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

Chicken Kebabs $3.00
Chow Chow $4.30
Chicken Nibbles (Dozen) $8.50
Plain $3.50
Beetroot $4.30
Bacon Patties $2.20
Tomato $4.30
Chocolate or Jam Donuts $2.20

Coco cola $3.50
Hamburger steak & teriyaki chicken $23.50
Blueberry smoothie $7.50
Hamburger steak on rice $14.70
Shouyu ramen $13.90
Zero coke $3.50
Pork & miso ramen $13.90
Mixed fried curry rice $15.90
- Delicious prawn cutlet, crumbed prawn, veg croquette

Roast Duck, Pork & Chicken on Rice $12.00
taro Bun $3.50
Steamed Spareribs $3.80
Beef Brisket on Rice $10.00
Egg Rear (Custard Tart) $3.50
Baked BBQ Pork Bun $3.00
Fish Porridge $5.00
Pork Tripe With Soy Sauce $8.00

Oddfellow’s muesli and fruit $12.00
Fillet steak open sandwich with portobello mushrooms, roasted tomato and mustard sauce $18.50
- with bacon $15.50
Egg and bacon butty with Oddfellow’s relish on the side $9.50
Chickpea, lentil and herb burger on a ciabatta bun with mixed herbs, greens, pickled beetroot and mayo $16.00
Oddfellow’s classic free range chicken and avocado burger on ciabatta $17.50
Portobello mushrooms, wilted baby spinach and cheddar omelette $17.50
Pancakes with berry compote, maple syrup, whipped cream or yoghurt $15.50

Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
Kao Pad (Fried Rice) N/A
- Thai style fried rice with egg and mixed vegetables
Pad Drunken Noodle N/A
- Stiir fried flat rice noodle with fresh basil leaf, Thai herbs and vegetables
Pork Spare Ribs $8.50
- Deep fried pork ribs cooked with sweet and salty sauce
Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
Pad Piew Wan (Sweet and Sour Sauce) N/A
- Thai Sweet and Sour with pineapple, tomato and vegetables
Laab Chicken (Spicy chicken salad) $17.00
- Mince chicken mixed in lime juice , red onion, ground sticky rice, Thai herbs, topped with mint leaves
Lamb ( Tender loin) $23.00

Lemon Fish $10.50
Combination Chow Mein $11.50
Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
Roast Pork with Cashew Nuts on Rice $12.00
Steak with Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
Satay Beef $12.00
Vegetarian Special $8.50
Chicken Chow Mein $10.50

Fish $2.40
Hot Dog $2.00
Sausage plain $2.00
Chow $3.30
Fish & Eggs $9.00
Sausage battered $2.00
Chicken $5.00
Sole Fillets $4.50

Scallop and crispy bacon salad $25.00
- Succulent scallops, crispy fried bacon with seasonal greens, cherry tomatoes and brined onions
Banoffee pie $12.50
- Sweet pastry tart filled with caramel, bananas and whipped cream
-add bacon $18.90
Country Fried Chicken Tenders $15.90
- Marinated in secret spices, crusted and fried until golden brown. Served with aioli and ruano hot sauce
Mushrooms $6.00
Pork Belly $29.50
- Crispy pork belly, resting on duck fat potatoes, summer vegetables and pear chutney
- beef, grilled onions, cheese, rocket
toast $4.00

LAMB SALAD
- with mint marinade, salad greens and yoghurt dressing
CEREAL $11.50
- muesli with yoghurt and berries
Small $14.90
EXTRAS $2.50
- hash brown, tomato, bacon, berries, banana, eggs, mushrooms
EGGS ON TOAST $14.00
- three eggs poached, scrambled or fried on toast
ENGLISH MUFFIN $7.50
- toasted with bacon, eggs and topped with relish
Large $16.90
PANINI $8.50
- with your choice of 3 fillings

Egg Montreal $18.90
- two poached eggs with house-cured salmon & house-made hollandaise on sour dough bread
Filo Of The Day $14.50
- served with a side salad of your choice
All Breads & Bagels Are Baked On-Site With Sour Dough All Eggs Used At Opawa Café Are Free-Range And Sourced Locally.
Oven Baked Farmer Omelette $16.50
- 3-eggs omelette with courgette, capsicum red onion,bacon & toast
Salmon Sandwich $18.50
- house-cured salmon with seasonal salad, avocado & honey mustard sauce on sour dough bread
B.L.T.-Toast $16.50
- with bacon, lettuce, tomato & house made sauce hollandaise
Greens On Toast $12.50
- a forest of greens over a bed of avocado, miso & our sour dough whole-grain bread
French Toast Berry & Yoghurt $16.50
- dusted in cinnamon sugar with berry compote and yoghurt

Stir Fried Seasonal vegetables in Oyster Sauce
Pla Salad
- Prawns or mussels mixed with chilli paste, lemon grass, fresh hme leaves and red onions.
Yum Salad
- Spicy thai salad with fresh coriander, tomatoes. cucumber, celery, bean sprouts, red onions, special Bahn Thai time dressing and your choice of meat.
Deep Fried Squid
- Thai style seasoned fresh squid, deep fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Vegetable Golden bag
- In house made deep fried pastry parcels filled with seasonal vegetables in Thai spices. Served wife sweet chilli sauce.
House Special (Whole Fish)
- Deep fried whole fish - Thai style, garnished and served with a choice of Chilli sauce or Ginger And Mushrooms.
Oyster sauce
- Stir fried seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce and your choice of meat
Gaeng Phed Ped Yang
- red chilli paste curry, with coconut cream, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables.

Cornfritter Stack $19.00
- Cornfritters served with streaky bacon, tomato and avocado salsa and a fried egg
Bacon Butty $18.00
- Chunky sliced baguette with garlic butter, layered with streaky bacon and served with fries
Chicken Burger $22.00
- Crumbed chicken, avocado and seasonal slaw on a toasted bun, served with wedges
Eggs (2) $3.00
Kids Menu N/A
- Available to children 12 years and younger, this is the same as the main menu but half the portion
Beef Nachos $20.00
- Corn chips layered with beef and chilli beans, served with salsa and sour cream
Hash Brown $3.00
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms $18.00
- Served with streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta

Ginger Curry & Vegetables $15.00
Larb (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $18.00
Thai Spring Rolls (5) Vegetarian $7.00
Beef Fried Rice & Vegetables $16.00
Tom Yum Fish $10.00 / $30.00
Yellow Chicken Curry & Mushrooms $16.00
Pork Fried Noodles & Vegetables $16.00
Vegetables & Cashew Nuts $15.00

Priced from components
Black pepper & Garlic $17.00
Extra rice $2.50
With coconut cream & rice
Chicken $0.00
We also can cook Meal for Gluten Free . Soy Free Or Dairy Free
Panang curry $20.00
- extra meat, pumpkin Creamy
Pork $0.00

Garlic Chilli $17.50
- (Pad Prik Sod)Spicy garlic chilli sauce
Ginger Sauce (Pad Khing) $17.50
- Flavours of fresh ginger with a mixture of vegetables. Very nice.
Spicy Fried Rice (Kao Pad Prik) $17.50
- Spiced up fried rice, mixed vegetables, broccoli & tomato
Tom Yum Chicken $10.50
Chilli Prawns $22.00
- (Pad Prik Goong) Spicy stir fry with fresh chillies & a mixture of vegetables
Cashew nuts, Rice, Vegetables,tofu, meats, peanut sauce etc $3.80
Choo Chee Prawns $22.00
- Prawns served in a thick creamy red curry sauce on vegetables
Fish Curry $22.00
- Fish of the day in a red curry, veges, coconut cream optional