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

  • Side Rice $5.5
  • Cha Gio Bun Saigon Lemongrass Beef Salad With Crispy Spring Roll $28.5
    • A refreshing rice noodle salad, mixed with lime dressing, spring onion oil & fresh Asian herbs. Topped with stir-fry lemongrass beef, roasted peanuts, crispy pork & crab spring rolls. (Veg available on request)
  • Bo Nuong – Vietnamese Street Style Chargrilled Beef Skewers $15.5
    • Premium Taupo grass fed Angus beef mince marinated with Vietnamese herbs & spices. Wrapped around fresh lemongrass & BBQ. Served with rice noodles, nuts, herbs & dipping sauce.
  • Banh Xeo Saigon Crispy Rice Crepe With Lacy Spring Rolls $28.5
    • Traditional rice flour crepe seasoned with coconut & turmeric, sizzled in a wok until crispy. Stuffed with sprouts, pork, prawns & fresh Vietnamese herbs. Served with traditional dipping sauce. (Vegetarian available on request)
  • Canh Ga Chien – Stuffed Chicken Wings With Pork & Prawns $15.5
    • Delicious stuffed chicken wings with our special prok & prawn filling. Fried until crispy, served with a tangy chilli & lime dressing. Labour of love.
  • Goi Cuon – Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls $14.5
    • Vietnamese signature dish. Fresh rice paper spring rolls filled with pork, prawn, rice noodles and herbs. Served with a classic in-house spiced bean dipping sauce. (Vegetarian on request).
  • Side Fries $5.5
  • Sides
  • Organic mixed leaf salad & house dressing $8.90
  • Catalan Crêpes with orange caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream $16.90
  • Pan-fried Prawn tails, garlic butter sauce, lemon, Italian parsley & tagliatelle $22.90
  • Pappardelle, butternut & goat cheese cream, chard, hazelnuts, Grana Padano (vego) $33.90
  • Fresh Kaipara Pacific Oysters $4.50 each
    • Served natural with your choice of: Sherry Vinegar, Ponzu or Battered with Remoulade.
  • Todays choice of ripened cheeses served with fig & walnut compote- Pico, Beaufort, Roquefort (50gms per portion) $10.90
  • Chocolate Mousse, espresso mascarpone, dark Ghana ganache & chocolate crumb $15.90
  • House Baked Sourdough Baguette $4.90
  • Vegetarian $4.50
  • Chicken Tenderloin (Each) $3.00
  • Seafood large $9.50
  • Salmon Salad $13.50
    • Manuka Honey Wood Smoked Salmon Salad with cashew nuts
  • McCain Chips $3.00
  • Chicken Nuggets - Dozen $10.00
  • Famous Large Fresh Fillet Dinner $11.00
    • Large fresh fish fillet with chips and salad
  • Hamburger - Plain $4.00
  • Pineapple $1.50
  • Kumara Chips $6.50
  • SUPREMO FISH $7.50
    • crumbed or battered fish, fresh salad, tomatoes, tartare sauce
  • GOURMET CHICKEN $6.50
    • 150gm chicken breast, bacon, camembert cheese avocado,fresh salad, tomatoes, cranberry or sweet chilli Sauce
  • Banana Fritter $2.60
  • Hot Dog on Stick (With sauce) $2.90
  • Crumbed Fillet $8.50
  • Squid Rings $1.90
  • Chicken Laksa $12.00
    • Chicken with egg noodles and laksa soup
  • ●Green Curry and Vegetables $12.00
    • Sweet green curry and vegetables served with: chicken / beef / pork
  • ●Stir Fried with Ginger $12.00
    • Chicken / beef / pork
  • Clear Chicken Soup $6.00
    • Succulent chicken and prawns with rice noodles and vegetables
  • Thai Chicken Satay (5) $6.00
    • Grilled chicken served with peanut sauce
  • ●Stir Fried with Chilli Paste $12.00
    • Chicken / beef / pork
  • Tom Kha Chicken $6.00
    • Chicken with a delightful lemon flavour, coconut and fresh galangal
  • -King Prawn $15.00
  • Chocolate frog breakfast $19.50
    • poached, scrambled or fried eggs with bacon, sausage, potato cake and tomato + toast.
  • Steak sandwich $19.50
    • with mushrooms, roast tomatoes, Haloumi cheese and greens
  • Soup of the day $8.00
    • please refer to daily specials board, cup:
  • Chocolate frog vege breakfast $19.50
    • poached, scrambled, or fried eggs with spinach, mushrooms, potato cake, tomato and toast.
  • Homemade birther muesli $12.50
    • with yogurt and seasonal fruit.
