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

  • Tamarind Tofu Noodle $17.5
    • Wok tossed rice noodles and eggs bound in a rich tamarind sauce with tofu
  • Chicken and Prawn Lotus Salad $18.5
    • Chicken, king prawns, lotus root, daikon, capsicum, carrot and herbs
  • Grilled Pork Skewers $10.5
    • Grilled marinated pork skewers with sesame seeds and fried shallots
  • Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup $17.5
    • Slice beef sirloin and pork mince on thick rice noodle, predominantly flavor of lemongrass
  • Tofu and Mushroom Curry $16.5
    • Yellow coconut curry with kumara, potato, carrot, onion and capsicum
  • Roasted Duck in Steamed "Bao" Bun $10.5
    • Vietnamese roasted duck wrapped with cucumber, herbs and chef's special sauce
  • Rock Yard's Signature Prawn Salad $22.5
    • Pan-fried marinated king prawns with a mixture of red and white cabbage, carrot and herbs
  • Saigon Beef Noodle Soup $17.5
    • Slice beef sirloin with rice noodle, onion, spring onion and coriander in traditional broth
  • Chicken Cranberry $14.5 S / $21.5 L
    • Smoked Chicken, Cranberry, Mozzarella, Camembert
  • Margherita $8 S / $14.5 L
    • Tomato, Mozarella, Fresh Basil, Parmesan Cheese
  • Cheese $7.5 S / $11.5 L
    • Mozzarella, Oregano
  • Pepperoni $13.5 S / $19.5 L
    • Pepperoni, Mozarella
  • Marinara $14.5 S / $21.5 L
    • Prawns, Calamari, Parsley, Garlic, Mozzarella
  • Greek $7.90
    • Olives, Onion, Tomato, Feta, Cucumber & Olive Oil dressing
  • Specialty $14.5 S / $21.5 L
    • Ask the Heaven crew for today's special creation
  • Green $7.90
    • Lettuce, Cucumber, Rocket, Mesclun & Pine Nuts in Vinaigrette dressing
  • DESSERT
  • Beetroot bruschetta with goats’ cheese vinaigrette $14.50
  • Today’s fish $26.50
  • Yogurt panna cotta with Capitol’s honey $15.50
  • Risotto vignole $21.50
  • MAIN
  • Midday to 3pm
  • Antipasto $27.50
  • B8 Szechuan beef $17.50
  • P10 Pork strips with sweet bean sauce on spring onion $16.50
  • F10 Sweet sour fish $17.50
  • S1 Chicken & sweet corn soup $8.50
  • B1 Combination Fried Noodles $12.50
  • B8 HK Style Fried Noodles $12.50
  • N11 HK style beef fried rice noodles $13.50
  • E5 Duck foo young $17.50
  • Chorizo, black bean & spinach stuffed calamari, roasted tomato & red pepper sauce, steamed mussels (g/f) $22.00
  • Fries tossed with rosemary & garlic with chili mayo (v) $8.00
  • -Toasted ciabatta (v) $4.00
  • Pork belly sliders w. latin slaw, smoked paprika tomato chutney, chili mayo $14.00
  • sprouts (v, v*, g/f) $7.00
  • -add fries $5.00
  • Moqueca (g/f) $20/$38
    • Bahian seafood stew of prawns, red cod, mussels, tomato, red capsicum, coriander & coconut milk, w. biro biro rice. Single serve or share a pot for two
  • ●Gaucho burger $21.00
    • spiced beef patty, cheddar, latin slaw, tomato, pickles, smoked paprika tomato chutney w. fries & chili mayo
  • Curry Steak $12.00
  • Hash brown $1.30
  • Banana Fritters $2.20
  • Curry Combination $13.00
  • Ham $4.00
  • Seafood Dog $4.70
  • Sausage Egg & Chips $12.50
  • Bacon, Egg & Cheese $6.50
  • Chicken Saag Wala $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in subtly flavoured spinach, ginger, garlic and spices
  • Chicken Biryani $17.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken, spices, garnished with coriander and served with raita
  • Fish Malabari $18.50
    • Seasonal fish cooked with coconut cream, coriander, tomatoes, cream and spices
  • Garlic Chicken $16.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with garlic and spices
  • Chicken Do Pyaza $15.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces prepared traditionally in special spices and herbs and sautéed twice with sliced onion
  • Khumb Mattar $15.00
    • Mushrooms and peas cooked together in subtly spiced tomato and vegetable sauce
  • Lamb Chettinad $16.50
    • Lamb cooked according to traditional chettinadu recipe with black pepper garlic, ginger, cinnamon and finished with coconut cream and herbs
  • Bhindi Masala $14.50
    • Okra cooked in a coconut based gravy with onion
  • Tomato Salsa
  • Basilo
    • Basil, garlic and pine nuts
  • Guacamole Extra
  • Lamb
    • With oregano and sautéed onions
