Dreamer or adventurer? Six by Nico announces first ever “versus” series – seeing two menus go head-to-head

The “versus” concept will see two new menus, Guilty Pleasures and Shanghai, go head-to-head during its next six-week stint starting on Monday 12^th August from just £50 per person.

Six by Nico, the innovative dining experience which rotates its creative menu every six weeks, has announced an exciting new “versus” series for its next six-week rotation. 

For the first time, Six by Nico is asking customers one crucial question – are they a dreamer or an adventurer? 

Choose your own culinary adventure. Dreamers are invited on a journey within, exploring Guilty Pleasures through the eyes of a chef, while adventurers journey across the globe, discovering the food treasures and delights of Shanghai.

This refreshing twist promises a more tailored dining experience, with customers now able to choose between the two tasting menus over the usual six-week period. Both menus will run consecutively for three weeks at a time, with Guilty Pleasures cooking from 12^th August to 1^st September, followed immediately by Shanghai, from the 2^nd September to 22^nd September. 

Guilty Pleasures

The Guilty Pleasures menu requires you to take your seat and tuck into a naughty but seriously nice menu. Forget moderation, Guilty Pleasures is all about refined indulgence and offers a unique take on the comfort dishes that we all secretly enjoy. Over-enjoyment is encouraged and a hunger for uniqueness is rewarded.

The menu includes the following:

Snacks

Cheesy Beano Croquettes, Scamorza  Mozzarella, Roasted Tomato Ketchup & Hendersons Relish

Baked Sourdough Bread & Roasted Chicken Fat Butter

1. Course 1 – “Breakfast Muffin”

Salsiccia Bon Bon, Aged Cheddar, Truffle Emulsion & Egg Yolk Jam

2. Course 2 – “Loaded Potato Skin”

Lyonnaise Potato Terrine, Smoked Bacon Jam, Chive Emulsion & Whipped Creme Fraiche

3. Course 3 – “Cheeseburger & Chips”

Aged Beef Tartare, House Burger Sauce, Dill Pickle, Parmesan & Beer Battered Cornichon

OR

“Mac & Cheese”

Grilled Mac & Cheese, Cauliflower Couscous, Jalapeno Gherkin Ketchup & Pickled Golden Raisins

4. Course 4 – “Fish Finger Butty”

Coalfish, Salt & Vinegar Hash Brown, Smoked Tomato Caviar,  Toasted Brioche Polonaise

5. Course 5 – “Nico Fried Chicken”

Crispy Chicken Thigh, NFC Crumb, Baked Celeriac, Charred Corn, Black Garlic Emulsion & Chicken Jus Gras

Add-On – “Buffalo Fried Chicken”

“Franks” Hot Sauce, Gorgonzola Royale & Pickled Celery

6. Course 6 – “Warm Cookie Dough”

Hazelnut & Chocolate Cookie,  Summer Raspberry, Praline Cremeux, Vanilla Espuma

Shanghai

Alternatively, adventurers can be transported to the bustling streets of Shanghai to let their imagination run wild around the city’s famous street food districts. Inspired by the Magic City’s vibrant food scene, this menu captures their interpretation of the culinary melting pot and serves up mouth-watering dishes that will transport your taste buds. 

The menu includes the following:

Snacks

Sesame Lobster & Prawn Toast, Shellfish Emulsion, Citrus Ponzu Gel

Warm Sourdough Bread, Spiced Red Miso Butter

Xînqi Vegetable Spring, Sweet Chilli, Pickled Ginger

Shrimp Crackers, Chilli, Garlic & Soy Dipping Sauce

1. Course 1 – “Mantou Steamed Bun”

Char Siu Beef, Crispy Gari Ginger, Gãotãng Broth, Pickled Mooli & Là Yóu

2. Course 2 – “Xian Mushroom Pancake”

Fried Enoki, Togarashi Dressing, Charred Scallion & Mushroom XO

3. Course 3 – “Satay”

Crispy Chicken Leg, Spiced Peanut Sauce, Honey & Soy Glaze

4. Course 4 – “Seaweed Cured Coalfish”

Rice Noodles, Charred Sweetcorn, Bok Choy, Sesame Emulsion, Hot & Sour Soup

5. Course 5 – “Chinese Pork”

Glazed Pork Belly, Crispy Chu Hou Pot Sticker, Smoked Broccoli & Chiu Chow Chilli Relish

Add-On – “Mandarin Spare Ribs”

BBQ Glazed Pork Ribs, Spicy Sichuan Emulsion, Pork Crackling Crumb

6. Course 6 – “Yum Yum

Stem Ginger Steamed Creme, Lime Leaf & Lychee Gel, Toasted Coconut Sorbet & Raspberry

Andrew Temple, Chief Creative Officer commented on the menu: “This is a completely new concept for us at Six by Nico. While our previous menus have focused either on a concept or a destination for the full six weeks, we have been listening to our guests who have been missing on our theme menus but too, we have an abundance of those who love exploring new food regions with us and experiencing our interpretation. 

“So, we wanted to challenge ourselves and give our guests the chance to decide which menu appeases them most – a menu of Guilty Pleasures through the eyes of our chefs, or a journey around the world to explore our interpretation of the bustling streets of Shanghai. We can’t wait to see what our customers decide!”

Bookings can now be made for the Guilty Pleasures and Shanghai menus on the website here: 

About Six by Nico

Six by Nico is an ever-evolving restaurant concept, where the menu changes every six weeks. 

Six by Nico currently has restaurants in Aberdeen, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow (x3), Cardiff, London Fitzrovia, London Canary Wharf, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Oxford.

The six-course tasting menu is priced at £50 per person with the option to enjoy an expertly selected wine and specialist drinks pairing for an additional £38 at each restaurant. Every menu will have a six-course vegetarian menu available. 

Six by Nico caters to all dietary requirements, offering a full vegetarian menu for each new menu concept. Plus, customers can swap courses from the meat menu to the veggie alternative, if they wish. Other dietaries and certain allergens can also be catered to upon request, ensuring everyone can enjoy the best possible dining experience.