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

Steel cut oat porridge, rhubarb, banana, poached papples, cardamom custard, chocolate caramel nut crumble $15.50
Blueberry hotcake, caramelised banana, ricotta vanilla cream, strawberries, toasted nuts, pure maple $21.50
Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
Baked Beans, poached eggs, white beans, chorizo, smoked tomato chilli sauce, Danish feta, Turkish bread $18.50
House hot smoked salmon, sugar snap peas, crumbed egg, Asian greens, roast peanuts, coconut tamarind caramel $25.00
Seasonal greens $5.00
Tomato relish $1.50
Grilled halloumi, sugar snap peas, smashed peas, avocado, broccolini, smoked almonds, poached eggs, multi grain toast, olive oil $24.00

Curry & Rice Roll $2.50
Pottle Fried Noodles $5.00
Pork on Fried Rice $9.80
Steak Foo Young Egg $9.80
Prawn Chow Mein $13.00
Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.00
Combination Chow Mein $11.00
1/2 Sweet & Sour Wontons $5.00

Fish Amritsari Tikka (5 pieces) $16.00
- Ling fish marinated in garlic, ginger and spices- grilled in the tandoor together with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, served with mint chutney
Mushroom Dopayaza $15.00
- Mushroom cooked with chunks of onion and tomato, topped with ginger, garlic and spices
Raita $3.00
- Cucumber in yoghurt
Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $15.00
- Your choice of lentils boiled with turmeric, ginger and garlic, then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices, garnished with coriander
Cheese Naan $4.50
- Homemade cheese filling
Mixed Vegetables $13.50
- Fresh vegetables cooked with a rich blend of spices, green herbs and garnished with fresh coriander
Onion Bhaji $5.00
- (4 pieces) >> Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to a crispy texture, served with mint chutney
Vegetable Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with an array of mixed vegetables

Crumbed Blue Cod $5.80
Chocolate Jam Raps N/A
Pork Fried Noodles N/A
Pineapple $4.20
Tarakhi $4.00
Chocolate Donuts / Jam Raps $2.20
Curry Prawn & Vegetables On Rice N/A
Battered Blue Cod $5.50

Cheese $4.00
Cheese & Egg $3.50
2 Meat Patties
Chicken Burger $4.60
4 Potato Fritters
Egg $4.00
Bacon & Mushroom $3.50
Beetroot $4.00

MEAT PATTIES HOMEMADE $2.10
CRUMBED COD (AKAROA COD) $5.70
MUSHROOM $4.00
CRAB STICKS $2.10
BOWER SPECIAL $7.80
CHEESE $4.00
CHOW CHOW $4.00
CHICKEN $4.70

Mushrooms $4.00
Lemon Chicken R $11.90 / L $12.90
Seafood Supreme Chow Mein R $11.90 / L $12.90
Combination Fried Rice R $11.90 / L $12.90
Stir Fried Vegetarian Delight with Cashew Nuts R $11.90 / L $12.90
1/2 doz wontons, any 2 large mains, plain fried rice, prawn crackers, 1.5L drink $40.00
Combination Fried Noodles (Bami Goreng) R $11.90 / L $12.90
Beef & Mushroom with Egg Soup $7.50

Cashew Chicken Or Steak On Rice $12.50
other Extras $0.80
Steak Fried Rice $10.00
Spring Roll $3.00
Giant $7.50
- 2 Meat, Bacon, Egg, Cheese & Pineapple
Doz Squid Rings $7.00
Chicken Or Steak
Doz Fish bites $7.00

Venison Tenderloin $35.00
Chicken $30.00
Comes with miso soup, steamed rice & teppan veges N/A
Crayfish $48.00
- Whole tail
Ice Crream $9.00
- 2 scoops of choice of vanilla/chocolate ice cream
chef's Suggestion $43.00
- Prawns , Chicken, Premium NZ Eye fillet
Vegetarian Teppanyki $43.00
- 4pc Veg roll, Vege Tempura, Teriyaki Teppan Tofu
Sura Special $46.00
- Prawns, Salmons, Scallops, Chicken,Premium NZ Eye Fillet

