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

Steak Fried Rice $10.00
Sausage $2.20
Fried Noodles $4.50
●Prawn
Steak With Mushroom Chow Mein $10.50
Slice Pork Fried Rice $10.00
Nasi Goreng $12.00
●Fish and Chips

Chocolate explosion Doughnut each $3.10
Extras $1.70
Hashbrown 6 for $3.00
Deep Fried mars bar each $3.00
Monster Burger double meat egg cheese & pineapple $6.50
Chicken $4.50
Chow Chow $4.20
Bluff Oyster cooked 1/2 doz $14.00

Egg $4.00
Kumera Chips $3.50
Chips $2.30
Double Meat $4.50
2 Meat Patties
Chicken Burger $4.60
Fish Bites $2.30
Plain $3.50

Broad Beans, Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast $17
- with Feta and Rocket, sprinkled with Roasted Pinenuts
Marinated Artichoke, $14
- Grilled Eggplant and Field Mushrooms with aioli dressed mesclun
Buttermilk Pikelets $17
- with Raspberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam and Crème Fraiche
Poached eggs $11
- on Grain Toast with a side of Chef’s Chilli Relish
Tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich $18
- with red onion jam and rocket
Brioche Benedict $21
- with Streaky bacon, Field Mushrooms and Poached Eggs with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise
Thyme Roasted Chicken, walnut and olive tapenade, spinach $16
Apple Crumble Porridge $12
- with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup

BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
- The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
TITLE FEAST
- Enjoy a classic Whopper, Crispy Chicken burger with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a limited edition 'Road to the Title' wristband all for just $15.00 – what a deal! Available for a very limited time at participating restaurants.
BBQ RODEO
- A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
TENDERCRISP® CHICKEN SALAD
- We're burger people but that doesn't mean we can't do salads. Crisp, fresh vegetables with sliced crispy TENDERCRISP® and a zingy dressing. Salad is not served as shown.
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
HASHBITES
- These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast.
CHICKEN HONEY MUSTARD TENDERCRISP
- Try a mouth watering Tendercrisp chicken patty made with 100% Ingham's chicken breast, cheese, premium salad, aioli and our tangy honey mustard sauce! This tender, crispy chicken fillet burger is only available for a limited time!
CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.

Classic Caesar Salad $15.50
- Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, a poached egg, parmesan and Caesar dressing
Golden Chicken Filo $18.50
- Daily fresh flavour, served with fries and a side salad
Crispy Calamari Salad $19.50
- Tender pieces of squid in a crispy salt and pepper coating. Served with Asian Noodle salad
Rak's Pork Ribs $24.90
- Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our charsiu sauce
Mosaic Grand Breakfast $18.90
- Two eggs any style on buttered toast, a hash brown, streaky bacon, sausage, grilled tomato and mushrooms
Banana Split $10.50
- Banana, ice cream, chopped nuts and a choice of chocolate OR caramel sauce
Tasty Toasties from $7.50
- Your choice of bread loaded with your favourite fillings
Hot Smoked Lamb Fillet Salad (Entree / Main) $19.50 / $26.90
- Carved over warm gourmet potatoes with garlic aioli, topped with salad greens and spiced plum sauce

Sweet & Sour Pork R $11.90 / L $12.90
Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce 1/2 doz $5 / 1 doz $9
That Chicken & Peanut Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
Lemon Chicken R $11.90 / L $12.90
R=regular / L= Large
Deep Fried Squid Rings 1/2 $5.00
Chips $3.50
Cheesecake (Boysenberry & Strawberry) $3.50

Caramel Flan (GF) $9.00
- A lusciously smooth, chilled, light Mexican caramel flan.
Antojitos Mexicanos (GF) $17.00
- Tire translation for this dish is literally “little Mexican cravings”, these Little cravings are usually prepared by street vendors and most o f them include corn as an ingredient. Includes mini salbutes (chicken) and fried vegetarian quesadillas. Served for two people or more.
Ensalada de Camaron (G F) (Prawn Salad) $17.50
- Delicately grilled prawns on a bed of green salad with our unique salad dressing.
Caldo de Pollo (G F) $10.50
- Our Mexican Grandmas chicken soup recipe. This soup is invigorating! Zesty and mildly spiced, the ultimate traditional style chicken soup.
Empanada de Platano (V, GF) $9.50
- Hot, deep fried corn empanada stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce.
Fries $8.00
- Basket o f fries served with tomato sauce.
Chicken $9.00
- Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries.
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).

