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

Jardin Grill (sample menu)
  • Whole grilled fish of the day with charred citrus Priced daily
  • GF= Gluten free option available
  • Sustainably source fish of the day $39.00
  • Three sliders, pork, venison and lamb, brioche, asian slaw $18.00
  • -With free range bacon on toasted ciabatta $18.00
  • Charcuterie plate $18.00
  • Cinnamon brulée, blueberry and gin sorbet, oat wafer $17.00
  • Eggs florentine (GF) $20.00
    • 2 poached eggs on an english muffin with wilted spinach and hollandaise sauce
Fishtown Takeaways (sample menu)
  • SPRING ROLL $2.00
  • BBQ PORK $9.50
  • MEAT PATTIE $2.20
  • CHICKEN NUGGET $0.80
  • COMBINATION $10.00
  • BEEF BURGER $3.70
  • CHICKEN PATTIE $1.80
  • TARAKIHI $9.50
Corfu Seafoods (sample menu)
  • Calamari (each) $0.70
  • Hake $8.00
  • Potato $0.90
  • Seasoned Wedges $5.50
  • Hawaiian 120gm meat patty $7.00
  • Snack 1 Chicken Piece & Chips $5.50
  • Egg 120gm meat patty $7.00
  • Scallops (each) $2.50
Ozeki Japanese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • TUNA ROLL $4.50
  • M5 $18.00
    • katsu don, salmon avocado roll, fried chicken
  • SASHIMI COMBO (SMALL 7 PCS) $12.50
  • BEEF UDON $12.00
  • GYUUSAHI $9.50
    • 6 slices of rare beef with onion and lemon soy sauce
  • LAMB $15.50
    • slow cooked lamb with special sauce
  • PRAWN ROLL 6PCS $5.50
  • SALMON & AVOCADO ROLL 6PCS $6.00
Mojo Central (sample menu)
  • Mozzarella, basil pesto, red onion, red peppers, on a tomato base $17.00
  • Avocado and Tomato $14.00
    • On five-grain (seasonal)
  • Toasted Muesli $9.50
    • With milk, yoghurt, berry, honey
  • Garlic and Mozzarella $10.00
  • - Tomato (seasonal) $3.50
  • Check out our daily specials on the blackboard and for other tasty treats in the cabinet.
  • Cheeky Mince on Toast $18.50
    • 12hr beef cheek, poached egg, on sourdough
  • Toast with Preserves $7.50
Piccolo Pizzeria (sample menu)
  • Zuppe di Basilico e Pomodoro $8 S / $15 L
    • Tomato & basil soup
  • Lasagne al Forno $16.00
    • Oven baked beef lasagne
  • Spaghetti alla Bolognese $16.00
    • Traditional beef bolognese
  • Cassata Gelato $6.90
    • Home made vanilla ice cream with raisins, honey and almonds
  • Pomodoro pan Pizza $7.50
    • Tomato Pizza Bread
  • Tropicana $16.00
    • Tomato based pizza with ham, pineapples, fresh tomatoes & mozzarella cheese
  • Tiramisu $6.90
  • Sorbetto al Limone $6.90
Egmont Street Eatery (sample menu)
  • Smoked nuts, pepitas $6.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken burger $20.00
  • - add line caught fish $25.00
  • -add pork belly $25.00
  • Please advise your server of any allergies or dietary requirements
  • Saffron linguini, Australian ocean prawn, chilli, lemon $26.00
  • Heirloom tomato salad, buffalo mozzarella, pancetta, soft herbs $17.00
  • Smoked eel, red rice, flat beans, peas, wasabi, shiso $19.00
The Salty Pidgin (sample menu)
  • Crispy Quail Half Fresh Slow $16
  • Mussel Of The Day $16
    • With Fritters
  • Duck $32
    • Grilled Broccoli , Pearl Barley , Garlic , Balsamic
  • Beetroot $15
    • Whipped Goat Crème , Fraiche , Roasted Walnuts Mushroom Crumble
  • Grilled Ortichoke $18
    • Potato , Black Olive , Red Onion & 3 Cheese
  • Pige Head Sausage $16
    • Toasted Hazalnut , Fennel Crust
  • Tomato $18
    • 3 Cheese & Basil
