Hippopotamus in Wellington Menu

A LA CARTE A LA CARTE
  • Soupe Du Jour(Small) $15
    • Today’s Fresh Soup.
  • Mon Sashimi(Small/Large) $30/$45
    • Salmon Sashimi My Way (Signature Dish)
  • Promenade Dans Les Bois(Small/Large) $30/$45
    • Venison Carpaccio, Grated Beetroot, Plum Gel, Red Wine Dressing, Chocolate Shavings, Mint Sponge, Freeze Dried Plum & Beetroot Shoots.
  • La Chèvre Et La Citrouille(Small) $27
    • Whipped Martinborough Goat Cheese & Pumpkin Bric-À-Brac, Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing & Pumpkin Seed Soil.
  • La Langoustine(Small/Large) $30/$48
    • Lemon Sautéed Scampi, Pork Hock Risotto, Pineau Des Charentes Sabayon, Bisque Sauce.
  • La Soupe À L’oignon (Small) $28
    • A French Classic Redefined
  • L’agneau(Large) $45
    • Lamb Rump, Curried Neck Confit, Labneh Yoghurt, Roasted Aubergine, White Anchovies, Fried Polenta & Olive Nut Brown Butter.
  • La Balade De L’océan(Small/Large) $26/$48
    • Akaroa Salmon, Scallops, Scampi, Caper & Anchovy Potato, Red Wine Butter Sauce & Baby Leek Ribbons With Sea Chicorée
  • Le Poisson Du Jour(Small/Large) $26/$45
    • Market Fish With Seasonal Garnish.
  • Le Boeuf Dans La Prairie(Small/Large) $26/$48
    • Medium Rare Beef Fillet On Celeriac Purée, Truffle Aioli, Mushroom Quenelle, White Needle Mushroom, Pickled Red Onion Slivers,Watercress & Truffle Oil Caviar.
  • Le Chevreuil Du Wairarapa(Small/Large) $26/$45
    • Tuatara Ranges Wild Venison Loin, Broccolini,Fern Shoot, Phoenix Mushroom, White Bean Purée, Red Berry Reduction, Freeze Dried Berry.
  • Jardin Printanier(Small/Large) $20/$38
    • Roasted Baby Root Vegetables In Hazelnut Oil,Mushroom Puree with “Soil, Rain & Snow”
  • Le Poussin(Large) $45
    • Roasted Baby Chicken Leg “Coq Au Vin Style”, Seared Breast, Chilli Popcorn, Corn Puree & Pomme Gaufrette.
  • Le Majestique Au Beurre Salé Pour Deux(Large) $96
    • 800g Hereford Rib of Beef Roasted In Thyme Butter, Roasted Pearl Potatoes, Cauliflower Gratin, Iceberg Lettuce, Red Wine Butter Sauce (For Two People)
  • Le Roy(Large) $99
    • Prime Cut of Beef Fillet (500-600g), Served With Sides & Sauces (For Two People)
SIDES SIDES
  • Pommes De Terre Lyonnaises $10
    • Bacon Fat Roasted Potatoes, Onion, Gipsy Bacon & Parsley.
  • Gratin Dauphinois $10
    • Traditional Potato Gratin with Gruyère Cheese.
  • Gratin De Brocolis Et Kikorangi $10
    • Broccoli & Kikorangi Cheese Gratin
  • Petite Salade $10
    • Iceberg Leaves, Cucumber, Mint & Lemon Dressing.
  • Petite César Végétarienne $10
    • Cos Lettuce, Croutons & Caesar Dressing.
  • Ratatouille $10
    • Eggplant, Capsicum, Zucchini, Onion, Garlic & Pesto Dressing.
CHEESE CHEESE
  • L’assiette De Fromages $25
    • Selection Of Three French Cheeses Served With Condiments & Homemade Bread.
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Entremet Caramel Et Noisette $18
    • Caramel Chocolate Mousse With Hazelnut & Pecan Sponge, Crunchy Praline Feuillantine, Vanilla Mascarpone Chantilly, Caramelised Hazelnut, Chocolate Crumble With Honey Roasted Pear Ice Cream .
  • La Crème Brulée $18
    • Vanilla Crème Brulée With Opaline, Sable Crumble, Basil Mousse, Fresh Strawberries & Strawberry Balsamic Sorbet.
  • Les Tropiques $18
    • Coconut & Mango Panna Cotta, Bruléed Fresh Pineapple, Kaffir Lime Gel, Toasted Coconut Crumble, Mango Gel, Freeze-Dried Pineapple, Mango Passionfruit Glass & Guava Sorbet.
  • Café Gourmand $15.5
    • Selection of Sweet Delicacies Served With Your Choice Of Coffee or Dilmah Tea
  • La Forêt-Noire $18
    • Chocolate Sponge, Kirsch Mascarpone Chantilly, 75% Dark Chocolate Mousse, Poached Cherries, Cherry Gel, Chocolate Soil, Chocolate Twigs & Bark With Cherry Kirsch Sorbet

