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

  • Gravy $2.70 / $5.00
    • regular / large
  • Peas & Gravy $2.70 / $5.00
    • regular / large
  • Shrimps Cocktail $9.50
  • Beef meal $11.80
  • 6 fillets and chips $30.80
  • Chips $3.40 / $6.60
    • regular / large
  • Plate of Veges $8.30 / $11.80
    • small / large
  • Coleslaw $2.50 / $5.10
    • regular / large
  • Home Made Soup $8 or $14
    • Add GF $2
  • Harissa & Avocado $10.00
    • Add GF $2
  • Burrito (V) (GF) $16.00
    • Add GF $2
  • Home made Toasted Muesli $13.00
  • Pan Fried Bacon
  • Cheddar & Chive Dutch Baby $15.50
  • Steel Cut Oats $13.00
  • Beef Burger $19.00
    • Add GF $2
  • Coconut Rice $5.00
  • Thai Gulf Jumbo Prawns $17.00
    • steamed with fresh spring onion, coriander, mint & basil
  • 25 Herb & Spice Indian Lamb Curry $24.00
    • slow cooked diced lamb in a savoury spiced curry with our secret mix of spices; a Monsoon classic
  • Bok Choy $9.00
    • with black beans, oyster sauce & garlic
  • Saffron Rice $5.00
  • Malai Chicken $1600
    • tender pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, cumin, ginger, cardamom & pepper then tandoor baked
  • Jasmine Rice $4.00
  • Stuffed Naan $7.00
    • with cream cheese, bacon & chilli jam
  • 1/4 Avocado $4.00
  • Pork & fennel sausage $6.00
  • Proscuitto & peach $18.00
    • zucchini, rocket, mint, feta
  • Rocket $10.00
    • parmesan, fresh herbs, red wine vinaigrette
  • Breakfast N/A
    • Our eggs and bacon are free range
  • House cured salmon $18.00
    • spinach, poached egg, hollandaise, 5 grain
  • Scopa Vegetariano $21.00
    • two eggs, roasted potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, avocado
  • Beetroot carpaccio $15.00
    • ricotta salata, walnuts, honey, micro greens
  • Pancakes, Whipped Cream & Stewed Fruit $16
  • Black Angus Sirloin, Hasselback Potato, Pistou, Caramelised Onion $30
  • Edamame Beans $5
  • Raspberry Cooler $12
  • Vegetable Pasta, Portobello Mushroom, Aubergine, Napoli Sauce $25
  • Poached Eggs on Ciabatta with Hollandaise & Bacon/Spinach/Salmon $16
  • Hash-stack with Pork Belly, Black Pudding & Fried Egg $19
  • Duck Liver Pate, Pickles & Rye Bread $14
  • DVDT (delicious vegetarian deluxe toastie) $15.00
    • sweet chilli sauce, a corn fritter, cheese and tomato, toasted and topped with hollandaise
  • Eggs florentine $17.00
    • spinach with homemade hollandaise
  • Manuka smoked Bacon and Avocado with fresh tomato and basil. $13.50
  • Bacon toasty $5.50
  • DDT (delicious deluxe toastie) $15.00
    • bacon, hash brown, cheese, tomato, sweet chilli sauce, toasted and topped with hollandaise
  • Kids pancakes (4 pikelet size) $6.00
    • with maple syrup or lemon sugar
  • Gluten free and vogels bread are available to add to any meal extra $2.00
  • Pear, blue cheese, and caramelised onions. $11.50
  • PANEER TIKKA MASALA $16.00
    • home made paneer(cottage cheese) cooked in chef's special sauce
  • FISH MADRAS $16.00
    • fresh boneless fish infused with Indian gravy and coconut cream
  • BADAMI CHICKEN $15.00
    • boneless chicken cooked with creamy gravy and almond
  • RAITA $3.50
    • yoghurt mixed with cucumber and mild spices
  • JUNGLE GOAT $16.00
    • New Zealand goat cooked in Indian Spices
  • SAHI PANEER $15.00
    • cottage cheese cooked with cashew nut gravy
  • VEG MANCHURIAN $15.00
    • veg balls cooked in a chef's special sauce
  • LAMB PASANDA $16.00
    • fresh boneless lamb cooked with yoghurt gravy
  • Katsu Chicken $17.90
    • Katsu Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, Deep Fried Prawns, Nigiri Sushi, Sushi Rolls, Steamed Rice, Japanese Pickles, Salad, Seaweed Salad, Sauces
  • Large Standard $13.40
  • Regular Standard $14.50
  • Tempura Shrimp & Vegetable $4.50
  • Chicken Katsu $6.00
  • Regular Standard $9.80
  • Regular Combo $11.50
  • Teriyaki Chicken Soba Standard $9.90
  • SMALL $5.00
  • - 4 pieces Regular Teriyaki Chicken
  • - 8 pieces Sesame Teriyaki Chicken
  • Seaweed Salad
  • Nigiri Sushi Medley $30.90
  • - 4 pieces Avocado Nigiri
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $7.30
  • Inari
  • Sweet sour chicken $10
    • pineapples, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
  • Caesar salad $17
    • cos lettuces, bacon, anchovy, croutons, parmesan, boiled egg and roasted chicken
  • Lemon chicken $10
    • sticky lemon sauce, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
  • Curry chicken $10
    • Japanese mind curry, potatoes and carrots, served with steamed rice.
