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

Hot Dog $2.30
Spring Roll $2.80
Prawn Twister $1.20
Akaroa Cod $5.00
Mussels 6 for $5.00
Onion Rings 6 for $5.00
Bacon & Corn pattie $2.30
FAMILY MEAL DEAL $12.80
- 2 fish, 2 hot dogs, 4 potato fritters, 1 scoop of chips

Oshinko Japanese Pickles $5.00
Ebimayo $22.50
- 6 deep fried black tiger prawns served with special fruity mayo and chilli sauce
Assorted Sushi $18.50
- Chef 's choice of 8 pieces of Nigiri and Gunkan sushi
Matcha Tiramisu $10.50
- Green tea tiramisu served with vanilla Ice cream
Vegetarian Tempura $18.00
- Assorted seasonal vegetables
Tuna Sashimi
Ebimayo $7.50
- 2 pieces of deep fried prawn with fruity mayo and chilli sauce
Served with green tea salt, curry salt and rose rock salt

Steak & Kidney N/A
Vegetarian N/A
- Brocolli & Mushroom
Steak & Mushroom N/A
Mince N/A
Lamb & Kumara N/A
Steak, Bacon & Cheese N/A
Potato Top N/A
Mince & Cheese N/A

Beef curry Medium $15.50 Large $25
- bo xao cari
Fish fillets in sweet and sour sauce Medium $18.50 Large $26
- ca sot chua ngot
Saigon star fresh spring rolls (3 rolls) $7.80
- cha cuon Saigon star
Crispy Chicken $11.00
- ga chien gion
Sugarcane prawn (4 pieces) $9.50
- chao tom
Chicken and cashews in special seafood sauce Medium $17.00 Large $27
Chilli beef with garlic sprouts and vege Medium $15.50 Large $25
- bo xao sate
Crispy Prawns $12.00
- tom chien gion

Steamed Fish with Oyster Sauce (whole fish) S $27.00 / L $36.00
Crispy Chicken (sweet chilli sauce) S $17.50 / L $30.00
Pork with Fried Rice S $13.00 / L $24.00
Shark Fin Mushroom Soup S $8.00 / L $14.00
Tofu Lemongrass with Chilli S $17.50 / L $30.00
Deep Fried Mini Spring Rolls
Pork with mixed vegetables S $17.50 / L $30.00
Beef with Onion, Mushroom, Pepper, Coconut Cream S $17.50 / L $30.00

●Eggs
Prawn Fu Yong Egg $13.50
Pottle of Fried Rice $4.50
Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.00
Vegetarian Delight On Fried Rice $9.50
●Extras
Spring Roll $2.50
Chicken With Tomato On Fried Rice $10.50

Rice $2.00
Japanese Roasted Pork $8.50
Angus Beef Tataki $10.00
Tofu Salad (V) $8.00
Slow Cooked Pork Belly $13.00
Tempura Prawn on Rice $12.00
Grilled OX Tongue $6.50
Grilled Eel on Rice $13.00

Sausage plain $2.00
Chicken $5.00
Cheese onion $2.00
Lemon Pepper Fish $2.90
Steak ribeye $7.80
Bacon & Eggs $9.50
Bacon $4.70
Vegetarian no meat $5.30

Vegetable Jalfrezie $13.50
- Tomato based curry cooked with large chunks of onion, capsicum & tomato, garnished with fresh coriander
Ansari Kebab (5 Pcs) $12.00
- Chunkey lamb marinated in pomegranate, ginger, garlic & spices - grilled in tandoor to give its earthy aroma, served with mint chutney
Mixed Pickle $3.00
- Hot lime, mango & chilli pickle
Tandoori Chicken $12.00 /$22.00
- Chicken on the bone marinated in yoghurt, lemon juice & garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint chutney(Half /Full)
Aloo Gobi $13.50
- The Christchurch Press highly recommended this as best of all - potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in dryish sauce, garnished with coriander
Paneer Shimla Mirch $13.50
- Homemade cheese cooked with capsicum, onion, tomato & spices, garnished with coriander
Prawn Jalfrezi $18.00
- Shell-less prawns prepared with large chunks of green capsicum, tomato & onion, garnished with coriander
Prawn Pakora (8 Pcs) $14.00
- Prawns coated in chickpea batter then deep fried, served with mint chutney

Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
- Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
Mix Platter (for 1 / for 2) $10.00 / $20.00
- Fresh spring roll, spring roll, money bag and satay chicken
Satay Chicken $6.50
- Marinated chicken satay with peanut sauce
Toong-Tong (Money Bags) $6.50
- Prawns, fish meat peas and corn filling with The Nook Sauce
Classic Green Curry $18.00
- With rice
Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
- Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
Fresh Spring Rolls $12.50
- Rice paper wrapped fresh crispy veges with sweet chilli sauce
Tom-Yum Soup $18.00
- With rice

Chicken Littles $8.40
- Three tempura nibbles
Kumara Fries $5.90
Cranberry $1.00
Blue Cheese Mayo $1.00
Triple C L $13.40 / S $11.90
- Chicken w/ camembert, cranberry sauce, salad & mayo
Original Chicken L$10.40 / S $8.90
- Chicken w/ salad, mayo & relish
Egg $2.00
Go Fish $8.40
- One piece of crumbed fish

Phad Thai Vegetarian
- Fresh seasonal vegetables in stir fried egg noodles with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts and coriander garnish.
Yellow Curry
- Yellow curry paste, onions, coconut cream in a thick curry with potato and a choice of meat.
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.
Fried rice
- Thai style fried rice with your choice of meat
Sweet and sour Vegetable
- Bahn Thai sweet and sour sauce stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables.
Spare Ribs
- Bahn Thai marinated pork spare ribs, slow baked then grilled.
Tord Kra Tiem
- Stir fried meat with garlic. Served on a bed of fried vegetables
Spicy Lamp Cuny
- Thai style slow cooked lamb curry with potatoes and fresh chilli garnish.