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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Cinta Malaysian
1 Kohuhu Lane, Massey, Auckland 09 213 2819 cintamalaysianrestaurant.co.nz/ -
Citizen Park
424 New North Rd, Auckland 09 846 4964 https://goodspiritshospitality.co.nz/venues/citizen-park -
Coco's Cantina
376 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 093007582 cocoscantina.co.nz/ -
Coffee Culture
158 Cashel St, Christchurch 03 365 1771 https://coffeeculture.co.nz/stores/the-crossing/ -
Common Ground Eatery
63 Clyde Rd, Auckland 09 963 3628 facebook.com/commongroundeatery/ -
Conch
115A Ponsonby Rd, Auckland 093601999 conch.co.nz/ -
Conscious Eats
311 Student Commons Blocks A-D, Kate Edgar Food Court, The Quad, 34 Princes Street, Auckland CBD 0210685433 https://consciouseats.co.nz/ -
Constantinople
7/28 The Avenue, Albany, Auckland 09 414 7424 https://constantinople.co.nz/ -
Cooked Mexican Restaurant
2 Mill Rd, Whitianga 07 777 4058 cookedcoromandel.com/ -
Coriander's
222 St Asaph St, Christchurch 03 365 5557 corianders.co.nz/ -
Coro Club
7 Dakota Drive, Whitianga Airfield 0210 800 2970 coro.club/ -
Coupland’s Bakery
110a Lake Road, Rotorua (07) 348 5011
1 Kohuhu Lane, Massey, 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.