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

Savoury Scrambled Eggs $16.00
- Three free range eggs, mixed with diced tomato, fresh herbs and cream, and served on wholegrain toast.
Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
- Roasted, herbed portobello mushrooms, stacked onto grilled sourdough, with tomato and bacon and topped with a basil and lime aioli.
Café Hotcakes $16.50
- Our own buttermilk cakes with maple syrup and either: Bacon and banana / Berry compote / Lemon curd, with cream or yoghurt on the side.
Soup (offered seasonally) $11.00
- Please check the blackboard for the day's flavours. Served with crusty bread.
B.L.T. $18.50
- Toasted ciabatta bun, filled with crispy bacon, fresh tomato and lettuce and garnished with our lime and basil mayo and relish. With salad.
Sides $4.00 per serve
- Toast, Mushrooms, Potato Hash, Tomato, Sausage, Bacon.
Steak Sandwich $27.50
- Marinated ribeye, with rocket, melted smoked cheese, sliced tomato, caramelised onion jam and grilled bread.
Chicken Liver Pãté $11.00 / $15.00
- Silky smooth pãté with pickles and bread. (for one or two)

Trio ice cream $10.00
- green tea /soy vanilla / vanilla
Assorted Sushi $18.50
- Chef 's choice of 8 pieces of Nigiri and Gunkan sushi
Spider Roll $21.00
- Soft shell crab, lettuce and carrot with spicy sauce
Tofu Steak $19.50
- Fried tofu steak with yuzu miso sauce
Vegetarian Tempura $18.00
- Assorted seasonal vegetables
Teba-age $10.00
- Deep fried chicken wings coated with Manuka honey soy sauce
Kaisen Salad $14.00
- Assorted seafood salad served with wasabi dressing
Matcha Tiramisu $10.50
- Green tea tiramisu served with vanilla Ice cream

Single $9.00
Kumara chips (with sour cream) $4.50
Banana Fritter $2.00
Chocolate Jam Wrap $2.50
Plaln $3.70
Pineapple Ring $2.00
Chocolate Expiosion $3.50
Mussel $ 9.50

Polenta Chips $10.00
- Chunky polenta fried & served with aioli
Panna Cotta Al Miele $16.00
- Honey panna cotta with sticky vincotto
Gamberoni Alla Griglia $22.50
- Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce
Gamberoni Alla Griglia $39.00
- Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce
Salmone $29.00
- Pomodoro sugo, mozzarella, capers, smoked salmon, red onion & mascarpone cheese
Splendida $28.50
- Chicken meatballs, eggplant, pecorina cheese, zucchini, rucola & cherry tomatoes
Cannelloni Piemonte $25.50
- Spinach & ricotta rolled in handmade pasta sheets & baked in a napoli sauce
Olive Siciliane $14.00
- An assortment of Sicilian green olives, roasted almonds, pecorino cheese & grissini

Pineapple $2.50
Tomato $2.50
Chicken Pattie $2.20
Meat $3.50
Steak Tomato on Rice $13.00
Chicken Black Bean Sauce $12.50
Chicken Mushroom on Rice $12.00
Pork Foo Young Egg $14.00

Beer Battered Snapper $24.90
- Served with salad and fries
Garlic Bread Freshly baked with garlic butter - $7.00
-Roast of the day
Available from 11am - 5pm daily
-Seafood special
Cooked Breakfast $21.90
- Bacon, fried eggs, hash browns, real angus sausage, mushrooms, toast.
2 Fried Eggs $3.50
-Soup of the day

CRUMBED MUSSELS 1 DOZ $9.60
COMBINATION FRIED NOODLES $12.80
HASH BROWNS 4 for $2.80
SUPER SUPREME $10.99
- bacon ham mushroom salami, pepperoni capsicum pineapple tomatoes onion and cheese
CHICKEN NUGGETS 13 FOR $9.60
CRUMBED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $4.80
SPRING ROLL $2.60
MEAT LOVERS $9.99
- salami ham bacon cheese & BBQ sauce

