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

Pork or Chicken with Curry Paste $13.50
Prawn Salad (Plar Kung) $15.50
Stir Fried Calamari with Garlic or Chilli $13.00
Khao Man Gai (Chicken Rice) $19.00
Thai Suki Yaki Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
Stir Fried Peanut Sauce and Vegetables $10.00
Khao Kha Moo $19.00
Bamboo Salad $10.50

Soup of the Day $13.00
- Served w toasted Supergrain bread
Baked Beans $16.00
- Southern style baked beans w beef mince, crispy bacon and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted bread
Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
- Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
Waffles $16.50
- Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
Superfood Salad $18.50
- Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Pan grilled tofu
Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
- Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
Waffles $15.00
- Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w warm dark chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
Spicy Pork Belly & Smashed Avocado $21.00
- Served w green salad on toasted sourdough bread

Stir-fry Mushroom
- Fresh button mushrooms, stir fried with complimentary vegetables, in a mixture of sauces.
-Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
Stir-fry Chilli
- For those who like it hot, this is stir fried chilli and vegetables. Ask for it hotter if you dare.
-Prawns $13.00
Stir-fry Chilli-Ginger
- A flavoursome mix of chilli and ginger, with capsicum, courgettes, green beans, mushrooms, and onions.
Special Crispy Chicken $22.00
- Deep fried chicken, then cooked in special combine sauce with onion, carrot, capsicum, and pineapple and cashew nuts.
Thai Style Beef Salad $18.00
- Grilled beef spiced with chilli, mint, coriander, onion, lemon juice, and tamarind sauce.
Choo Chee
- A thick rich curry, with many flavours to dance in your mouth. With capsicum, courgette, mushrooms, and onions. Purely a seafood curry.

Steak with Season Veges
Chicken Pineapple (on fried rice) $12.20
Steak Chow Mein
Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.00
Crispy Skin Chicken
Bami Goreng (Noodles) $13.20
1/2 Chicken & Chips $9.50
$60.00

Steak $5.00
Roast Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
Crab Stick $2.00
Chicken Nuggets $0.60
Spring Roll/Curry Rice $2.50
Pineapple $4.20
Fried Mussel $0.60
Pottle Fried Rice $6.00

Oddfellow’s classic free range chicken and avocado burger on ciabatta $17.50
Halloumi on toasted focaccia with hummus, avocado, greens and salsa side $17.50
Classic avocado & tomato on grainy toast with fresh lemon $11.00
-Classic Emmental, ham, pineapple $9.50
Ham, Emmental, tomato omelette $16.50
Bagel with chilli scrambled eggs, feta, spring onion and rocket $13.50
Fresh fruit salad with natural or gourmet yoghurt $11.00
-Akaroa salmon and avocado with fresh lemon and dill $12.50

Kadai $14.00
- Meat cooked with capsicum, onions in a tomato base sauce and spices
Egg Plant $13.00
- Eggplant roasted in the tandoor first and then cooked in our special spices
Aloo Gobi $13.00
- Highly recommended by The Christchurch Press - potatoes & cauliflower cooked with our spices, garnished with coriander
Chicken, Lamb or Beef Biryani $18.00
- Rice cooked in spices with your choice of meat and garnished with coriander
Pulao Rice $6.00
Vegetable Biryani $17.00
- Rice mixed with an assortment of vegetables & spices garnished with coriander
Saag $14.00
- Meat cooked in spices and fresh spinach
Vegetable Korma $13.00
- Mixed vegetables cooked in a spicy creamy sauce

Meatball N/A
Ham N/A
Aioli N/A
M&M N/A
Thousand Island N/A
Wheat N/A
Ranch N/A
Tuna N/A

Newcastle Nachos (GF) $19.50
- Vegetarian or chili beef and bean mix over corn chips and topped with cheese and sour cream.
-Main, Dessert and a Soft Drink $15.00
Serving of Fried Mushrooms $3.50
-Roast of the day
-Soup of the day
Celtic Crumbed Fish $17.50
- Crumbed hoki served with salad and fries, wedge of lemon and tartare sauce.
Mulligans Roast Meat Sandwich $19.50
- Hot roast meat with gravy, fried onions, lettuce and tomato, served on ciabatta bread and fries.
-Seafood special

Gourmet Bagels $12.90
- bacon, basil, brie
Toast with Organic Jam $7.00
- your choice from our bread selection
- plain bagel with basil pesto
Eggs on Wholegrain $11.50
- 2 free range eggs poached, fried, scrambled on a grain bread
Tomato $3.00
- add chicken $4.00
Bacon $4.50

Lamb
Fries $4.00
Feta Cheese Salad
Triple $13.50
Large $14.50
Small $8.00
Open Souvlaki $15.00
- Your choice of meat or falafel served on flat pita bread, with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
Small $8.00

Vegetarian Falafel
Chicken, Pork, Beef pattie
Double $12.50
Double $12.50
Double $12.50
Double $13.00
Served with a side of greek salad & sauces
Greek Salad $8.50

POTTLE OF FRIED NOODLES $5.00
EGG $4.00
BACON & EGG $5.50
SWEET & SOUR WON TON $10.00
ROAST PORK CURRY ON FRIED RICE $11.00
FISH $5.00
STEAK MUSHROOM CHOW MEIN $12.00
SWEET & SOUR PORK $13.00

Gaang Keo Waarn (Green)/Gaang Daag (Red) MEDIUM $16.00
- Green/Red Curry made from fresh spices and coconut milk, available with chicken, pork or vegetarian and spiced to taste.
all dishes, with the exception of noodle dishes, are served with thai jasmine rice. Fresh seasonal vegetables are chosen to compliment each dish. Hot, medium or mild - this shows how the traditional dish is spiced. Want more heat or less - just let us know!
200 Tom Yum Talay Seafood $18.00
Yum Nua HOT $16.00
- Traditional Thai beef salad, with fresh spices lime juice and herbs and spiced medium to hot, also available with chicken or pork.
Pad Thai MILD $16.00
- Fried egg noodles with tossed peanuts and sweet chilli, available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian and spiced to taste.
Por Pier Sod $10.00
- Chicken Fresh Spring Rolls
Tod Man Pla $10.00
- Thai Fish Cakes
Gai $10.00
- Tempura Chicken Pieces

Sweet/Salted lassi $3.00
- Sweet mango lassi and salted lassi made from yoghurt
Vegetable pakora (4pcs) $5.00
- Selection of mixed vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried. Serves well with the mint chutney
Butter prawns $16.90
- Prawns cooked in a creamy buttery sauce
-Half $12.50
Lamb rogan josh $16.30
- Tendered cubes of the lamb cooked in spices, onions, ginger and garlic with the little added water
Lamb tikka masala $16.30
- Lamb pieces cooked in a mild tomato sauce with chopped onion masala. Must try
Chicken afghani $15.80
- Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews.
Kadaipaneer $14.00
- Cottage cheese cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices