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 with black bean sauce / Beef with spring onion and ginger / Beef with satay sauce / Yang Chow fried rice / Nasi Goreng(spicy) / Bami Goreng(spicy) $12.00
  • Plain $3.50
  • Jam Rap / Choc Jam Rap $2.10 each
  • Steak $5.30
  • Prawn egg foo young $14.00
  • Fried mushroom $4.80/ 1/2dozen
  • Sweet & sour pork / Sweet & sour chicken / Sweet & sour fish / Fish with lemon sauce $12.00
  • Squid rings $4.50/ 1/2dozen
  • Prawn and Pesto $26
    • Prawns and pine nuts tossed through fettuccine then bound together with cream and finished with basil pesto, rocket and shaved parmesan. Vegetarian option available with capsicum and tomato substituted.
  • Junior Snack Platter $12
    • Fresh fruit, cheese, carrot sticks, celery, shaved ham, fairy bread, dried fruits and a muesli bar.
  • Honey Chicken $24
    • Chicken thigh marinated in a honey and Speight’s Distinction marinade, oven baked and served on kumara mash with a rich cider jus and salad.
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Baked Salmon $34
    • Oven baked salmon wrapped in Prosciutto ham with pan seared scallops, gourmet garlic potatoes and topped with watercress.
  • Seafood Platter $64
    • A large platter filled with smoked salmon, marinated shrimps, battered mussels, Cajun prawn skewers, salt and pepper calamari, battered Blue Cod, prawn twisters and whole shell mussels in a sweet chilli, coconut cream and coriander sauce. Served with a large wedge of toasted garlic bread, tartare sauce and tomato sauce.
  • Baby Breakfast with bacon and hash brown on toast. $11
  • Man Platter $45.50
    • Our own BBQ ribs, Cajun chicken wings, onion rings, grilled pork pieces and beer battered fries served with aïoli and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Classic Thai Fish Cake (7) $7.00
    • Minced Fish Fillets, Red Curry Paste, Egg, Fresh Herbs Served With Home Made Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Braised Pork Shoulder In Rich Red Curry $18.00
    • Pork Shoulder Cut, Coconut Cream, Zucchini, Green Beans, Red Pepper, Pumpkin, Basil
  • Exotic Pad Thai
    • Rice Stick Noodles, Egg, Tofu, Bean Sprout Garlic Chives, Roasted Peanut, Chilli Powder With Tamarind Palm Sugar Sauce
  • Any Dish Is Completely Gluten Free
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • Spring Roll Lover (7) $7.00
    • Vegetarian Thai Style Spring Rolls Served With Dipping Sauce
  • Combination Seafood With Curry Powder $19.50
    • Tiger Prawns, Squid, Fish, Garlic, Onion Carrot, Celery, Spring Onion, Chilli Jam, Egg, Curry Powder, Coconut Cream
  • Wok Fried Seasonal Asian Greens With Tofu $12.00
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $14.40
  • Fajita Veggies with Guac $9.90
  • Seasoned Mince Beef $13.40
  • Chicken Fajita Burrito $16.50
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies, seasoned black beans and guacamole {Mini $12.50}
  • Longboard Burrito $14.90
    • Sweet pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole (Mini $10.90)
  • Taco Salad
  • Fajita Veggies with Guac $13.40
  • Fajita Veggies with Guac $13.40
  • Mexican S $11.50/ M $17.00/ L $28.50
    • Spag's own chilli sauce. Seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream.
  • Lambada $29.50
    • Succulent lamb pieces served with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs and minced garlic.
  • Vege Patch $29.50
    • Spinach, feta onion, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, field mushrooms and finished with garlic aioli
  • Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $20.50
    • Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce.
  • Broccoli and Blue Cheese S$12.00/M$17.50/L$29.50
    • Broccoli, blue cheese and sliced pear. Garnished with walnut and parsley
  • Space Chips $8.50
    • Seasoned chips cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with Spags sweet and sour sauce.
  • Ham S $12.00/ M $15.50/ L $24.50
    • Spag's own special pizza sauce, ham and cheese.
  • Green Salad $7.00
    • Mixed lettuce leaves served with a dressing.
  • Prime Canterbury Beef $43.5
    • Ribeye 350g
  • Today’s Fish Market Price
    • Seasonally inspired
  • Soup of the Day cup $9.0 bowl $16.5
    • Served with toasted breads
  • West Coast Whitebait Sliders, tartare $21.5
  • Asian Pork Burger $24
    • Brioche bun, sesame slaw, habanero, fries
  • Turkey Schnitzel $26.5
    • Pecan slaw, cranberry mayo, crafted fries
  • Spiced wedges, sour cream, sweet chilli $10/$16
  • Chipotle Chicken Tacos N/A
    • Soy and Vegetable Dumplings
  • Deep fried taro cake $4.50
  • Taiwanese sausages $5.00
    • Perfect combination of fat and lean pork cube marinated in chef spacial recipe, amild sweet taste. In night markets they are often served on a stick (like a kebab) and garnished with cloves of garlic
  • Taiwanese style hamburger $7.50
    • BIG MAC in Taiwanese style! A steamed hot bun filled with mouth-watering braised pork belly, mild spicy pickles, coriander and a sweet peanut paste. (Sweet peanut paste is optional)
  • Dry noodle $6.00
    • Traditional noodle (dry). Can choose from either noodle, rice noodle or vernicelli
  • Fried rice with Taiwanese sausages $9.00
  • Braised seaweed $4.50
  • Vegetarian minced tofu rice $6.50
  • Noodle soup $6.00
    • Traditional noodle soup. Can choose from either noodle, rice noodle or vernicelli
  • Aloo Palak $17
    • Potatoes cooked in spinach, cream and spices.
