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

Sweet and Sour & Rice $8.50
Massamun Curry & Rice $8.50
Peanut Sauce Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
Chicken Satays (4) $6.00
Fish Cakes (8) $5.00
Fried Rice $8.50
Wontons (6) $5.00
Basil and Chili Stir-fry & Rice $8.50

Sides $4.00 per serve
- Toast, Mushrooms, Potato Hash, Tomato, Sausage, Bacon.
Haloumi and Vegetable Cakes $18.00
- Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
Café Corn Fritters $18.50
- A delicious mix of corn, zucchini, basil, coriander, ginger and garlic. Served with créme fraiche and relish. With salad. Add bacon - $21.00.
Toasted Bagel $7.50
- Your choice of a delicious Vic's Bakery raisin or plain bagel, toasted, with: raspberry jam, butter and cream cheese / sliced tomato and cream cheese / sliced tomato and hummus
Steak Sandwich $27.50
- Marinated ribeye, with rocket, melted smoked cheese, sliced tomato, caramelised onion jam and grilled bread.
Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
- Roasted, herbed portobello mushrooms, stacked onto grilled sourdough, with tomato and bacon and topped with a basil and lime aioli.
Open Sammie $22.00
- Our well known concoction of toasted Italian bread, layered with hummus, sliced tomato, lettuce, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken tenderloins and bacon. And topped with our 'pink' mayo.
CCB (Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Filo) $18.00
- A delicious mix of creamy, herbed chicken and béchamel sauce, rolled with brie and cranberry sauce. With salad.

Extras $1.70
Corn Nuggets for 6 $4.00
Steak $5.20
bacon $4.50
Kendal Burger double meat bacon egg cheese pineapple $7.50
Bluff Oyster cooked 1/2 doz $14.00
Hashbrown 6 for $3.00
Plain $3.30

Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
Num Tok $19.00
- A Thai traditional dish, cooked with Chef selected vegetables, herbs & roasted ground rice - Beef or Pork
Chili & Fresh Basil comes with rice
- A Thai spicy dish, stir fried meat of your choice with Chef's selected vegetables, chili & fresh basil
Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
Chicken Satay (4) $11.00
- Grilled skewered marinated chicken tenderloin with our Satay Sauce on top
Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
Combination Seafood $20.00

Vegetarian $5.00
Roast Pork Chop Suey $12.50
Roast Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice $13.50
Prawn Curry on Rice $13.00
Tomato $2.50
Pork Curry on Rice $12.00
Pineapple Ring $1.80
Chow Chow $4.20

Southwestern style BBQ meatballs
FRENCH TOAST $12.00
- w grilled banana & maple syrup +bacon$15.00
LUNCH E $16.80
- filled roll or wrap, club sandwich, mini scone, spinach and feta filo, truffles, fresh fruit kebab
EGGS HEMINGWAY $19.00
- with cold smoked salmon
OATY PANCAKES $12.00
- w banana, berry compote & yoghurt
MORNING TEA B $8.00
- club sandwich, mini sausage roll, mini muffin or mini scone
HOMEMADE MUESLI(V) $9.50
- berry compote & yoghurt
Honey mustard chilli glazed chicken kebab GF DF

KING SALMON & SCALLOP $31.50
- Oven baked king salmon fillet, with gnocchi and creamy vermouth & tarragon sauce. Finished with grilled scallops plus a watercress & apple salad. Now don't feel too guilty for looking at the dessert menu, coz this is rather healthy!
GARLIC BREAD $7.20
- This has no story... except to say it's bloody great!!!!
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $14.50
- Now even that chef from England would say this is NZ’s best. The finest morsels plucked from the sea, combined in our secret recipe. Slurp!
LAMBS FRY $23.80
- Now this ain’t how your gran cooks it. It’s better!! well better than how my gran did it anyway (no offence gran!). Tender pieces of lambs fry pan-seared and served on toasted garlic bread, with a beauty mushroom and pepper sauce finished off with crispy streaky bacon and horseradish onion jam.
LAMB SHANK $26.50/double$32.50
- Lots of shanks slowly braised for hours & hours with mushrooms, celery and carrots in a rich merlot sauce. Comes with garlic butter potato mash. Sounds nice if you’re into stews...Good on a chilly night.
PRAWNS & SCALLOPS $15.70
- Grilled black tiger prawns & scallops drizzled with a creamy vermouth & tarragon sauce. Just a hint of spice to tantalise your taste buds!
CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD
- A rich moist chocolate brownie smothered in baileys chocolate sauce and homemade chocolate ice cream (told ya it was choc madness!)
Moroccan LAMB SHOULDER $27.50
- Tender pieces of a green salad with whole grain puffed wheat, feta cheese, roasted beetroot with a minted yoghurt and pomegranate dressing.

