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

Roast Pork
Satay Chicken
Onion Rings (per dozen) $5.00
Thai Chicken (HOT)
Crumbed Prawn $0.90
Deep Fried Mushroom $0.90
Wedge Lovers
Chicken Nibbles $0.90

Lemon Chicken on Fried Rice $14.50
Hot Dogs $2.20
Curry Pork on Rice $11.00
Prawn Chow Mein $11.50
Sliced Steak Satay $12.50
Patties $2.20
Black Bean Steak on Fried Rice $14.50
Sausage Rolls $3.80

Choo Chee
- A thick rich curry, with many flavours to dance in your mouth. With capsicum, courgette, mushrooms, and onions. Purely a seafood curry.
-Chicken or Tofu $12.00
Stir-fry Peanut Sauce $12.00
Thai Traditional Omelette $17.00
- A traditional Thai omelette, with onions and fish sauce. Can also include your choice of minced Chicken or Pork.
Deep Fried Chicken Wings (4 pcs) $10.00
Hormok $25.00
- Stir fried chicken, with red curry paste, coconut cream and served in a cabbage leaf, topped with coconut cream. We can make this dish with seafood if you would like, using Monkfish,
Hot plate $22.00
- Fresh beef and fresh vegetables, mixed with red wines, served on a sizzling platter.
-Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00

Steak Chow Mein
Chicken Mushrooms (on fried rice) $12.20
Curry Beef $12.20
Sweet & Sour Pork
Steak Fried Rice
Steak Tomatoes (on fried rice) $11.70
Tray of Plain Fried Rice
Sweet & Sour Chicken $13.70

Chicken coconut milk, peppers mushroom and onion Medium $15.50 Large $25
- ga xao Ian
Lemongrass and chilli fried rice noodles (Chicken, Beef or Pork) $12.50
- hu tieu xa ot (bo, heo)
Corn and crab meat soup $10.00
Chilli pork with garlic sprouts and veges Medium $15.50 Large $25
- heo xao sate
Large $24.50
Chicken fresh spring rolls (3 rolls) $7.80
- goi cuon ga
Steamed rice $2.00
Five spice squid Medium $15.50 Large $25
- muc ngu vi houng

Bluff Oyster cooked 1 doz $28.00
Tomato $4.20
Family Pack $24.00
- 5 fish, 2 hotdogs, 2 meat patties, 2 scoops, 2 doughnuts or 2 Pineapple rings
Chow Chow $4.20
Corn Nuggets for 6 $4.00
Cheese & pineapple $5.20
Mushroom $4.20
Cheese $4.20

Zucchini Fritters $13.00
- Zucchini fritters with homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt dressings
Falafel Iskander $19.50
- Vegetarian Pattie mixed with herbs
Mast-O-Moosir Dip $11.50
- Strained yoghurt, Persian shallot and herbs - served with pita bread
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Carrot Iskander $19.50
- Traditional home made carrot fritters
Carrot Fritter Kebab $12.50
Dolma Entrée (GF) $12.50
- 5 vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs served with our own homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt
Pita Bread $2.50

All souvlaki served with hot pita bread and green salad with our authentic Mediterranean sauce hummus tahini, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of mild, medium, hot or sweet chilli sauce
Kofta
Kebab Meal $15.00
- Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce, and either pita bread, Egyptian rice or couscous on a plastic container.
Small $8.00
Triple $13.50
Egyptian Sausage
Small $8.00
Turkish Delight $0.50

Chocolate Doughnut $2.20
Meat Pattie $2.20
Potato Fritter $1.20
100% Meat Pattie $2.20
vegetarian $4.50
Cheese + Onion Pattie $2.20
1/2 dozen Chicken Nuggets $4.70
Sole $5.20

CHOW MEIN $4.00
CHILI STEAK HOT & SPICY $12.50
EGG $4.00
PRAWN MUSHROOM CHOW MEIN $13.00
PORK CURRY ON FRIED RICE $11.00
VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN $10.00
STEAK $6.00
ROAST PORK CURRY ON FRIED RICE $11.00

Seaweed Salad $6.00
Chef's cold salad $6.00
Braised Sea Cucumber with Spring Onions $28.00
Steamed Rice $2.50
Griddle cooked Beans (Hot & Spicy) $16.00
Fried Rice $12.00
- with Shrimp/Beef/Pork/Chicken
Fried Dumplings - each $1.00
Hot Plate Venison $24.00

Bacon and Mushrooms $15.00
- served on a garlic-toasted roll with salad or coleslaw and fries
Dory Fillets $19.50
- lightly crumbed served with tartare sauce
Potato Mash $6.00
Platter – Large $35.00
- (fried) six of the "Small Platter" with larger portions of wedges & fries
-with bacon & extra cheese $14.50
Bangers and Mash $16.00
- 2 pork sausages on savoury chive mash with a rich red wine and onion gravy
Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
- served on a bed of lettuce with a spicy seafood sauce
Platter – Small $25.00
- (fried) four each chicken nuggets, fish bites, samosas, spring rolls, onion rings, salt & pepper squid, wedges & fries, with BBQ, sweet chilli & tartare sauce

Choose from...
Potato Hash $14.00
- With roasted mushroom and free farm bacon Served with peach, red onion and avocado salsa
• Smoked chicken, cranberry, brie with red onion
Smoked Chicken Salad $18.00
- Served on a bed of greens with roasted almonds and grilled peaches Served with a honey mustard dressing
Please place your order at the counter GF toast, GF bagel, whole grain available
Available all day at $9.50, GF available
• Salmon, spinach, red onion, caper, brie
8.30am- 2.pm

Baby Stick N/A
Half Roll N/A
Crispy Chicken Curry $12
- Crispy chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Inari N/A
Katsu $11
- Crumbed pork with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Baby Tray N/A
Seafood Set $15
- Teriyaki salmon on rice, sashimi & 2 salmon sushi + 1 nigiri with salad
Teriyaki Salmon $12
- Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice

250g Ribeye Steak $30.5
- Cooked the way you like it
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $13.5
- with tartare & chopped salad
Beef Schnitzel $13.5
- with friess, chopped salad & mushroom sauce
Beer Battered Blue Cod $28
200g Eye Fillet Steak $38
- Cooked the way you like it
Cajun Chicken Salad $17
- Lettuce, chorizo, warm potatoes, tomatoes, house dressing & panko-crusted fried soft boiled eggs. Add sauteed prawns $19
Sage & Confit Garlic Chicken Breast $28.5
Fries $6