Nico at Urban Escargot in Christchurch City Menu

Canapé Menu Canapé Menu
  • 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 -
SIT DOWN MENU SIT DOWN MENU
  • 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. -
L’ Entrée L’ Entrée
  • 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 -
Le Sorbet Le Sorbet
  • Orange wine and lime sorbet with a dash of Zubrowska vodka -
  • Mixed berries sorbet with a dash of crème de cassis -
Le Main Course Le Main Course
  • 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 -
Le Dessert Le Dessert
  • 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 -
Food Truck Wedding or Corporate Menu Food Truck Wedding or Corporate Menu
  • 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

  • CONFIT DE CANARD $29.00
    • duck leg confit with lentils, orange, red cabbage & french beans
  • FUNGHI $20.00
    • mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil, mozzarella
  • PASTA PUTTANESCA $25.00
    • tomato, anchovies, chilli, olives & capers
  • ROMANA $19.00
    • tomato, anchovies, oregano, mozzarella
  • QUATRO STAGIONI $20.00
    • tomato, mushrooms, salami, olives, artichokes, mozzarella
  • PUGLIESE $18.00
    • onions, pecorino, oregano, olive oil, no mozzarella
  • CARCIOFI $19.00
    • artichokes, gorgonzola, mozzarella
  • SICILIANA $20.00
    • tomato, spicy salami, onions, olives, mozzarella
  • Thai spicy soup with lemongrass,kaffir lime-leaf,mushroom,fresh chilli and galangal
  • Marinated Pork Ribs $10.00
  • -Chicken, beef or pork $18.00
  • Cai Sarm Rod $22.00
    • Crispy chicken with three-season Thai chilli paste Topped with cashews
  • Thai Red Curry, $18.00
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Prawn Twisters $10.00
  • Thai Green Curry $17.00
  • Tom Kar Seafood $17.00
    • with coconut cream
  • Pork in special sauce Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • heo sot dac biet
  • B. B.Q pork fried egg noodles $11.50
    • mi xao xa xiu
  • Five spice pork Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • heo xao ngu vi
  • Vegetable fried rice $11.00
    • com chien bong cai
  • Beef salad $15.00
    • goi bo
  • Salt and pepper squid Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • muc ram man
  • Vietnamese sweet and sour pork Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • heo xao chua
  • Crispy Chicken $11.00
    • ga chien gion
  • ●Fish and Chips
  • Roast Pork With Tomato On Fried Rice $10.50
  • Curry Prawn On Fried Rice $13.50
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken (S) $ 12.00 (L) $ 14.00
  • Prawn With Mushroom On Fried Rice $13.50
  • Sauteed Chicken with Chilli (spicy hot) $12.00
  • Vegetarian Chow Mein $9.50
  • Prawn Chow Mein $13.00
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar $3.00
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Pattie $3.70
  • Garlic Butter Chips $4.20
  • Cheese Sticks (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Kiwi $6.00
  • Warehou $4.50
  • Spicy Wedges (Bog) $4.50
  • Plain $3.50
  • Portobello mushrooms, wilted baby spinach and cheddar omelette $17.50
  • Full breakfast with eggs, bacon, spicy sausage, hash, mushroom, tomato and toast $20.50
  • -Akaroa salmon and avocado with fresh lemon and dill $12.50
  • Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon $5.00
  • Pasta of the day See board
  • Bagel with chilli scrambled eggs, feta, spring onion and rocket $13.50
  • Toasted sandwiches
  • Avocado / mushrooms / spicy sausage / roasted tomatoes/ spinach /house beans $4.00
  • Meat Pattie $2.00
  • Pork Chow Mein $9.80
  • Pork Foo Young Egg $9.80
  • Chicken on Fried Rice $9.80
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.00
  • Pork Curry on Fried Rice $9.80
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.00
  • Tuska $10.50
    • Streaky Bacon In A Warmed Joe'S Roll
  • vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans
  • Jose burrito( vo) $16.80
    • Streaky Bacon, A Free Range Egg, Spinach, Baked Beans,Caramelised Onions Rolled In A Flour Tortilla, Served With Joe’S Hash
  • Muesli (v) $10.80
    • Toasted Macadamia, Cashew Nuts, Rolled Oats, Almonds And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt And Freshly Grated Apple.
  • - Add Streaky Bacon/ Mushroom/Spinach. $16.80
  • Bratwurst $3.50
  • Clever trevor (gfo) $17.80
    • Savoury Mince Served On Ciabatta With A Free Range Egg
  • Grilled tomatoes $4.00
  • Fries $8.00
    • Basket o f fries served with tomato sauce.
  • 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.
  • Tostadas (GF) $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 o f Chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).
