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

Prawn with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.80
Crab Stick $2.30
Steak with Mushroom Chow Mein $10.30
Wonton with Sweet & Sour Sauce (per doz) $9.90
Hawaiian Fried Rice $12.00
Cashew Nuts $3.50
Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
Cheese & Pineapple. $5.60

-Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $19.00
Stir-fry Rice $12.00
Larb (Minced Chicken Salad) $18.00
- A choice of chicken, beef or pork, which is then minced, stir-fried, and mixed with chilli, mint, coriander, onion, lemon juice, and tamarind sauce.
Tom Kha Chicken or Tofu $12.00
Stir-fry Cashew Nuts $12.00
-Prawns, Monkfish, Scallop, or Squid $20.00
Red Curry $12.00
Tom Yum
- Our classic tangy spicy soup, flavoured with lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, and lemon juice, mushroom, and topped with coriander

Corn Nuggets 12 For $ 5.00
other Filling $ 0.80
Mussel $ 9.50
Chicken kebab Honey Soy, Satay or Plain $ 3.00
Chicken Breast $3.50
Single $9.00
Chocolate Expiosion $3.50
Tomato $ 4.40

Chu Chee King Prawns $25.00
- Delicious king prawns cooked with red curry sauce, coconut cream and basil.
Vegetable with organic Tofu $15.00
Pad See Ew N/A
- Stir fried flat rice noodle with sweet soy sauce, egg and vegetables
Pad Krateum Prik Thai (Garlic and cracked Pepper) N/A
- Thailand's version of the eer- popular garlic flavoured dish.
Chu chee Pia $19.00
- Deep fried fillet of fish with thick red Thai curry sauce.
Kao Pad (Fried Rice) N/A
- Thai style fried rice with egg and mixed vegetables
Tom Yum Gai $13.00
- Fresh lemon juice with chicken and smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and thai herbs
Pad Peanut Sauce N/A
- Stir fried vegetables in thai peanut sauce

Roast Pork with Mushrooms on Rice $11.00
Chicken Chow Mein $10.50
Potato Fritter $0.80
Steak Foo Young Egg $12.00
Extra meat $1.00
Curry Roll / Spring Roll $2.40
Chicken with Pineapple on Rice $10.50
Fish $4.00

Avocado Toasties N/A
Old English N/A
Ham N/A
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
Chipotle N/A
Italian B.M.T N/A
Lettuce N/A
Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A

Polenta Fries $8.50
-Add eggs or hash $15.50
GF=Gluten Free
Gangsta $22.50
- Housemade walnut + parmesan sausages, tomato, mushroom, spinach and hash w/ poached eggs, hollandaise and wholegrain toast
● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
-Holly, aioli, pesto, toast $2.00 each
Museli w/ Fresh Fruit. berries & yoghurt $11.00
● Shroom Room Shrooms $17.50
- Muhsrooms cooked in a creamy garlic sauce served with pesto on wholegrain toast

Omelette $10.00
- Three Egg Omelette Nled with Bacon, Cheese, Tomato & Side salad
sausage, Egg & Chips $15.00
- Two Sausages, Chips, Eggs with lashings of Gravy
Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
- Topped with olives, Cheese, Basil, Peppers & Red onion
Bowl of Fries $7.00
- Large bowl of fries with Tomato Sauce &Aioli
Seafood Chowder $16.00
- Full of Fish, Shrimps, Mornoro, Mussels, Scallops & whole grilled Prawn
Meat Lovers $23.00
- The Chef's mix of Ham, Beef, Chicken, Salami and Pork, with Peppers & Red onions
Hawaian $22.00
- Ham & Pineapple Pieces
Paltter $40.00
- 6 x Fish Bites, Samosas, Spring Rolls, Chicken Nuggets, Squid Rings & Chips

Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
- Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
Saang Ka Ya $8.50
- Sweet sticky rice infused with coconut cream and topped with Thai custard
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
Mix Platter (for 1 / for 2) $10.00 / $20.00
- Fresh spring roll, spring roll, money bag and satay chicken
Roasted Vegetarian Curry $18.00
- Red curry with roasted Vegetarian/ Duck, pineapple, tomato and grapes
Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
- Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
Classic Green Curry $18.00
- With rice
Spring Rolls $12.50
- The nook’s special spring rolls with home-made kiwi apple sauce

Sliced Steak and Season Veg $14.00
Prawn Mushroom on Fried Rice $17.00
Combination Foo Young $14.00
1/2 Doz Wontons with sauce $6.00
Pork Chow Mein $11.50
Roast Pork Mushroom Chow Mein $12.50
Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $12.50
Steak Tomato on Fried Rice $12.50

Churros $9.00
- Scrumptious deep fried Mexican doughnut, coated with sugar and cinnamon. Choose your favourite topping to compliment them, chocolate, condensed milk or cajeta (goat milk caramel).
Baja Fish Tacos $27.50
- Situated on the Baja Peninsula, a beautiful place called Ensenada has become world famous for these deep fried fish and salad tacos, on flour tortillas with red cabbage, aioli and chipotle cream dressing, drizzled with tequila salsa and served with fresh limes and pico de gallo.
Cochinita Pibil (GF) $27.00
- This is a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula and o f Mayan origin. The pork is marinated in acidic citrus juice and achiote and accompanied with a mild red onion sauce and served with corn tortillas, refried beans and salad.
Pescado a la Veracruzana (GF) $27.50
- This dish is the best example o f “jarochos” (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is bilked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed o f diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce.
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.
Chicken $9.00
- Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries.
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.
Quesadillas (V ) $24.50
- Served in every Mexican home, flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with pico de gallo, guacamole and salad with your choice o f chicken, beef, salsa verde and pork, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).

Toast $8.0
- Turkish or grain with fresh tomato single 5.0 double
Smoothies $6.5
- Banana, Strawberry or Banana and strawberry
Bacon butty $2.5
- with fried egg add
Baked beans single $6.0 double $10.0
- Homemade baked beans in a rich tomato sauce served on Turkish toast
French toast $14.5
- French toast coated in cinnamon sugar and served with berry compote and creamy greek yoghurt
Warmed Croissant $8.5
- with deli ham, maasdam cheese and tomato
Free range egg $2.5
Nutella shake $6.0

Mince & Cheese
Chicken Drumstick $2.50
Fish $3.00
Raspberry Muffin $2.50
Steak & Mushroom
Ham $4.00
Pies $4.00
Ham & Mustard $4.00

Prawn Twisters $10.00
- 4 Filo wrapped prawn twisters served with chilli sauce
Eggs Benedict $14.00
- Spinach, bacon, eggs served on English muffins and drizzled with hollandaise sauce
Bar Basket $12.00
- Assortment of spring rolls, onion rings, chicken bites and chips served with dipping sauce
Eggs on Toast $8.50
- Fried, poached or scrambled eggs on toast
Seafood Basket $15.00
- Calamari chips, fish bites, crumbed mussels, crab stick and hot chips served with aioli and a wedge of lemon
Omelette $10.00
- Your choice of up to three fillings - ham, cheese, onion, mushrooms or tomato, Served with toast
Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Poached eggs with bacon and spinach served on English muffins with Hollandaise sauce
Bacon and Eggs $12.00
- Bacon, eggs on toast