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

  • Fries (Small/Large) $ 3.00/$ 6.00
  • The Cranny
    • Grilled chicken breast, kapita brie cheese, chunky cramloemy sauce, cream cheese, lettuce & aioli
  • N.Z Hoki $4
    • panko crumbed- per piece
  • Extra Meat $4
  • Toasted walnuts
  • Cucumber
  • Cow Feta
  • Tomato
  • Plain $4.00
  • BBC - beef,bacon & cheese $2.70
  • Cheese $4.50
  • Small Hot Dog / Jam Wrap / Plain Donut $2.40
  • Fish - Battered $2.80
  • Fish - Crumbed $5.50
  • Shoestring Chips 1/2 Scoop $1.80
  • Shoestring Chips Scoop $2.80
  • Sides $8.50
    • Bowl of Fries (with aioli and tomato sauce) / Parmesan and Garlic Bread / Bowl of Crunchy Battered Wedges (with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce)
  • The Cup Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Streaky bacon, Cumberland sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, eggs (any style), refried herb potatoes and with your choice of toasted rye, white or gluten-free toast
  • The Cup Soup of the Day $13.50
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day) served with toasted ciabatta
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • English muffin, 2 poached eggs and house hollandaise sauce with either: Bacon – Crispy streaky bacon / Salmon – Atlantic cold smoked salmon, and steamed spinach / Vegetarian – Roasted tomato, steamed spinach and portobello mushroom
  • Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
    • On rye, white or gluten free toast
  • Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
    • Creamy garlic mushrooms, streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
  • Spanish Omelette $17.50
    • Potato confit, sauteed onion, streaky bacon, tomato and gruyere cheese
  • Toasted pumpkin seed Bagel with Schmear $9.50
    • Choose from Salmon cream cheese and capers OR Pine nut, basil pesto and cream cheese
  • Kokeba $18.90
    • Traditional beef minced made into a ball filled with tazitzki sauce
  • Dolma entree $9.00
    • Vine leaves wrapped in rice and herbs cooked in lemon sauce
  • Falafel entree (V) $9.50
    • Home made vegetarian patties served with tazitzki sauce
  • Fish and chips $18.90
    • Cach of the day with tartar sauce served with side salad
  • Tazitki sauce $2.00
  • Black tiger prawn $30.90
    • Whole cooked prawn, mash potato, seasonal vegetables with coriander sauce
  • Eggplant kebab open souvlaki $18.90
    • Eggplant cooked in special sauce served with greek salad, fries, homemade sauces and pita bread
  • Fried cassasva (madioca frita) $10.90
  • Steak Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $10.50
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $9.50
  • Sweet and Sour Wontons $11.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
  • Mushrooms $2.50
  • Pottle Fried Rice $6.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.00
  • Portobello Mushroom $19.50
    • served on a potato cake with bacon & oven roasted pumpkin topped with bacon & feta cheese
  • Omelette 3 $15.50
    • eggs served with your choice of fillings
  • Egg, Mushrooms, Tomato $2.00
  • Smoked Chicken or Smoked Salmon or Ham Salad $18.00
  • Toasted Muesli $13.00
    • served with fresh fruit & yogurt
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • either ham, bacon, smoked salmon or spinach & feta served with hollandaise
  • Bacon & Banana $19.50
    • stacked on a toasted wholemeal, cheese scone or French toast, then drizzled with maple syrup
  • Potato Pancake $19.50
    • stacked with bacon, grilled tomato & basil served with sweet fruit chutney
  • Bengoli Fish (Med) $13.90
  • Roasted Poppadoms $2.90
  • Onion Bhajees (7pcs) $5.50
  • Chicken Tikka masala (Med) $13.90
  • Chicken palak (Med) $13.90
  • Kheema Naan $5.00
  • Touch of Spice's Platter $14.50
  • Lamb Jaffrani Biryani (Med) $14.90
  • Mushrooms $15
    • brioche, toasted sunflower seed & roquette pesto, poached egg
  • Charred peach, toasted purple walnut & cress $6
  • Smoked pork belly $16
    • peach puree, pickled celery, purple walnut, apple & cress salad
  • Hand cut chips $5
  • Fish & chips $18
    • fries, tartare, tomato relish, side salad
  • Ploughman’s lunch $16
    • cold cut meats, cheddar cheese, pickled vegetables, relish, breads
  • Smoked pork belly $16
    • peach puree, pickled celery, purple walnut, apple & cress salad
  • Ice cream of the week $8
  • Mint Sauce $3.00
  • Tandoori CHicken
    • Chicken on the bone marinated overnight in spices & yogurt then skewered & grilled in tandoor. Served with salad & chutney.