  • Mini Empanadas $16.50
    • Filled with only cheese or add chicken or beef.
  • 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.
  • Tacos de Carnitas (GF) $26.00
    • From the Michoacan region o f Central Mexico, these corn tacos are served with roasted pork, salsa verde, green limes, chopped onions and fresh coriander.
  • Ceviche Cancun (GF) $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 o f Mexico.
  • Fish $9.00
    • Mini fish bites served in a basket with fries.
  • GARDEN BURGER
    • A tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, grated Edam cheese and mayo. Vegan cheese adds $2.50.
  • GREEN POWER SMOOTHIE
    • A great-tasting super blend of nutrient-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with added probiotics, digestive enzymes and helpful herbs, extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Gluten free. Vegan.
  • MASALA DOSA
    • Our signature South Indian lentil and rice crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
  • KOORI
    • A dish of creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with the fresh Indian flavours of fresh chilli, coriander, ginger, tomato and garlic. Served with toasted house bread.
  • HALLOUMI BURGER
    • Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.
  • NORI WRAP
    • Kimchee, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet. Vegan, gluten-free. Raw option – raw nori available on request.
  • BREADLESS BURGER PLATTER
    • A tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. Served with fries and a fresh seasonal salad. Gluten free and vegan options.
  • HUMMING BURGER
    • Our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Served with salad and/or fries.
  • Sautéed Mushrooms $16.50
    • with two poached eggs on sourdough bread & house-made hollandaise
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • with bacon, sausage, slow roasted tomato, mushrooms, toast, fried potatoes and two eggs any way you like it
  • Corn Fritters With Bacon $18.50
    • with bacon, baked tomato, sour cream, served with a side salad of your choice
  • Eggs Your-Style With Bacon $15.50
    • two eggs with bacon on sour dough bread
  • Egg Benedict $17.50
    • two poached eggs with bacon & house-made hollandaise on sour dough bread
  • Bagel $9.00
    • toasted Bagel with butter and spread (marmalade, jam or honey)
  • The Creamy Goat $12.50
    • tomato, olive oil and a mild goat cheese piled on our whole-grain sour dough bread
  • Egg Montreal $18.90
    • two poached eggs with house-cured salmon & house-made hollandaise on sour dough bread
  • Bar Basket $15.00
    • chicken nuggets, fish bites, onion rings, spring rolls, samosa & chips
  • Seafood Basket $21.00
    • mussels, scallops, squid rings, prawns & Hoki bites
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes on toasted bread with BBQ sauce & chips
  • Apple Shortcake
  • Extras from $1.00
  • Roast Dessert $15.00
  • Cheesecake of the day
  • BLT $18.00
    • grilled bacon lettuce tomatoes on toasted bread
  • Hotdogs $2.60
  • 1 Scoop Chips $2.90
  • Potato Fritters $1.00
  • Curry Rolls $3.20
  • Hash Browns $1.00
  • Bacon & Fish Burger $8.50
    • Meat Pattie , Bacon , Egg , Cheese , Onion , Lettuce , Beetroot , Tomato And Mayonnaise.
  • 1/2 Scoop Chips $1.80
  • Corn Fritters $2.60
  • SALMON BALL each $2.90
    • raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
  • VEGETARIAN each $1.40
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, lettuce, daikon, nori, sushi rice
  • INARI each $2.00
    • deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice
  • SALMON each $1.40
    • flaked salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • FRESH SALMON $1.40
    • raw, Akira salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • OSAKA each $1.50
    • smoked salmon, cucumber, nori, sushi rice
  • EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
    • Japanese omelette with sushi rice
  • SALMON NIGIRI each $2.00
    • raw Akaroa salmon with sushi rice
  • Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
  • Sandwich style $10.00
  • Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
  • Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
  • Plain $2.50
Nico at Urban Escargot

Nico at Urban Escargot

location

Address

27 Hardwicke Street, Sumner, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033267822

clock

Opened hours

price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Catering

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Cash ,  Bankcard

Location
27 Hardwicke Street, Sumner, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand
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