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Maple syrup $1
  • Fruit kebabs $5
  • Affogato $13
    • served w fruit & nut biscotti & a single shot of amaretto
  • Salt & Szechwan pepper squid $20
    • pickled watermelon, peanut & corriander salad, lime chilli dressing
  • Spanish tasting plate $22
    • croquettes,chorizo,marcona almonds,piquillo peppers,jamon,manchego cheese
  • Coconut chia seed parfait $13
    • watermelon, berries, passionfruit, nuts, local honey
  • Bread & dukkuh w Kapiti Olive oil $7
  • Steamed ginger pudding $12
    • poached tamarillo & butterscotch cream
  • II Zucca
    • Seared Chicken breast, roasted Pupkin,Zucchini, pine nuts & caramelised onions
  • Baked Fish (gf) 3/4 $17 main $21
    • Market fresh fish baked in butter and lemon juice, then topped with salsa verde and served with smached baby potatoes, baby spinach & a wedge of lemon.
  • -1/2 Metre $26
  • Pikled Cheese $16
    • Our housmade beef Sirloin burguer patty, chargrilled to medium, and topped with meltted cheddar, house pickled onions, gherkins, mustard & Ketchup
  • -1/2 Metre $26
  • Spinaci (v)
    • sun dried tomatoes, sliced olives & jalapenos, toped with baby spinach and crumbled feta.
  • Onion Rings $8
    • beer battered onion rings, served with our house aioli & smoky barbecue sauce
  • -Coppia 25(gf) $20
  • Sausage Roll $3.40
  • Potato Top Savoury $2.50
  • Steak & Kidney Pie $5.10
  • Steak & Vegetable Pie $5.10
  • Thai Chicken Pie $5.10
  • Steak & Cheese Pie $5.10
  • Pie of the week $5.10
  • Mexican PIe $4.90
  • Toasted Muesli $9.50
    • With milk, yoghurt, berry, honey
  • Two Free Range Eggs, $11.00
    • Cooked as you like and served on sourdough with complimentary regular coffee - Large coffee $12.00
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • Shaved ham, spinach or bacon, eggs and hollandaise served on sourdough
  • - Ham, Cheese, Mustard $8.00
  • Cheeky Mince on Toast $18.50
    • 12hr beef cheek, poached egg, on sourdough
  • Open Bacon Sandwich $13.50
    • Bacon, avocado, baby spinach, mozzarella, tomato relish and aioli on sourdough
  • Hot Porridge $10.00
    • With brown sugar, cinnamon and warm berry compote
  • Check out our daily specials on the blackboard and for other tasty treats in the cabinet.
  • Fresh NZ Fish of the Day POA
    • Please ask our helpful staff about today's creation
  • Homemade Warm Double Chocolate Brownie $12.50
    • W/ chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
  • Fruit Salad $6.50
  • Vivant Beef Burger $22.00
    • Homemade beef patty in a ciabatta bun with streaky bacon, cos lettuce, caramelised onion, cheddar cheese & rustic fries
  • Chicken Tenders $12.00
    • W/ mash, garden salad & tomato sauce
  • Herb Crusted NZ Lamb Rack $36.00
    • W/ lentil mash, seasonal green vegetables & vegetable ratatouille sauce
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
  • Garden Salad w/ Homemade Dressing $6.00
  • Red bean soup w/small taro ball $7.00
  • Taro ball snowflake ice $13.80
  • Coconut taro w/black rice ball $7.50
  • Boba snowflake ice $13.80
  • Taro ball no6 $8.00
    • crystal jelly + noodle jelly + boba
  • Taro ball no4 $8.00
    • taro + red bean + boba
  • Taro ball no1 $8.00
    • mung bean + barley + boba
  • Tofu Pudding with honey bean $8.00
  • Freshly Baked Muffuletta Roll $ 3.00
    • With butter
  • Side dish of the day
  • Hand Diced Liver & Pistachio Terrine de Campagne $ 17.90
    • With baguette
  • Crispy Duck Confit $ 37.90
    • With duck fat baked potatoes & bok choy
  • Pasta of roasted aubergine, caper & sweet pepper caponata $ 31.90
  • Rocket cos & mesclun salad with sherry vinaigrette $ 6.50
  • Soup of the day $ 14.90
    • >With freshly baked muffuletta roll
  • Duck fat baked potatoes $ 7.90
  • Chip & Salad $ 4.90
  • Crumbed or Battered
  • Groper $ 9.30
  • Tarakihi $ 8.30
  • Pacific Oysler Doz $ 21.00
  • Corn Fritter $2.90
  • Fresh Squid Rings $ 1.00
  • Crumbed or Battered Prawns
  • Burger or Fish & Chips & Dessert combo $15.00