  • Goan Fish Curry $20
    • Royal delicacy from beaches of Goa cooked in lightly spiced, coconut milk and mustard seeds.
  • Meat Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.50
    • Flaky pastry filled with spicy minced lamb and peas.
  • Cocktail Tikki $10
    • Patty made with mashed Potato, cottage cheese, ginger and added spices to give flavour.
  • Tandoori Roti $3
    • Unleavened wholemeal bread.
  • Lollypop Chicken $13
    • Chicken drumsticks marinated in ginger, garlic and spices, added with cornfl our and cooked as deep fr
  • Chana Masala $17
    • Chick peas cooked with secret spices, straight from the heart of Punjab.
  • Cheese Naan $5
    • Naan bread stuffed with grated cheese.
  • Loaded Wedges
    • Wedges topped with Bacon and Cheese. Served with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli.
  • Homemade Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup or Berry Coulis, Whipped Cream & Cinnamon.
  • Served without fries $9.00
  • Egg’s Your Way $6.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried, your choice! Served with toast.
  • Beef
    • Our own Homemade Beef Pattie, Tomato Relish, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Mushrooms $ 1.50
  • Quick Breakfast $8.00
    • French Toast served with Bacon and drizzled in Maple Syrup, dusted with Icing Sugar & Cinnamon
  • Burger n Fries $12.00
  • Smokey $11.50
    • Cold smoked Salmon, Herb & Lemon Schmear, Alfalfa, Capers
  • B.L.T $10.50
    • Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli
  • Pics Peanut Butter $6.00
  • (on toasted bagel) $7.50
  • – Kimchi & Cream Cheese
  • New York Melts $8.90
    • Roast beef, Dijon Mustard, Swiss Cheese, pickle
  • Marmite $6.50
  • Smokey Chic $10.50
    • Smoked chicken, swiss cheese, lettuce tomato and aioli
  • Steak Pie
  • Sausage Rolls $2.20
  • Each $3.90
  • Savouries $1.60
  • Lamb & Cheese Pie
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Stuff Sausage $2.20
  • Mince Pie
  • Crunchy Papas & Olive $15.00
    • frijoles, cress, carrot slaw, pepitas, blackened onion crema
  • Coffee Agave Lamb $16.00
    • zucchini, pumpkin, oregano, garlic chips, salsa borracha
  • Plancha BBQ Apple Mole Chicken (Free Range) $18.00
    • charred pineapple, sesame
  • 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
  • Roasted Baby Beetroot $12.00
    • wilted kale, walnut, queso seco, orange, chili, red quinoa
  • Candied Fennel Yeast Battered Prawns $7.00
    • chipotle crema, pineapple pico, red slaw
  • Panucho $8.00
    • spiced squid, red frijoles, mint, fennel, chili pico, olive powder, cucumber yoghurt
  • ●White
  • Roast chicken, marinated artichoke, taleggio, lardo $24.00
  • Caprese salad, buffalo mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomatoes $15.00
  • Crispy chicken, sesame seeds, kewpie mayonnaise, lemon $11.00
  • Salad leaves, pears, gorgonzola, candied walnuts $15.00
  • Taleggio, fior di latte, rosemary, potato, caramelised onions, confit garlic $24.00
  • Sourdough flatbread, garlic butter, rosemary, parmesan $11.00
  • Akaroa smoked salmon, buffalo mozzarella, cream cheese, capers, rocket, red onion $24.00
  • Beef wellington $32.00
    • Tender 180g eye fillet wrapped in feather flake pastry with mushroom duxelle, served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
  • Full english $19.50
    • Eggs any style, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns, baked beans and toast
  • Free range omelette $14.50
    • Choice of 3 fillings bacon, mushroom, tomato, cheese, onion, spinach
  • Classic caesar $18.00
    • Crisp cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan cheese and classic caesar dressing topped with a poached egg
  • Chicken nibbles $12.00
    • Chicken nibbles in an asian bbq sauce served with fresh celery and blue cheese dip
  • Gourmet Veggie burger (V) $18.00
    • Fresh and lightly spiced fresh homemade patty bursting with vegetables, topped with caramelized onions, garlic aioli and sprinkling of kumara chips
  • Crispy chicken burger $19.00
    • With avocado, salsa iceberg lettuce, tomato and bacon
  • Flat breads (V) $9.00
    • Crispy, thin flatbread with fresh homemade hummus
  • Tomato, avocado and poached egg with slow roasted tomato, cherry tomatoes, olive cheeks and ricotta served on toast $15.00
  • Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
  • Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
  • Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
  • Soup of the day with toasted ciabatta $8.00
  • Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
  • Soft salad leaves with pickled radish cucumber, red onion sprouts toasted pumpkin seeds $5.00
  • 'The Floater' beef and pie with pea puree, whipped potato and gravy $10.00
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