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

  • Goan raw fish curry $14.50
  • Lemon meringue tart & lemon verbena syrup $14.50
  • Iced rice noodles, ginger & soy $8.00
  • Pulled pork $13.50
  • Beef shoulder fillet, chimichurri rojo, quinoa & roast parsnips $28.00
  • Market fish w/ tamarind, coconut rice, mint & cucmber salad $27.00
  • Papaya salad w/ crispy vermicilli, pork floss & thai fried eggs $24.50
  • Banana donuts w/ whipped cream, chocolate & caramel sauce $16.50
  • Crumb Fish Burger $6.00
  • Paua Fritter (Genuine Paua) $7.50
  • Hash Brown $1.30
  • Egg Burger $5.50
  • Meat Pattie $2.90
  • Sausage $2.40
  • Donut $1.70
  • Stuffed Chicken Wing $2.50
  • Pork and Coriander Rolls / Deep Fried Tera $28.00
  • Crystal Ham (chinese style) and Jelly Fish $20.00
  • Lamb Cutlets in Black Pepper Sauce / Stir-Fried Venison with X.O. Sauce $28.00
  • Roast Chicken with Jellyfish $28.00
  • Sunkist Chicken / Lemon Chicken / Stir-Fried Chicken Pieces with Chilli / Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables $18.80
  • Deep Fried Tofu in Chef's Special Sauce / MaPo Tofu Sauteed Szechuan Style / Deep Fried Tofu in Hot Pepper Sauce $18.80
  • Seafood & Pineapple Fried Rice $20.00
  • Pork Steamed with Salted Dried Mustard Cabbage / Duck with Chun Zhou Brown Sauce $24.80
  • Monique $10.50
    • Pineapple, Guacamole, and Jalapeño Salsa
  • Big John $10.00
    • Bacon, Guacamole, Jalapeño Salsa
  • Pills Rob $14.00
    • Mushroom, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Aioli and Onion Jam
  • Dale $8.50
    • Guacamole, Marinated Tofu
  • Big Dave $14.00
    • Bacon, Beef, Black Pudding, Egg, Cheese, Ekim Sauce
  • Adam $9.50
    • Bacon, Fried Egg, Hash Brown, Mushroom, Guacamole
  • Little Mike $13.00
    • Double Beef, Double Cheese
  • Stemps $11.50
    • Hash Brown, Bacon, Beetroot relish
  • CHICKEN $9.50
  • MUSSELS $1.00
  • CHICKEN BURGER $4.00
  • BACON BURGER $3.70
  • CHICKEN NUGGET $0.80
  • BLUE COD CRUMBED BATTERED $8.00/$8.50
  • MIXED FAMILY PACK 2 FISH, 2 HOT DOGS, 2 SAUSAGES CHIPS $13.00
  • PORK $9.80
  • Lamb Pasanda Lunch $10.90
    • Diced lamb pieces cooked in tomato, cream and onion gravy. Every Curry is served with Basmati Rice and Plain Naan, Whereas you can always upgrade the Plain Naan to Garlic or Butter naan by adding $1.
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.50
    • White flour bread stuffed with cottage cheese.
  • Channa Masala $14.00
    • Chickpeas cooked with onion and tomato based spicy gravy.
  • Aloo Saag Lunch $9.90
  • Lamb $16.50
  • Chicken $15.50
  • Gr8 Tandoori Platter For Two $25.00
    • Consists of Chicken Tikka, Chicken Zafrani, Chicken Achaari, Lamb Chops, Lamb Boti Kebab.
  • Chicken $16.00
  • Please order At the Bar.
  • 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
  • -1 Metre $47
  • -Singo $14
  • Gluten free buns: are available for an extra $2 burggers marked "gfa" are gluten free when ordered with a gluten free bun.
  • Autumn Salad (gf) 3/4 $16 main $20
    • mixed green leaves, fresh tomato, grilled chicken tenderloins, avocado, fresh sliced nectarine & pistachio nuts, with an orange dressing
  • -1 Metre $47
  • Kaiserschmarrn $14.50
    • "Emperor's Pancake" shredded, caramelized Crepes Souffle & Plum Compote
  • Austrian Beef Goulash $21.50
    • Served with Spaetzle
  • Bratwurst $18.50
    • Sauerkraut & Mash
  • Wiener Schnitzel $22.50
    • Tenderized Pork, hand pounded, breaded & lightly fried golden, Potato Salad & Lingonberry Sauce
  • Omelette With Brie $17.50
    • & a choice of Spinach or free range Bacon
  • The Deli Platter $22.50
    • An assortment of our charcuterie cheeses, dips & olives
  • Kasnock´N $18.50
    • Mac & Cheese, Austrian style, green salad
  • Bread to accompany $2.5 per serve.
