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

KASHMIRI NAAN $5.00
- Naan Bread Stuffed With Nuts And Sultanas And Cooked In Tandoor Oven.
LAMB NAWABI $10.50
- Tender diced Lamb cooked with diced capsicum, onion and whole cashew nut
BALTI DANSAK CHICKEN $10.50
- Lentils Simmered with Marinated Chicken on a slow fire and tempered with Onion, Ginger, Garlic and Spices
LAMB MADRAS $10.50
- Boneless Lamb cooked with onion, ginger, fenugreek and spices
DAAL TARKA $9.99
- Specially Prepared Lentil Tempered With Cumin Seeds And Garlic. Full Of Flavour And Nutrition.
VEGETABLE PAKORA $6.50
- Onion & Spinach Deep Fried in Chickpea Batter. Four pieces per portion.
GOA FISH MALABARI $10.50
- A Classic Goan Speciality. Gurnard Fish Cooked With Ginger, Garlic, Vinegar, Green Capsicum, A selection Of Spices And With A Splash Of Cream.
MURG KADAI $10.50
- Boneless Chicken Cooked with Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Capsicum with Cashew Nut Gravy and Fresh Coriander

Pattie-Corn & bacon $2.80
Cod-Battered $4.20
Cheese $4.30
Kebab Chicken $3.20
Hawaiian $5.80
Pattie-Com&bacon $2.20
Whole $20.00
Bacon $4.80

Jam Rap / Custard Rap $2.20
Half Scoop Chips $1.60
Mussels (1/2 dozen) $4.70
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pattie $3.70
Giant $7.00
Vegetable $5.50
Corn Pattie $2.00
Chicken Cordon Bleu $5.50

Jade Special Chow Mein $12.00
Chicken Pineapple on Fried Rice $12.00
Tomatoes $3.00
Pork $4.00
Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.00
Steak Chow Mein $9.80
Chicken Curry on Fried Rice $9.80
Steak Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.00

Thousand Island N/A
Tomato N/A
Cheddar N/A
Turkey & Ham N/A
Apple Slices N/A
Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
Chicken Teriyaki N/A
Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A

Nasi Goreng $14.00
Pineapple $4.20
Sweet and Sour Chicken $14.00
Hot Dog $2.20
Roast Pork Tomato on Rice $13.50
Pottle Fried Noodle $6.50
Prawn Fried Rice $12.50
Chicken Curry on Rice $12.00

Chicken Fried Rice $9.90
Honey Roast Pork $14.50
Chicken with Mushroom Mein $11.00
Bami Gorin (Fried Noodles) $11.00
Chicken in Thai Style Mein $11.00
Roast Pork Egg Foo Young $11. 50
Combination Fried Rice $11. 00
Pork Fried Noodles $9.90

Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
- Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
Spring Rolls $12.50
- The nook’s special spring rolls with home-made kiwi apple sauce
Mix Platter (for 1 / for 2) $10.00 / $20.00
- Fresh spring roll, spring roll, money bag and satay chicken
Pad Thai $18.00
- Classic noodle dish with eggs, protein of your choice, bean sprouts and pad thai sauce. Served with lemon wedge, chili flakes and crushed peanuts
Fresh Spring Rolls $12.50
- Rice paper wrapped fresh crispy veges with sweet chilli sauce
Saang Ka Ya $8.50
- Sweet sticky rice infused with coconut cream and topped with Thai custard
Satay Chicken $6.50
- Marinated chicken satay with peanut sauce
Beef Cheeks $22.00
- Caramelised beef cheeks with sweet and sour red curry

EGG $4.00
PLAIN SAUSAGE $2.20
PINEAPPLE $4.00
CHICKEN NIBBLE $1.00
PLAIN $3.30
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.20
BANANA FRITTER $2.20
SPRING PATTIE $2.20

Curries
- Spicy choice of mild, medium or hot
Gaeng Panang
- Thick curry with crushed peanuts and your choice of meat.
Pla Neng See Ew
- Steamed fish wife fresh ginger, tight soy sauce and sesame oil, served with celery, spring onion and capsicum garnish.
Masaman Cuny
- Masaman (Thai style) curry paste, coconut cream simmered with peanuts, potatoes and your choice of meat. This is a Thai favorite!
Special Chilli Whiskey Sauce
- Stir fried seasonal vegetables in special sauce wife your choice of meat.
Grilled Chicken wings
- Bahn Thai marinated chicken wings, slow baked then grilled.
Chicken Satay
- Marinated chicken skewers, served with special Bahn Thai peanut sauce.
Tofu Special
- Stir fried tofu in oyster sauce with fresh seasonal vegetables and bean sprouts.

