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

Creamy Oat Porridge $13.00
- Served w caramelised nuts, dried fruit, milk and cream
Superfood Salad $18.50
- Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Beef marinated w sweet soy sauce
Soup of the Day $13.00
- Served w toasted Supergrain bread
Vanilla and Cinnamon French Toast $18.50
- Served w caramalised banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup, Drizzled and garnished w maple syrup, toasted almonds and walnuts
Waffles $15.00
- Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w warm dark chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
- Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
Zucchini Green Bean Fritters $18.00
- Topped with kimchi salad. Served w beetroot chutney
Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
- Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt

French Toast $16.50
- Thick baguette slices, soaked in vanilla and cinnamon flavoured mix and served with either maple, bacon and banana OR berry compote.
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
Soup (offered seasonally) $11.00
- Please check the blackboard for the day's flavours. Served with crusty bread.
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.

Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.00
Plaln $3.50
Chow chow $4.20
Bacon Corn Pattie $2.20
Lasagna Topper $3.00
Extra meat $1.20
Deep Fried mMoro Bar $3.80
Scoop chips $1.70

Moroccan Lamb $16.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
Mushroom & Feta $15.00
- Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
The King $15.00
- Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
Sir George $16.00
- A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
Tomizza $14.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
- Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
Butter Chicken $16.00
- Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
Veggie Supreme $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli

Cod N/A
Squid Rings $0.80 Ea Or $9.00 Doz
Curry Rice Rolls $2.50
Mushrooms N/A
Prawn Chow Mein N/A
Chowchow $4.20
Chicken & Satay N/A
Plain Sausages N/A

Sweet Sour Prawns $18.90
Crisp Tofu In Sweet Sour & Chilli Sauce $14.90
Candy Pork $17.90
Rice & Satay Beef N/A
Mushroom Vegetable Steam Buns $4.50
Chicken With Black Bean Sauce $13.90
Singapore Fried Rice Noodles $11.00
Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup $5.00

California $ 5.50
Kaki Fried $ 12.00
- Deep fried bread crumbed oyster accompanied with wasabi sauce (3pcs)
Fried Fish $ 9.50
- Deep fried bread crumbed pieces of salmon, terakiki and gurnard (4pcs)
Unagi $ 6.50
Spicy Tuna Cutlet Roll $ 5.50
Magic $ 6.50
Shrimp Croquette $ 12.00
- Small deep fried cake containing shrimp and vegetables (4pcs)
Agedashi Tofu $ 9.50
- Deep fried tofu with homemade sauce

DOUBLE BK CHICKEN
- Two deliciously tender chicken patties, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise all served on a long sesame seed bun. It’s double what a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
CHICKEN MUFFIN
- Our new Chicken Muffin is a combination of our juicy, crispy Chicken patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER STUNNER $6.50
- The Double Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Double Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
- The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
CREAMY MAYO DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our new Creamy Mayo Double Cheeseburger, 2 signature flame-grilled beef patties, topped with 2 slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
BIG BK BREKKIE
- We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.
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!
CHICKEN BIG FEED
- Enjoy a BK Chicken 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.

Cha Chay Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls x10 $8.00
Extra Cashews $3.50
Ga Xao Balacan Chicken Balacan (Spicy) / Ga Xao Bong Cai Chicken with Veg / Ga Quay Gion Crispy Chicken $15.00
Cha Ca Fish Cake x6 $8.00
-Lemongrass Chilli Chicken
4 People $25 per person
Bo Sot Nam Beef with Mushroom Sauce / Bo Cari Beef Cooked in Curry & Coconut Cream / Bo Xao Bon Cai Beef with Veg $16.00
Muc Hanh Cung Ginger Spring Onion / Muc Xao Sate Satay Squid / Muc Xao Bong Cai Squid with Veg / Muc Xao Chua Cay Hot and Sour Spice Squid / Muc Xao Tau Xi Ot Squid Black Bean & Chilli $18.00

