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

  • Shredded Beef $13.40
  • Cheese Tortilla $4.50
  • Falafel $6.50
  • Meat & Cheese Tortilla $7.90
  • Vege Falafel $11.90
  • Mix it up. Design your own salad. We have endless combinations to suit your tastes. All the ingredients are fresh. Put a Moroccan twist on your day with serious flavour. see below
    • Served with: Any 3 Salads / Bed of Lettuce / Seeds & Almonds / Sour Cream or Aioli or Hummus. Salad Options: Arabic Rice / Brown Rice / Moroccan Couscous / Lebanese Couscous / Corn Salsa / Tomato Salsa / Chickpea / Mixed Bean / Grilled Vege / Tabouli / Beetroot & Carrot / Pickled Vege / Seasonal options
  • Hummus $1.50
  • Avocado $1.50
  • Beef Sirloin $36.00
    • 300gm grass fed beef sirloin, triple cooked fries, onion rings, cafe de Paris butter, cress, shallot and caper salad, red wine jus cooked to your liking
  • Caesar salad $24.00
    • Chicken, cos, parmesan, soft egg, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing, bacon
  • Bangers 'n' Mash $22.00
    • Bubble and squeak, Italian sausage, ale and onion gravy
  • Warm Turkish bread $13.00
    • with hummus, olive oil, smoked paprika
  • Aikmans Big Breakfast $24.00
    • Peter Timbs streaky bacon, slow roast tomatoes, Italian sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, Aikmans rosti, eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
  • Lamb kofta skewers $18.00
    • Moroccan rub, babaganoush, mint yoghurt, honey and pistachio
  • Toasted garlic bread $13.00
    • Cornichons, poached pear, pickles, toasted ciabatta
  • Aikmans French Toast $19.00
    • Brioche French toast served with macerated strawberry, blueberries meringue, pure Canadian maple syrup
  • Beef noodle soup $9.50
  • Extra egg $0.50
  • Scones $1.00
  • Dish pickle $0.50 each
  • Vegetable series $1.00
  • Beancurd jelly with soup-meagre $4.80
  • Beancurd jelly with syrup $4.00
  • Handmade Meat ball $8.00
  • Choc Top Cone N/A
    • The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
  • Double Cheeseburger N/A
    • Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
  • Massive McMuffin® N/A
    • When one McMuffin® is not enough. Our Massive McMuffin® has a rasher of bacon, a freshly cracked egg, a slice of cheese, two sausage patties with ketchup on a hot toasted English Muffin.
  • Hot Fudge Sundae N/A
    • It's a delicious delight. Fluffy soft-serve made with milk drenched in gooey hot fudge.
  • The Boss® N/A
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
  • BLT Bagel N/A
    • Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise.
  • Bacon & Egg McMuffin® N/A
    • A hot brekkie made compact. A perfectly cooked egg, deli style bacon and a slice of cheese, cased in a toasted, warm English muffin.
  • $20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
    • Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
  • Cajun Prawn & Fish Salad - Grilled and arranged on a salad of snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette, finished with a roast garlic aioli. $23.50
  • Famous Pate - Bourbon & cracked pepper blended with roasted chicken liver and bacon. Served with crusty bread, pickled cucumbers & beetroot pesto. $15.50
  • Foccacia Melt - Cream cheese, sweet cranberries, tender chicken and mozzarella on focaccia, Ovenbaked and finished with honey basil sauce and salad. $21.50
  • Lavish Seafood Chowder - Thick and creamy Seafood Chowder, Served with toasted croutons. $15.50
  • Stuffed Mushrooms - Classic stuffed with Wulnuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Alone with Green Salad, Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce or Aioli Sauce. $15.00
  • Garlic Bread - Crispy Toasted and smothered with garlic and herb butter. $9.50
  • Chicken Salad - Ripped lettuce with roasted cashews, ripe avocado salsa, crotons, and other goodies, bound with Italian vinaigrette and finished with tender grilled chicken and bacon. $19.50
  • Sweet Corn Kumara Fritters - Sundried Tomato, Sweet Corn and Kumara Fritters on a pine nut and Green Salad, choice from Streaky bacon and Smoked salmon, come with Sweet Corn Sour Cream. $18.50
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
    • choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • Omelette $20
    • served with wholemeal toast or salad and Mushroom & onion jam
  • Affogato +$9
    • With a double shot of either baileys, amaretto, tia maria, kahlua or cointreau
  • Chicken Nuggets $15
    • with shoestring fries and salad
  • Soup of the day $15
    • with toasted bread & butter
  • Creme Brulee $10
  • Banana Split N/A
