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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Blissful Healthy Vegan Takeaway
Unit 4, Radius Building Corner Te Rapa & Bryant Rds, Hamilton 07 849 9088 blissfulvegan.co.nz/ -
Boquita
23 Kent Tce, Wellington 027 249 2589 http://boquita.nz/ -
Bros Superfood
Atkin Ave, Mission Bay, Auckland -
Burger Fuel
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Cafe Mimosa
460 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland 09 486 2020 facebook.com/mimosaloves/ -
Clean Eats Cafe
332 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui -
Coupland’s Bakery
110a Lake Road, Rotorua (07) 348 5011 -
Deluxe Expresso Bar
10 Kent Tce, Wellington (04) 801 5455 -
Domain Ayr Cafe (formerly Kokako Cafe)
492 Parnell Rd, Parnell, Auckland (09) 379 2868 -
Dosa Plaza - Mt. Roskill
875 Dominion Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland 09 629 6290 dosaplaza.co.nz/ -
Dosa Plaza – Botany
14B - Botany Junction 227 Te Irirangi Dr Manukau City, Auckland 09 274 9999 dosaplaza.co.nz/ -
Dosa Plaza – City
IMAX Building 291 Queen Street Auckland CBD, Auckland 09 309 1111 dosaplaza.co.nz/
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.