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

  • Fresh fruit salad $5.90
  • Ice cream $3.20
  • Apple compote $5.20
  • Breakfast Burrito $19.90
    • Scrambled eggs, chicken, onion, peppers, havarti cheese and coriander wrapped in a flour tortilla with hot or mild salsa, sour cream and green onion with guacamole served with a hashbrown. Vegetarian option - with spinach and mushroom.
  • Create your own $18.20
    • Feel free to create your own omelette from any 4 of the fillings above
  • Hashbrown $4.30
  • Corned beef hash / bacon / ham / sausages / grilled tomato / field mushrooms. (Half) $2.70
  • Canadian maple syrup $2.20
    • "The Real Stuff" (25ml) For all your pancakes, waffles or French toast.
  • O.G.H.Flatbread $12.0
    • balsamic roasted tomatoes, herb ricotta and wild rocket
  • Summer Vegetable Fettuccine $6.0
    • Add chicken
  • 300gm Canterbury Angus Sirloin $34.0
  • Cajun Spiced Hand Cut Wedges $8.0
    • with salsa and sour cream
  • Triple Triple Beef Burger $27.5
    • three prime Angus beef patties, triple cheese, triple bacon, beetroot and caramelised onion
  • O.G.H Triple Layered Dip $11.5
    • tortilla crisps, refried beans, fresh tomato salsa and lime crema
  • 450gm Canterbury Angus Flintstone $42.0
  • 250gm Canterbury Angus Rump $28.0
  • Honey Chicken Fried Noodles $11.00
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $10.50
  • BBQ Pork $11.00
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $11.00
  • Gurnard $3.90
  • Honey Pork Noodles $11.00
  • Sweet 'N' Sour Pork $7.50
  • Bacon Corn Pattie $2.00
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • ​Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Thai Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Steamed rice stir fried with mix vegetables and egg.
  • Pineapple Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried steamed rice with pineapple, egg,curry powder.
  • Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
  • Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • ​Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
    • Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
  • Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried basil and vegetables
  • Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
  • CHICKEN BIRYANI $20.00
    • Chicken pieces sauteed in garlic and ginger, then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.
  • LAMB VINDALOO $22.00
    • Diced lamb chunks cooked with freshly ground spices, vinegar, capsicum and herbs. An all time favourite hot dish.
  • MANGO CHICKEN $20.00
    • Chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, then tempered with cream, herbs and spices.
  • CHICKEN DO PAYAZA $21.00
    • Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
  • CORIANDER'S VEGETARIAN PLATTER $10.00
    • Includes one samosa, one onion bhaji, one vegetable pakora, and one cheese pakora. A must for all vegetarians.
  • LAMB POSHT $23.00
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato, then cooked with poppy seeds and spices.
  • LAMB CHOPS - SMALL PORTION (4 PIECES) $17.00
    • Fresh ginger flavoured young lamb cutlets, marinated in yoghurt and tandoori masala roasted in the Tandoor.
  • LAMB DO PAYAZA $23.00
    • Lamb pieces tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices, cream and fresh coriander.
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $14.40
  • Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa (Mini $10.50) $14.50
  • Seasoned Mince Beef (two $10.50) $5.50
  • Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa (two $13.10) $6.80
  • Double Decker Mince Taco $13.50
    • Soft flour tortilla layered with traditional pinto beans then wrapped around a crispy shell. Filled with our famous seasoned mince and topped with guacamole
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa (two $12.70) $6.60
  • Fajita Veggies with Guac $13.40
  • Taco Salad
  • MONK’S BACON AND EGGS $21.00
    • Bacon, free range eggs, tomato, mushrooms, oven roasted potatoes, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise sauce
  • SMOKED SALMON EGG BENEDICT $21.50
    • Hot smoked salmon, spinach, two free range poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin
  • OVEN BAKED FRITTATA $17.50
    • Chorizos, free range eggs, potato, tomato, capsicum, feta, red onion, Italian parsley (GF)
  • 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)
  • SEARED SALMON & GREEN PEA RISOTTO $23.00
    • Seared salmon fillet, rocket, parmesan, preserved lemon and green pea risotto (GF)
  • MIXED PLATTER $15.00
    • Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
  • 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)
  • BATTERED FISH GOUJONS $13.50
    • Two battered fish goujons, served with salad, fries & tartare sauce (GF), (DF)
  • Grilled Courgettes $10.00
    • w/ crispy capers & beurre noisette
  • Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
    • w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
  • Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
    • w/ lime & wasabi mayo
  • Baked Market Fish $16.00
    • w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
    • w/ toasted sesame
  • Garlic Prawns $16.00
    • w/ toasted ciabatta
  • 200g Striploin Steak $18.00
    • served cut, w/ rocket & parmesan
  • Prawn fried rice or chow mein $18.00
  • Chicken & corn soup (S/L) $5.00/$10.00
  • Wonton chicken noodle soup $14.80
    • egg noodles cooked with bean sprouts, wontons and chicken pieces
  • Cashew nuts, mushrooms, tomato $3.00/each
  • Satay sauce on rice or noodles $6.50
    • choice of steamed rice or noodle topped with peanut sauce
  • Seafood deluxe $16.00
    • rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, fresh seafood, chicken, beef and pork
  • Mini spring rolls (1/2 dozens) $5.00
  • Garlic chicken on rice $13.80
  • Chicken 65 $15
    • Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion and spices cooked in dark soy.