  • Penne alla Spuntare $16.00
    • Penne pasta in creamy sauce with mushrooms
  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara $16.00
    • Spaghetti pasta in creamy sauce & bacon
  • Pane con Olio $6.50
    • Dipping bread with tomato pesto & olive oil
  • Boscaiola $16.00
    • Tomato based pizza with mushrooms, sausages & mozzarella cheese
  • Tiramisu $6.90
  • Passion Fruit Gelato $6.90
  • Manzo $16.00
    • Tomato based pizza with beef mince, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves & mozzarella cheese
  • Penne al Gamberi $18.00
    • Penne pasta in tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes
  • Chocolate frog vege breakfast $19.50
    • poached, scrambled, or fried eggs with spinach, mushrooms, potato cake, tomato and toast.
  • Kids egg and bacon $8.00
  • Or small greek $5.00
    • $11.00 add bacon for
  • Steak sandwich $19.50
    • with mushrooms, roast tomatoes, Haloumi cheese and greens
  • $5 Sides
    • tomato, spinach, scrambled eggs, black pudding, hash browns, mushrooms, manuka smoked bacon, haloumi cheese, potato cake, sausage, avocado, smoked salmon green side salad
  • Corn fritters $18.00
    • and bacon with homemade mint yogurt dressing.
  • Five little cherrios & hashbrown $6.50
  • Toast and spreads $6.00
    • with your choice of 2 spreads.
  • FILLED CROISSANT $8.50
    • with bacon, brie & tomatoes
  • SALMON QUICHE $9.00
    • with salmon and asparagus (GF)
  • TOASTED CROISSANT $5.50
    • with jam and butter
  • FRUIT SALAD $6.50
    • Seasonal fruit with greek yoghurt
  • BREAKFAST PIE $11.50
    • Bacon, egg & veg served with tomato chutney with toast
  • TOAST $6.50
    • Two slices of toast (wholemeal or GF) >> with choice of spread: peanut butter, jam or marmite
  • TRAMMEZINO $8.50
    • with smoked chicken, brie & tomato chutneys
  • BREAKFAST PIE $7.50
    • Bacon, egg & veg served with tomato chutney
  • Beef with Oyster Sauce with Rice
  • Sze Chuan Chicken with Rice
  • Shrimp Mee Goreng
  • Sliced Fish in Satay Sauce with Rice
  • Roti with Vegetarian Curry
  • Thai Style Chicken with Rice $12.90
  • Sliced chicken in Singapore Sauce with Rice
  • Sweet & Sour Fish with Rice $14.50
  • Porridge $7
    • Rolled oats with Banana & honey, or Berries & cinnamon sugar
  • Vegetarian Panini $8
    • Spinach, almonds, sundried tomato, pesto and tasty cheese
  • 3C Panini $8.5
    • Free range chicken, camembert cheese and cranberry sauce
  • Kids Panini $5
    • Your choice of any two fillings
  • Soup of the Day $8
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream
  • H.T.C. Panini $8
    • Free range ham, fresh tomato and tasty cheese
  • Gourmet Granola $7
    • Served with banana, yogurt and mixed berries
  • Soup of the Day $10
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream + cheese scone
  • Margarita $17.00
    • Napoli mozzarella fresh basil
  • Americano $21.00
    • Scottys ham, pineapple, mozzarella
  • Parma $21.00
    • Garlic, prosciutto, mozzarella, rocket
  • Chocolat $7.00
  • Hazelnut semifreddo $7.00
  • Abruzzo $20.00
    • Caramelized onion, roast potato, taleggio parsley
  • Raspberry and lemon curd semifreddo $7.00
  • Veneto $20.00
    • Parkvale mushroom, basil pesto, taleggio fresh basil
  • With salad or peas $15.00
  • Beef, lamb or pork salad $21.00
  • Pork & kumara $8.00
  • Sticky date pudding w/ butterscotch sauce $12.00
  • Berry fool w/ creme fraiche $12.00
  • Beef & mushroom $8.00
  • Beef, lamb or pork sandwich $16.00
  • Choc brownie w ice cream $12.00
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