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

Chicken Cashew Nut $13.50
Spicy Mix Seafood on Rice $17.00
Stir Fried Vegetables $10.00
Spicy Chicken Lemongrass and Vegetables $13.50
Thai Laksa Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
Hot and Spicy Noodle Chicken Beef or Pork $13.50
Num Prik Pow Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
Red Curry Seafood $17.50

Green Curry & Rice $8.50
Cashew Nut Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
Spring Rolls (8) $5.00
Fish Cakes (8) $5.00
Garlic Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
Red Curry & Rice $8.50
Ginger Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
Sweet and Sour & Rice $8.50

Stir-fry Mushroom
- Fresh button mushrooms, stir fried with complimentary vegetables, in a mixture of sauces.
Peanut Sauce, Cashew Nut, Meat, and Vegetable $5.00ea
Tom Yum
- Our classic tangy spicy soup, flavoured with lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, and lemon juice, mushroom, and topped with coriander
-Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $19.00
Deep Fried Chicken Wings (4 pcs) $10.00
-Prawns, Scallop, or Squid $20.00
Prawn, Scallops, or Squid $20.00
Stir-fry Peanut Sauce
- Our very own, very special peanut sauce, with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and onions.

Plain Sundae N/A
- Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
$40 Megabox Sharebox $40.00
- Included in the Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac, 2 x McChicken, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
The Boss N/A
$25 Classics ShareBox $25.00
Quarter Pounder N/A
BBQ Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- A tangy BBQ Cheeseburger, a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll never forget that time there was a BBQ in your burger, a party in your wallet, and you were invited. Burger combos include Medium Soft Drink and your choice of Medium Fries or Garden Salad.
M&M’S MINIS McFlurry N/A
- For a delicious mouthful of rainbow happiness, try the M&M’S MINIS McFlurry. It’s the tantalisingly tiny M&M’S you love, blended perfectly into creamy soft-serve.
Chicken McWrap Caesar - Grilled N/A

White Fish in Spicy Garlic Chili Sauce $10.00
Japanese Egg Omelette (S) $5.50
Tofu Salad (V) $8.00
Tempura Prawn on Rice $12.00
Buffalo Wings - 5pcs (Spicy) $8.50
Grilled Eel on Rice $13.00
Double Salmon $10.00
Baby Whitebait and Tofu Salad $9.00

Kumera Chips $3.50
Bacon & Egg $3.50
4 Potato Fritters
2 Scoops Of Chips
Pineapple $4.00
Cheese & Egg $3.50
Double Meat $4.50
Fish $2.30

The Soup of the day. $12
- Chef’s daily creation served in a bowl with crusty, buttery Garlic Bread
Scrambled Eggs $14
- on Potato Hash. Add Manuka Smoked Salmon $20
Broad Beans, Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast $17
- with Feta and Rocket, sprinkled with Roasted Pinenuts
Tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich $18
- with red onion jam and rocket
Smoothie Bowl $14
- with Avocado, Spinach and The Nutmylk Co. Almond Milk. Topped with Chia Seeds, Banana and Raw Nuts
Honey toasted Nut and Oat Muesli $12
- served with Central Otago Preserves and Vanilla Yoghurt
Brioche Benedict $21
- with Streaky bacon, Field Mushrooms and Poached Eggs with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise
Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder, seeded mustard and apple fennel slaw $17

Vegetables $3.00
Cashew Nuts
Japanese with Mayo, Avocado & Sesame
Prawn, Seafood or Combination $16.00
Roti $2.50
Small $3.00
Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
Large $5.50

BACON & EGG $5.50
PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.20
CHICKEN TOMATO ON FRIED RICE $12.00
VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN $10.00
CHEESE $4.00
HOT DOGS $2.20
CURRY RICE ROLL $2.50
ROAST PORK EGG FOO YOUNG $12.00

Pork Spare Ribs (4) $14.00
- served with a sweet smoky BBQ sauce with chips
Nachos (vegetarian option available) $14.00
- spiced infused beef & kidney bean mix, corn chips, cheese, salsa with sour cream & chilli
Pasta Of The Day POD
- see daily specials board
Bowl Of Fries $6.00
Hoofbeats Burger $15.00
- beef or crumbed chicken with bacon, egg, cheese, pineapple, beetroot, lettuce, mayo, tomato & BBQ sauce served with fries
Battered Onion Rings $6.00
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
Caesar Salad $17.00

Chicken Souvlaki $20.50
- Topped with hummus and salad, yoghurt dressing and sweet chilli sauce
Pasta-Mushroom and Bacon, Spinach,Sundried Tomato. $20.50
- In a cream sauce served on penne pasta topped with parmesan cheese
Spicy Wedges $11.00
- Plain with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Ground Beef Nachos $19.00
- With chilli bean mix, grilled cheese, topped with sour cream and sweet chilli
Market Fish of the Day $21.50
- Lemon and herb crumbed served with salad and fries
Pumpkin Falafel Burger $20.50
- Roasted pumpkin and falafel pattie topped with yoghurt dressing served with fries
all served with fries.
Toasted Sandwich $8.00
- With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple

VEGETARIAN each $1.40
- avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, lettuce, daikon, nori, sushi rice
EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
- Japanese omelette with sushi rice
INARI each $2.00
- deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice
FRESH SALMON $1.40
- raw, Akira salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
SALMON each $1.40
- flaked salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
CALIFORNIA each $2.20
- avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, prawn, seafood stick, nori, sushi rice
OSAKA each $1.50
- smoked salmon, cucumber, nori, sushi rice
PRAWN NIGIRI each $2.50
- prawn with sushi rice

GARLIC BREAD $10.00
- toasted slices of ciabatta with homemade garlic butter
EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
- English muffin served with crunchy bacon poached egg and a side of hollandaise
NACHOS $13.50
- beef or vegetarian nachos served with sour cream and salsa
FRIES $8.00
- served with tomato sauce
WEDGES $11.00
- with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream
BACON BUTTIE $9.00
- served on lightly toasted ciabatta crispy strips of bacon cheese onion and a tasty mix of garlic aioli and hickory sauce
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $18.00
- eggs sausage hash browns bacon mushrooms and tomato served with lightly toasted ciabatta and a side of hollandaise
OPEN BEEF SANDWICH WITH FRIES $16.00
- served on lightly toasted ciabatta with mesclun salad tomato red onion aioli and beef strips with a side of mint yogurt

Sandwich style $10.00
Plain $2.50
Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00

Traditional House Bite $22.00
- Ground Chickpeas with cashew nuts, sultanas, mixed peas and corn, beans, carrot, garlic, herbs and spices, served on a bed of rice and trio of salads and sauces
Lokum $6.00
- 6 pieces of turkish delight
P.K. Kids Kuku $10.50
- Carrot frittata or zucchini frittata served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
Halva $3.50
- Traditional Persian sweet
Dolma Entree $10.50
- Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices, served with a garnish
Lamb Bursa $17 Single/$26 Double
- P.K. diced and marinated lamb on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
Baklava $9.00
- Filo pastry layered with mixed nuts and smothered in a home-made honey syrup
Persian Combination $35 Double
- Adana, chicken and beef shish served on a bed of rice accompanied by a seasonal salad and sauces