Kari Ayam Indonesian chicken curry $13.00
- with potato
Dried stir fried (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
- tossed chilli paste & vegetables
Panang curry (thick peanut curry) $13.00
Massaman beef curry $13.00
Chilli basil noodles $13.00
Chicken satay on rice $13.00
- with side vegetables
Crispy fried chicken strip $8.00
- with chilli sauce
Sweet & sour pork $13.00

Ravioloni fritti entree/main $10.00/$22.00
- Crispy fried three cheese and pesto ravioli. Topped with Parmesan and served with our house made tomato chutney.
Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $12.00
- Basil pesto, chilli and parmesan
Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $13.50
- Caramelised onion and feta
Rigatoni Zucca aerostat e Pollo affricate $21.50
- Fresh hollow tube pasta. Tossed with roast pumpkin, smoked chicken, spinach and roast garlic cream sauce. Topped with sundried tomato pesto.
Pulled pork sandwich $22.50
- Slow cooked Apple Tree Farm open range pork belly on toasted ciabatta with lemon aioli, cos lettuce, cucumber, apple chutney and fries.
Genovese $22.50
- Basil pesto, wood fire roasted chicken, pumpkin, pine nuts, brie, red onion, spinach
San Marco $21.50
- Manuka smoked speck bacon, garlic cloves, sliced vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, black olives, bocconcini cheese and a touch of chilli.
Linguine marinara $21.50
- A selection of premium local seafood tossed with coriander and linguine pasta, in a lemon infused extra virgin olive oil or tomato and herb Napoletana sauce.

Phad Thai Vegetarian
- Fresh seasonal vegetables in stir fried egg noodles with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts and coriander garnish.
Phad med Mamuang Himmapan
- Stir fried seasonal vegetables with cashew nuts and your choice of meat
Gaeng Kiew Wan
- (Green curry) Green chilli paste curry with coconut cream, bamboo shoots, fresh vegetables and your choice of meat.
Tofu Special
- Stir fried tofu in oyster sauce with fresh seasonal vegetables and bean sprouts.
Gai Tord Krob
- Stir fried crispy chicken wife sweet chilli sauce and vegetables
Prawns with whiskey or Chilli Sauce
- Steamed prawns wife mushrooms, pineapple, capsicum and carrots.
Steak Satay
- Marinated beef steak skewers, served with special Bahn Thai peanut sauce.
Grilled Chicken wings
- Bahn Thai marinated chicken wings, slow baked then grilled.

Nutella shake $6.0
French toast $14.5
- French toast coated in cinnamon sugar and served with berry compote and creamy greek yoghurt
Orange juice (pulpy) $4.0
Eggs Benedict $16.5
- with spinach
Calzone $12.0
- Folded pizza filled with venison salami, spinach and cheese. Individual size
Mushrooms on toast $15.5
- Mushrooms fried in garlic butter, served on grain toast and topped with feta
Hot smoked salmon $6.5
Supremo $19.5
- Eggs done to your liking with free range smoky bacon, homemade baked beans and bratwurst sausage, served on Turkish toast

Prawn Crackers $4.00
Nahm Tok Nua $16.00
- Spicy-hot salad with diced beef, red onion, chilli, herbs & rice
Steamed Jasmine Rice Per serving $4.00
Peanut Sauce - on meal $3.00
Phad Prik Pao Tofu $15.00
- Stir fried veges with tofu and soya bean oil chilli paste and cashew nuts and rice
-Med $22.00
Gluay Tod $8.00
- Deep Fried banana with pastry rolls & ice cream
Phad Kee Mao Pla Meuk $17.00
- Medium fried rice noodles with chilli, squid and basil

Garlic & Pepper/Cashew nuts/Peanut Sauce $16.00
- Prawns
Tom Yum N/A
Prawns Noodle Tom Yum Soup $13.00
Steam rice $3.00
Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and tofu $10.00
Tom Kah N/A
Red Curry/ Green Curry/ Yellow Curry/ Panang Curry/ Massaman Curry/ Jungle curry $11.00
- Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and tofu
Pad Thai/Egg Noodles/Fried Rice $11.00
- Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and tofu