Nico at Urban Escargot in Christchurch City Menu

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Spoon of scallops and bok-chow topped with crystallized ginger -
King prawns cocktail with saffron aioli -
Escargots- Snails cooked in garlic butter -
Porcini and duck risotto balls with a melting mozzarella heart -
Terakihi and tequila cevice served in a red chicory nest -
Bacon wrapped new-Zealand scallops with chilli and lime salsa -
Smoked beef fillet and tapenade on garlic croutons -
Roulade of Kikorangi blue cheese and spinach crêpes -
Te Matuku Bay Oysters with fried leeks julienne and Balsamico dressing -
Goat cheese and caramelised shallots tartelettes with sweet basil pesto -
New Zealand green-lipped mussels drizzled with a mustard velouté -
Frittata of salmon and coriander with a dash of sweet chilli sauce -
Smoked venison fillets thinly sliced, served with crostini and fig -
Grilled Lamb cutlets with a rosemary and French mustard crust, -
Chicken thighs skewers marinated with ginger and fresh chilli paste -
Pissaladière – caramelized onion and pesto mini pizzas -
Diabolo beans – Green beans log wrapped in streaky bacon -
Marinated chicken bites crumbed in spicy corn chips -
Pecorino sheep cheese filled crumbed mushrooms -
Mussel, lemon grass, coriander and ginger fritters -
For the sweet tooth! -
Éclairs & choux a la crême-Choux pastry filled with French custard -
Chocolate and Coffee Pyramid coated in Belgium milk chocolate -
Fresh fruit skewers marinated with mint and rum -
Berry sorbet shots & crème de cassis liqueur -
Chocolate and Cointreau truffles -
Mini crême brulée -

Les Amuses-Bouche To start the soirée, Nico will whet your appetite with an assortment of hors d’œuvre to choose from the canapés menu. -

Soupe de Moules et Saint-Jacques Mussels and scallops steamed in a rich leek and saffron broth topped with a puff pastry crust -
Pavé of Akaroa Salmon Salmon Fillet served with crayfish bisque and a julienne of fried leeks -
A Goaty Rendez-Vous Duo of roasted goat cheese and butter-pear relish served between fine pastry layers and drizzled with a port wine glaze -
Crayfish Bisque Creamy crayfish broth served with garlic croutons and rouille Provençale -
Escargots Vol-au-Vent Vol-au-vent of snails braised in a Burgundy style sauce served with sautéed spinach and fried garlic -
Lamb de Paris Seared tender marinated lamb fillets served on a medley of char-grilled vegetables, French grain mustard dressing -
Tequila Cured Salmon Des Amoureux Cured Akaroa salmon finely sliced with a dash of lime and tequila infused olive oil, served with fresh asparagus and crostinis -

Orange wine and lime sorbet with a dash of Zubrowska vodka -
Mixed berries sorbet with a dash of crème de cassis -

Filet de Bœuf aux morilles Aged beef fillet, served with a Morels sauce, sautéed potatoes and capsicums farcis -
Terakihi & Seafood Meli-Melo Fillet of terakihi served with a seafood medley creamy broth rice pilaf au saffron and braised bock chow -
Venison Jolie Venison fillets wrapped in streaky bacon served with a caramelized poached pear and Sichuan pepper jus de viande -
Chicken Romeo & Juliet Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto ham on a nest of summer vegetables and gourmet potatoes served with a creamy mushroom sauce -
Le Canard à l’Orange – A Quacky Feast Moist & tender confit of duck slowly braised in a tangy jus, green bean log and potatoes Landaise -
Saumon Au Pistou Fillet of Akaroa salmon served with a sweet basil pesto sauce sautéed asparagus and coriander rice timbale -
Lamb Provençal French rack of lamb served with a char-grilled ratatouille Provenale and gratin dauphinois lemon thyme jus -
Coq au Vin A French favorite of corn fed chicken pieces marinated in red wine, braised with mushrooms, bacon and baby onions -

