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 with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $12.00
Pineapple $3.00
Chicken with Mushroom Chow Mein $10.30
Mushroom $3.00
Roast Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $12.00
Prawn Chow Mein $11.80
Bami Goreng (Noodle) $12.00
Prawn with Satay Sauce $13.00

Stir-fry Garlic
- Stir fried garlic, onions and black pepper with a mixture of sauces.
Stir-fry Chilli
- For those who like it hot, this is stir fried chilli and vegetables. Ask for it hotter if you dare.
-Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
Stir-fry Cashew Nuts $12.00
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
-Prawns, Monkfish, Scallop, or Squid $21.00
-Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $19.00

Sliced Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.00
Chicken With Pineapple On Fried Rice $10.50
Pottle of Fried Rice $4.50
Prawn with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $15.00
Curry Chicken On Fried Rice $10.50
Meat Pattie $2.20
Pineapple Ring $2.20
Nice Cook Fu Yong Egg $12.50

spring Roll $ 2.80
all burgers except kids, steak or chicken come with beef patties, onions, lettuce, tomato and beeftroot
Seafood Sticks $1.80
Pineapple $4.40
Garlic Butter chips $3.50
Fish $4.70
Giant $ 7.40
Banana Fritter $2.00

Butter Chicken $16.99
- A whole world famous Indian delicacy chicken cooked with tomato, cream, butter and cashew.
Peas Rice $6.99
Veg Biryani $14.99
Paneer Bhurji $16.99
- Grated cottage cheese cooked with chopped onion tomatoes
Chocolate Naan $4.99
Goan Fish Curry $17.50
- Royal delicacy from beaches of Goa cooked in lightly spices coconut milk and mustard seeds.
Lamb Jalfrezi $17.50
- Cooked in capsicums, fried onion, onions and spices.
Aloo Kulcha $4.50

- Streaky Bacon, Maple Syrup And Banana $13.80
- Add Avocado (Seasonal) $12.80
- Substitute Streaky Bacon For Cold Smoked Salmon $17.00
Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
Kransky $3.50
M1( v) $11.80
- Mushrooms, A Free Range Egg And Rocket In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
Pikelets ( vo)
Sweetie $11.80
- Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll

Chocolate Donut $2.20
Giant $7.50
Mushroom $3.50
Bacon $4.70
Sweet and Sour Pork $14.00
Extra for Burgers $0.80
Pineapple Ring $1.80
Pork Pineapple on Rice $12.00

Breakfast menu until 11am daily
Childrens Combo
Becky’s Brekkie Burger $16.90
- Ciabatta with hash brown,bacon and eggs with BBQ sauce.
2 Fried Eggs $3.50
Salad see specials board for today's salad $19.50
Seafood Chowder $16.50
- An abundance of seafood, rich & creamy, to make a start served with bread.
Ice cream Sundaes
- Chocolate, caramel, strawberry or passion fruit.
-Seasonal Salad

Hot & Sour Soup $5.00
Chicken With Ginger Sauce $14.90
Rice & Blake Bean With Beef And Green Pepper N/A
Chicken With Furong Egg $13.90
Sizzling Braised Tofu $13.90
Special Egg Tarts $4.00
Prawns With Vegetables And Cashew - Nuts $18.90
Mango Pudding $5.00

Vegetarian no meat $5.30
Lemon Pepper Fish $2.90
Chicken $5.00
Steak ribeye $7.80
Chips $2.40
Sausage plain $2.00
Cheese $4.30
Mince potato onion $2.00

Vegetarian Option
- Combination of falafel and eggplant served with bed of basmati rice, salads and Topkapi dressing
Carrot Fritter Kebab $12.50
Combination Iskander
- Combination of lamb rack, marinated cubed chicken with bell peppers and onion, served with bead of basmati rice, salads and Topkapi dressing
Beef Kebab $12.50
Salmon Shish (GF) $24.00
- Marinated salmon fillets skewered with bell peppers, mushroom, onion, served on a bed of basmati rice mixed with dill, broad beans, pesto and Topkaki dressing
Lamb Kebab $15.00
Add Chips $6.00
Persian Kofteh (GF) $14.50
- Blend of lamb & beef mince, slow cooked with rice, spilt peas, Persian plumb and served with pita bread

Combination Chow Mein $12.00
Vegetarian Roll $2.80
Sweet & Sour Chicken $11.00
Crumbled Sole Fillet $5.50
Roast Pork & Pineapple on Rice $10.50
Whitebait Fritter $3.00
Scallops 1/2 doz $5.00
Chicken Mushroom on Rice $10.50

Chicken with Tomatoes on Fried Rice $10.80
Scallops $1.50 ea
Pan Fried Vegetables $9.50
Roast Pork and Cashew Nuts on Rice $13.00
Pineapple $2.80
Combination Chow Mein $11.50
Sea Food Combination $12.00
Pork Curried on Fried Rice $10.00

Deep Fried Squid $13.00
- tempura style with wasabi mayo
King Tempura Prawn Sushi $10.50
- 4pcs per serving
Chef's Gourmet Teriyaki Chicken $8.50
- 4pcs per serving
Teriyaki Chicken $15.00
- meal on rice served with fresh side salad
Vege & Prawn (2pcs) $13.00
Affogato $10.50
- Kaulua / Baileys
Premium Wakanui Beef Tataki $14.00 / $20.00
- lightly seared fresh wakanui beef with garlic flavoured citrus soy sauce
Seasonal Vege $7.00
- 2 skewers per serving