Three Cheese Souffle $19.50
- Cheese souffle, apple, pickled beetroot & walnut salad, melba toast
Our Famous - Big Breakfast $24.00
- Bacon, eggs (any style), tomato, mushrooms, sausage, house-made hashbrown, ciabatta bread
Soup of the Day $16.00
- Staff with advise on today's special, served with a bun
Lunch & Dinner: Battered Fish of the Day $13.50
- Served with your choice of chips and salad or potatoes and veggies
French Toast $19.00
- Brioche, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup
Breads and Spreads for Two $13.00
- Selection of Freshly Baked Breads (6pieces), Trio of House Spreads
Duck $37.00
- Duck a l'orange, kumara puree, glazed carrots, green beans, roasted hazelnuts
Grilled Beef Rib-Eye $24.00
- 200g rib-eye steak, hand cut fries, house-made butter, garden salad

HAM STEAK, CHIPS + SALAD $13.50
HAMBBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
CHICKEN BBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
BANGERS + MASH $13.50
HOT CHIPS $5.00
CHICKEN NUGGETS+ CHIPS $11.00
MINI HOTDOGS+ CHIPS $11.00
NACHOS $12.50

Chimichanga (tex-mex) $25.50
- A flour tortilla delicately fried, filled to the brim with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns (available for $2 extra) Dressed with our red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo
Gringo Nachos (tex-mex) $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
Mousse de Chocolate al Tequila $9.50
- A rich, creamy and frothy chocolate mousse with a touch of tequila
Mini Burrito $16.50
- Filled with rice, beans and cheese and your choice of chicken or beef
Enchiladas $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
Ensalada de Pollo (Chicken Salad) $16.50
- Grilled chicken strips and bacon seasoned with a chipotle cream dressing and served on a bed of green salad
Pescado a la Veracruzana $27.50
- This dish is the best example of "jarochos" (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is baked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed of diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce
Crema de Calabaza $10.50
- This Mexican pumpkin cream soup is infused with the rich, smoky and smooth flavour of chipotle sauce

Soup of the day $12.50
- please ask our friendly staff
Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $22
- served with semi dried tomato, Kalamata olives, red onion, mesculin lettuce and bread croutons
Trio Omelette $17
- served w. toast or fresh bread and 2 choices of either: ham, cheese, mushroom, spring onion
Czech Specials N/A
- ask our friendly staff or see our specials board
Full Belly Breakfast $22
- bacon, sausage, potato crumpet, mushroom, beans tomato, free range eggs your way, toast or fresh bread
Bagel $12
- house smoked salmon & cream cheese
Beef Burger $21
- house-made prime beef patty w. lettuce, tomato smoked cheddar cheese,fried free range egg chipotle and fries
Avocado and Feta Smash $19
- add bacon

Larb Salad $19.50
- Chicken beef or pork minced. Spicy meal, lots of onions chilli
Cashew nuts, Rice, Vegetables,tofu, meats, peanut sauce etc $3.80
Lemongrass Sauce $17.50
- Stir fry with lemongrass sauce on a bed of vegetables, lemongrass
Pork Spare Ribs Deep $12.50
- fried sweet garlic
Mint Lamb $19.50
- Very nice thick curry with coconut cream, mint and vegetables
Garlic Prawns $22.00
- (Pad Kratiem Prik Goong) Stir fry prawns & vegetables, strong flavours of garlic
Garlic Chilli (Pad Prik Sod) $17.50
- Spicy garlic chilli sauce with a mixture of stir fry vegetables
Mussel Omelet $22.00
- Thai style omelet with onions & mussels