Peanut sauce
- Seasonal vegetables stir fried wife Bahn Thai special peanut sauce and you choice of meat.
Gaeng Panang
- Thick curry with crushed peanuts and your choice of meat.
Spicy Lamp Cuny
- Thai style slow cooked lamb curry with potatoes and fresh chilli garnish.
Yum Salad
- Spicy thai salad with fresh coriander, tomatoes. cucumber, celery, bean sprouts, red onions, special Bahn Thai time dressing and your choice of meat.
Green or Red Cuny Vegetables
- Red or green chilli paste curry with coconut cream
Phad Thai Vegetarian
- Fresh seasonal vegetables in stir fried egg noodles with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts and coriander garnish.
Vegetable in Peanut Sauce
- seasonal fresh vegetables in Ban Thai special peanut sauce.
Phad Bai Ka Prao
- Spicy stir fried choice of meat with chilli. sweet basil and vegetables.

Apple Shortcake
Crumbed Sole $22.00
- served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
Chicken Burger $15.00
- Crumbed Chicken, lettuce, cheese, tomato, grilled onions with satay sauce & chips
Garlic Bread $8.00
Crumbed Schnitzel $21.00
- with mushrooms sauce, served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
Extras from $1.00
Cheesecake of the day
Juicy 350g T-Bone $27.00
- served with your choice of salad, chips-coleslaw, chips or vegetables with mushroom, garlic or pepper sauce

Chicken Souvlaki $20.50
- Topped with hummus and salad, yoghurt dressing and sweet chilli sauce
Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
- Topped with toasted sesame seeds
Served until 2pm
Wedges Works $14.00
- Bacon, grilled cheese, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
Hot Chips $7.50
- With tomato sauce and aioli
Soup of the Day $12.50
- Served with toasted ciabatta
Pumpkin Falafel Burger $20.50
- Roasted pumpkin and falafel pattie topped with yoghurt dressing served with fries
Spicy Wedges $11.00
- Plain with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce

Empanada de Platano $9.50
- Hot, deep fried corn empanada, stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce
Tacos Pastor $26.00
- Homemade corn tortillas filled with lamb, marinated in Mexican spices, whole beans, grilled pineapple, lime, coriander and onion and salsa verde
Fries $8.00
- Basket of fries served with tomato sauce
Baja Fish Tacos $27.50
- Situated on the Baja Peninsula, a beautiful place called Ensenada has become world famous for these deep fried fish and salad tacos, on flour tortillas with red cabbage, aioli and chipotle cream dressing, drizzled with tequila salsa and served with fresh limes and pico de gallo
Nachos $16.50
- With cheese, beans guacamole and pico de gallo, vegetarian, beef or chicken
Fish $9.00
- Mini fish bites served in a basket with fries
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
Fajitas $24.50 / $40.00
- A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice of chicken, beef or prawn (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people

Half and Half $8.00
- Salmon and chicken. 8 Pieces
Tofu R $8 / L $20
- Lettuce, avocado, capsicum, cucumber and carrot
Curry Chicken $6.00
- 6 Pieces
Bacon R $9 / L $12
Crispy Chicken $5.00
Teriyaki Chicken $7.00
Vegetarian $5.00
Marinated Beef (Bulgogi) $5.00

THAI BEEF SALAD $16.00
- fresh salad topped with marinated beef strips and crunchy noodles with your choice of mint yogurt or creamy lime and coriander dressing
WEDGES $11.00
- with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $18.00
- eggs sausage hash browns bacon mushrooms and tomato served with lightly toasted ciabatta and a side of hollandaise
NACHOS $13.50
- beef or vegetarian nachos served with sour cream and salsa
CURRY CHIPS $10.00
- McDonnell's curry sauce from Ireland crinkle cut fries covered in a mild curry sauce and topped with cheese
BEER BATTERED FRIES $10.00
- served with garlic aioli
SHARE PLATTER $22.50/$45.00
- squid rings, Hoki bites crumbed prawns onion rings spring rolls vegetable samosas and crinkle cut fries with a selection of sauces, sweet chili, tartare and tomato sauce
BREAD AND DIPS $13.00
- lightly toasted ciabatta with three dips, roast capsicum sundried tomato, and basil pesto