Eating out
Thankfully, there are many vegetarian options available in most restaurants and fast food outlets these days. Usually they are on the main menu and some places use a symbol to make them easily recognised.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
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Dosa Plaza Restaurant
Unit 5, 875 Dominion Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland 09 629 6290 dosaplaza.co.nz -
Driving Creek Café
180 Driving Creek Rd, Coromandel 07 866 7066 -
Dux de Lux
28 Riccarton Road, Riccarton Christchurch (03) 366 6919 manager@duxdine.co.nz -
East St Vegetarian Cafe Bar
8 Church St, Nelson 03 970 0575 -
Falafel Metro
01/45 Grey St, Shop 101, Tauranga 07 579 5424 -
Fast Flavours
30 Albert st, Cambridge 027 339 0536 -
Fidel’s
234 Cuba Street, Wellington (04) 801 6868 mail@fidelscafe.com -
Flatbread Jack
Mobile Food Truck, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 022 187 3791 https://flatbreadjack.weebly.com/ -
Gatherings
Carlton Courts, Unit 5/ 2 Papanui Road. Merivale. Christchurch 021 0293 5641 gatherings.co.nz/ -
George Cafe
91 Ocean Beach Rd, Omanu, Mount Maunganui, , Tauranga 07 572 5069 -
Golden Age Restaurant
61 Victoria St, Auckland Central, Auckland 09 303 2531 http://goldenage.50webs.com/index.html -
Gopals
6 Vine Street, Whangarei Central 09 438 9388
Thankfully, there are many vegetarian options available in most restaurants and fast food outlets these days. Usually they are on the main menu and some places use a symbol to make them easily recognised.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.