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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East St Vegetarian Cafe Bar
8 Church St, Nelson 03 970 0575 -
EasyGo Thai
4/277 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 07 574 8500 facebook.com/EasyGoThai -
Eat Indian
Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, 66 Dining Lane, Mt Wellington Highway, Auckland 09 948 9389 sylviapark.com/stores/eat-indian -
Eatery at Rothesay Bay
2 Knights Rd, Auckland 09 974 4688 facebook.com/EateryatRothesayBay/ -
Ebisu
116-118 Quay St, Auckland 093005271 ebisu.co.nz/ -
Eden Noodles
424 Khyber Pass Rd, Auckland 095200092 https://edennoodles.business.site/ -
Eggsentric Cafe
1049 Purangi Road, Whitianga 07 866 0307 facebook.com/people/Eggsentric-Cafe/100047671278871/?ref=page_internal -
Esplanade
250 Forbury Road, St Clair, Dunedin 03 456 2544 esplanade.co/ -
Espy Cafe
10 Esplanade, Whitianga 07 866 0778 espycafe.co.nz/ -
Everybody Eats
306 Onehunga Mall, Auckland 021 856 884 https://everybodyeats.nz/ -
Falafel Metro
01/45 Grey St, Shop 101, Tauranga 07 579 5424 -
Far East Coffee Co
Shed, 5/67 Awapuni Rd, Gisborne 021 917 439 fareast.co.nz/
8 Church St, Nelson
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.