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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Bhakti Lounge
175 Vivian St, Te Aro, Wellington 022 300 7786 bhaktilounge.org.nz/ -
Big Sur
432 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn (at Warnock St), Auckland 09 361 6196 -
Bikanervala - Christchurch
458 Colombo St, Christchurch 03 595 0292 https://bikanervala.nz/ -
Bikanervala - Henderson
214 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland 09 835 3565 bikanervala.co.nz/ -
Bikanervala - Mt Roskill
2 White Swan Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland 09 627 6400 bikanervala.co.nz/ -
Billy Cafe
79 Carlton Gore Rd, Auckland 093020995 facebook.com/billycafenz -
Black Betty Cafe
165 Madras St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 03 365 8522 switchespresso.co.nz/pages/black-betty -
Black Box Pizza
27 Coronation Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 09 636 9999 blackboxpizza.co.nz/ -
Black Rice
21 Corinthian Drive, Albany 09 415 8377 blackrice.co.nz/ -
Blended Deli & Eatery
520 Gloucester Rd, Papamoa, Tauranga 022 689 6477 facebook.com/blendedeatery -
Blue Elephant
237 Parnell Rd, Auckland 093583095 https://blueelephant.co.nz/ -
Blue Ginger
1/10 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga 07 867 1777 blueginger.co.nz/
175 Vivian St, Te Aro, Wellington
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.