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

  • CRISPY HALF DUCK $38.00
    • coconut rice / greens / tamarind caramel sauce / pickled red cabbage
  • JALAPEÑO CHEESE DIP $18.00
    • crusty bread
  • LAMB SHOULDER & ALE PIE $34.00
    • skordallia / fennel / courgettes / harrissa
  • BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
    • smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
  • BEER HOP SMOKED SALMON $24.00
    • pickled beets / new potates / white miso / avocado / 7 spice dressing
  • HOUSE DOUGHNUTS $12.00
    • passionfruit curd / mango sorbet / pistachios
  • STICKY DATE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING $12.00
    • salted caramel sauce / vanilla ice cream
  • SICHUAN SQUID $18.00
    • green papaya slaw / pickled chilli / crispy shallots / palm sugar lime dressing
  • Entree, Prawn $14.00
  • Massaman Curry
    • A mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, ginger and peanuts.
  • Red Curry
    • Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables.
  • Two shanks $26.00
  • Seafood $22.00
  • Main, Prawn $21.00
  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry
    • An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts - very popular.
  • Prawn $23.00
  • Hickory smoked pork ribs (GF) $25
    • With golden fries and rustic slaw
  • - or double serve available for $30
  • Beef ribeye – 300 gm $33
  • Steak special $13.50
    • Rump steak served Medium Rare, with crisp garden salad, steak fries and finished with a Red Wine Jus.
  • Each choice includes an Ice-Cream Sundae for dessert
  • Bangers & mash (GF) $17.50
    • With peas and roasted tomato served with a rich brown gravy
  • Billy bush surf & turf (GF) $35
    • Ribeye steak grilled to your liking,
topped with a garlic scallop, mussel and prawn
  • ·add to your meal
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • - Medium $13.50
  • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • 2 Lamb Shanks $17.50
  • Combo 2 $12.50
    • Two Pieces of Fried Chicken, 4 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • -Roast Kumara $0.9 each
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • Makhani Paneer $12
    • Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew and fresh coriander.
  • Lamb Dhansak $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with lentils, onion and tomato based gravy.
  • Chicken Biryani $12.5
    • Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Dal Tarka $11.5
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $12.5
    • Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.
  • Chicken Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Chicken, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $19.50
    • grilled chicken, crispy lettuce, poached egg, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing
  • Eggs any Style $10.60
    • free range eggs served scrambled, poached or fried on toasted grain OR ciabatta -add streaky bacon $4.00 -add smoked salmon $6.00 -add creamy mushrooms/ wilted spinach/ roasted tomatos $3.50
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • w’sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Fries $7.50
    • w' homemade aioli
  • Bagels $12.50
    • w' streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato
  • Hot Chocolate $1.50
    • Fluffy
  • Kudos Breakfast (Vegetarian) $20.80
    • free range eggs any style, wilted spinach, hash browns, creamy mushrooms, tomato & toasted wholegrain
  • Milkshakes $5.60
    • Banana, Raspberry, Chocolate, Strawberry, Lime, Caramel, Vanilla, Spearmint. Thick shakes add $0.50
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Beer battered or lightly crumbed Hoki fillets served with fries and seasonal salad
  • Seasonal vegetables $5.00
  • Roast of the Day $19.00
    • Please ask what roast we have for you today
  • Fries $4.00
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $11.90
    • Served with a raspberry coulis and whipped cream
  • Sausages and Mash $8.50
    • Served with peas
  • Pasta of the Day $19.90
    • Please ask what Chef has created
  • Mini Roast of the Day $8.50
    • Served with roast potatoes and vegetables
  • Braised pork belly served with homemade steamed lotus leaf buns $18.00
    • Served with fresh lettuce, Japanese BBQ sauce & house sesame garlic soy sauce
  • Seasoned potato wedges $8.50
    • Served with sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • - Smoked Salmon $19.50
  • Eggs on Toasts $8.50
    • 2 slices of white or brown toasts with your choice of raspberry jam, marmalade, marmite, peanut butter, honey & butter
  • Available 11.30am to 2pm
  • Available between 9am to 2pm & 5.30pm to 9pm
  • GBC Breakfast $18.50
    • Eggs, bacon, tomato, hash brown, mushrooms and sausages, served with toast
  • Available between 9am to 2pm
  • Chicken Combo $13.00
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Chicken Vindaloo $8.50
    • A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
  • Chicken Korma $8.50
    • Boneless chicken 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.
