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 your way $5.00
- Add bacon
Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
- Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
Waffles $15.00
- Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w warm dark chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
Superfood Salad $18.50
- Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Pan grilled tofu
Waffles $16.50
- Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
Superfood Salad $18.50
- Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Beef marinated w sweet soy sauce
Eggs Benedict $21.00
- Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w smoked salmon and sauteed spinach on pesto hash
Soup of the Day $13.00
- Served w toasted Supergrain bread

-Prawns, Scallop, or Squid $21.00
Choo Chee
- A thick rich curry, with many flavours to dance in your mouth. With capsicum, courgette, mushrooms, and onions. Purely a seafood curry.
-Prawns, Scallop, or Squid $20.00
-Prawns, Monkfish, Scallop, or Squid $20.00
Sweet and Sour
- Fresh vegetable, baby corn, pineapple, and our own sweet and sour sauce make this dish.
-Prawns, Scallop, or Squid $21.00
Stir-fry Cashew Nuts $12.00
-Prawns or deep fried Monkfish $26.00

Chicken Classic N/A
Chicken Teriyaki N/A
White Bread N/A
Cheddar N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A
Tomato N/A
Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
Natural Swiss N/A

hash browns $5.00
On a fresh warmed toasted bun, served with golden fries
-add salmon $20.90
Served until midday
Chicken Sandwich $22.90
- Grilled chicken breast over toasted sourdough, rocket, fresh tomato, bourbon mayonnaise. Topped with brie cheese & pear chutney, served with golden fries
- Without pint $20.00
Crispy Pork Belly $15.90
- Twice roasted pork belly bites over apple salad and house-made sweet chilli dipping sauce
Prawns $17.90
- Succulent prawns, sauteed in a garlic, ginger and chilli butter, served with grilled ciabatta

Stir-fry Beef with Vegetables $14.00
Boiled Dumplings - Dozen $10.00
Braised Ox Tongue Slice $10.00
Sweet and spicy shredded Pork $14.00
Hot Plate Beef $18.00
Braised Pork Hock Slice with Brown Sauce $12.00
Combination Fried Noodle $12.00
Hot Plate Hedgehog Mushroom $18.00

Chicken Fried Rice $11.50
Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice . $12.50
Tomatoes $2.50
Bacon and Egg $5.40
Giant $7.50
Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.50
1 Doz Wontons with sauce $10.00
Nasi Goreng (Rice) $12.50

Green Tea ice Cream $10.00
- 2 scoops of green tea ice cream
Salmon Sashimi $29.00
- New zealand king salmon
Harumaki $12.00
- Prawn mozzarella cheese & nori spring rolls
Ika Age $12.00
- Deep Fried squid with lemon & seasalt
chef's Suggestion $43.00
- Prawns , Chicken, Premium NZ Eye fillet
Kids Teppanyaki Set (under 12 yrsold) $20.00
- Grilled vegetables, steamed rice, one choice of teppan main, (Chicken, Beef eye fillet, Salmon)One Scoop of Vanilla ice cream
Assortments of tempura (entrée Size) $12.50
- A selection of seasonal vegetable and seafood deep fried in a light tempura batter and served with a dipping saucce
Salmon & Avocado Roll $15.00
- King Salmon & avocado

Namban Style Karaage Chicken $14.00
- karaage chicken lightly marinated in sweet & garlicky citrus soy sauce
King Salmon $9.00
- 2 skewers per serving
Sui-Goyoza $6.50 / $9.50
- 4 / 6pcs - boiled dumplings with garlic soy sauce
Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $16.00
- Japanese style fried chicken
Seafood $14.00
- Japanese style pizza savoury pancake with tonkatsu sauce & mayo, finished off with tempura chips, fine fish flakes
Pork Rib Eye $7.00
- 2 skewers per serving
Pork $13.00
- Japanese style pizza savoury pancake with tonkatsu sauce & mayo, finished off with tempura chips, fine fish flakes
Prawn (3pcs) $12.50