  • Salsa +$2.00
    • IQ™ Black turtle beans, pepita seeds, tomato, corn, coriander, red onion and fresh lime juice
  • Verde
    • Jalapeños, mango, coriander and lime
  • White Rice
    • Aromatic jasmine rice infused with chives
  • Sour Cream +$0.50
    • IQ Range™ and Powerbowl
  • Casalingo Hot $21.50
    • salamijalapeno, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, fresh oregano & chili oil
  • Warmed olives $8.00
    • with garlic cumin & fennel seed
  • Porridge $9.00
    • with cream and brown sugar
  • Toasts & Spreads $5.00
    • on sourdough or Vogels, with a choice of Marmite/peanut butter/marmalade/ Jam
  • Tomato & Avocado $8.00
    • salad with cherry vinaigrette GF
  • Eggs Florentine $17.00
    • with spinach & hollandaise
  • Sauteed Mushrooms $16.00
    • with cream & shallots on toasted sourdough
  • Muesli $9.50
    • with tamarillo compote and honey yogurt
  • CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOMS $12.50
    • on toast or fettucine
  • CREAMY CATS PORRIDGE $10.50
    • apple, sultana + cinnamon or apricot, almond + vanilla
  • FREE RANGE CHICKEN + BACON SALAD $18.50
  • SMASHED AVOCADO ON PUMPKIN TOAST $17.50
    • with two poached eggs
  • TOAST with Choice of spread + butter $5.50
  • PREMIUM BEEF OR SPINACH + FETA RAVIOLI $17.50 / $17.00
    • with roast pumpkin + basil
  • FRENCH TOAST $18.00
    • with bacon + banana or modes berry compote + banana & maple syrup
  • AUNTY MOLLY'S MUESLI $13.00
    • served with natural Greek yogurt + modes berry compote
  • Window Meat Brick $16
    • Beef Brisket - Colby - Beetroot Relish - Pickles
  • Glory Box $17
    • Zucchini - Feta - Wild Rocket - Rogue Chilli.
  • Chicken Po Boy $16
    • Crispy Chicken - Slaw - Aioli - Cheese - Rogue Chilli - Tomato
  • Pablo y Patico $21
    • Grilled w/ Guacamole - Cos - Aioli - Tomato Salsa -Corn - Capsicum - Pickles - Red Onion -
  • Los Pollos Hermanos $20
    • Grilled w/ Deep Fried jalapenos - Bacon -Cos - Aioli - Harissa Relish - Pickles -Red Onion
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $12
    • W / Rogue Hummus and Rosemary
  • Curly Fries De Lujo $15
    • W/ Gravy and Cheese
  • Garden Salad $4
    • Mixed Greens - Red Onions - Tomato - Balsamic
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Pepperoni $5.00
    • Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • GLUTEN FREE $10.00
    • salad, 2 satays, 2 summer rolls
  • CLASSIC $10.00
    • 2 satays, 1 wrap, noodle salad
  • TASTER $7.00
    • 2 satays, 1 wrap, 1 roti, 1 rice
  • Fried Rice $6.00
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE 7 SALAD $10.00
  • ORIGINAL $10.00
    • 3 satays, 2 rice, 1 roti, salad
  • HUNGER BUSTER $15.00
    • 5 satays, 2 wraps, 2 rice, 1 roti, salad
  • Summer Roll $2.50
  • CRAB STICK $1.70
  • APPLE TURNOVER $2.20
  • SAUSAGE $2.60
  • 1/4 CHICKEN & CHIPS $8.00
  • SCALLOP $2.00
  • DIMSIM EACH $1.00
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.00
  • PORK BUN EACH $2.80
  • Three Cheese Fondue $30
    • Our three cheese fondue platter made for sharing, served with crudités, toasted bread, garlic croutes and crackers.
  • The Couple $18
    • A Bacon & fried Halloumi Sandwich with iceberg lettuce & vine tomatoes on toasted ciabatta bread, served with our home cut fries.
  • The Dls Burger $22
    • Our home made beef burger with gruyere cheese, streaky bacon, homemade BBQ sauce and served with our home cut fries.
  • Antipasto Platter $35
    • Selection of breads and crackers are served with Hummus and fresh tomato chutney, sundried tomato, prosciutto, salami and smoked salmon.
  • Yum Char N/A
    • On the good days we will have a chef ’s selection of small plates of BBQ goodness coming out to you from our staff.
  • Spicy Lamb Baguette $22
    • Pulled spiced lamb shoulder on a crusty baguette with minted yoghurt and Moroccan chickpea salad.
  • Wild Mushrooms, Walnut & Blue Cheese Wellington $25
    • Spiced tomato chutney & roasted pumpkin.
  • Rooftop Platter $49
    • Three Cheese Fondue, crudités, garlic bread, chicken cranberry & pistachio terrine, crates, cajun nuts, olives & feta, beef and bacon sliders salt & pepper squid.
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