Mayonnaise $2.50
Large $18.00
Cashew Nuts $3.00
Satay Sauce $2.50
Cashew Nuts
All dishes come with vegetables and served on steamed rice
- Vermicelli
Thai Chilli Lemongrass & Basil

BK CHICKEN WITH CHEESE
- Our tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, two slices of cheese and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
- Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
BEEF BIG FEED
- Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
- The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
DELUXE HAMBURGER
- A flame-grilled beef patty topped with pickles, ketchup, mustard, lettuce and mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
BBQ BEEF APRIL 2017
- A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of mayo and sliced onions, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Part of the new 2 for $5 promotion!
BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
- Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal

Kung pao chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies & Sichuan peppers $30.00
Matcha ice cream with lychee $14.50
Fresh salmon sashimi $12.00
Deep-fried ice cream $14.50
Sweet & sour pork with fresh fruits $30.00
Spicy Sichuan-style king prawns $32.00
Chicken teriyaki $30.00
Pork & chive dumplings with red chilli oil & vinegar (4 dumplings) $12.00

Tullamore Dew $8.50
Chianto DOCG Glass $9.90 Bottle $41.90
*CHILLI PIZZA BREAD 5.9
Pimms $8.00
Lake Chalice Sauvignon Blanc Glass $11.90 Bottle $46.90
*MARINATED OLIVES 6.9
Peroni Leggera $8.00
PROSCIUTTO -Parma ham, bocconcini & rocket. 22.9

Meat Patties $2.00
ROAST PORK MUSHROOMS ON RICE $10.50
Cheese $3.80
Seafood Sticks $1.80
CHICKEN EGG FOO YOUNG $11.00
LEMON CHICKEN $11.50
STEAK FRIED RICE $10.00
Chocolate $2.00

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
Chiles Rellenos $26.50
- Famous all over Mexico, it is hard to find a more traditional dish than these stunning stuffed chilli peppers, steeped in red salsa with grilled cheese and sour cream, filled with your choice of chicken, vegetarian, beef or prawn (available for $2 extra)
Antojitos Mexicanos $17.00
- The translation for this dish is literally "little Mexican cravings", these little cravings are usually prepared by street vendors and most of them include corn as an ingredient. Includes mini salbutes (chicken) and fried vegetarian quesadillas. Served for two people or more
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
Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (Mango Salad with Almond) $16.50
- Succulent sliced mango with a mix of green salad, fresh lime juice and almonds to make the perfect salad. Mexico is now one of the world's largest exporters of mangos
Tostadas $25.50
- From Mexico city, these beautiful homemade crunchy corn tortillas are lavishly topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese and red salsa, served with guacamole and pico de gallo and your choice of chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns (available for $2 extra)
Taquitos $14.00
- Small fried corn tortillas filled with mashed potato and cheese and topped with salad and sour cream
Mini Burrito $16.50
- Filled with rice, beans and cheese and your choice of chicken or beef

Red or Green Fish Curry $16.00
Yellow Calamari Curry & Mushrooms $18.00
Stir fried Garlic & Pepper Chicken $18.00
Chilli Vegetables $15.00
Thai Fish Cakes (4) $9.00
Set Menu 2 $28.00 per person
- Entrée: Thai Spring Rolls. Soup: Tom Yum Chicken. Mains: Chicken Fried Noodles & Vegetarian, Beef Vegetables & Peanut Sauce, Chilli Pork & Vegetables, Green Chicken Curry, Steamed Jasmine Rice
Tom Yum Chicken $10.00 / $30.00
Beef Vegetables & Oyster Sauce $16.00

Any of the curries $15.50 - 20.00
Pad Thai Prawns $22.00
- Thick noodles fried, prawns, vegetables, carrot, peanuts on top
Fish Curry $22.00
- Fish of the day in a red curry lots of veges
Money Bags $9.50
- Minced chicken prawns & Veges
BBQ Beef Salad $19.50
- Spicy salad with lots of onions
Drunken Noodles $17.50
- Spicy basil flavour, light on vegetables, curly weed noodles
Tom Yum Chicken $10.50
- Coconut cream on top
Pork Spare Ribs Deep $12.50
- fried sweet garlic