Cheesecake (Boysenberry & Strawberry) $3.50
Chicken Satay Skewers 2 for $5.50
Steak with Black Bean Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
Pork with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
Plain Fried Noodle $6.50
1/2 doz wontons, any 2 large mains and 1 regular main, plain fried rice, prawn crackers, 1.5L drink $50.00
Steamed Rice $5.50
Plain Fried Rice $6.50

Beef Cheeks $22.00
- Caramelised beef cheeks with sweet and sour red curry
Roasted Vegetarian Curry $18.00
- Red curry with roasted Vegetarian/ Duck, pineapple, tomato and grapes
Pad Thai $18.00
- Classic noodle dish with eggs, protein of your choice, bean sprouts and pad thai sauce. Served with lemon wedge, chili flakes and crushed peanuts
Choo-Chee Black Tiger Prawns $23.00
- Black tiger prawns with spinach and choo-chee (thick red curry) sauce and rice
Satay Chicken $6.50
- Marinated chicken satay with peanut sauce
Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
- Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
Classic Green Curry $18.00
- With rice
Tom-Yum Soup $18.00
- With rice

Pad Thai MILD $16.00
- Fried egg noodles with tossed peanuts and sweet chilli, available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian and spiced to taste.
Por Pier $10.00
- Vegetarian Thai Spring Rolls
Pad Kaprao HOT $16.00
- Finely chopped beef mixed with Thai holy basil and fresh chillies. A traditional dish served spicy hot, also available with chicken or pork.
Gai Jor $10.00
- Fried Chicken Rolls
Gai $10.00
- Tempura Chicken Pieces
Gaang Penang MEDIUM $16.00
- A rich thick wok curry with kaffir lime, coconut milk and mushrooms, available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian.
●Starters Great to Share
Gai Hem Ma Parn MILD $16.00
- Crispy chicken in rich sweet sauce with pineapple and cashew nuts and a touch of spice.

Potato Hash $14.00
- With roasted mushroom and free farm bacon Served with peach, red onion and avocado salsa
House made Muesli $11.00
SOUP $12.50
- please ask at counter
Available all day at $9.50, GF available
Choose from...
Big Breakfast $19.00
Pancake Stack with maple $16.00
Eggs Benedict $17.50

Wedges Works $14.00
- Bacon, grilled cheese, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
all served with fries.
Spicy Wedges $11.00
- Plain with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Hot Chips $7.50
- With tomato sauce and aioli
Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
- Topped with toasted sesame seeds
Soup of the Day $12.50
- Served with toasted ciabatta
Toasted Sandwich $8.00
- With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
Ground Beef Nachos $19.00
- With chilli bean mix, grilled cheese, topped with sour cream and sweet chilli

Deluxe Teriyaki Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $8.20/$9.40
Spicy Dragon Roll 8pcs jumbo $10.90
Inari $2.50/$4.50
- rice filled tofu pockets with a touch of avocado 1pcs/2pcs
SNACK BOX $4.90
- 4pcs double avocado, fresh salmon, chicken tuna mayo
4pcs Fresh salmon & cucumber
4pcs of Regular teriyaki chicken
fresh salmon Double Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $8.70/$11.50
Fresh Salmon & double Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $9.20/$12.00

Icecream $7.00
- Vanilla icecream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel syrup
Dolma Entree $10.50
- Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices, served with a garnish
P.K. Dolma Dish $22.00
- Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
Vegetarian Combination $25.00
- Chef's selection of three of the vegetarian dishes served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
P.K. Rib Eye Steak $28 Double
- Rib eye steak cooked in a P.K. style served with a side of seasonal wedges and seasonal salad
Persian Combination $35 Double
- Adana, chicken and beef shish served on a bed of rice accompanied by a seasonal salad and sauces
Lamb Shish $17 Single/$26 Double
- P.K. cubed and marinated grilled lamb served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
Adana Shish $16 Single/$25 Double
- Homemade ground lamb served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces

Pad Thai Prawns $22.00
- Thick noodles fried, prawns, vegetables, carrot, peanuts on top
Tom Yum Chicken $10.50
Fish Curry $22.00
- Fish of the day in a red curry, veges, coconut cream optional
Fried Rice (Kao Pad) $17.50
- Light meal mixed vegetables, tomato, egg & broccoli
Peanut Sauce (Pad Pug) $17.50
- Chefs homemade Satay (peanut sauce) in mixture of vegetables
Cashew Nuts (Med Mamunang) $19.50
- Stir fry with chilli jam sauce, cashew nuts, pineapple & vegetables
Any of the curries $15.50 - 20.00
Any meal on the menu can be vegetarian for 15.50 Or 16.50 Or have tofu added for 2.00. Please ask.