    • with ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • Pork Belly $34
    • with smoked hock colcannon potatoes, asparagus, pickled cucumber & mustard jus
  • Grilled Beef Ribeye (200g) $32
    • with chips, cafe de Paris butter & dressed greens
  • Sirloin 300 gr $28.00
    • A juicy prime cut of Angus Steakgrilled medium rare over the hot coals
  • Guaro $2.00
    • Medium Spicy Yoghurt sauce
  • Entraña 400 gr $26.00
    • A particulary Flavoursome cutloved by Argentinians
  • For two $51.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts:Beef, chorizo, and chicken accompanied byyour choice of 2 sides and 2 sauces
  • Chori Pan $9.00
    • House made chorizo and arepas
  • Ribeye 400 gr $33.00
    • Bone in Grilled to your choice
  • Ceviche $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
  • For one $28.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts: Beef, chorizo and chicken accompanied by your choice of 1 side and 1 sauce
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • - Cheese and onion
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Cheese and ham
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • Karaage - Chili Chili Bang Bang DF $17.00
    • Fried chilli, Chilli powder
  • Steam Rice V GF DF $3.00
  • Wakame Salad V GF DF $6.00
    • Marinated seaweed, Sesame oil
  • Okonomiyaki - Chicken $20.00
    • 12 hrs marinated chicken thigh
  • Tofu Salad GF/A DF V $13.00
    • Fresh soft tofu, sesame vinaigrette
  • Kimchi VGF DF $4.00
    • Spicy fermented chinese cabbage
  • Dragon Sushi Roll GF/A DF V/A $10.50
    • Inside-out sushi roll, prawn, avocado, ebi oil
  • Berry Sorbet GF DF $6.00
  • Chimichurri
  • Canterbury Rack of Lamb $ 33.50
    • Oven roasted with a rosemary and mint pistachio crust, sweet potato gnocchi (Choice of one side & sauce)
  • Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
    • Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
  • Baked Salmon Fillet $ 32.00
    • Akaroa salmon served with stir fried sesame Bok Choi with a Chilli, lime and coriander rice
  • The Happening Sauce
  • Hot Butter Cuttle Fish $ 10.00
    • Served with a dressed salad
  • Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
    • Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries
  • Mashed Potato
  • Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
  • Vege (spinach, olives, mushrooms )
  • Margerita (cheese, basil leaves)
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
  • Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
  • Basil Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta (3 pieces) $6.00
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
  • Brulle $13.50
    • Belgian style chocolate custard brulle w vanilla ice cream and praline
  • Lambsschenkel - Braised Lambshank $36.00
    • 300gm lamb shank w creamy mash , roasted broccoli and rich demi glaze
  • Eieren Naar Keuze $14.50
    • Eggs cooked to your liking, served on toast and relish
  • +Gegratineerde Mosselschotel $42.00
    • Mussel platter selection of the above
  • Sides
  • Brusselse Waffles $12.90
    • Baked Waffles w berry compote Or Grilled banana w caramel Or Chocolate sauce
  • Kipburger $23.50
    • Chicken Burger w marinated chicken breast, iceberg lettuce and grilled vegetable
  • Gekruide Inktvis $18.90
    • Salt and pepper squid w chili and lime dipping sauce
  • Chargrilled Chicken Sliders (2) $9
    • w/ Tuk Tuk Satay Sauce
  • Apple Crumble With Ice Cream $11
  • Khanom Sakoo (GF) $19
    • Warm Tapioca Pudding w/ Creamy Coconut Milk
  • Chicken Cashew Nuts (GR) $19
    • w/ Mushrooms
  • Wakanui Beef Red Curry $19
    • w/ Thai baby eggplant, green beans, fresh basil
  • Spicy Beef $19
    • w/ Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Crispy Basil
  • Yen Ta Fo Hang $15
    • w/ BBQ Pork, Crispy Pork, Prawn Wonton
  • Num Tok Pork (GF) $16
    • w/ Spicy & Sour Salad, toasted ground rice, Mint Leaf, Kaffir Lime
  • KAIKOURA $26.00
    • Garlic butter base, mozzarella, white fish, mussels, prawns, chilli flakes & parsley
  • Hummus, cheese, olives, pickles, salami, ham, Kransky, cold smoked salmon, dukkah, flat bread & crackers.
  • LINWOOD $26.00
    • BBQ base, mozzarella, chicken, Kransky, bacon & smoked cheese
  • Caesar Salad $18.00
    • Lightly dressed cos lettuce, bacon, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
  • Half & half add $2.00
  • Beer battered onion rings with aioli & tomato sauce $9.00
  • Fish & Chips $26.50
    • Fresh market fish with Cassels and Sons Pilsner batter, salad, fries & tartare sauce
  • 1/2 Dozen $15.50
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