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

  • Chicken/Lamb Nawabi $15.99
    • Diced chicken/lamb fresh cooked in cashew and onion gravy with boiled egg.
  • Lamb Handi Meat $15.99
    • Tender diced lamb cooked with fresh onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes in Indian style.
  • Goan Fish Curry $17.99
    • Royal delicacy from beaches of Goa cooked in lightly spices coconut milk and mustard seeds.
  • Aloo Sagh $14.99
    • Diced potato cooked in cumin seeds, garlic and spinach.
  • Chicken/Lamb Bhuna $15.99
    • Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions.
  • Paneer Makhani $14.99
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with garlic tomato and onion into thick gravy. Can be spicy.
  • Aloo Paratha $4.50
  • Garlic prawns (8pc) $15.00
    • Prawns battered with garlic cooked in tandoor oven.
  • Sumac beef kofta with pomegranate sauce $16.00
  • Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (G pieces) $8.50
  • Medium $7.50
  • Passion and Lime Parfait $7.90
  • Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
  • Harira (Hearty Soup: Lamb, chickpeas and vegetable) $12.00
  • The famed Moroccan casserole, with Simo's spices and served with your choice of Arabic rice, couscous or smoked barley and fresh salad
  • Large $10.00
  • Sweet and sour pork $17.00
  • Baby octopus with chili sauce (spicy) $15.00
  • Lamb with chili sauce $17.00
  • Squid with special powder spicy $15.00
  • Brisket on Rice $10.00
  • Beef with chili sauce (spicy) $15.00
  • Tofu with pork mince $12.00
  • Beef and Egg soup $8.00/$15.00
  • Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
    • Sliced pork with seasonal vegetables and pineapple in gravy on fried rice
  • Roast Pork Tomato on Fried Rice $12.00
    • Sliced roast pork with seasonal vegetables and tomatoes in gravy on fried rice
  • Steak Curry on Fried Rice $10.00
    • Curry sliced steak with seasonal vegetables in gravy on fried rice
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
    • Sliced chicken with seasonal vegetables in gravy on egg noodles
  • Pork Mushrooms on Fried Rice $11.00
    • Sliced pork with seasonal vegetables and mushrooms in gravy on fried rice
  • Cashew Nuts $3.50
  • Pork Chow Mein $9.50
    • Sliced pork with seasonal vegetables in gravy on egg noodles
  • Satay Prawns $13.00
    • Prawns with seasonal vegetables, pineapple and tomato in satay peanut sauce
  • SEASONED WEDGES $14.00
    • Served with cheese bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • CRANFORD CHICKEN BURGER $19.00
    • Grilled chicken breast with avocado, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato served with fries
  • B.L.A.T STACK $17.00
    • The Cranford stack - bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato sandwich, with fries and aioli
  • CHICKEN FILO BITES $8.00
    • Chicken, bacon and basil filo bites
  • BANGERS AND MASH $25.00
    • Venison & Merlot sausages served with baby carrots and a rich onion gravy
  • BEEF SKEWERS $9.50
    • Beef skewers with old English mustard butter
  • RIBEYE 350G STEAK $32.00
    • Ribeye steak served with creamy garlic mash, onion rings, sauteed spinach and red wine jus
  • MALIBU PANNA COTTA $9.50
    • With berry sorbet
  • Sour cream $3.00
  • Frito tortillas & chips $12.00
    • Fried flour tortilla crisps with warm bean dip & salsa queso
  • Chimichang $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice and your choice of Vegetarian, pulled pork chipotle, chicken tinga or Carne asada (marinated beef) Cooked till crispy and golden served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Taco $6.50
    • 6" soft flour tortilla served with fresh salad, cheese, sauces and your choice of : Crispy beer battered fish/ Garlic prawn/ Chicken tinga/ Pulled BBQ chipotle pork/ Carne Asada (marinated BBQ Beef)
  • Beef sliders 2 $9.00
    • Mini cheese burgers with bite
  • Fries with fire spice $6.00
  • Cheese fries $7.00
    • Potato fries with warm cheese sauce, salsa and sour cream
  • Taquitos 2 for $9.00
    • Corn tortillas filled with pulled pork and cheese, cooked till crispy and served with fresh salsa.
