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

Beef coconut milk, peppers, mushroom and onion Medium $15.50 Large $25
- bo xao Ian
Beef lemongrass on rice vermicelli $12.00
- bun bo xao xa
Fried rice noodles with your choice of either (Chicken, Beef or Pork) $11.50
- hu tieu ga ( bo, heo)
Omlet with your choice of: BBQ Pork or Chicken $14.50
- trung chien ga, (xa xiu)
Corn and crab meat soup $10.00
Saigon star fish in spicy sauce Medium $22 Large $27
- ca sot dac biet
Pork curry Medium $15.50 Large $25
- heo xao cari
Fish fillets in sweet and sour sauce Medium $18.50 Large $26
- ca sot chua ngot

Steak With Mushroom On Fried Rice $10.50
Curry Chicken On Fried Rice $10.50
Fried Noodles $4.50
Tomato $2.50
Steak With Mushroom Chow Mein $10.50
●Vegetarian
Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
Chicken With Mushroom On Fried Rice $10.50

Chicken Nuggets (1/2 dozen) $4.70
Banana Fritter $2.00
Hash Brown $1.00
Hot Dog $2.40
Egg $4.00
Giant $7.00
Cheese Sticks (1/2 dozen) $4.70
Cheese $4.00

Vindaloo $14.00
- HOT spices, vinegar, and tomato base sauce cooked with your choice of meat - most popular Goan dish
Korma $14.00
- The Moguls created this dish cooked in a creamy sauce & spices garnished with raisins and almonds
Served With Mint Or Tamarind Chutney
Kashmiri Naan (raisin, coconut, nuts) $5.00
Anari Cosht $14.00
- Cuisine Magazine describes it as our chef's best dish - meat cooked with pomegranate, spices & coriander
Jalfrezie $14.00
- Meat cooked in sweet tomato sauce with onions, capsicum, tomatoes and spices
Chicken Tikka Masala $14.00
- Prince William's Favourite - Chicken bbq in the tandoor, cooked in a tomato base sauce and spices
Pulao Rice $6.00

Thai Oyster Sauce Dish comes with rice
- Stir fried with chef selected vegetables in oyster sauce
Combination Meats $18.00
Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
Spare Ribs (6-8) our style $11.00
- Grilled marinated with garlic & pepper sauce
Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
Vegetarian Curry Puffs (6) $9.00
- Deep fried kumara & pumpkin in puff pastry served with our home made chilli sauce
Lamb Ginger Red Curry Stir Fried $21.00
- Lamb stir fried in Chef's ginger red curry sauce

Gourmet Bagels $12.90
- chicken, cranberry, brie. fresh tomato & lettuce
Bacon $4.50
Breakie Muffin $9.90
- bacon, free range eggs, cheese, tomato relish on an English
Toastie Sandwiches $8.90
- your choice of 3 fillings: ham / cheese / tomato / pineapple / onion
1x FR Egg $2.00
Eggs Benedict
- served on 7 grain bread. Your choice of
Waffles $14.50
- with bacon,banana, kiwi fruit and maple syrup

Vegetarian Combination Iskander $31.00
- Combination of hot and cold vegetarian dishes including carrot fritters, zucchini fritters, dolma, falafel and eggplant served with pita bread
Zeytoon Parvadeh (GF) $13.00
- Marinated green olives with walnuts, mountain herbs, spices and pomegranate sauce
Hummus Dip $11.50
- Chickpeas and tahini paste infused with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil - served with pita bread
Beetroot Dip $11.50
- Mixture of beetroot, strained yoghurt, garlic and herbs - served with pita bread
Mixed Kebab (mix of any two - vegetarian or meats options) $16.00
Meze Platter
- Selection of chips, dolma (sutffed vine leaves) olives, Topkapi finger bites, selection of diced vegetables - served with bread
Chicken Kebab / Topkapi Beef Kebab $13.50
Eggplant Kebab / Falafel Kebab $13.00

Triple $13.50
Large $10.90
Small $8.00
Large $10.90
Combo
- Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink.
Large $10.90
Beef
Baklava $3.00

Kebab Skewer $5.00
Beef $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
Egyptian Kebab Special $18.00
- Crispy veggies (capsicum, onion, mushroom & cheese) mixed with our marinated meat and griLLed together then placed in a hot pita bread and finished with sauce. Served in a pizza box
Wedges $4.00
Feta Cheese Salad $11.00
- Served with marinated feta cheese In olive oil, pita bread, Egyptian salad, and our dressing In a plastic box
Filo Pastry $14.00
- served with bed of Egyptian salad, pita bread and our dressing in a plastic box/minced lamb parcel
Chicken Kebab $15.50
Baklava $3.50

Choo-Chee Black Tiger Prawns $23.00
- Black tiger prawns with spinach and choo-chee (thick red curry) sauce and rice
Spring Rolls $12.50
- The nook’s special spring rolls with home-made kiwi apple sauce
Sweet n Sour Chicken $19.00
- Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces with pineapple, vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
Fresh Spring Rolls $12.50
- Rice paper wrapped fresh crispy veges with sweet chilli sauce
Satay Chicken $6.50
- Marinated chicken satay with peanut sauce
Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
- Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
- Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
Toong-Tong (Money Bags) $6.50
- Prawns, fish meat peas and corn filling with The Nook Sauce

Phad Thai Vegetarian
- Fresh seasonal vegetables in stir fried egg noodles with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts and coriander garnish.
Steak Satay
- Marinated beef steak skewers, served with special Bahn Thai peanut sauce.
Vegetable Golden bag
- In house made deep fried pastry parcels filled with seasonal vegetables in Thai spices. Served wife sweet chilli sauce.
Larb Salad
- Spicy minced meat wife ground roasted rice, seasoned wife herbs, spices, mint leaves and coriander.
Tom Yum
- spicy lemongrass soup with meat of your choice, fresh mushrooms and coriander
Pla Salad
- Prawns or mussels mixed with chilli paste, lemon grass, fresh hme leaves and red onions.
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.
Gaeng Panang
- Thick curry with crushed peanuts and your choice of meat.

De Kuyper Butterscotch Schnapps $7.50
Peroni Nastro Azzuro on tap 200ml. $5.50
Bundaberg Ginger Beer $7.00
White Russian $14.50
Malibu $8.50
LAMB CUTLETS- Oven baked w extra virgin olive oil rosemary & garlic, served over arborio risotto. 32.9
Ouzo $7.50
Chianti Reserva DOCG Bottle $55.90

Ensalada de Camaron (Prawn Salad) $17.50
- Delicately grilled prawns on a bed of green salad with our unique salad dressing
Gringo Nachos (tex-mex) $24.00
- Border style nachos with hand-made corn chips, melted cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Three different flavours available, chicken, beef or vegetarian
Jalapeno Poppers $10.00
- Deep fried, cheese filled, crumbed jalapenos served with a fine mexican chipotle dipping sauce
Queso Fundido $17.00
- Hot, soft, creamy cheese-based Mexican goodness, a fondue family relation. Choose between spinach & mushroom or bacon & mushroom. Served for two people or more
Ceviche Cancun $15.50
- Lime marinated succulent prawns, freshly chopped tomato, orange, onion, avocado, a little spicy jalapeno and coriander. This is a traditional dish from Cancun, located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico
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
Chimichanga (tex-mex) $25.50
- A flour tortilla delicately fried, filled to the brim with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns (available for $2 extra) Dressed with our red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo
Flautas $14.00
- These popular crispy golden tortillas are filled with your choice of chicken or potato and cheese served with fresh lettuce, sour cream and cheese on top