Marinated Chicken Skewers $16.00
- 3 marinated chicken kebabs on a bed of dressed salad with fries
Roast – Chicken, Beef or Pork $19.50
- roasts are served with seasonal vegetables
Salt and Pepper Squid $12.00
- calamari dusted in a seasoned cornflour mix and lightly fried with lemon aioli
Hoofbeats Burger $15.00
- beef or crumbed chicken with bacon, egg, cheese, pineapple, beetroot, lettuce, mayo, tomato & BBQ sauce served with fries
Hot Dogs (3) and Chips $10.00
Bowl Of Fries $6.00
Chicken or Beer Slider $10.00
- with coleslaw and chips
Omelette (3 eggs) $18.00
- your choice of fillings (2) tomato, ham, bacon, onion, mushroom, cheese, with hash browns, toast and spreads

Nachos $13.50
Apple Shortcake
Mixed Grill $22.00
- Steak sausage, bacon, eggs, Tomato & chips
Fish of the Day $24.00
- Fish of the day with your choice of salad & chips coleslaw & chips or vegetables
Seafood Basket $21.00
- mussels, scallops, squid rings, prawns & Hoki bites
Crumbed Schnitzel $21.00
- with mushrooms sauce, served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
Shrimp cocktail $12.00
Bangers & Mash $20.00
- two 7" sausages on creamy mashed potatoes, peas served with red wine & onion gravy

Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
Sweet Chilli N/A
Beetroot N/A
Italian B.M.T N/A
Olives N/A
Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A

Thai Beef Salad $20.00
- With crispy noodles and roasted peanuts.
Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
- Topped with toasted sesame seeds
Pasta-Mushroom and Bacon, Spinach,Sundried Tomato. $20.50
- In a cream sauce served on penne pasta topped with parmesan cheese
Soup of the Day $12.50
- Served with toasted ciabatta
Served until 2pm
Hot Chips $7.50
- With tomato sauce and aioli
all served with fries.
Pumpkin Falafel Burger $20.50
- Roasted pumpkin and falafel pattie topped with yoghurt dressing served with fries

Deluxe Teriyaki Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $8.20/$9.40
Spicy Dragon Roll 8pcs jumbo $10.90
2pcs seaweed salad Gunkan
Katsu Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs double avo $8.90/$9.50
4pcs Jumbo Avocado & Cucumber
4pcs Fresh salmon & cucumber
Teriyaki Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $7.80/$8.90
FANCY PLATER 2 $32.90
- 10pcs of salmon Nigiri/3pcs prawn Nigiri/4pcs Avocado Nigiri/4pcs Daikon Cocktail Rolls/4pcs Cucumber Cocktail Rolls

Ginger Curry & Vegetables $15.00
Chilli Pork & Vegetables $16.00
Stir fried Garlic & Pepper Beef $18.00
Beef Vegetables & Peanut Sauce $18.00
Tom Yum Fish $10.00 / $30.00
Prawn Fried Rice & Vegetables $20.00
Set Menu 1 $25.00 per person
- Entrée: Thai Spring Rolls. Mains: Chicken Fried Noodles & Vegetarian, Beef Vegetables & Peanut Sauce, Pork Vegetables & Cashew Nuts, Green Chicken Curry, Steamed Jasmine Rice
Red or Green Prawn Curry & Vegetables $18.00

Chicken Shish $17 Single/$26 Double
- P.K. cubed and marinated grilled chicken breast served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
Halva $3.50
- Traditional Persian sweet
Carrot Kuku $22.00
- Traditional house carrot frittata served on a bed of rice, a trio of seasonal salads and sauces
Chef's Finest Combination of Dips
- Chef's selection of the persian dips, Served with a side of pita bread. (4 dips for Two, 5 dips for Four)
P.K. Kids Kuku $10.50
- Carrot frittata or zucchini frittata served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
Mixed Plate Dessert $18.00
- Chef's selection of the Persian desserts
Garlic Bread $8.00
- Home-made garlic butter spread upon a large pita bread then sliced
Borani Eggplant Dip $10.50
- Roasted ground eggplant, mixed with olive oil, herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.