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

  • Bread and Dips $18.00
    • Dux made liptauer, pesto, pumpkin hummus, and olives
  • Huevos Rancheros $19.50
    • Tortilla, red kidney beans, Swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00
  • Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • Creamy roux w fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels & calamari, w garlic ciabatta
  • Affogato $14.00
    • The deconstructed, do-it-yourself dessert. A scoop of vanilla ice cream, a shot of coffee and your choice of Amaretto, Drambuie, Cointreau, Frangelico, Baileys, Sambuca or Tia Maria
  • Spanakopita $28.00
    • Filo pastry, spinach, feta and ricotta with tzatziki and green salad
  • Funghi $19.00
    • Roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, onion confit, mozzarella
  • Kedgeree $19.00
    • Smoked fish, poached egg, basmati rice, curry spices, coriander with yoghurt
  • Fried Calamari $18.00
    • Marinated in lime and lemon grass with chilli and ginger jam
  • Surf N Turf $21.00
  • Chicken and Bacon Burger $6.50
  • Large Chips $6.50
  • Ham Steak, Pineapple, Chips and a Garden Salad $13.50
  • Macaroni and Cheese, Chips and a Salad $10
  • Fish Basket $12.50
  • Crispy Chicken and Bacon Salad $16.50
  • Roast Roll and Chips $9.50
  • -With chicken $17.00
  • -With king prawns $20.00
  • Pork wontons $8.00
  • Chicken satay $8.00
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • Phud Med Ma Muang (cashew nuts) $18.00
    • Chicken, beef or pork with vegetables and cashew nuts
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • Larb Gai $20.00
    • This famous warm salad is a North-East Thailand chicken salad with chili, lime juice and crushed roasted rice, garnished with mint and coriander.
  • Karhai Paneer $15.90
    • A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
    • Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
  • Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
    • Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Butler's Banquet $30.00 per person
    • For 4 Or More - Poppadoms - Dips / Bhajees - Any 4 curries / Naan and Garlic Naan
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Prawn Malabari $18.90
    • Tempting Indian classic with red onion and fresh chilli (medium hot)
  • Bengali Fish $18.90
    • Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)
  • -Add Wiled Greens $3.00
  • -Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
  • Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
  • Blue Cheese Paté and Crackers - $12.00
  • These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
  • Miso Daikon w Mushroom and Toasted Grain Congee $60.00
  • Bell Bird Sourdough and Black Truffle Butter. $60.00
  • Poached Pear w Wholemeal Crumble, Butter Scotch Sauce and Quince - Crab Apple Sorbet. $60.00
  • Salty Fish Chicken Fried Rice $10.50
  • Sour Plum $4.20
  • Yuen Yang Milk Tea $4.40
  • Traditional Ice Milk Tea $4.20
  • Mango Pudding Milk $5.60
  • Pudding $1.00
    • Egg, Strawberry, coffee, Grass jelly, Rock Mellon, Mango
  • Green Vegetable (garlic sauce) $7.80
  • Yuen Yang Pearl Milk Tea $5.00
  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER $18.50
    • house-made chicken schnitzel, cheese and mayonnaise, served with thick cut fries
  • CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $18.00
    • grilled chicken breast, toasted ciabatta croutons, parmesan cheese and a poached egg
  • BBQ PORK RIBS $26.00
    • served with crunchy apple slaw, thick cut fries and bbq sauce
  • FISH & CHIPS P.O.D
    • beer battered fish and thick-cut fries see specials board
  • SIRLOIN STEAK $28.00
    • 300g. steak, thick cut chips, salad, fried egg and onion rings with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce
  • CHEEKY CHEESE $12.00
    • hamburger with cheese, tomato sauce and served with thick cut fries
  • PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
    • check the specials board for today's pasta
  • CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $12.00
    • mud cake served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • Antipasto Misto $32.50
    • Prosciutto, Coppa, Pancetta, Terrine, Pate, Pickles, Marinated Olives, Grilled Ciabata
  • Duck Liver Mousse Rossini $18.50
    • Duck Liver Mouse, Red Pepper Tapenade, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Chorizo & Spiced Meatballs al Alicante $18.50
    • Spiced Albondigas
  • Roast Salmon Bruschettini $18.50
    • Roast Salmon, Peppers, Tapenade, Aioli, Basil
  • Late Night Cheese $16.50
    • Cheese, Grilled Ciabatta, Fig Chutney, Roast Red Peppers, Marinated olives (Choices: Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, Alpeggio, Maasdam, Aged Gouda)
  • Add Artichokes $5.50
  • Albarino Scallops w. Pernod Gremolata $21.50
    • Scallops, Pernod Gremolata, Butter, Spice
  • Tomato Bruschettini $17.50
    • Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Buffalo Feta
  • Garlic Loaf $12.00
    • With spread of pesto, sundried tomato tapenade and balsamic & olive oil
  • Croissant $5.00
  • Pancakes or French Toast $19.00
    • With streaky bacon, maple syrup, mixed berry compote and whipped cream
  • We have a delicious selection of slices, friands, cakes and cheesecakes with changing flavours each week.
