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

Eggs your way on sour dough toast with tomato relish $9.50
Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
Fresh range eggs $1.50 each
Steel cut oat porridge, rhubarb, banana, poached papples, cardamom custard, chocolate caramel nut crumble $15.50
Smoked bacon and pickled vegetable sammie with house chill sauce, fried egg, coriander lime mayo, and spring rolls + add shoestring fries $3.50 $20.00
Daily soup served with bread $12.00
Potato rosti $2.50
Grilled halloumi, sugar snap peas, smashed peas, avocado, broccolini, smoked almonds, poached eggs, multi grain toast, olive oil $24.00

chicken and salad wrap with chips $12.00
Chilli & Lime Chicken Sammie $24.50
- An absolutely awesome chilli and lime chicken on toasted focaccia with roast peppers, char courgettes and bb pickles finished with streaky bacon, brie cheese and sweet corn sour cream, served with a side of fries and aioli. Yumm..
Flat Bread $12.70
- Pita bread smothered in sundried tomato pesto and topped with parmesan cheese. Oven baked and finished with sweet chilli and sour cream. The locals favourite.
Cracked Pepper & Bourbon Pate $13.80
- Now what about this, we would be billionaires if we sold this on the streets of Kaiapoi... Comes with beetroot pesto, pickles and warm bread.
Tower of Pork $28.50
- Lots and lots of pork spare ribs marinated overnight in 3 Cows special sauce and oven baked to tenderness perfection just for you! Served with homemade potato wedges with a side of avocado salsa and sour cream. A definite winner this one is!
Vanilla Brulee $11.00
- Yip this is another one of our famous desserts, our vanilla bean Brulee is made to perfection with berry compote, vanilla ice-cream and some kinda biscuit.
Cajun fish and prawn salad $23.00
- The above grilled and plonked on a salad of spinach, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette and finished with a roast garlic aioli. Yummo..
Famous Fritters $18.50
- Our legendary sundried tomato, sweet corn & kumara fritters on a pine nut and leaf salad with smoked salmon layered between the fritters and adorned with sweet corn and sour cream

Haloumi and Vegetable Cakes $18.00
- Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
Café Corn Fritters $18.50
- A delicious mix of corn, zucchini, basil, coriander, ginger and garlic. Served with créme fraiche and relish. With salad. Add bacon - $21.00.
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Two poached free range eggs, on grilled ciabatta, with crispy bacon - smothered in hollandaise sauce.
Pie of the Day $18.00
- Please see our specials blackboard for today's flavours. With salad.
Toasted Bagel $7.50
- Your choice of a delicious Vic's Bakery raisin or plain bagel, toasted, with: raspberry jam, butter and cream cheese / sliced tomato and cream cheese / sliced tomato and hummus
Café Granola $12.00
- Homemade - with organic oats, almonds, coconut and heaps of dried fruit. Served with organic yoghurt and berry compote (fresh berries in season).
Garlic Bread $8.00
- Individual 200gm sourdough baguette, warmed and smothered with garlic and parsley butter.
CCB (Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Filo) $18.00
- A delicious mix of creamy, herbed chicken and béchamel sauce, rolled with brie and cranberry sauce. With salad.

Squid Rings (Dozen) $8.50
French Fries $3.80
Hawaiian $5.50
Fish $5.10
Lasagne Topper $2.60
Scallops - Dozen (battered or crumbed) $16.00
Bacon $4.30
Egg $4.30

Black Tea N/A
- Warm up and wind down. As strong or as weak as you like.
Chicken McWrap Caesar - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved Parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Pump Mini Water N/A
- Sometimes only water will do. So take a sip of Pump mini crisp and clean spring water, in a 400mL pop-top bottle.
Chicken McWrap Aioli - Crispy N/A
Cheeseburger N/A
$20 Mates Hunger Buster $20.00
- Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
Salted Caramel Frappe N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
Mega Waffle Cone N/A

Bacon $2.50
Chowchow $4.20
Pineapple Rings $1.80
Sweet & Sour Wontons N/A
Vegetarian N/A
Plain Sausages $2.00
Sweet & Sour Chicken On Rice N/A
Bacon $4.20

Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
Mushrooms $4.80
M1( v) $11.80
- Mushrooms, A Free Range Egg And Rocket In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
- Add Cold Smoked Salmon $17.80
Chicken burger (gfo) $19.80
- Free Range Chicken Breast, Streaky Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Tomato, Lettuce And Aioli With Chips
Joker $14.80
- Spicy Bratwurst Sausage, Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
- Add Streaky Bacon/ Mushroom/Spinach. $16.80
Muesli (v) $10.80
- Toasted Macadamia, Cashew Nuts, Rolled Oats, Almonds And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt And Freshly Grated Apple.