  • Bacon toasty $5.50
  • Manuka smoked Bacon and Avocado with fresh tomato and basil. $13.50
  • Jam and cream cheese. $6.50
  • Bruschetta $9.50
    • Fresh Tomatoes. Basil. Garlic, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
  • Olive Bread $8.00
    • With Kalamata Olives. Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
  • Microwave Tortellini $10.00
    • Sundried Tomato and Bacon Creamy Pumpkin and Roast Garlic Creamy Mushroom and Bacon
  • Margherita Pizza $16.00
    • Italian Tomato Sauce. Mozzarella. Fresh Basil. Parmigiano and Olive Oil
  • Pepperoni Pizza $22.00
    • Italian Tomato Sauce. Mozzarella. Pepperoni, and Fresh Basil
  • 4Pm till late
  • Fries
  • Quattro Formaggi Pizza $23.50
    • White Base. Mozzarella. Provolone. Pecorino. Gorgonzola, Cherry Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil
  • Tempura Prawn $3.00
  • Tempura Shrimp & Vegetable $4.50
  • Salmon Bento $18.90
  • Mixed Seafood Udon Standard $9.90
  • Fried Chicken Bowl (Karaage)
  • Regular Standard $9.80
  • Teriyaki Chicken Soba Standard $9.90
  • Regular Combo $16.20
  • SPICY CHICKEN WITH RICE AND SALAD $15.00
  • PORK MANDU $5.00
  • POPCORN CHICKEN $4.00/$15.00
    • small/large
  • CHICKEN RAMEN $13.50
  • KIMCHI $4.00
  • GARLIC SOY DOOBU $13.50
  • GARLIC SOY DAKGALBI $13.50
  • TOFU BIBIMBAP $15.00
  • Changeable / Seasonal Salads (V / GF) $6 / $10
  • Daily changing selection of pies: $7.50
  • Soup (V): $8.00
  • Changeable / Seasonal Salads: $6 / $10
  • Daily changing selection of pies: $7.50
  • Toasties including the staples; Reuben, Pulled pork and Ham and gruyere cheese. $8.50
  • Cakes/ Slices: $4.5 / $6.5
  • Soup: $8.00
  • Zorba’s Famous Saganaki Cheese (V) $16.50
    • flamed with anise liqueur – OPA!
  • Hand-Cut Agria Potato Fries (GF.V) $7.00
    • with aioli
  • Margherita (v) $19.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, sweet basil & extra virgin olive oil
  • Polenta Chips (GF,V) $7.00
    • with smoked paprika and tomato sauce
  • Ameera Tagine (vegan) $24.50
    • cauliflower, pumpkin & chick peas served with fragrant cous cous
  • Panko Crumbed Calamari $14.00
    • served with lemon aioli
  • Rigatoni alla carbonara $25.00
    • long-cut rigatoni with dry cured Holly Bacon, cream, parmesan and coarse ground black pepper
  • Jamon Serrano (GF) $16.00
    • Spanish dried ham, aged 18 months
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Steak & Creamy Mushroom
  • Vege Sammie $5.50
  • Sausage Rolls Spinach, Oar, Cheese Roll $3.50
  • Vege Muffin- Cheese, Onion Tomato, Spin, Rosemary Sweet Muffin Of The Day Cheese Scone $3.50
  • Mince
  • Bacon, Maski, Tomato & Aioli $5.00
  • Roast Chicken, Meski, Tomato & Aioli $5.50
  • Flounder, Whole $9.90
  • Slow Roast Lamb Shoulder Burger $14.00
    • Watercress, grilled aubergine, harissa yogurt, baba ganoush and za'atar
  • Skate $6.50
  • Chicken Tenders $8.00
    • Free-range Waiton chicken tenders with curly fries and tomato sauce
  • Elephant Fish $5.20
    • Soft textured, succulent fish with a subtle flavour
  • Blue Warehou $6.70
  • Gurnard Kebab with Watercress Pesto $7.00
    • with courgette, red onion, capsicum
  • Skin—on Tarakihi — Grilled $8.00
  • Chicken salad (GFO) $15.50
    • Roasted chicken with garden salad, parmesan, herbs croutons, drizzled with aioli and topped with a poached egg
  • House smoked salmon, cream cheese toasted bagel $15.50
  • -Or blueberry and vanilla cream $14.50
  • Slow roasted lamb shank burger with mint yogurt dressing and fries $18.50
  • Baked camembert wheel with thyme and garlic, accompanied with toasted bread and apple $14.50
  • Gluten free bread available $2.00
  • Side
  • Black pudding and grilled halloumi $5.00
  • Hot Chips $4.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $6.00
  • Wedges $5.00
  • Donner Kebab $9.00
  • Salads $9.00
  • Kebab on Rice $10.00
  • Roti Wrap $9.00
  • Coleslaw $4.00
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