Chicken Nibbles $9.00
SWEET & SOUR FISH $10.50
PRAWN FOO YOUNG $11.50
Donuts $1.80
STEAK TOMATOES ON RICE $10.50
VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN $10.00
PRAWN MUSHROOMS ON RICE $11.50
PRAWN FRIED NOODLES $10.50

Chef's Salad $22.00
- Grilled Free Range Chicken, Mixed Herb Salad, Pork Crackle, Lardons, Poached Egg, Garlic Croutons, House-Made Mayo
Dessert: Little Blue Penguin $5.00
- Scoop of vanilla ice cream on blue fizzy
Creme Brulee $14.00
- Vanilla bean creme brulee, house-made shortbread, baileys ice cream
Eggs Benedict $18.50
- English muffins, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce with choice of: Bacon / Smoked Salmon / Wilted Spinach
Lunch & Dinner: Beef Sirloin $13.50
- Served with your choice of chips and salad or potatoes and veggies
Chilled Chocolate Fondant $14.00
- Dark chocolate mousse, salted caramel popcorn, vanilla cream, chocolate sorbet
Lunch & Dinner: Crumbed Chicken Tenders $13.50
- Served with your choice of chips and salad or potatoes and veggies
Three Cheese Souffle $19.50
- Cheese souffle, apple, pickled beetroot & walnut salad, melba toast

Medium $2.50
Salad large $7.50
Chicken $5.90
Savouries $2.10
Beans/Spaghetti on toast $7.00
Spring/Curry Roll $3.10
Quiche
Bacon & egg on toast $9.00

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
Fish $9.00
- Mini fish bites served in a basket with fries
Quesadillas $24.50
- Served in every Mexican home, flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with pico de gallo, guacamole and salad with your choice of chicken, beef, salsa verde and pork, vegetarian or prawns (available for $2 extra)
Enchiladas $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
Guacamole $13.50
- Avocado mixed with chopped onion, tomato, coriander and juiced lime. Served with cheese and chilli powder on top and delicious crunchy corn chips
Tostadas $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 of chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns (available for $2 extra)
Fries $8.00
- Basket of fries served with tomato sauce
Ensalada de Camaron (Prawn Salad) $17.50
- Delicately grilled prawns on a bed of green salad with our unique salad dressing

CATCH OF THE DAY $17.00
- choice of pan fried or beer battered fillet served with a side of fries fresh garden salad and lemon comes with tomato and tartare sauce
WEDGES $11.00
- with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream
NACHOS $13.50
- beef or vegetarian nachos served with sour cream and salsa
SHARE PLATTER $22.50/$45.00
- squid rings, Hoki bites crumbed prawns onion rings spring rolls vegetable samosas and crinkle cut fries with a selection of sauces, sweet chili, tartare and tomato sauce
BURGERS AND CHIPS BEEF $16.00
- cheese bacon egg tomato beetroot and lettuce topped off with garlic aioli and smoked hickory sauce, served on lightly toasted burger bun with a side of fries and tomato sauce
CURRY CHIPS $10.00
- McDonnell's curry sauce from Ireland crinkle cut fries covered in a mild curry sauce and topped with cheese
OPEN BEEF SANDWICH WITH FRIES $16.00
- served on lightly toasted ciabatta with mesclun salad tomato red onion aioli and beef strips with a side of mint yogurt
SAUSAGE EGGS AND CHIPS $13.50
- crinkle cut fries pork sausages and eggs with tomato sauce

Bagel $6
- w. cream cheese
Hunter’s Stew (Slezsky Bigos) $25
- warming hunters stew served in bread
Eggs Benedict $21.50
- w. house smoked salmon
Full Belly Breakfast $22
- bacon, sausage, potato crumpet, mushroom, beans tomato, free range eggs your way, toast or fresh bread
Bohemian Breakfast $20
- Bramborák (Czech savoury potato pancake), spinach, bacon free range poached eggs
Roast Duck (Pecena kachna) $28
- classic roast duck served w- braised red cabbage and potato dumplings
Beef Goulash (Hovezi Gulas) $22.50
- Czech beef goulash served w. dumplings or in bread
Bohemian Roast Pork (Vepro knedlo zelo) $22.50
- roast pork served w. braise white cabbage and bread dumplings