Crêpes Façon Suzette Crêpes served with an orange and Cointreau coulis, topped with homemade vanilla bean ice cream -
Croquant au Chocolat A dark chocolate parfait with a chestnut cream heart and a chocolate coat, Baileys crème anglaise -
Crème Brulée à la Vanille A silky custard like French classic topped with a crunchy toffee and fresh marinated berries -
Moulin Rouge Pears poached in red wine served with chocolate sauce and French liquorice ice cream -
Chocolate Marble Cheesecake Belgium white and dark chocolate cheesecake, served with an orange and Cointreau coulis -
Mini Croc-en-bouche Choux pastries each filled with alternatively café, dark chocolate and baileys patissière, served with strawberries and a dash of crunchy caramel -
Strawberries on the Hot Side Caramelized strawberries and Sichuan pepper served in a crêpe with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce -
Grand Croc-en-bouche (French Wedding Cake) A tower of choux pastries each filled with alternatively café, dark chocolate and Baileys patissière, drizzled with a crunchy caramel and served with strawbe -

Here is a selection of what can be done from the truck: -
Escargot Snails cooked in their shells with garlic butter -
Crayfish Chowder Crayfish and Seafood cooked in a creamy fish and saffron broth -
Mussel fritters Coriander, ginger, garlic and chili mussel fritters -
Lamb Shanks Marinated, braised then chargrilled lamb fore shanks -
Venison Burger Venison patties, fresh mango salsa, gourmet lettuce and artisan bread -
Sirloin Ciabatta Prime sirloin thinly sliced with Chumichurri sauce in ciabatta bread -
Bacon and Egg Burritto Free range egg, bacon and black beans in home-made tortillas -
Berry Smoothie Berries, banana, yogurt, honey and milk smoothie -
Crème Brulée Silky French dessert with a crunchy caramel top -

Nearby Sample Menus

- basil pesto $8.90
Bacon & eggs $14.90
- Bacon & two eggs (poached, scrambled or fried) on toasted multigrain dairy or gluten free on request
- honeycomb, raspberry jam & butter $8.90
- peanut butter $6.90
Corn, kale & coriander fritters $17.90
- With mushy peas, chorizo sausage, whipped goats feta & a kale, pickled radish salad vege on request
Black beans $5
Open breakfast burrito $17.90
- With braised pork shoulder, black bean, quinoa,guacamole, salsa, parmesan cheese, chipotle mayonnaise & a poached egg vege and dairy free on request
Breakfast burger $18.90
- With beef pattie, bacon crumb, fried egg, kraft cheese,maple mustard & chorizo hollandaise gluten free on request

Chicken Nibbles (Dozen) $8.50
Chips $2.40
Steak, Egg and Chips $9.00
Fish $5.10
Chicken and Cheese $5.50
French Fries $3.80
Sausage, Egg and Chips $7.00
Black Forest $2.20

steak $ 5.40
Pineapple $4.40
Pacific oysters 6 For $8.00
Fish (Battered or crumbed cod) $ 8.50
Baeon And Egg $5.40
Curry Roll $2.80
Donut Plain, chocolate, or jam $2.00
Chicken Nuggets 6 For $ 4.50

Double Salmon $10.00
Sashimi - Salmon Only $11.00
Teriyaki Chicken $13.00
Terllpura Chicken with Lemon Soy $13.00
Soft Shell Crab with Garlic Oyster Sauce $14.00
Crispy Salad with 3 Dressing(S) $7.00
Grilled Squid $7.50
Selection of Vegetable (S) $8.50

Lamb or Chicken Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
Lamb Dhansak - Popular delicious Parsi lamb dish with lentils, soaked overnight and slow cooked, with a selection of spices. $16.50
Vegetable Samosa - Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $6.50
Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings $14.50
Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
Khadai Chicken - A rich flavorsome curry with crushed tomato, capsicum and green chillies in a thick masala sauce $15.50

Steak $4.90
Crumbed Sole Fillet
Curry Rolls $3.00
Chicken & Cheese Patties $2.20
Scallops (1/2 dozen) $9.00
Crumbed Cod
Paua Patties $2.90
Crab Sticks $2.10

Plus daily changing seasonal selection(please enquire)
Southwestern style BBQ meatballs
Selection of rolled sandwiches
Sausages roll-classic beef and chutney in flaky pastry
Seasonal savoury mini quiche
HOMEMADE MUESLI(V) $9.50
- berry compote & yoghurt
EGGS ON TOAST (V) $9.50
Shortbread

VEGETABLE & POiATO ROLL $2.60
MANDU (Korean WONTONS) 10 for $4.00
ONION RINGS 6 for $2.00
CORN FRITTER $2.20
CHEESE ONION $2.20
CHICKEN NUGGETS 6 FOR $4.80
HOKI FISH CRUMBED $2.50
MEAT LOVERS $9.99
- salami ham bacon cheese & BBQ sauce

Combination Foo Young $14.00
Bacon $4.50
Chicken Satay on Rice $13.00
Prawn Chow Mein $16.00
Steak Pineapple on Fried Rice. $12.50
1 Chicken and Chips $18.00
Pork Foo Young $12.50
Spring Roll / Curry Rice / Vegetable. $2.90

Fajitas $24.50/ $ 40.00
- A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice o f chicken, beef or prawn* (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people.
Quesadilla $16.50
- Filled with cheese and your choice of either chicken or beef.
Fries $8.00
- Basket o f fries served with tomato sauce.
Enchiladas (GF) $24.50
- These are corn tortillas rolled around a chicken filling and covered with a sauce of your choosing with cheese and grilled. You can choose between green tomatillo sauce, red salsa or mole poblano. You shouldn’t miss out on our unique enchiladas.
Gringo Nachos (tex-mex) (GF) $24.00
- Border style nachos with hand-made corn chips, melted cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Three different flavours available, chicken, beef or vegetarian.
Filete a la tampiqueña (GF) $29.00
- A rib eye steak with caramelised onion on top and served with a deep fried chicken taquito dressed in salsa verde. Accompanied by pico de gallo, refried beans and salad.
Flautas (GF) $14.00
- These popular crispy golden tortillas are tilled with your choice of chicken or potato and cheese served with fresh lettuce, sour cream and cheese on top.
Fish $9.00
- Mini fish bites served in a basket with fries.

Arancini (v) $15.50
- Risotto balls – Mushroom, spinach and taleggio crumbed and lightly fried. Served with house made tomato chutney.
Angus steak sandwich $22.50
- 150gm Wakanui aged rump steak on toasted ciabatta with mushrooms, garlic aioli, peppercorn butter and fries.
Caesar salad $19.50
- Our version of this classic with romaine lettuce, grilled pancetta, sundried tomatoes, anchovies, shaved parmesan, soft boiled egg and red onion with garlic croutons and anchovy dressing. With chicken breast add 5.00
Rocket, pear, blue cheese salad (v) $10.50
Cannelloni (v) $21.50
- Spinach, mushroom and ricotta filled cannelloni, topped with a fresh tomato and basil sauce.
Pesto linguine (v) $18.50
- Fresh linguine pasta tossed with a pesto of fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan in a light cream sauce. With chicken breast, add 5.00
Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $12.00
- Basil pesto, chilli and parmesan
Ravioloni fritti entree/main $10.00/$22.00
- Crispy fried three cheese and pesto ravioli. Topped with Parmesan and served with our house made tomato chutney.

Veggie Patty N/A
BBQ N/A
Roast Beef N/A
Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
White Chip Macadamia N/A
Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
Chicken Teriyaki N/A
Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A

Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
- Topped with toasted sesame seeds
Please ask staff about our gluten free options
Spicy Wedges $11.00
- Plain with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Lamb Burger $21.50
- Ground lamb mince marinated in garlic and rosemary with feta topped with beetroot relish served with fries
all served with fries.
Toasted Sandwich $8.00
- With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
- With lettuce and tomato served with fries
Pumpkin Falafel Burger $20.50
- Roasted pumpkin and falafel pattie topped with yoghurt dressing served with fries

Vegetarian Tom Yum $10.90
Tom Yum Po-Tak (Seafood) $12.90
Pad Krathium Rad Kao - $12.90
- Stir fried meat with garlic with rice [no vegetables]
Peanut sauce $12.90
- with meat and vegetables with rice
Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $10.90
Fish cakes $8.90
- Spicy fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce
*** Additional of $2.00 for all Seafood meals ***
Curry puffs $8.90
- 5 vegetarian homemade curry puffs

Prawn Chow Mein / Combination Chow Mein $11.80
Bami Goreng / Nasi Goreng $11.00
Sweet & Sour Oysters (in season) $16.00
Chicken, Pineapple on Rice / Chicken, Mushrooms on Rice / Roast Pork, Tomatoes on Rice / Roast Pork, Pineapple on Rice / Roast Pork, Mushroom on Rice $11.50
Steak Foo Young Egg / Pork Foo Young Egg $10.50
Steak Black Bean Sauce $11.50
Chicken, Cashew Nuts / Roast Pork, Cashew Nuts / Beef Satay Sauce / Queenspark Special Chow Mein $12.50
Sweet & Sour Pork $11.50