  • Chicken Achari $15.50
    • A medium chicken dish cooked with Indian pickle, coconut cream, coriander & ginger.
  • Lamb Anarkali $16.50
    • Lamb marinated in pomegranate, cooked in ginger, garlic & spices.
  • All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in hot and spicy Goan style sauce.
  • All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
  • Sesame Naan $5.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor with sesame seeds & butter on top.
  • OMELETTE $16.50
    • A fluffy with your choice of three from: Bacon, ham, cheese, onion, tomato, baby spinach or portobello mushrooms. Served with toast.
  • COMBINATION STACK $19.50
    • One large pancake with your choice of banana or blueberries baked inside. Served with raspberry and mascarpone brioche French toast. With streaky bacon, caramelised banana, served with berry compote, maple syrup and vanilla bean custard on the side.
  • CHEESE AND ANY TWO FILLINGS $10.50
    • Choose from: Bacon, chicken, ham, onion, tomato, portobello mushrooms, cranberry or avocado >>
  • CITRUS CHICKEN SALAD $18.50
    • Grilled chicken breast, mixed lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and orange slices, served with a sweet chilli and citrus dressing
  • BIG BREAKFAST $21.50
    • Eggs any style, streaky bacon, bratwurst sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushrooms, house made and potato hash, served on toast
  • With Chicken $19.50
  • SEASONED WEDGES $8.50
    • Served with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • GOURMET BEEF BURGER $18.50
    • House made beef pattie, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato and house made aioli.
  • Chicken Biryani $9.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Chicken Madras $8.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. Boneless chicken cooked in hot spices.
  • Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Mango Chicken $8.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, tempered with onion, mustard seeds.
  • 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.
  • Vegetable Combo $12.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50
    • Its making marked the pinnacle of the culinary Craft of Kashmir. The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted & crushed spices.
  • Lamb Combo $13.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • -Add cheese & bacon $12.00
  • -Add smoked chicken $3.50
  • ·Seasoned Potato Wedges $8.00
    • sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • Beef Nachos **(Gluten-free Available, Vegetarian available) $18.00
    • Beef Nachos sauce, corn chips,guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, topped with mozzarella cheese.
  • -wedges $3.00
  • -Add fried egg $2.00
  • ·Caesar Salad $19.00
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons, anchovies, a soft poached egg and home-made Caesar dressing.
  • -side salad $3.00
  • Tiramisu buttermilk pancakes stack with mascapone, espresso kahlua syrup and dutch cocoa. $16.00
  • 10oz sirloin $37.00
  • Add lemon and thyme chicken tenderloins $7.00
  • Mini caesar salad, whb garden salad, sauteed summer veggies with lemon and herb n/a
  • Eggs benedict on grilled sour dough, home made potato rosti and hollandaise. G/F avail. (Hot smoked salmon) $21.00
  • Silky smoked kumara with toasted pistachio crumb and grilled fennel wedges, pickled walnut salsa. G/F n/a
  • Garlic, thyme and creme fraiche potato gratin with beetroot and white bean puree, beetroot crisps. G/F n/a
  • Epic breakfast, starts with two eggs on toast for $10.00
  • -ham sandwich & fluffy
  • bag of chips L $5.5 / S $4
  • Combo#1 $3.80
  • -yogurt
  • smoked chicken, cream cheese & pesto $6.50
  • Combo#2 $5.90
  • -kid biscuit & 2x cocktail sausages & fluffy
  • -cheese slice
  • - Large $29.00
  • Margherita
    • Freshly sliced tomatoes, sauce and cheese topped with a sprinkle of sweet basil.
  • - Large $29.50
  • - Large $29.00
  • - Small $10.50
  • - Medium $17.50
  • - Medium $18.00
  • Garlic and Chilli Prawn $29.50
    • Sweet thai chilli pizza base with prawns, spinach and roasted garlic. Topped with seafood mariana sauce.
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