Chow $3.30
Eggs & steak $11.50
Steak ribeye $7.80
Fish $2.40
Cheese onion $2.00
Bacon Corn $2.00
Mince potato onion $2.00
Chips $2.40

CHICKEN AND BACON SALAD
- with salad greens and aioli dressing
CEREAL $11.50
- muesli with yoghurt and berries
TOASTED SANDWICH $7.50
- with your choice of 3 fillings
ENGLISH MUFFIN $7.50
- toasted with bacon, eggs and topped with relish
EXTRAS $2.50
- hash brown, tomato, bacon, berries, banana, eggs, mushrooms
LAMB SALAD
- with mint marinade, salad greens and yoghurt dressing
PANINI $8.50
- with your choice of 3 fillings
BAGEL $8.50
- with your choice of 3 fillings

Dairy Free $1.00
Bacon $4.00
Avocado $3.00
Eggs and Toast (GF/DF) $13.00
- Two eggs poached, scrambled or fried
Eggs Florentine (GF/DF) $18.90
- Poached eggs, hot smoked Akaroa salmon and baby spinach on an english muffin with homemade hollandaise sauce
Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $5.00
Warm Salad (GF/DF) $17.50
- Roast veg mix, streaky bacon, rocket and feta cheese with mixed nuts and seeds Add chicken $4
-Cream cheese and jam $9.70

ANTIPASTO PLATTER
- An appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed parties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan option.
MASALA DOSA
- Our signature South Indian lentil and rice crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
ANTIPASTO PLATTER
- An antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed Patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan.
VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
- Our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake.Add $1.00 for cream or yoghurt or $2.00 for vegan yoghurt .
CHIA SEED AND GOJI PORRIDGE
- chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk is a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants.
OMELETTE
- A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
BREADLESS BURGER PLATTER
- A tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. Served with fries and a fresh seasonal salad. Gluten free and vegan options.
HUMMING BURGER
- Our signature deluxe veggie-nut burger topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo.

Fish Burger $8.50
- Hoki Fish Fillet , Cheese , Onion , Lettuce , Beetroot , Tomato , Mayonnaise And Tartare Suce.
Works Burger $10.00
- Meat Pattie , Bacon , Mushroom , Pineapple , Egg , Cheese , Onion , Lettuce , Beetroot , Tomato , Mayonnaise And Tomato Sauce.
Squid Rings $0.90
Hash Browns $1.00
Mushroom Burger $8.50
- Meat Pattie , Mushroom , Cheese , Onion , Lettuce , Beetroot , Tomato , Mayonnaise And Tomato Sauce .
Extras $1.00
Donuts $2.60
Corn Fritters $2.60

-Add fries and tomato sauce $12.00
Please ask staff about our gluten free options
Soup of the Day $12.50
- Served with toasted ciabatta
Chicken Souvlaki $20.50
- Topped with hummus and salad, yoghurt dressing and sweet chilli sauce
Pumpkin Falafel Burger $20.50
- Roasted pumpkin and falafel pattie topped with yoghurt dressing served with fries
Wedges Works $14.00
- Bacon, grilled cheese, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
Pasta-Mushroom and Bacon, Spinach,Sundried Tomato. $20.50
- In a cream sauce served on penne pasta topped with parmesan cheese
Market Fish of the Day $21.50
- Lemon and herb crumbed served with salad and fries

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

Curry Steak on Rice / Curry Pork on Rice / Steak, Tomatoes on Rice / Steak, Mushrooms on Rice / Pork, Tomatoes on Rice / Pork, Mushrooms on Rice $10.80
Steak, Cashew Nuts / Pork, Cashew Nuts $12.30
Half Chicken, Cashew Nuts $12.50
Half Chicken, Tomatoes / Half Chicken, Mushrooms / Half Chicken, Pineapple $11.80
Fried Prawns, Cashew Nuts / Beef Oyster Sauce / Honey Lemon Chicken $12.00
Steak Black Bean Sauce $11.50
Singapore Fried Noodles / Young Chow Fried Rice $11.80
Prawn Chow Mein / Combination Chow Mein $11.80