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

  • Dips $1.20 each
  • grand $9.90
  • petite $13.90
  • Full Monty grand $17.90
    • DoubIe (2) Angus beef w/ free farmed bacon, melted cheddar, garlic mayo, salad and relish
  • grand $14.90
  • Big Squeaky
    • Seared organic halloumi w/ caramelised onions, tangy coriander and lime mayo, salad and relish
  • petite $12.50
  • Davey Jones
    • Crumbed NZ dory w/ tangy coriander and lime mayo, salad and relish
  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • With fresh fish, mussels & shrimps, lightly flavored with paprika, served with local artisan bread
  • Chef’s Salad (V) $17.00
  • Chicken BLT $15.00
    • Free range chicken, honey cured bacon, mesclun, tomato & mayo on Turkish flatbread(ADD fries $20.00)
  • salt & pepper squid Salad $21.00
  • Thai green chicken curry (GF, V) $17.50
    • Free range chicken cooked in lemongrass, coriander, lime & coconut cream served with jasmine rice
  • Small side of fries (V, GF) $5.00
  • Open Style Steak Sandwich $21.00
    • Chargrilled minute steak, caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, mesclun, horseradish mayo on sourdough with fries
  • ADD curry sauce (V, GF) $10.00
  • Hot Fudge Cake $8.90
    • Served with French Vanilla Ice-cream.
  • Squid Sambal $20.90
    • Stir-fried squid pieces with tomato, onion and chilli in a thick sambal sauce with fresh coriander.
  • Vege Pakoras $8.50
    • Deepfried chickpea and masala coated seasonal vegetables accompanied with Istana Malaysia’s own mint yogurt and chilli sauce.
  • Stir-fried Garlic Prawns $22.90
    • Fresh prawns cooked with spring onion in a garlic oyster sauce.
  • Peanut Sauce $2.50
  • Nasi-Goreng $18.90
    • Nasi-goreng (Chicken or Seafood) A staple rice dish, wok fried with chicken or seafood topped with egg and accompanied with satay sticks.
  • Tomato Chutney $2.80
  • Curry Laksa $10.00
    • Egg noodle, tofu, fish ball and chicken cooked in rich curry soup
  • Extra Bread $5.50
  • Gnocchi al Forno $25.00
    • Baked potato gnocchi with eggplant, tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese
  • Suppli' al Telefono $14.50
    • Tomato & basil risotto balls with stringy mozzarella
  • Agnello alla Griglia con Bietoli e Past $34.50
    • Chargrilled lamb rump, braised silverbeet and rice shpaed pasta
  • Insalata Caprese $17.50
    • Tomato, basil, and buffala Mozarella
  • Tagliatelle alla Bolognese $25.50
    • Pasta ribbons with meat ragu sauce
  • Salumi Misti $19.50
    • Prosciutto, salami, mortadella with crostini
  • Cappuccino Brulee' $14.50
    • Cappuccino cream brulee' with mascarpone and grated chocolate
  • Prawn Vindaloo $18.50
    • Prawn cooked with spices and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce
  • Mango Kulfi $7.00
    • Reduced milk ice cream with mango and nuts
  • Peshawari Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with dry fruits and cherries
  • Mattar Malai Mathi $15.00
    • Green peas cooked in fine mild creamy cashew puree and dried fenugreek leaves
  • Khumb Mattar $15.00
    • Mushrooms and peas cooked together in subtly spiced tomato and vegetable sauce
  • Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Malai Kofta $15.00
    • Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls deep fried and cooked in rich gravy
  • Vegetable Samosa $7.00
    • Homemade pastry filled with potatoes, coriander and cumin seeds, peas and subtly flavoured with spices served with tamarind sauce
  • Lamb with ginger & spring onion $14.00
  • -chicken cashew nuts & vegetables
  • Steamed dim sims(4) $6.00
  • Chow mein (S) $8.00 (M) $10.00 (L) $12.00
  • BBQ pork $15.00
  • Sesame prawns $2.00 each
  • Deep fried tofu with spicy pepper salt $12.00
  • Stir-fried squid with vegetables $12.00
  • Butter Chicken
  • Hot Chilli Cheese
  • Pies $6.00
  • Mince
  • Chicken & Mushroom
  • Bacon & Egg
  • Ham, tomato, cheese or pineapple $5.00
  • Roast Vegetable & Creamy Mushroom
  • Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Trio of cheese $8.50
    • Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
  • Apricot chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Pepperoni $5.00
    • Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
  • Green Curry of Chicken or Beef $14.50
  • Chicken Soup with Lemon Grass & Cococnut Cream $8.50
  • Fried Mixed Vegetables $13.50
  • Fried Noodles with Chicken, Egg, Tofu & Vegetables $14.50
  • Roti $3.50
  • Deep Fried Thai Spring Rolls (5) $8.50
  • Steamed Rice $3.00
  • Spicy Soup with Chicken or Beef $8.50
  • Josper braised day boat fish N/A
    • with local crab, sea vegetables and its own sauce
  • West coast whitebait omelette N/A
    • with oyster veloute and fine herbs
  • Market Cheese N/A
    • with sultana sourdough, rye cracker and Braeburn apple salad
  • Squid roasted over charcoal N/A
    • with venison boudin noir, gremolata and sauce nero
  • Piccolo fritto N/A
    • with squid, monkfish and green lip mussels with spiced yoghurt and rocket
  • 3 courses $45
  • Parmesan gnocchi N/A
    • with spring onion, zucchini, broad bean and cow ricotta
  • Josper roasted asparagus N/A
    • with dill and mint emulsion
  • Honey Oat N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Carrot N/A
  • Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Chicken Satay Skewers $11
  • Chocolate Torte $13
    • hazelnut praline & coconut cream
  • Sautéed Green Beans and Halloumi $10
    • with fried shallots & fresh herbs
  • Pan Roasted Kumara $8
    • with sour cream and chive dressing, rocket leaves & red onion
  • St John’s Poutine Fries $13
    • topped with gravy, feta & parmesan
  • 3 courses $45
    • Suitable for 10 guests or more
  • Poached Saffron Prawn and Avocado Salad $14
    • with rice wafers & chilli lime dressing
  • Blackened Salmon $16
    • with orange, fennel and watercress salad
  • Chunky Chips with Tomato Sauce $9.50
  • BBQ Chicken $18.00
  • Margherita $15.00
  • Curly Fries with Tomato Sauce $9.50
  • ●Crispy Chicken, Wings & Sweet Chilli Aioli $12.00
  • ●Pizza
  • Roast Chicken, Creamy Mushroom & Rosemary Bacon & Egg Steak & Cheese
  • Sausage Rolls Spinach, Oar, Cheese Roll $3.50
  • Vege Sammie $5.50
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Vege Muffin- Cheese, Onion Tomato, Spin, Rosemary Sweet Muffin Of The Day Cheese Scone $3.50
  • Roast Chicken, Meski, Tomato & Aioli $5.50
  • Steak & Creamy Mushroom
  • Mince
  • Cheese, Beetroot & Mango Chutney Sandwich / Ham & Egg Sandwich / Roast Beef & Horseradish Sandwich $3.50
  • Sausage Roll $1.30
  • Continental Breakfast $5.00
  • Big Bacon Breakfast $12.00
  • Grilled Pork Roll $6.50
  • Egg Sandwich $3.00
  • MInce Savoury $1.20
  • Homemade Soup
    • Our specialties. Stir fry beef, lamb, satay chicken (Mon-Fri)
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