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • See the blackboard or ask your server for details
  • Creamed Mushrooms $21.50
    • On toasted brioche with fresh rocket, tomato and poached egg
  • Brigettes Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Streaky bacon, tomato, sausage, mushrooms, poached eggs, hash browns and house-made vienna
  • Duck Liver Parfait $18.00
    • Brigettes house-made parfait and served with fig & apple chutney and grilled ciabatta
  • Daal Makhani $8.50
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ghee and spices.
  • Lamb Combo $13.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Vegetable Korma $8.50
    • Vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices
  • Mattar Paneer $8.50
    • Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Chicken Korma $8.50
    • Boneless chicken in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $9.50
    • A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
  • Mango Chicken $8.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, tempered with onion, mustard seeds.
  • Sandwiches - Pork $6.90
  • Large $7.00
  • Chicken Schnitzel $3.50
  • Roast pumpkin $0.90
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • Combo 2 Quarter Chicken $12.50
    • 4 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Lamb $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Whole $19.00
  • Chicken Pineapple
  • Pork Foo Young
  • Diced Pork (with Cashew Nuts)
  • Prawn Mushrooms chow Mein
  • Chicken Curry on Rice
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice
  • Fork
  • Prawn Mushrooms on Rice
  • Chocolate fritters, milk, brown sugar jelly, espresso ice cream $15.00
  • 3 cheeses, roasted grape puree, apple, walnuts, bread $21.00
  • Roast Westwood free range chicken to share, roast potatoes, brocolini, sage Half $40 Whole $70
  • Ricotta Cheesecake, ginger bread, rhubarb, ginger beer sorbet $15.00
  • Marlborough Sounds salmon, smoked cucumber, pickled cauliflower, rye bread, goats cheese dressing $22.00
  • White chocolate and raspberry truffle $2.50
  • Apple Tree Farm Pork belly, parsnip puree, nuts, grains, mushrooms, balsamic prunes $33.00
  • Paranakan chicken curry, potatoes, herbs, steamed rice $22.00
  • Chai $4.50
  • Long black $3.50
  • Eggs anyway you like on wholegrain toast $9.50
  • Iced chocolate $6.50
  • Cheese or Date scone n/a
  • Flat white $4.00
  • Harvest breakfast $18.00
    • seasonal veges, hashbrowns, eggs on toast
  • Iced coffee $7.00
  • Granola Cup $10.50
    • Fresh berries and Yoghurt with homemade toasted muesli
  • Kids Platter $8.50
    • Ham & cheese toastie, rice crackers, raisins, lolly cake & fruit
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Chicken tenders tossed thru salad greens & topped with crispy noodles & a mint yoghurt dressing
  • Eggs Florentine $16.50
    • Spinach
  • Bagel – Bacon,lettuce,avocado & tomato finished with aioli $12.50
  • The Works $20.00
    • Sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown & toast with eggs as you like them.
  • Bagel – Smoked salmon and cream cheese $11.00
  • Sliders $14.50
    • Two mini burgers, you can choose options: – Beef pattie – Marinated Chicken – Smoked Salmon – Roasted Mushrooms
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