  • Lamb $20
    • Chilli Peanut & Garlic Yoghurt
Crazy Rabbit Cafe (sample menu)
  • Green Salad $8.00
    • Cherry, tomatoes, red onion, capsicum, season greens and feta cheese
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $9.50
    • Avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, season greens and smoked salmon strips
  • Toasties $5.50
    • any 3 fillings: Onion,mushroom, creamed corn, ham, tomato, cheese and pineapple
Golden Gate (sample menu)
  • FISH AND TWO EGGS $10.70
    • two pieces of fish and two eggs
  • CHICKEN CHEESE BURGER $7.70
  • CHICKEN NUGGET $1.00
  • SHRIMP $16.00/$15.40
  • LEMON CHICKEN + VEGETABLES & RICE $12.90
  • SWEET SOUR CHICKEN $12.90
  • DOUGHNUTS $2.40
  • MUSHROOM $1.60
Mint Cafe (sample menu)
  • TOASTED MUESLI $8.50
    • With natural yoghurt.
  • MINI BURGER $8.00
    • served with a side of fries.
  • PIKELETS $6.00
    • With icing sugar served with jam & cream.
  • FRIES small $4.50 large$5.50
    • With freshly made aioli, relish or tomato sauce
  • TOAST OR FRUIT LOAF $5.00
    • With butter & preserves
  • HERBED OMELETTE $15.50
    • Filled with spring onion, red pepper & cheese served with whole grain toast( add bacon, ham, filled mushrooms or avocado -each $3.00)
  • POLENTA 8 CORN FRITTERS $14.50
    • Served with salsa & salad greens( add bacon, field mushrooms or spinach -each $3.00)
  • HOT BACON FOCACCIA SANDWICH $14.50
    • With lettuce, tomato and relish(add bacon, avocado or mushrooms each- $1.50)
The Bakehouse (sample menu)
  • -Combo $8.80
  • Hawaiian $5.00
  • -Combo $8.80
  • Pork Chop with Wedges, Salad $16.90
  • Bacon & Egg $5.00
  • -Combo $8.80
  • Vege Breakfast $12.90
    • Eggs, Mushrooms, Hash browns, Grilled Tomato, Baked Beans & Toasts
  • Fish $5.00
Lady Luck Caravan (sample menu)
  • Vege Muffin- Cheese, Onion Tomato, Spin, Rosemary Sweet Muffin Of The Day Cheese Scone $3.50
  • Roast Chicken, Meski, Tomato & Aioli $5.50
  • Sausage Rolls Spinach, Oar, Cheese Roll $3.50
  • Bacon, Maski, Tomato & Aioli $5.00
  • Steak & Creamy Mushroom
  • Roast Chicken, Creamy Mushroom & Rosemary Bacon & Egg Steak & Cheese
  • Vege Sammie $5.50
  • Mince
Zaika Indian Bistro & Bar (sample menu)
  • -Half $17.00
  • -Prawn achari $21.90
  • Veg Pakora $14.00
    • Assorted Vegetarian Onion, Potato, Cauliflower, Mushroom dipped in chick pea batter and deep fried
  • Chilli paneer Dry/Gravy $16.90
    • Marinated paneer cubes deep fried and sautéed with onion, garlic, capsicum soy sauce and vinegar
  • Lamb Chettinad $19.90
    • Lamb cooked with spices, ginger, garlic, curry leaves.
  • Butter Roti $4.00
  • Vegetable samosa $6.50
    • Homemade pastry filled with potatoes ,coriander seed, peas and subtly flavoured with spices
  • -8 $85.90
Pho Bac (sample menu)
  • Chicken vermincelli $12.50
  • Fried rice $11.50
  • Spicy huế beef noodle soup $12.50
  • Beef stir fried with vegetable $12.50
  • Grilled pork roll $8.50
  • Grilled pork, pork skin, fried egg & steamed rice $13.50
  • Fried eggs roll $8.50
  • Beef noodles soup $11.50
Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus

location

Address

90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

048028935

email

Email

hippopotamus_qtmuseumwellington@evt.com

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
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