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

Karaage Fried Chicken Small $14 - Large $17
- Specially marinated Japanese fried chicken, mixed cabbage slaw, roasted sesame seeds, kewpie mayonnaise
Brioche Muffin $19.50
PULLED PORK $14.50
- Slowed-cooked tender pork with coleslaw and spiced apple chutney
+ Side of fries $5.00
Loaded Wedges $14.50
- Baked wedges with bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sour cream & chipotle mayonnaise
(GF bagel available)
Japanese Chicken Burger $18.50
- House brioche bun, karaage chicken, tomato relish, tonkatsu mayo, cajun fries & kewpie mayo
EGGS BENEDICT
- Choose from streaky bacon, smoked salmon or pulled pork served with baby spinach and hollandaise sauce

Veggie Supreme $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
Butter Chicken $16.00
- Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
The King $15.00
- Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
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
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
Sgt. Peppers $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
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

Banoffee Shake N/A
Georgie Pie: Steak Mince 'N' Cheese N/A
- Made to the original recipe using quality New Zealand beef, the classic Steak Mince 'N' Cheese pies are baked fresh in store each day for you to enjoy.
Small Keri Orange Juice N/A
Frozen Coke N/A
- Break the heat. Thirst-quenching Coke® made extra cold and extra refreshing.
Hamburger N/A
Double Quarter Pounder N/A
- Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
BLT Bagel N/A
- Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise.
NYC Benedict Bagel N/A
- Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel.

Chicken Veges and Cashew Nuts $12.00
Chicken Patty $1.80
Bami Goreng (Noodle) $10.50
Chicken Curried Rice $10.50
Pineapple $3.90
Tray Fried Noodle $6.00
Fish $2.50
Nasi Goreng (Rice) $10.50

Egg $4.00
Chicken Burger $4.60
Fish $2.30
$18.00
2 Fish
Bacon & Pineapple $3.50
Garlic Chips $3.80
Plain $3.50

Lamb Rack $34.00
- Rubbed in oregano and garlic, carved over a kumara mash served with sauteed seasonal vegetables, mint pesto and rosemary jus
Eggs on Toast $10.50
- Two eggs any style on buttered toast and a hash brown
Hot Smoked Lamb Fillet and Salad $19.50
- Carved over warm gourmet potatoes, garlic aioli, topped with salad greens and spiced plum sauce
Seafood Chowder (Entree / Main) $14.90 / $19.90
- Thick creamy chowder with smoked fish, fresh fish, mussels, calamari and shrimps
Banana Split $10.50
- Banana, ice cream, chopped nuts and a choice of chocolate OR caramel sauce
Curry of the Day $16.50
- Our staff will advise you of today's authentic flavour
BLT Sandwich and Chips $15.90
- Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato with aioli in Turkish bread
Steak Sandwich and Chips $20.90
- 150g sirloin steak served with bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato and aioli

100% Meat Pattie $2.20
1/2 dozen mussels $4.50
Fish $4.50
Bacon + Corn Pattie $2.20
Chocolate Doughnut $2.20
Kiddies $3.00
Pineapple $4.50
Meat Pattie $2.20

Agedashi Tofu $ 9.50
- Deep fried tofu with homemade sauce
Saki Maki $ 5.50
Shrimp Croquette $ 12.00
- Small deep fried cake containing shrimp and vegetables (4pcs)
Adamame $ 8.00
- Boiled green beans seasoned with a pinch of salt.
Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
- Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
Tempura $ 10.00
- Deep fried assortment of fresh vegetables and shrimp ( 1 pc ) in a light tempura batter.
Magic $ 6.50
Philadelphia $ 6.00

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.
Tostadas (GF) $25.50
- From Mexico City, these beautiful homemade crunchy corn tortillas are lavishly topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese and red salsa, served with guacamole and pico de gallo and your choice o f Chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).
Queso Fundido (V) $17.00
- Hot, soft, creamy cheese-based Mexican goodness, a fondue family relation. Choose between spinach & mushroom (V ) or bacon & mushroom. Served for two people or more.
Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (V, GF) (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 o f 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.
Empanada de Platano (V, GF) $9.50
- Hot, deep fried corn empanada stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce.
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.
Taquitos $14.00
- Small fried corn tortillas filled with mashed potato and cheese and topped with salad and sour cream.

Chinotto Nero-Italy $5.50
Perfect Martini $15.50
Pinot Grigio Glass $9.90 Bottle $42.90
Highland Price Whisky $7.50
Japanese Slipper $14.50
*VEGETARIAN – Pineapple, roasted mushrooms, onion, capsicum, spinach & black olives. 19.9
WHITE VEAL MARSALA -Prepared in a traditional way w marsala sauce. Served w fresh seasonal vegetables & potatoes 28.9
PRAWN & SCALLOP SALAD – Grilled w garlic, olive oil, roasted capsicum, green beans, zucchini & tomato wedges 24.9

Red Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Red curry with vegetables and topped with kaffir lime leaves
Pad Peanut Sauce (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
Pad See-Eiw (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried flat noodle with dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables
Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
Khao Pad Gaeng Kheo Whan (Chicken, Pork, Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried rice with green curry paste and vegetables
Fried Rice (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried rice with eggs, vegetables and dark soy sauce
Pad Prik Pao (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with chilli paste and vegetables
Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil

8.30am- 2.pm
Fresh fruit salad $11.00
Corn Fritters $18.00
- With free farm bacon sour cream, sweet chilli jam, and parmesan
Beef Nachos $18.00
- The classic; Crunchy tortilla chips covered in homemade beef ‘n bean chilli.Served with melted Cheddar and sour cream
• Bacon, egg, Cheddar and tomato relish
Eggs Benedict $17.50
Smoked Chicken Salad $18.00
- Served on a bed of greens with roasted almonds and grilled peaches Served with a honey mustard dressing
Available all day at $9.50, GF available

Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Honey Oat N/A
Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
Turkey N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A
Beetroot N/A
Steak and Cheese N/A
Olives N/A

Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $13.5
- Grilled Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, peppers & boiled egg
Garlic Bread $6
Choice from tonights roast meats (Single Course / Three Course) $18.5 / $23.5
- Choose from the salad & vegetable selection (One serving per person) for the complete meal. Add a soup & dessert +$4
Cajun Chicken Salad $17
- Lettuce, chorizo, warm potatoes, tomatoes, house dressing & panko-crusted fried soft boiled eggs. Add sauteed prawns $19
Extra vegetables & salad $6
Beer Battered Blue Cod $28
The Roast $13.5
- Today's roast of the day (Please ask our staff)
Beef Schnitzel $13.5
- with friess, chopped salad & mushroom sauce

Phad Preoh Wahn Thai $14.00
- Sweet & sour vegetables with tomatoes, tofu & rice
Phad Gai Met Mamuang $16.00
- Mild chicken with cashew nuts, vegetables & rice
Phad Kee Mao Pla Meuk $17.00
- Medium fried rice noodles with chilli, squid and basil
Gaeng Kiew Wahn Tofu $15.00
- Med-spicy green curry with tofu, veges, coconut milk & rice
Crispy Chicken Salad with cashew nuts and rice $20.00
Phad Preow Wan Mu Thai $16.00
- Mild sweet & sour pork with tomato, veges & rice
Gaeng Pet Talay $18.00
- Spicy seafood marinara red curry, veges, coconut milk $ rice
Yum Woon Sen Nua $16.00
- Medium beef salad with glass noodles, herbs, chilli, peanuts and rice