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

  • Sides all $3.90
    • bacon, egg, sausages, salt roasted tomato, potato rosti, mushroom, toast
  • Bacon & Egg Roll $8.90
    • Ciabatta roll, bacon, egg and BBQ sauce
  • French Toast $16.90
    • with grilled banana, flaked almonds & chocolate sauce
  • Vege Breakfast $16.90
    • Poached eggs, grilled mushrooms, salt roasted tomato and avocado/spianch (seasonal), ciabatta toast
  • Crispy Chicken or Fish Soft Shell taco $16.90
    • w/ Asian Slaw, pickled carrot, crispy shallots and peanuts w/ Aioli and Nuoc cham
  • Potato Rosti Stack $16.90
    • w/ smoked salmon and salad of red onion, tomato, capers and a dill Aioli
  • Pancakes $16.90
    • with berry compote, or grilled banana both served with maple syrup
  • Famous Doorstep Toasties - choose 3 fillings $7.90
    • ham, cheese, bacon, egg, onion, pineapple, tomato, mushroom
  • Vego Dump (V) $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Pork ‘n’ Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Spicy Wonton Bowl $15.00
    • w/ Bok Choy - 8pcs
  • Fried Chicken $10.00
    • w/ Coriander, Pickled Onion and Spicy Sriracha Mayo
  • Assorted NZ cheeses with fruit and nuts $20.50
  • Crispy fried calamari $18.50
    • Greek style salad / feta cheese & aioli dip
  • Crispy fried calamari $18.50
    • Greek style salad / feta cheese & aioli dip
  • Pumpkin, blue cheese & smoked mushroom ravioli / sage & pine nut noisette butter $21.50
  • Chefs chicken & coconut curry / rice noodles & Asian greens $27.50
  • Duck liver pate $19.50
    • in pancetta / seasonal fruit chutney / French baguette
  • Selection of assorted breads & spreads $10.50
  • Blue cod fillet $28.50
    • choice of grilled or battered /tarta re sauce / salad greens & French fries
  • Fish - Crumbed $5.50
  • Plain $4.00
  • Pineapple $4.50
  • Fish $4.50
  • Fish Bites / Potato Fritters / Battered Mussels $1.00
  • Kids $3.50
  • Mayo $2.50
  • Chicken Nuggets / Squid Rings $0.90
  • Liqueur coffees $13.5
    • NIFTY 50 LUNCH
  • 50 Sweet Set $12.0
    • LUNCH - CHEESE
  • selection of house breads & crisps $ 9.0
    • with butter & seasonal dip
  • The Continental Breakfast $23.0
    • from our buffet selection of fresh fruits, cereals,croissants, danish pastries, yoghurts, compôtes & juices
  • Juice orange, apple, pineapple N/A
  • Vanilla Cream Brûlé $16.0
    • with coconut & macaron
  • Omelette $17.0
    • with local aged cheddar & tomato
  • Home Made Baked Beans $17.5
    • with bacon & grilled ciabatta
  • Paneer Makhani $13.90
    • A traditional Indian curry made with cottage cheese and cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
  • Dal Makhani $12.00
    • Creamed lentils, tempered and seasoned with mild spices and clarified butter
  • Special for$6.00
    • 3 Plain Naans
  • Kheema Naan $4.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with spiced lamb mince
  • Chicken 65 $12.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, spices, battered in corn flour, eggs, bakers flour and deep fried, served with salad
  • Potato Pakoras $5.00
    • Potato slices battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour & deep fried
  • Chicken Schezwan $14.90
    • Tender chicken pieces battered in corn flour, bakers flour, eggs and cooked with Chef’s special sauce
  • Fish Madras $16.50
    • Seasonal fish fillets cooked with mustard, ginger, garlic and coconut milk with spices and garnished with curry leaves.
  • Breakfast $20.00
    • full continental, our selection of fresh & preserved fruits, cereals, pastries, condiments, ham, cheese w/ assorted breads & spreads, selection of Vittoria teas, filtered coffee & fresh fruit juice
  • French Toast $18.00
    • served with bacon, grilled banana, Canadian maple syrup & dusted with cinnamon sugar
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
    • 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach & cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter
  • Orange Roughy $24.00
    • Panko crumbed fillets on salad leafs with fried new potato, fresh tomato chive & cucumber salsa, roast garlic & lime aioli
  • Beer battered Fries / Fresh salad greens / Roasted seasonal vegetables $9.00
  • Full Breakfast $28.00
    • includes full continental breakfast w/ any main course selection below
  • Prime Canterbury Hereford Beef Sirloin $39.00
    • Caramelised Lyonnaise & bacon potato, rocket micros, green beans, tomato concasse & roast garlic jus
  • Crisp Olive Crostini $12.00
    • semidried tomato roast garlic & pumpkin seed pesto
  • Caesar Salad (GFO) $17.00
    • cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing
  • Bread & butter $2.50
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $19.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/bacon
  • Potato hash $4.00
  • Caesar Salad (GFO) $ 22.00
    • cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing With chicken
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
  • Pasta $18.00
    • fettuccini, bacon, mushroom & spinach in a creamy sauce
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Tarakihi $4.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Chicken $5.00
  • RodCod $4.00
  • Gurnard $4.00
  • Plain $3.50
  • Steak Sandwich $18.50
    • 200gm Sirloin ~ Pickle ~ Tomato ~Lettuce & Aioli.
  • Garlic Pretzel Bread $9.00
  • Chocolat Fondant $13.00
    • served with Vanilla Bean Gelato.
  • Ceasar Salad with Chicken or Smoked Salmon $19.50
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
  • Orange & Cardamon Brulee $13.00
    • with Biscotti
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Steak, Chips & Salad $20.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with choice of Mushroom ~ Pepper or Red wine Jus.
  • Chicken Jalfrezy $19.00
    • Chicken cooked in special paste with red and green capsicum
  • Vege- Samosa (2 per plate) $ 6.00
    • Crispy pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes & green peas, deep fried in healthy vegetable oil.
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $17.50
    • Seasonal vegetables cooked in herbs and spices garnished with chopped coriander.
  • Lamb Kadahi $20.00
    • Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
  • Fish Tikka $ 12.00
    • Fish fillets marinated in spices and cooked in Tandoor
  • Aloo Gobhi $17.00
    • Potatoes & Cauliflower curry flavoured with spicies. North Indian delicacy.
  • Vege Korma $18.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
  • Beef Madras $19.00
    • A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras
  • Add
  • Kitchen orders until 2 pm
  • Pancakes
    • Buckwheat pancakes with roast fruit
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18.5
  • Yoghurt and maple $15.5
  • For dietary options please ask staff: Gluten free/vege/vegan etc
  • Holey Roller $15
    • Egg in toast, baked with cheese and served with roasted tomatoes and peppers and served with hot seasonal greens
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18
  • Spicy wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
  • Chips S$4/L$6
    • Served with sauce and aioli
  • Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
    • 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
  • Seafood basket $10.00
    • assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
  • Beef nacho $10.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • Spicy wedges supreme
    • Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
  • Chocolate Fondue $14.80
  • European Antipasto $24.80
    • Salami, Coppa, Buendnerfleisch, Prosciutto Crudo
  • Swiss bread and Swiss Cheese $14.80
  • Christ church's Best Seafood Chowder $18.80
  • Steak Tartare $17.80 / $28.80
    • seasoned minced fillet of beef
  • Swiss Bircher Muesli $12.50
  • French Croissant/ Swiss Bread $8.50
    • with butter and jam
  • Steak Sandwich (Sirloin) $19.80
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • Mayo N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • Old English N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • M&M N/A
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