  • Butter Paneer $18
    • Cottage cheese cooked in tomato sauce with cream and spices.
  • Chicken / Lamb Pasanda $19.50
    • Cooked with fresh cream yoghurt, mixed ground cashews and mild spices.
  • Lollypop Chicken $13
    • Chicken drumsticks marinated in ginger, garlic and spices, added with cornfl our and cooked as deep fr
  • Dal Batti $17
    • Peas cooked with cottage cheese/mushroom in North Indian style.
  • Achari Chicken Masala $19.50
    • Achari Chicken curry is little spicy and tangy curry, in this chicken is cooked with onion bace gravy is [ickling spices.
  • Pineapple Raita $6
  • Kathi Chicken $20
    • Stir fried boneless chicken cooked in gold brown onion gravy with cashew nut and fresh coriander.
  • Gnocchi $17
    • pan seared buckwheat gnocchi with courgette, roquette, pea puree, hazelnuts & goats curd
  • Crispy skin chicken nibbles $10
    • garlic, ginger, chilli vinegar & green onion mayo
  • Truffle mash $5
  • Ora King salmon gravlax $16
    • dill & lemon mascarpone, candied lemon, rye croutons, sorrel, crispy capers & poached egg
  • Meat $33
    • a selection of cured & preserved meats served with house made pickled onions, olives & breads
  • Harvard burger POA
    • changes weekly, jacket potato wedges, tomato relish
  • Mushrooms $15
    • brioche, toasted sunflower seed & roquette pesto, poached egg
  • Devonport chocolates (6) $13 (12) $22
    • flavours change regularly
  • Teppan Prime Cut Beef Set $20.00
    • Teppanyaki Style w/ traditional teriyaki sauce
  • Pork Cutlet Katsu Don $13.90
    • Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
  • Pork Tonkatsu $17.00
    • Japanese famous thick-cut deep fried pork fillet at it's best
  • Pork Cutlet Katsu Curry $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with pork cutlet
  • Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90
  • Big Rooster Set $10.30
    • a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1.00)
  • Kakuni (Pork Belly) Don $15.90
    • Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
  • Miso Soup $2.00
  • Oriental Express
    • Tender beef marinated in a soy and ginger sauce, carrots, red capsicum, celery, red onions, coriander and garlic topped with spring onion curls and toasted sesame seeds
  • Charred Lamb $18.50
    • Served warm with red capsicum, mushroom and cucumber on a bed of crisp lettuce and bread fingers, served with a balsamic vinaigrette
  • Winnie's Starter Platter $30.00
    • Tender ribs, smoked salmon, szechuan squid, pepperoni, brie, olives and gherkins, daily dip. Served with fresh Winnie's loaf.
  • BBQ Pork
    • Pulled pork marinated in a smoked BBQ hickory sauce, topped with fresh fennel and green capsicum
  • Blue Belle
    • Sundried tomatoes, broccoli, blue cheese and kalamata olives topped with a garlic aïoli and fennel
  • The 4 Cheeses $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Tomato base topped with brie, feta, blue cheese and garlic.
  • Mexi Lime Chicken
    • Seared chicken marinated in tequila and lime, with capsicums, red onion, garlic, coriander and mango
  • Italian Flat Bread $8.00
    • With olives, herbs and parmesan
  • Horrendous Honolulu $24.00
    • Kids love it, real pineapple, real ham, real cheese..... - if we have to do it...it has to be a good one!
  • Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
    • Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
  • Don Mario Santoini $26.00
    • Pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked hickory BBQ sauce, mozzarella and sour cream
  • Caesar Salad $18.50
    • Crisp cos, bacon, parmesan, egg and croutons tossed in a garlicy, cheesy, anchovy mayo
  • Salvatore ''Bill'' Bonanno $28.00
    • Sea salmon, shrimp, calamari, black olives, capers and baby spinach with dill sour cream
  • 'Mosquito Brother' $26.00
    • Sweet soy marinated roast chicken, chilli, ginger, spring onions and cashews with brie and cream cheese
  • Lucky Luciano $24.00
    • Ricotta white sauce, char-grilled red peppers, mozzarella, romano cheese, olive oil
  • ''Gayeddie'' $24.00
    • Mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, sun dried tomato finished with baby spinach and aioli
  • V= vegetarian option GF= gluten free option
  • Pork Chops(GF) $25.00
    • Two Juicy Pork Chops served with a side of Vegetables, Gravy & Apple Sauce
  • Ribeye Steak 300gm/400gm $32.00/ $40.00
    • A Ribeye Steak cooked to your liking with your choice of chips & Salad or Vegetables served with Mushroom Sauce, Pepper Sauce, Garlic Butter or Fried Onions
  • Also check out our specials board for daily specials
  • T-Bone Steak $24.00
    • A 300gm T-bone steak with chips, Two Eggs and Garlic Butter
  • Wedges (V) $13.00
    • Seasoned Wedges served with Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce topped with Crispy Bacon
  • Mushrooms $5.50
  • Chips-small or large $3.00/ $5.50
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