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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Crave
6 Morningside Drive, Auckland 09 845 4714 cravecafe.co.nz/ -
Crawford Road Kitchen
3/50 Esplanade, Inner harbour, Gisborne 06 867 4085 gisbornewinecentre.co.nz/ -
Crown & Badger
91 The Strand, Tauranga 07 571 3038 crownandbadger.co.nz/ -
Curator's House
7 Rolleston Ave (at Christchurch Botanic Gardens), Christchurch 03 379 2252 curatorshouse.co.nz/ -
Curry Leaf
237 Onehunga Mall Rd, Auckland 09 636 9666 curryleaf.co.nz/ -
Curry n Coffee
65 Albert St, Whitianga 07 211 6567 curryncoffee.co.nz/ -
Curry Palace
366 Great South Rd, Papatoetoe, Auckland 09 277 7761 https://currypalace.co.nz/ -
Dear Friends Cafe
132 Kitchener Rd, Milford, Auckland 021 885 361 facebook.com/dearfriendsmilford -
Dear Jervois
234 Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, Auckland 09 376 7278 dearjervois.net/ -
Deluxe Expresso Bar
10 Kent Tce, Wellington (04) 801 5455 -
Dice & Slice
5/181 High St, Christchurch 03 925 9786 diceandslice.co.nz/ -
Domain Ayr Cafe (formerly Kokako Cafe)
492 Parnell Rd, Parnell, Auckland (09) 379 2868
6 Morningside Drive, Auckland
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.