Vegan-friendly
International
Fast food
Take-out
Asian
Indonesian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Eatery offering a variety of vegan tempeh-based dishes and snacks, including fried tempeh, tempeh skewers, and curry. Vegan options are clearly labelled. Also operates stalls at various Christchurch markets, including the all-vegetarian Opawa Farmers Market and the Vegan Night Mākete. Open Mon-Wed 11:30am-6:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-7:00pm, Sun 11:30am-5:00pm. Hours may vary; call ahead.
23 Reviews
First Review by nicole_m
Veggie_Bird
Points +427
Favourite place in riverside - Edit
Good value for money. Super tasty and fresh. It’s hard to find a place to sit when busy tho!
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aulimarie
Points +32
delicious but cold - Edit
I got the vegan tempeh lovers meal - delicious and good value at $16. It was basically cold, would be better hotter. Good variety of different tempeh. Staff was friendly and helpful, knew what was vegan including sauces.
Read morePros: Vegan options clearly labelled, Variety of tempeh in the dish, Delicious flavours
Cons: The utensils aren't really up to the task, Cold meal
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bookowl1000
Points +179
Nutrient rich meat substitute - Edit
Was looking for somewhere else and came across this place by accident.
Read moreI was looking and did not really recognise what it was and the lady explained there was a vegan set meal option, vegetarian set menu with egg, and the meat set meal. All the sauces and condiments are vegan.
You can buy the separate components though I recommend the set meal for the balance of flavours - $16. Good value for money.
Tempeh (Javanese témpé) is a fermented soy product originating in Indonesia.
Well-known as a real and super food due to its simple manufacturing process, the use-benefits of fermentation and using a very few ingredients. It is also popular among vegan and healthy-diet people as a meat substitute with rich-nutrients.
Indo Tempeh House is a family-owned NZ business, originally from Indonesia, dedicated to producing authentic and delicious tempeh.
It is located inside Riverside Market, 96 Oxford Terrace - Ground Floor (Close to Lichfield St. Entry). As it is an indoor food court you can take away or sit at table next to stall.
Pros: Most of menu is vegan.
Cons: is a food stall in inside food hall: limited menu
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Potts
Points +50
Super tasty tempeh meals - Edit
Great vegan and vegetarian meals with rice, various kinds of marinated tempeh, curry and salad. Hearty, healthy, and very reasonably priced. (Currently $15 per meal).
Read morePros: Delicious , Quick, Good prices
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dirtydine
Points +90
Vegan meal deal - Edit
Highly recommend the vegan meal. Great value
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houdini
Points +26
Tasty tempeh - Edit
Their vegan plate is a cheap and tasty lunch. I enjoyed trying the range of different flavours of tempeh they offer.
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LizLoveland
Points +872
Tempeh for tempeh lovers - Edit
I had the vegan meal. It was delicious for tempeh lovers like me, and it was very nice to try a variety of tempeh offerings. The only downside is that the one fried in batter was so hard today that trying to cut it broke my wood cutlery. But that was just a tiny portion of my meal.
Read moreI tried to stop in here repeatedly when I was in Christchurch about a month ago but they were always closed with no sign with an explanation. I’m so glad I finally got to try them today.
Pros: Lovely tempeh sample platter
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mashduba
Points +73
Fantastic! - Edit
I always go here when visiting Riverside Market and order the vegan meal. Absolutely delicious flavors!
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Shiru
Points +2796
Really yummy - Edit
Really yummy Tempe in different flavors. I love that you basically get to taste all of it in one plate. All of it was absolutely delicious!
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Vegesaur2020
Points +311
Great taste, big portions - Edit
Lovely vegan options, made fresh every day. The food is simple yet tasty. Big portions and very filling.
Read morePros: Delicious flavours, Friendly owners, Good options
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spise01
Points +949
Delicious tempeh - Edit
It was so good!! The pandang rice was delicious and the lady working there was very sweet and friendly. I don’t even like tempeh that much, but the way they made it was so flavorful. Don’t miss it!!
