Archived: Great vegan and vegetarian offerings this Restaurant Month

Looking for plant-based options this Restaurant Month? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Check out our round up of delicious vegan and vegetarian offerings from this year's stellar Restaurant Month line-up.

East | $45 for a two-course lunch or dinner + a glass of wine
With 100% of the dishes on offer being vegetarian and almost all vegan friendly too, it's no surprise that East has made this list. Located on the ground floor of the Sudima Hotel on Nelson Street, East serves up a menu of the most delicious modern-Asian eats. Their menu includes tasty dishes like crispy cups with pineapple, Thai chilli jam, & chilled tamarind reduction, a Massaman curry with potato, baby onion, coconut & cashew, and a salted caramel tart to finish matched with a glass of Two Rivers Riesling. See full menu and Ts&Cs, here.

Cafe Hanoi | $55 for a two course vegan lunch or dinner
Located in the heart of Britomart, Cafe Hanoi offers Asian-French inspired cuisine and has created an exclusively vegan menu for Restaurant Month. This sharing menu is $55 per person and includes an array of delicious dishes and sides, including crispy turmeric rice pancake with soy & lime dip, rice paper rolls, spiced tofu with grilled eggplant, enoki mushrooms & lemongrass chilli sauce, and Hanoi style grilled 'pork' with rice noodles, fresh herbs & nuoc cham. Yum! See full menu and Ts&Cs, here.

Ghost Donkey | $30 for a two course Mexican lunch or dinner + frozen margarita
Ghost Donkey has created a perfect paring... quesadilla and margarita! With a quesadilla verde filled with roasted capsicum, spinach, corn, charred spring onion & mozzarella on offer and famed frozen margaritas using Sauza gold tequila. Trust us, this Restaurant Menu is not to be missed. Grab your friends and head to Commercial Bay for a high-energy meal at this flavorful destination! See full menu and Ts&Cs, here.

White + Wongs | $55 for a five course vegetarian sharing style lunch or dinner
White + Wong’s ‘east meets west’ cuisine takes classic street foods from China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand – the noodles, soups, curries and delicious dumplings – and has created an eclectic menu to try a range of flavors. It's the perfect place to dine with friends this August, offering two menus, one completely vegetarian, featuring dishes including poppadoms with tamarind chutney, a rainbow glass noodle vegetable salad, BBQ Pekepeke mushroom dumplings with crispy ginger, yakitori & bergamot glaze, roti roll with slaw, soy & sesame dressing, coriander, mint, lime, crispy shallots & toasted almonds, and curry of the day served with steamed jasmine rice & wok fried greens. See full menu and Ts&Cs, here.

Khu Khu | $30 for a two course, $45 for a three course or $55 for a four course vegan lunch or dinner + cocktail or mocktail
Khu Khu has quickly become a city center staple for dining, especially amongst plant-based foodies, with a menu that is mouthwatering and entirely vegan! With three great menus to choose from, Khu Khu has something for everyone to enjoy. Start with a fresh roll, kumara spring roll, or double crispy satay tofu.  Take your pick of mains with their cult-classic duck drunken noodles, tempeh pad Thai, or a hearty beef up massaman curry. For an extra course of indulgence, get dessert! Choose from a peanut butter & jelly sago or deep-fried banana ice cream! See the full menu and Ts & Cs here. 

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Origine | $30 for a two course French lunch or dinner + glass of wine
This modern French destination combines classic cuisine with a local approach to cooking, using the freshest New Zealand ingredients. With a great view and a vegetarian-friendly menu this is a perfect excuse to dine out this Restaurant Month! Vegetarian options include a baby baguette with lightly-salted cultured butter, and Ora’s Farm mushroom risotto with velouté of New Zealand chestnuts, perfectly matched with a glass of wine. See full menu and Ts&Cs here. 

Sunflower Vegan Thai Restaurant | $45 for a three course lunch or dinner + drink
This list wouldn't be complete without Sunflower Vegan Thai, who have been serving up plant-based goodness long enough to become a true establishment. This cosy spot is known for Thai flavors and mock-meats that could persuade anyone, it's even loved by celebrities like Billie Eilish. For Restaurant Month their options include bang bang cauliflower, a bao bun, cult-classic Thai red curry with vegan duck, and Thai roti banana with vegan Nutella, matched with a beer, house cocktail or soft drink.  For full menu details and Ts&Cs click here. 

Tapestry | $55 for a two course or $68 for a three course dinner
Celebrate food as a work of art at Tapestry and enjoy a comforting meal in a relaxing environment. Tapestry prides itself on using the finest ingredients from New Zealand alongside modern cooking techniques, serving up meals for anyone to enjoy. With a great vegetarian and vegan friendly menu on for Restaurant Month, you want to book in quick. Options include a mushroom doughnut with pickled mushroom, whipped buffalo mozzarella & basil, a vegetable bourguignon complete with mashed potato, and a cookie skillet with ice cream & toffee sauce. For full menu details and Ts&Cs click here.