  • Chicken sandwich $16
    • Cajun chicken breast, lettuces, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, served with French fries
  • Beef burger $14
    • lettuces, sliced onion and tomatoes, beetroot, cheese, BBQ sauce, aioli, served with sesame buns and French fries. Add fried eggs $2. Add bacon $3
  • Open steak sandwich $20
    • scotch fillet, tomato relish, caramelised onions, served with warm bun and French fries
  • Fettuccine $15
    • cooked with mushroom and bacon, in a cream reduction sauce, serve with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
  • Pasta of the Day $15
    • MariaPia's famous homemade pasta . See "specials board " for todays
  • BBQ Beef & Bacon Burger $17
    • scrumptious beef pattie with salad & fries
  • Toasted Sandwiches $5
    • your choice of filling
  • Hot Chips $5.50
  • Golfers Grill $18
    • bacon& eggs, sausage, hash brown, grilled tomato & mushrooms
  • Lamb's fry & Bacon $15
    • on toasted Ciabatta with a mushroom & onion gravy
  • Soup of the Day $8
    • Chefs choice changes daily
  • Omelete & Salad $15
    • Your choice of filling
  • Manuka Smoked Fish
    • Line-caught fish cactus, onions, carrots, tomato, lettuce and chipotle mayonnaise
  • Guacamole (when available) $4.00
  • Aceitunas Con Chiles $8.00
    • Chile marinated olives
  • Snack Trio $11.00
    • Peanuts, pumpkin seeds and corn. Your choice of - Cacahuates Picantes - Chilli spiced peanuts / Pepitas Picantes - Spicy pumpkin seeds / ¡Nixta! - Fried Nixtamal corn with salt (or $4.50ea)
  • Memela Con Carnitas $10.00
    • Corn cake topped with chorizo refried beans, crispy shredded pork, salsa verde & habanero pickled onions
  • Del Jefe $17.00
    • Refried navy beans, sautéed veggies, salad & vegan chipotle crema
  • Mexican Stoneground Hot Chocolate $5.00
    • Cinnamon, nutmeg, blackpepper and chilli ¡Es Picante!
  • Huevos Rancheros $18.00
    • Two corn tortillas, cheddar, two eggs, pot beans, Zany Zeus feta, salsa ranchera & guacamole
  • ojo bife $45.00
    • scotch fillet, bone marrow, chimichurri
  • grilled octopus "causa" $17.00
    • potatoes, avocado & black olives mayo
  • green salad $7.00
  • empanadas $12.00
    • beef or napolitana
  • albóndigas con ñoquis $27.00
    • pork & beef meatballs with house made gnocchi
  • prosciutto/ salame/paté/terrine/hummus/olives/caprino/kikorangi/manchego $7.00
  • zapallo $9.00
    • roasted pumpkin, caramelized onions, goat cheese, watercress
  • milanesa alla napolitana $31.00
    • beef rump schnitzel, tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano
  • Italian cheese and herb fritters $15
  • Prawn linguine $29.50
    • Sweet prawns, rich tomatoes, wild rocket, and a kick of chilli
  • Roast potato skins, summer truffle mayo $12
  • Crispy duck fat potatoes $8
  • Braised red cabbage, apple and cinnamon $8
  • Panzanella $17.50
  • Chef’s selection cured meats platter $29
    • A selection of three of our prodigal daughter house cured meats, pickles, bread
  • Rocket, pear and parmesan salad $8
  • Pad Kaprow $12.50
    • Stir-fried Chinese and basil with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Larb $12.50
    • Thai spicy salad with choice of minced chicken, beef or pork
  • Narm Tok $12.50
    • Thai spicy beef salad
  • Yum Gai $12.50
    • Thai spicy chicken salad
  • Sticky Rice $2.00
  • Angel Wings $10.00
    • Chicken wings stuffed with minced pork, vermicelli rice noodle and vegetables
  • Yellow Curry $12.50
    • Yellow curry with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Tom Yum Noodle Soup $12.50
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork
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