Read moreRoopaKrithivasan
This review made me want to check it out (also usually not a tempeh fan) but so glad I did ♥️
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rpoulova
Points +1622
Cheap and delicious tempeh - Edit
I can only recommend the Vegan Meal. Generous portion of delicious fresh tempeh for a fair price.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-16
Pros: Location , Inexpensive
Cons: Uses disposable plates and cutlery (compostable), Closes early
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Lunatarius
Points +341
Great for tempeh lovers - Edit
Went there with our family for dinner and found their vegetarian meal option reasonably priced, wholesome and filled with yummy tempeh treats.
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ThomasDonna
Points +29
Great vegan food options - Edit
It’s nice to see a couple of different vegan meal options and different tempeh types to eat. The tempeh tastes fresh and flavoursome. All sauces are vegan too. You have to try the sambal oelek if you like some heat your food. It’s different from the Sambal oelek that you can buy in the supermarket. You can almost feel like you are in Java if you close your eyes and eat the food.
Read morePros: A few vegan options. , Inexpensive , All sauces are vegan
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kelseyjaynex
Points +2927
Delicious vegan meal - Edit
I think at this stage Ramen Ria and this one are the only stalls listed on Happy Cow, but as we walked around the Riverside Markets I noticed many places with vegan options - burgers, cookies, and more. The markets are like a big indoor pavilion, cool place. So definitely worth checking out!
Read moreGot the vegan meal from here was it was so good. A large portion for $14 and very satisfying, with 4 kinds of tempeh, 2 kinds of rice, salad, sambal, and peanut sauce. Would definitely recommend!
Pros: great value, delicious tempeh
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DevanshPatel
Points +54
Best vegan food in the riverside market. - Edit
Don't forget to try their tempeh lover (vegan) with their authentic sambal 😍😍😍
Read morePros: Few vegan options. But, quality options., Best, Orek tempeh in the town., Owner is lovely and welcoming.
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SamC
Points +70
So good! - Edit
Amazing tempah!!
Read morePros: Vegan meal is very yummy
Cons: Finding a park
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oliviaanna
Points +350
Yum! - Edit
Food was delicious and very reasonably priced for the large portions.
Read morePros: Large portions , Reasonable prices
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Burgerz
Points +26
Vegan curry - Edit
Love the vegan tempeh curry from here.
Read morePros: Vegan options marked clearly
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BlakeQuartly
Points +163
Tempeh! - Edit
If you’re a tempeh fan definitely check this out. Not many places around that do tempeh.
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LC70PZJ70
Points +703
Amazing food! - Edit
Always visit at the Lyttelton Market. Brilliant selection. Cheap prices. Lovely staff.
Read morePros: Cheap, Delicious
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BellaChu
Points +97
Best tempeh ever! - Edit
Small place inside food court, offering three or four vegan meals, three or four vegetarian and one or two meat options. I had the vegan tempeh lovers meal. Only $12 and really generous portion. Turmeric rice, pandan and spinach rice, four types of tempeh, salad, curry and something else that I’ve forgotten! Peanut sauce to die for!
Read moreEnvironmentally friendly, served in cardboard container with wooden fork.
Pros: Good selection of vegan meals, Can customise what you have, Cheap
Cons: Doesn’t need meat - vegan options are lovely
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nicole_m
Points +3485
Delicious tempeh - Edit
Indo Tempeh House are a staple at markets around Christchurch, including the Vegan Night Mākete, ir can be found daily at Riverside Market. They offer a $10 meal deal and sell tempeh in various forms that’s really cheap. The fried tempeh and yellow rice in particular are both incredibly delicious. If you haven’t tried this place yet go find them now!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Cheap prices, At all the markets
Cons: Also sells meat (except at Vegan Night Mākete)
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