  • Spring rolls (s) $8.90
    • Tasty Sautéed vegetables, pork, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
  • -seafood or tofu $21.00
  • -chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
  • Vietnamese yellow curry
    • This curry is based on a curry powder flavour, and is simmered with coconut cream, fresh vegetables and your choice of meat
  • Honey or lemon chicken (g)
    • Battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce or sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice.
  • -prawn $22.50
  • Pud prik chilli
    • Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce.
  • Ginger stir fried (s)
    • Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables & mushrooms.
  • Creamy Mushrooms & Bacon $18.50
    • Thinly sliced mushrooms & spring onions in a cream sauce, over super grain toast with crispy bacon
  • Ploughman’s Platter $14.50
    • Pickles, Ham, Brie, Grapes, Warmed bread and Paris butter
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Toast $4.00
  • Bacon “n” Eggs $16.50
    • Your style of eggs with streaky bacon on toast
  • Streaky bacon $6.00
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • Berry compote and whipped cream, maple syrup Or Bacon and banana with maple syrup
  • D.I.Y Bagels $13.50
    • choose 1 smoked, Chicken, Salmon, Falafel, Bacon; choose 2 Cream cheese, Tomato, Brie, Capers, Avocado smash, Pesto
  • King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
    • Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Sweet one $10.20
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce.
  • Singapore Fried Rice $9.80
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Hokkien Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili sauce.
  • Vegetarian Singapore Noodles $9.00
  • Combination Noodles $10.50
    • Egg noodles with king prawn, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Nasi Goreng $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Garlic Prawns $16.00
    • w/ toasted ciabatta
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • Baked Market Fish $16.00
    • w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
  • Edamame Beans $6.00
    • w/ miso butter
  • Warmed Olives $6.00
    • w/ chilli & lemon
  • House Made Lemon Curd $10.00
    • w/ honeycomb & walnut bread
  • Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
    • w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
  • Tomato Salad $8.00
    • w/ balsamic & house made curd
  • Large $34.50
    • Approx. 35+ pieces
  • Large Platter $38.00
  • Small Platter $28.80
    • 24 pieces
  • Average Joe Pack
    • 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit
  • Smokey Ham: Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato & smokey ham
  • Flavours available: Ham & Pineapple and Vegetarian
  • Sushi $45.00
  • Small Platter $27.00
  • Breads and Dips $15.00
    • Served with Brie Cheese
  • Salad of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Carnivore $24.00
    • With spicy sausage, smoked bacon, salami, sirloin steak, mozzarella, and caramelised onion. Finished with BBQ sauce
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Today's catch served with salad and fries served with lemon caper mayonnaise
  • Pasta of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Choc-Berry Brownie $12.00
    • Served warmed with vanilla bean gelato and berry coulis
  • Tandoori Chicken $24.00
    • With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander
  • Garlic and Parmesan Flat Bread $12.00
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • White Bread N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Som Tum Vegetable Tempura (3) $8
    • w/ Peanuts
  • Wok Fried Seasonal Vegetables (GR) $13
  • Crispy Prawn Wontons (6) $7
  • Chicken Cashew Nuts (GR) $19
    • w/ Mushrooms
  • Larb Kai Spicy Chicken Salad (GF) $18
    • w/ Lime, Chilli, Mint Leaf
  • Stir Fried Satay Chicken (GR) $18
    • w/ TukTuk Satay Sauce, Seasonal vegetables
  • Num Tok Pork (GF) $16
    • w/ Spicy & Sour Salad, toasted ground rice, Mint Leaf, Kaffir Lime
  • Pad Thai Chicken Noodle (GF) $18
    • w/ bean sprouts, lime peanuts
  • Fries $7.00
    • with Aioli - with gravy $8.00
  • Matchamisu $32.00
    • Green tea mint and chocolate tiramisu
  • Crumbed Prawns $12.00
    • Prawns in a panko crumbed served with salad and sweet chilli sauce
  • Chicken Burger $16.50
    • Crunchy chicken tendered, Bacon, tomato, lettuce, bri cheese, BBQ and chilli aioli served with fries
  • Roast Tomato $3.00
  • Pasta of the Day $17.00
    • Chef’s choice of freshly made pasta
  • Big Breakfast $21.00
    • Streaky Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Roast Tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Wilted Spinach, Hash browns and Caramelised Onions
  • Mushroom $15.00
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