The Lotus-Heart Restaurant

DAYS OF BUSINESS

Mon - Tue:	08:00 to 16:00
Wed:	08:00 to 15:00
Thu:	08:00 to 22:00
Fri:	08:00 to 22:00 08:00 to 22:00
Sat:	10:00 to 22:00 10:00 to 22:00
Sun:	10:00 to 15:00 10:00 to 15:00

The Lotus-Heart is dedicated to conscious living, healthy eating and strives to create a global cuisine naturally. We use the freshest non-GMO, non-soy ingredients, locally grown and organic where possible, pure vegetable oils, and avoid the use of microwaves unless specifically requested due to time-constraints. We include a wide variety of savoury and sweet dishes free of dairy products, gluten and low in fats. Enter the heart of the lotus, a vegetarian haven where we sincerely hope your meal will not only satisfy your tastebuds, but also nurture your soul.

We serve breakfast from opening until 12pm each day and our dinner menu starts from 6pm.

Latest User Reviews

"The Lotus-Heart vegetarian restaurant is superb - not just for vegetarians but for all. The decor beautiful and the ambiance is magical. The staff are friendly and attentive. I was spoilt for choice with a truly varied and comprehensive menu. I went back the next day for breakfast and that was equally terrific. Lots of choice and some unique items. Highly recommended. Don't wait to become vegeta.." more reviews

Price Guide	Entrée $5 - $7, Main $14 - $25, Dessert $7 - $9
Payment Options	Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, Eftpos
Features	Dress smart casual, Takeaway
Ambience	Child-friendly, Contemporary, Relaxed
Food	Gluten Free, Organic, Peanut Free Option, Vegan Option, Vegetarian option
Styles	Sit down
Suitable For	Birthday/Anniversary, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party

Dinner

Starters and Appetisers

Vegetable Samosa (Vegan): crisp pastry parcels filled with spiced potatoes and vegetables

Sprouted Mung Salad (Vegan, Gluten-Free): baby mung sprouts, potatoes and fresh coriander seasoned with spicy chat masala

Quesadilla: a wholewheat cheese-filled quesadilla served with refried beans and house salsa

Rasam (Vegan, Gluten-Free): a soup of lentil and juices of tamarind flavoured with spices considered beneficial for health

Rosti (Vegan, Gluten-Free): lightly spiced crispy potato cakes served with vegan aioli, lemon wedges and handmade tomato sauce

Salads

Garden Greens with Sesame Dressing: fresh mixed garden greens served with our house sesame dressing

Salade Niçoise: Baby greens, capsicum, vine-ripened tomatoes, artichoke hearts, niÃ§oise olives, capers, basil leaves and parsley and parmesan

Warm Potato Salad (Vegan): chunks of potato with toasted almonds, coriander and baby spinach coddled in a garlic aioli

Lebanese Toasted Bread Salad: toasted pita bread with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, mint and gherkins with an olive oil and lemon dressing

Mains - Indian

Mother India's Bounty (Gluten-Free): two medium-spiced curries, creamy raita, vegetable samosa, served with basmati rice, papadam and house chutney

Paneer Fillets with Sweet Potato and Baby Spinach (Gluten-Free): succulent homemade paneer cheese with sweet potatoes, baby spinach and a tangy sesame dressing

Masala Dosa (Vegan, Gluten-Free): South Indian lentil and rice pancake filled with potato masala filling served with rasam and coconut chutney

Indian Falafel (Vegan Choice Available, Gluten-Free): spicy Indian falafel patties with a tangy yogurt or vegan aioli served with baked kumara and seasonal salad

Matar Paneer (Gluten-Free): succulent homemade paneer and green peas in a rich tomato gravy, a famous North Indian specialty

Dal (Vegan or Non-Vegan Choice Available, Gluten-Free): red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection served with rice and salad

Curry of The Moment (Gluten-Free): served with brown rice and seasonal salad

All mains served with house salad and/or vegetables of the day. Please specify your vegan or gluten-free requirements.

Mains - Italian

Barbecued Haloumi (Gluten-Free): slabs of barbecued haloumi cheese served with char-grilled vegetables, salsa verde and a smattering of capers

Barbecued Polenta with Caponata Sauce (Gluten-Free): wedges of barbecued polenta served with a succulent caponata sauce and shavings of parmesan

Cannelloni: cannelloni with quark, spinach, eggplant and parmesan filling and a rich tomato sauce

Mains - North & South American

Cajun Vegetable Stew (Vegan, Gluten-Free): a zesty kumara and pumpkin ensemble served with brown rice and salad

Mexican Red Bean Chili (Vegan, Gluten-Free): a flavoursome pinto bean and vegetable combination served with corn chips and fresh salad

Nachos el grande: pinto refritos served with melted cheese, sour cream and salsa on quality fresh corn chips and served with salad

Mains - International

Bengal Burger Platter (Vegan): chickpea and almond pattie topped with fresh dal and mango chutney, served with salad and fries

Humming Burger Platter: a deluxe veggie-nut burger topped with melted cheddar on a wholewheat bun with aioli and fresh salad, served with salad and fries

Mushroom Stroganoff (Gluten-Free): sauteed mushrooms and black-eyed beans in a rich and creamy sauce served with mashed potatoes and salad

African Beans (Vegan, Gluten-Free): a rich and tasty tomato-coconut-bean fusion served with wholesome brown rice and garden salad

Asian Wok Stir-Fry (Vegan): sesame miengin stir fried with fresh seasonal veggies and green ginger, served with rice

Seasonal Steamed Vegetables (Vegan, Gluten-Free): in-season vegetables topped with Indonesian gado gado or vegan aioli and served with brown rice

Side Orders

French Fries

Potato Wedges: with salsa and sour cream

Wok-Cooked Seasonal Veggies

Organic Brown Rice

Fresh Organic Bread with Olive Oil

Desserts

Trio of Ice Creams: delicious gourmet ice cream served with berry coulis

Chocolate Velvet Cake (Gluten-Free): gluten-free chocolate decadence with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, we also have a vegan chocolate cake available on request (not gluten-free)

Chocolate-Coated Filled Dates (Vegan, Gluten-Free): two deliciously decadent chocolate dates

Frozen Chantilly Coconut Cake (Gluten-Free): served with berry compote

Banana-Nut Pie (Vegan, Sugar-Free): a creamy banana and cashew custard pie

Kids Menu

Hedgehogs: mashed potato and kumara topped with carrot "bristles", sultana eyes and tomato nose

Kids Pizza: with homemade tomato sauce and cheese

Cheese Toastie

Kid's Burger and Fries

All adult meals can be made half-size & half-price for children.

Kids Desserts

Icecream Sundae

Banana Split

All efforts have been made by www.menulog.co.nz to ensure the accuracy of this restaurant's menus at the time of publishing. However, we cannot guarantee that the menu or prices will be valid at the time of your visit.

All prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$) unless otherwise specified.

This menu was last updated on 31/5/08.

User rating

(1 review)

Overall		10
Food		10
Ambience		10
Service		10
Value		10

Previous user experiences

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

The Lotus-Heart vegetarian restaurant is superb - not just for vegetarians but for all. The decor beautiful and the ambiance is magical. The staff are friendly and attentive. I was spoilt for choice with a truly varied and comprehensive menu. I went back the next day for breakfast and that was equally terrific. Lots of choice and some unique items. Highly recommended. Don't wait to become vegetarian to enjoy it. You will be satisfied! For many reasons I would rate this up with the best Christchurch has to offer in dining. (April, 2008)

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