  • 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.
  • Lamb Combo $13.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Mango Chicken $8.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, tempered with onion, mustard seeds.
  • Butter Vegetables $8.50
    • Vegetables finished with butter sauce and spices.
  • -Scramble
  • Fruit Salad $8.00
  • Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour cream and tomato sauce
  • Toast Bagel $8.00
    • With Cream cheese
  • -Fried
  • Hawaii Pizza $19.80
    • Tomato paste base with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato slice and fresh basil and oregano
  • Teriyaki Chicken Pizza $21.50
    • Tomato paste base with Teriyaki Chicken, mushroom, onion, edam cheese served with fresh spinach and parmesan cheese, topped with BBQ sauce
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Served on Ciabatta with mesclun (mixed lettuces) top with Hollandaise sauce
  • Fresh Salmon (GF)
    • New Zealand's finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds is rolled up with avocado to give you a real omega 3 hit.
  • Combination
    • Variety is the spice of life and so is this little winner. Teriyaki chicken, salmon, tuna and vegetarian are all thrown into this mixer
  • Tuna (GF)
    • Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
  • Spring Onion Mayo
    • Love Mayo? Then this is for you. Blobs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • Chicken Combo
    • A real sushi express trademark. Teriyaki chicken is topped off with spring onion mayo, sweet chilli and chilli mayo sauces
  • Half Salmon and Half Chicken
    • The best of both world. Teriyaki Chicken and Fresh Salmon are put together
  • All our lunch boxes come in either large ( 8 pieces ofr $8.00) or small (4 pieces for 4.50) and include all the essential sushi condiments - ginger, soya sauce and wasabi. Brown rice is and option for all sushi. Please note our pieces for the mobile delivery service differ from that of the shops.
  • Vegetarian (GF)
    • A Vegetarian and vegan's delight. The goodness of pickle, cucumber, avocado, red pepper and carrot are all rolled into one
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Naan filled with garlic.
  • Vegetable Korma $14.00
    • Mixed vegetables prepared in yoghurt and cashew gravy. A favourite mild dish.
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $15.50
    • Sweet and sour marinated chicken with vegetables.
  • London Garlic Chicken $15.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked in onion gravy, ground spices and garlic with green peas and potato.
  • Mango Chutney $3.00
  • Zafrani Pulao $6.00
    • Basmati rice with nuts, raisins and saffron.
  • Roasted Poppadums (two pieces) $2.50
    • Served with pickles & chutney.
  • Prawn Malabari $18.50
    • A South Indian style curry. Prawns cooked in a creamy curry base with capsicum, tomatoes, onion and spices.
  • Italiano $15.50
    • Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
  • The Fat Pig $11.00
    • Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
  • Spring Roll $3.50
  • Chips $4.50
    • per bag
  • Family Pack $18.00
    • Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
  • Hot dog $3.00
  • Very Vegetarian $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
  • 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
  • Hot fudge brownie sundae $12.00
    • Vanilla ice cream and warm fudge brownie topped with chocolate sauce, candied nuts and whipped cream
  • -beef $18.00
  • Brekkie bap $10.00
    • Egg, cheese and bacon
  • Healthy fresh fruit salad $12.00
    • With yoghurt and topped with berries
  • Confit pork belly (GF) $29.50
    • Crispy skin pork belly served on a creamy gratin with a light coleslaw, topped with jus and apple maple chutney
  • Pegasus pancakes $12.00
    • Bacon, banana & maple syrup or berry compote & creme fraiche
  • -with chicken $21.00
  • BLAT $16.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato served on toasted freshly baked bread, served with fries
  • PANCAKES $14.50
    • served with banana, berries and maple syrup
  • FRIES $8.50
    • served with aioli and sauce
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI $8.50
    • served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • BAGEL $5.50
    • served with cream cheese and jam
  • NACHOS $12.50
    • served with spicy mince and chilli bean mix, melted cheese and sour cream
  • WEDGES $8.50
    • served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • OMELETTE
    • served with rosti, choice of fillings, bacon, ham, tomato, cheese, mushroom and onion
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