  • Thyme Roasted Portobello Mushrooms & Balsamic $10.00
  • Jalapenos $1.50
  • Gluten Free Bun $2.50
  • Mushroom and Halloumi Double Down, Beetroot Relish & Watercress Salad. Served with Fries $24.00
  • Burger Pattie $7.50
  • Ice Cream Sundae (Vanilla bean ice cream with caramel sauce & milk chocolate) $7.00
  • Diet Fries $2.50
  • Pasta of roasted aubergine,caper and sweet pepper caponata. $31.90
  • Selection of two cheeses $29.00
  • Rocket,Cos and mesclun salad w sherry vinaigrette $6.50
  • Warm goat cheese $17.90
    • w smoked tomato crostini and salad.
  • Soup of the day $14.90
    • w freshly baked muffaletta roll
  • Saute snails $17.90
    • w pernot ,walnut and cream sauce.
  • Bok Choy $7.90
    • w extra virgin olive oil and crispy shallot
  • Warm sticky date and walnut pudding $15.90
    • w butterscotch and vanilla ice cream
  • O’Nagiri $2.50
  • Spicy chicken
  • Miso $2.50
  • Fresh Salmon
  • Cream Cheese & Avocado
  • Selection of Sushi may change*
  • King Prawn
  • vegetarian Roll
  • Mini Beef Cheese Burgers $10.00
    • 40g Beef Patties w Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese & Steers BBQ Sauce, w a side of Fries >>
  • Strawberry Short Cake Shake $7.00
  • The Casanova $17.50
    • 120g Premium In-House Beef Pattie, Mayo, Streaky Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Pan Fried Mushrooms w Dijon mustard
  • Chicken Caesar $19.50
    • Succulent Crumbed Chicken Breast w Lettuce, Streaky Bacon, Fried Egg, Cheddar Cheese, topped w Caesar dressing
  • Caramel Shake $7.00
  • Twisted Fries $6.00
  • Vegetarian Salad Burger $18.00
    • 110g Vegetarian Pattie w Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Fresh Avocado & Aioli
  • Mini Chicken Burgers $10.00
    • Two mini Chicken Breast Burgers w Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese & Steer’s BEQ Sauce, w a sick of Fries
  • Toast w Spreads $4.00
  • -Greek
    • Feta & kalamata olives
  • Takeaway available
  • Cajun chicken burger $14.00
    • On a sesame bun w mesclum, tomato, sweet chilli dressing and served w fries
  • Eggs florentime $13.50
    • Spinach & hollandaise
  • 3 Fillings $6.00
  • Extras $4.00
    • Tomatoes, hash browns, baked beans, sausages, bacon, mushrooms
  • Creamy Fettuccini
    • See specials board
  • Marinated Kalamata Olives & Green Olives $7.00
  • Pulled Pork, Fennel, Tomato & Sticky Cheese $9.00
  • Pilsner Corned Beef, Onion, Cabbage & Cheese $9.00
  • Pistachio Nuts $4.50
  • Garlic $12.00
    • Tuatara Garlic Paste, Mozzarella & Herbs
  • Specials $20.00
    • Tuesday night - pint of Tuatara & all you can eat pizza (starting from 5.30 pm)
  • Zucchini, Chilli, Pesto & Raclette Cheese $9.00
  • Italian Mortadella, Hot Cabreses, Pork & Fennel Sopressa, Italian Smoked Provolone, Dutch Cumin Gouda & New Zealand Mt Peel Blue, Pickled Onions, Cornichons with toasted Rye Bread, Crostini and Feijoa Chutney $32.00
  • Tuna Roll $3.50
  • Salmon & avocado roll 6 pcs $5.00
  • Kara Tanabe(hot wave) $17.00
    • fried chicken, prawn dumplings
  • Beef $4.50
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don $15.50
    • Pan fried chicken with Teriyaki sauce
  • Chicken or Beef Udon $17.50
    • a choice of Chicken or Beef with Udon and Vegetable Soup
  • SET Q $35.00
    • Eel on rice, chicken dumpling, sushi, sashimi, rare beef and miso, seaweed salad
  • SET N $30.00
    • teriyaki chicken on rice, tempura, sashimi, fried chicken and miso, seaweed salad
Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus

location

Address

90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

048028935

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 2:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 2:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , French , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Private Dining ,  Wine and Beer ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Valet Parking ,  Seating ,  View ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Full Bar

Location
90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand