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

Mini Spring Rolls $6.00
Chicken Nuggets dozen $8.00
Potato Fritters $0.90
Cheese $4.10
Crumbed Tarakihi $4.90
Fish Cakes $1.80
Sole Fillets $4.90
Chips $2.40

Sweet Sour Pork $13.90
Dumblings S $12 / 12 Pieces
Sweet Sour Chicken $14.90
Rice & Bbq Pork N/A
Fried Beef With Egg $13.90
Scallops With Spring Onion And Ginger $23.00
Sweet Sour Prawns $18.90
Custard Buns $4.00

Chicken liver parfait $15.90
- Brandy and thyme pate, crusty bread and petit salad
Ice Cream Sundae $12.50
- Served with real caramel, chocolate or berries
Side Salad $6.00
sausage $6.00
Mini breakfast $16.90
- Poached or fried eggs with bacon, hashbrown and toast
Flintstone Ribeye $37.90
- Chargrilled Ribeye on the bone, grilled to perfection, Available with the choice of salad and fries or vegetables and potatoes. Creamy Mushroom sauce, red wine jus or garlic Butter
Skins $13.90
- Fried potato skins, bacon, sweet chilli sauce, melted cheese and sour cream
Merrin Caesar salad $18.90
- Seasonal lettuce, bacon, boiled egg, croutons and a creamy dressing, anchovies optional

Triple $13.50
Triple $13.50
Chicken
Pita Bread $1.50
Egyptian Sausage
Large $10.90
Small $12.00
Triple $13.50

Steak Sweet & Sour on Rice. $9.50
1/2 Dozen Wontons $3.50
Pork Curry on Rice $9.50
Crumbed Sole $4.20
Crumbed Cod Fillet $4.20
Steak Spring Onion & Ginger $9.50
Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.00
Lemon Chicken $11.00

6 Onion Rings $2.50
Banana Fritter $2.20
Plain $3.20
Gurnard $4.50
Chocolate Donut $2.20
Family Pack B $17.00
- 8 Fish Bites, 2 Chips, 2 Meat Patties, 2 Sausages, 2 Crab Sticks, 2 Potato Fritters
Scallops $1.50
Steak Pattie $2.70

CURRY ROLL $3.80
- Chinese pork & curried rice wrapped in noodle pastry
CHICKEN NUGGETS 1 DOZ $11.90
MUSSELS 1 DOZ $11.90
FRENCH FRIES (Large) $4.20
- Golden fried crinkle cut chips
CHICKEN $20.00
- Delicious cooked chicken whole
CHEESEBURGER $5.80
- Basic burger with a layer of melted cheese
MUSHROOM BURGER $5.80
- Basic burger with fried sliced mushrooms
EGG BURGER $5.80
- Basic burger with a lightly fried egg

Spicy Tuna Cutlet Roll $ 5.50
5pcs of Nigiri + 8pcs of Sashimi $ 19.00
- Comes with rice and miso soup.
Salmon & Avocado $ 9.50
- Sliced pieces of raw tuna salmon (4pcs) and avocado.
Kaki Fried $ 12.00
- Deep fried bread crumbed oyster accompanied with wasabi sauce (3pcs)
Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
- Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
Philadelphia $ 6.00
Tempura $ 10.00
- Deep fried assortment of fresh vegetables and shrimp ( 1 pc ) in a light tempura batter.
Spicy Chicken Cutlet Roll $ 5.00

Mango lee Cream (GF) $9.00
- A delicious ice cream, made with pulped mango and served with mango slices.
Tacos de Carnitas (GF) $26.00
- From the Michoacan region o f Central Mexico, these corn tacos are served with roasted pork, salsa verde, green limes, chopped onions and fresh coriander.
Soups Azteca (G F) $12.50
- Also known as “tortilla soup” this is a Mexican soup favoured by an Aztec emperor. This ancient and celebrated recipe is served with corn chip strips, cheese, avocado and cream.
Quesadillas (V ) $24.50
- Served in every Mexican home, flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with pico de gallo, guacamole and salad with your choice o f chicken, beef, salsa verde and pork, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).
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.
Burrito (tex-mex) $24.50
- Originating from Chihuahua, comprised of flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and with your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns* (available for $2 extra) options. Dressed in our special red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo.
Enchiladas (GF) $24.50
- These are corn tortillas rolled around a chicken filling and covered with a sauce of your choosing with cheese and grilled. You can choose between green tomatillo sauce, red salsa or mole poblano. You shouldn’t miss out on our unique enchiladas.
Flautas (GF) $14.00
- These popular crispy golden tortillas are tilled with your choice of chicken or potato and cheese served with fresh lettuce, sour cream and cheese on top.

Handmade Spring Onion Pancake $4.50
Thick Cut Toast w/ Peanut Butter $4.80
Deep Fried Beancurd $4.00
Vegetarian Pan-fried Dumplings $7.00
Seaweed Salad $4.00
Braised Hard-Boiled Egg $1.00
Deep Fried Spring Roll $4.00
Shredded Celery, Carrot Beancurd Salad $5.00

Truffle Mash $7.00
Smoked Salmon on Potato Hash $14.50
- Aoraki smoked salmon on potato hash topped with poached eggs
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Made with fresh local in season ingredients. Served with toasted ciabatta
Polenta Chips with Chilli Sauce $7.00
Oven warmed olives with mint $8.00
Pan fried calamari with chorizo $8.00
- Streaky Bacon $17.50
Lemon and Thyme Roasted Chicken Legs $28.00
- Served with fondant potatoes, sage, onion and apricot stuffing and a slow roasted tomato. Finished with jus and red currant sauce

Blue Cod $10.00
Extras $1.00
Jam Wraps $2.60
Chicken Nuggets $1.00
Mini Hotdogs $1.20
Beer Battered Hoki $5.00
1/2 Scoop Chips $1.80
Potato Fritters $1.00

Lemon Parfait $14.00
- Lemon Parfait, meringue, berry compote, candied lemon, moscato & berry sorbet
Three Cheese Souffle $19.50
- Cheese souffle, apple, pickled beetroot & walnut salad, melba toast
Breads and Dips to Share $16.50
- Selection of freshly baked breads (9 pieces), trio of house dips
Creme Brulee $14.00
- Vanilla bean creme brulee, house-made shortbread, baileys ice cream
Dessert: Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
- Served with your choice of strawberry, caramel or chocolate sauce
Venison Salad $23.50
- Pan seared venison loin, pear, walnuts, crispy kumara, mixed leaves, berry & balsamic dressing
Croque Monsieur $21.50
- Toasted brioche, ham off the bone, cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shoestring fries, garden salad
The Chef's Own - Seafood Chowder $22.50
- Fresh mussels, today's fish, prawn cutlets, squid, tiger prawn, melba toast

Teriyaki chicken udon $12
Teriyaki Salmon $12
- Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Chicken Ball N/A
Seafood yaki udon $13
Crispy Chicken Curry $12
- Crispy chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Udon noodle $10
Katsu Set $13
- Crumbed pork on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
Nigiri Sushi N/A