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

Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Two poached free range eggs, on grilled ciabatta, with crispy bacon - smothered in hollandaise sauce.
Soup (offered seasonally) $11.00
- Please check the blackboard for the day's flavours. Served with crusty bread.
Warm Lamb Salad $25.00
- Tender sliced marinated backstrap, on a bed of salad and served with carrot hummus, feta cheese and a minted Tzatziki style dressing. Served with bread.
Café Hotcakes $16.50
- Our own buttermilk cakes with maple syrup and either: Bacon and banana / Berry compote / Lemon curd, with cream or yoghurt on the side.
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.
Café Granola $12.00
- Homemade - with organic oats, almonds, coconut and heaps of dried fruit. Served with organic yoghurt and berry compote (fresh berries in season).
Chicken Liver Pãté $11.00 / $15.00
- Silky smooth pãté with pickles and bread. (for one or two)
Chef's Salad $22.50
- Check out the blackboard for the chef's choice. Served with bread.

Prawn Foo Young $11.50
Pork & Cashew Nuts on Fried Rice $14.50
Sliced Steak Tomatoes on Rice $11.50
Cashew Nuts $4.00
Pork Fried Rice $10.00
Chicken Satay on Fried Rice $14.50
Fried Oysters in season
Donuts $2.20

Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $12.00
- Lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic, ginger and spices grilled in tandoor
Vegetable Jalfrezi $15.00
- Fresh vegetables cooked in a tomato based gravy with capsicum and fresh coriander
Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
- Chicken marinated in spices, yogurt, ginger, garlic - grilled in the tandoor
Tandoori Chicken $12 Half / $22 Full
- Chicken marinated in yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic - grilled in the tandoor
Vegetable Korma $13.50
- Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce, garnished with nuts and raisins
Aloo Jeera $13.50
- Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
Paneer Shimla Mirch $15.00
- Homemade cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes and spices
Tandoori Mushrooms $11.00
- Mushrooms dipped in a spicy garlic and yogurt marinade - cooked in the tandoor

Baked beans $3.20
Autobahn $18.80
- Crumbed Beef Schnitzel With Lemon Wedges, Gravy And Chips
Chicken burger (gfo) $19.80
- Free Range Chicken Breast, Streaky Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Tomato, Lettuce And Aioli With Chips
- Streaky Bacon, Maple Syrup And Banana $13.80
Sweetie $11.80
- Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
Small chips $4.80
vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans
-Lemon And Vanilla Sugar $8.80

Cheese & Onion $2.00
Mini Spring Rolls 6 for $2.00
Fish $2.40
1/2 Scoop $1.60
Chicken Nuggets 6 for $4.50
Samosas 6 for $2.00
Chicken $5.00
Cheese $4.00

Small $8.00
Small $8.00
Small $8.00
Large $10.90
Triple $13.50
Lamb
Triple $13.50
Small $12.00

Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
- Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
- Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis

Salmon & Avocado $ 9.50
- Sliced pieces of raw tuna salmon (4pcs) and avocado.
Magic $ 6.50
Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
- Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
Unagi $ 6.50
Agedashi Tofu $ 9.50
- Deep fried tofu with homemade sauce
Philadelphia $ 6.00
Spicy Fried Squid $ 9.00
- Deep fried spicy squid with spicy sauce.
Kaki Fried $ 12.00
- Deep fried bread crumbed oyster accompanied with wasabi sauce (3pcs)

Mixed Grill $22.00
- Steak sausage, bacon, eggs, Tomato & chips
Seasoned Wedges with sour cream $10.00
Crumbed Schnitzel $21.00
- with mushrooms sauce, served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
Toasted Roast Pork Sandwich & chips $10.00
Apple Shortcake
Chicken Pasta $22.00
- pan fried chicken breast & bacon with onions, tomatoes, peppers in a creamy cheese sauce
Juicy 350g T-Bone $27.00
- served with your choice of salad, chips-coleslaw, chips or vegetables with mushroom, garlic or pepper sauce
Hot Chicken Salad $22.00
- grilled chicken breast & bacon served on lettuce with tomatoes, peppers, red onions & cucumber drizzled with apricot sauce

Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
- Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
-With Bacon $15.50
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich

Salmon rosti $15.5
- Potato rosti with hot smoked salmon and dill mayo
Nested eggs $15.5
- Two eggs nested amongst a potato, spring onion and smoky ham hash, baked and sprinkled with chilli flakes
Toast $6.0
- Turkish or grain. spreads- honey, jam, nutella or vegemite
Benger juices $4.8
- Apple, Apricot, Nectarine, Raspberry, Boysenberry
Eggs Benedict $17.5
- with hot smoked salmon
Mitchelli’s speciale $16.5
- A tasty mix of chorizo, cannellini beans and tomato topped with a poached egg and drizzled with sage brown butter. Served with garlic yoghurt and crusty bread
Eggs Benedict $16.5
- with free range smoky bacon
Change to gluten free toast add $1.0

Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
- With lettuce and tomato served with fries
Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
- Topped with toasted sesame seeds
Toasted Sandwich $8.00
- With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
Chicken Souvlaki $20.50
- Topped with hummus and salad, yoghurt dressing and sweet chilli sauce
Spicy Wedges $11.00
- Plain with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Market Fish of the Day $21.50
- Lemon and herb crumbed served with salad and fries
Steak Sandwich $21.50
- Sirloin steak with caramelised onions and topped with a fried egg
Pasta-Mushroom and Bacon, Spinach,Sundried Tomato. $20.50
- In a cream sauce served on penne pasta topped with parmesan cheese

Empanada de Platano $9.50
- Hot, deep fried corn empanada, stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce
Nachos $16.50
- With cheese, beans guacamole and pico de gallo, vegetarian, beef or chicken
Quesadilla $16.50
- Filled with cheese and your choice of either chicken or beef
Caldo de Pollo $10.50
- Our Mexican Grandma's chicken soup recipe. This soup is invigorating! Zesty and mildy spiced, the ultimate traditional style chicken soup
Antojitos Mexicanos $17.00
- The translation for this dish is literally "little Mexican cravings", these little cravings are usually prepared by street vendors and most of them include corn as an ingredient. Includes mini salbutes (chicken) and fried vegetarian quesadillas. Served for two people or more
Fries $8.00
- Basket of fries served with tomato sauce
Filete a Ia tampiquena $29.00
- A rib eye steak with caramelised onion on top and served with a deep fried chicken taquito dressed in salsa verde. Accompanied by pico de gallo, refried beans and salad
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

Sushi Platter $30.00
Tuna Mayonnaise $5.00
Chicken Curry $5.00
Bacon R $9 / L $12
Teriyaki Chicken $5.00
Marinated Beef (Bulgogi) $7.00
Vegetarian $7.00
Vegetarian $5.00

Adana Shish $16 Single/$25 Double
- Homemade ground lamb served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad 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
P.K. Eggplant Dish $23.00
- Eggplants fried and served on a bed of rice, trio of salads and sauces
Baklava $9.00
- Filo pastry layered with mixed nuts and smothered in a home-made honey syrup
Falafel Entree $11.50
- Ground chickpeas with garlic, herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
P.K. Kids Kuku $10.50
- Carrot frittata or zucchini frittata served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
Carrot Kuku $22.00
- Traditional house carrot frittata served on a bed of rice, a trio of seasonal salads and sauces
Beef Bursa $16 Single/$25 Double
- P.K. shaved minced beef on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad