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

  • PAPAYA SALAD $20.00
    • Fresh green papaya, young carrots, long beans, cherry tomatoes, Vietnamese mint, coriander, peanuts, hot & sour Nahm Jim, crispy shallots. Option: Add grilled chicken $5.00
  • PAPAYA SALAD $20.00
    • Fresh young papaya with long beans, carrots, cherry tomatoes, Vietnamese mint, coriander, peanuts, sweet chili, mandarin & soy, cripsy shallots. Add grilled chicken $5.00
  • COCONUT RICE / RICE NOODLES / RED CHILI FISHSAUCE / HOUSE MADE BREAD $3.00
  • BLACK RICE PUDDING $11.00
    • Black rice, brulee mango, vanilla, coconut broth
  • POPCORN CHICKEN $15.00
    • Fried chicken, 5-spice, chili caramel, peanuts, kaffir lime leaf, sriracha mayo
  • TUNA "COLADA" $18.00
    • Rare seared yellow fin tuna, coconut & kaffir lime mayo, puffed pineapple, nahm-jim, fresh herbs
  • COCONUT RICE / RICE NOODLES / RED CHILI FISHSAUCE / HOUSE MADE BREAD $3.00
  • DRAGON & PHOENIX $17.00
    • Wok fried brown rice, grilled chicken, white tiger prawns, Apachè chili jam, shallots, coriander
  • Toast and jam or peanut butter $ 7.50
  • Goat's cheese, honey and pink pepper on toast $ 11.00
  • Salami and aged cheddar on rye $ 13.00
  • Ham, Swiss cheese and pickle on toast $ 12.00
  • Sardines on toast with lemon and olive oil $ 10.00
  • Aged cheddar sandwich with chutney, pickled onion and watercress $ 11.00
  • Ham, Swiss cheese, English mustard on polenta bread $ 12.00
  • Goats cheese, walnut and honey baguette $ 13.00
  • Steak $5.00
  • Ham $11.50
  • Potato $1.00
  • Chicken nugget $0.80
  • Ham $11.90
  • Steak & egg $6.90
  • Lemon chicken $12.90
  • Mussel $3.80
  • Garlic Roti $4.50
  • Sashimi $13.00
    • Slices of raw Salmon served with Kikkoman sauce.
  • Deep fried battered chicken wings with garlic & pepper sauce. (8pcs) $12.00
  • Wakatori $12.00
    • Chicken flavoured with Teriyaki sauce.
  • Sushi $11.00
    • Two kinds of Sushi, one rolled Maki and Sake Sushi.
  • Stir fried chicken with cashew nuts and vegetables $13.00
  • Sweet and sour pork with carrots, tomatoes & pineapples $13.00
  • Fried Thai noodles with Chicken, bean sprouts and peanut sauce. $12.00
  • Kids portion of pasta $9.90
  • Sausage roll $3.90
  • Soup of the Day $8.90
  • Pies - each $4.90
    • Mince and cheese, Steak and mushroom, Chicken, Bacon and egg, Vegetable
  • Kids fish and chips $9.90
  • Egg salad $3.90
  • Sushi $9.80
  • Tandoori chicken roti wrap $9.90
  • - Italian Style Meatballs Sub $8.50
  • Salads/Sides:
  • - Fresh Red Cabbage salad w/ orange dressing
  • Soup $7.50
    • served with fresh or baguettes - Lentils Soup
  • - Panfried chicken / lettuce / mayo / tomato / focaccia $9.50
  • - Vegetarian and vegan focaccia sandwich $7.50
  • - Spaghetti Bolognese $14.50
  • Fresh Pasta:
  • DOUBLE: $16.00
  • SNACK - ADD $2 PER PIZZA
  • TUNA $6.00
    • TUNA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & SUNFLOWER SEEDS
  • RING OF FIRE
    • FRESH CHILLI
  • LIMBO
    • BLUE CHEESE, MUSHROOMS, CARAMELISED ONIONS & TOMATOES. OPTIONAL: KALAMATA OLIVES
  • SNACK 7-5 INCHES FEEDS 1 SOUL
  • ALL OUR PIZZAS COME WITH HELL'S SPECIAL RECIPE TOMATO BASE, 100% MOZZARELLA CHEESE, HERBS & SPICES
  • A FROZEN BANANA IN BELGIAN MILK CHOCOLATE $4.00 EACH
  • White Chocolate $17
    • Strawberry, Rhubarb, Cardamon
  • Jano Tasting Plate For 2 $48
    • Salmon, Free-Range Pork, Roma Tomato
  • Goat Cheese $17
    • Peach, Pumpernickel, Hazelnuts
  • Poussin $38
    • Peas, Porcini, Walnuts
  • Lemon $17
    • Rosemary, Olive Oil, Orange Blossom, Poppyseed
  • Roma Tomato $19
    • Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinegar, Pine Nuts, Basil
  • Sides $9
    • Freshly Prepared
  • Cherry $17
    • Coconut, Almond, Cinnamon
  • Toast & Cultured Butter $8.00
    • w/ Ti Kouka jams, Fix & Fogg peanut butter or Tutaki honey. Choose from: White, wholemeal, wholegrain, rye, polenta and rosemary, grainy GF or white GF
  • Duck & Chicken Mousse $20.00
    • w/ jowl bacon, pickled shallots, Dijon mustard & iceberg on polenta bread
  • Confit Chicken $28.00
    • w/ Israeli couscous, tasso ham, sauteed greens, pickled carrots & chicken jus
  • Fresh Seasonal Salad $21.00
    • w/ spring vegetables, puy lentils, grains, seeds & almonds - add ham, pickled kiwifruit & ricotta $25.00
  • Fresh Fish of the Day $29.00
    • w/ sauteed grains, asparagus, chard, herb-stem butter & nettle broth
  • BBQ Beef Burger $19.00
    • w/ braised shin & cheek, home-made cheese slice, fermented cabbage & smoked chipotle mayonnaise, milk bun
  • Cocoa Husk & Oat Pancake $20.00
    • w/ coconut, yoghurt, crystalised sugar, cocoa nibs, grapefruit, mint & yuzu syrup - add streaky bacon $24.00
  • Soft Boiled Eggs
    • w/ vegemite soldiers
  • Shed 5 fish & chips 28
    • battered market fish fillets / triple cooked chips / house tartare / tomato relish / ice berg wedge / vine tomatoes / cucumber / egg / buttermilk ranch dressing
  • Warmed bread 9
    • w Pukara caramelised balsamic / Pukara extra virgin olive oil / white truffle & mushroom mascarpone
  • Raw seafood salad 24.5
    • Yellowfin tuna / Akaroa salmon / shucked oyster / seaweed salad / wasabi tobiko vinaigrette / ponzu gel / avocado & yuzu mousse
  • Seafood risotto 32
    • changes daily depending on what the tide brings in
  • Shed 5 fish & chips 28
    • battered fish fillets / triple cooked chips / house tartare / tomato relish / ice berg wedge / vine tomatoes / cucumber / egg / buttermilk ranch dressing
  • Arancini 8
    • porcini / portobello / black truffle / mozzarella w parmesan fondue
  • Single cheese 13.5
  • Roasted pumpkin salad 10
    • toasted pine nuts / oregano / basil / buffalo mozzarella / rocket pesto
  • Crispy Cauliflower $6.00
    • Harissa mayo
  • Chilli Olives $4.00
  • Spinach $3.00
  • Shaved Lamb Shoulder $20.00
    • Spinach, feta, harissa yoghurt
  • Chicken Wings $15.00
    • Hot sauce, celery, creme fraiche
  • Fritters $16.00
    • Apple and golden raisin, vanilla creme fraiche
  • Shaved Lamb Shoulder $20.00
    • Spinach, feta, harissa yoghurt
  • Apple & Walnut Tart $8.00
    • Vanilla ice cream
  • SAUSAGE ROLLS
    • Our special blend of sausage meat, freshly grated carrot,diced onion and touch of mixed herbs
  • SMALL $4.20
  • SAVOURIES $1.60
  • STEAK
    • Chunky prime beef Steak
  • HOT SPICY
    • Quality beef mince with a dash of Tandoori, Cumin and other spices
  • PEPPERED STEAK
    • Prime chunky beef steak with a generous stinking of cracked black pepper
  • STEAK & CHEESE
    • Cheese topping on prime beef Steak
  • SAUSAGE ROLL $2.20
  • 6. Spicy Lemon (LF)
  • 7. Lime Chilli & Soy (LF)
  • 13. Riviera $8.50
    • Lettuce, Anchovy, Tuna, Olives, Tomato, Egg
  • 1. Aioll
  • 2. V2 Delux (V,GF) $ 9.00
    • Spinach, Avocado, Capsicum, Mushroom, Feta Cheese, Tomato, Pine Nuts
  • 14. Smoked Salmon & Avocado (LGI) $9.50
    • Lettuce, Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Crispy Noodles,Sundried Tomato
  • 10. Creamy Herb & Garlic
  • 2. Caesar
  • Chicken Castle $10.00
    • Crumbed Chicken Snitzel with Streaky Bacon & a Hash Brown on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Salsa
  • Deluxe Cheeseburger $9.00
    • Just Like a Cheeseburger But with Two Home Made Beef Patties and More Salad.
  • Fish Burger $8.00
    • Crumbed Fish on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion, with Garlic Aioli & Home Made Tartare Sauce
  • B.L.T. Burger $8.00
    • Two Rashers of Streaky Bacon on Lettuce, Tomato & Garlic Aioli, Topped with Home Made Tomato Salsa.
  • Eggs on Toast $7.50
  • Hawaiian Burger $8.50
    • Streaky Bacon, Pineapple and a Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish
  • Bacon Buttie $5.00
    • Steaky Bacon in Fresh Buttered Bread
  • Hamburger $6.00
    • Grilled Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
  • Old English N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Tomato N/A
  • Three Pepper Chicken N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Honey Oat N/A
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