • Cucumber, lime & mint slaw $5
  • Devonport chocolates (6) $13 (12) $22
    • flavours change regularly
  • Harvard burger POA
    • changes weekly, jacket potato wedges, tomato relish
  • Fish & chips $10
    • fish, fries, salad & tomato sauce
  • Harvard burger POA
    • changes weekly, jacket potato wedges, tomato relish
  • Best Bacon Buttie $8
  • Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
  • Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
  • Kransky and Egg Roll $8
    • Fried or Scrambled
  • Plus Fried Eggs $1
  • Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
  • Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
  • Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
  • AORAKI SALMON $28.00
    • carefully selected salmon raised in pristine alpine waters, citrus baked and served with polenta chips accompanied by pea puree parsnip puree, finished with lemon pepper hollandaise sauce
  • SOUP OF THE DAY(V)(GFO) $12.00
    • made with fresh local in season ingredients, served with toasted ciabatta
  • Rustic fries and aioli $7.00
  • MACS GINGER BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS (DF) $26.00
    • southern ocean orange roughy, served with fries, coleslaw and chunky house made tartare sauce
  • CHOCOLATE MUDCAKE(GF) $12.00
    • served with berry coulis and vanilla bean cream
  • PANCAKES $13.50
    • fresh fluffy pancakes with fruit salad, fresh yoghurt and passionfruit coulis
  • CRAYFISH BISQUE (GFO) $13.00
    • nelson crayfish roasted and reduced into a flavoursome liquor then blended with cream, served with toasted ciabatta
  • SMOKED SALMON ON POTATO HASH $14.50
    • Aoraki smoked salmon on potato hash with poached eggs
  • Roast Roll
  • Gravy $ 2.50
  • Chicken (Small) $ 11.50
  • 3 Roast Potatoes
  • 3 Roast Potatoes
  • Half $ 11.50
  • Chicken Schnitzel $ 4.50
  • Chicken (Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
  • Vegetable Croquette 1P $2.20
  • Gyu Don Large $14.50
  • Vegetarian Box $16.00
  • Chicken on Rice with Mayo S $6.20 L $9.00
    • Teriyaki Chicken, Karaage Chicken
  • Seafood Curry $13.50
  • Prawn Katsu Curry $13.50
  • Karaage Don $13.50
  • Sauce $0.50
  • - Come With 2 Slices Of Bread $5.00
  • Fitted Sausage $3.50
    • with Cheese
  • Surf & Turf $7.50
    • Seafood + Chicken
  • Hot Soup $2.80
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn
  • Meat Ball $5.50
    • with Potato Gravy
  • American $3.50
    • Hot Dog
  • Poutine $4.50
    • Hot Chip with Cheese & Gravy
  • Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn & Eggs Soup.
  • Decadent Chocolate, Coffee & Raspberry Tart $6.00
    • Less is more with this decadent favorite, served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
  • Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Gluten Free, Dairy Free Tea Cake $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Roasted Eggplant & Salsa Verde $8.00 / $13.00
    • Locally grown organic eggplant roasted until tender and then topped with a piquant salsa verde, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • Curried Lentil & Rice Bake - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
    • Tender cooked lentils and long grain rice, baked with curried coconut cream and fresh Avoca Valley Herbs, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • Deep Dish Apple Pie with Ice-Cream $6.00
  • West Coast Venison Sausage Roll $9.00 / $15.00
    • Wild West Coast Venison mixed with pork meat, vegetables and our own tomato chutney, wrapped in streaky bacon and baked until tender. Served with house-made slaw and tomato chutney (Without / With Salad)
  • Banbury Cake $6.00
    • Made to an age old family recipe, flaky frosted puff pastry encasing a sweetmeat filling of fruits and spices
  • Very Vegetarian $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
  • Chips $4.50
    • per bag
  • The Fat Pig $11.00
    • Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
  • Fish $3.50
    • per piece
  • Family Pack $18.00
    • Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
  • Chicken Nuggets $4.00
    • half dozen
  • Spring Roll $3.50
  • Crisscut Chips $6.50
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder with Pesto or Ciabatta Toast $13.50
  • Beauvais Mixedgrill $20.50
    • Minute steak, sausage, bacon, eggs, served with mushroom, pesto tomato and chips.
  • Fries $6.50
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder with Pesto or Ciabatta Toast $14.00
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Tomato $2.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls & Samosas $6.50
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