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

  • Smashed Avocado & Beetroot Hummus $16.00
    • Smashed avocado on toast topped with feta and homemade beetroot hummus topped with dukkah
  • Cross Burger $21.00
    • Premium house-ground beef, melted cheese, tomato, beetroot, lettuce, special sauce, served with fries
  • Green Shakshuka $16.00
    • Your choice of free-range egg or marinated tofu baked in garlic & sumac spiced seasonal greens
  • Salmon Poke Bowl $25.00
    • Spicy marinated raw salmon or marinated tofu, avocado, carrot noodles, pickled cucumber, sticky rice, melon & a sesame soy chilli sauce
  • Eggs Benedict or Florentine $18.00
    • Free-range poached eggs on English muffins with homemade hollandaise & served with your choice of spinach or bacon
  • Big Breakfast $22.50
    • Free-range eggs on toast with bacon, chorizo, herb roasted tomato, portobello mushroom & hash browns - no substitutions
  • Berry Smoothie Bowl $12.00
    • Berries, banana & almond milk topped with banana, chia seeds, blueberries & coconut flakes
  • Portobello Benedict $18.00
    • Sesame seed avocado balls on English muffins with portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach & homemade cashew hollandaise
  • Spicy Chicken Fillet $8.10
    • With its irresistible fiery blend of eight spices and peppers, this original classic has long been Wendy's top selling chicken sandwich. The tender and flavourful Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich gets its kick from a special mix of black pepper, chili powder and cayenne pepper, and is topped by mayo, lettuce, and a red, ripe tomato – all on a premium toasted bun
  • BBQ Deluxe Double Stack $6.50
    • Featuring two fresh NZ beef patties, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and topped with tangy BBQ sauce
  • Kids Meal Nuggets $5.90
    • Four pieces of juicy whole chicken breast, coated in a crispy crumb. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml) plus the kids toy.
  • Deluxe Double Stacker $6.50
    • The everyday burger for those lovers of fresh and juicy beef. Featuring natural NZ cheese, handcut lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, alongside two fresh Quality Mark sourced beef patties.
  • Salad Burger $4.60
    • Who says that salad has to taste boring? Wendy's salad burger has creamy guacamole, tangy sweet thai chili sauce, onion, pickles, freshly chopped tomato and lettuce, and natural NZ cheese on a premium Kaiser bun.
  • Chili Chips and Cheese $6.10
    • A bed of crunchy corn chips topped with Wendy’s famous meaty chili and a creamy cheese sauce
  • Grilled Chicken Fillet $8.10
    • A tender, marinated whole chicken breast, served with a gorgeous honey mustard dressing, freshly handcut lettuce and tomatoes on a premium toasted bun.
  • Hamburger $2.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with red onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a plain bun.
  • Capunti putanesca $ 25
    • black olives / capers / semi dried tomato / anchovies
  • Braised chicken leg coq au vin $ 23
    • mash potato / shallots
  • Paua & watercress bruschetta $ 26
  • Marie’s chocolate brownie $ 13
    • caramel ice cream / popcorn
  • Skinny fries $ 9
    • halloumi / gravy
  • 45 day dry aged sirloin $ 35
    • roasted potatoes / swiss browns / wilted greens
  • Green beans $ 9
    • 63 egg / brown butter
  • Wagyu short rib $ 35
    • mustard mash / brussels sprouts / apple
  • -Toasted ciabatta (v) $4.00
  • The Vege Grande (v) $20.00
    • poached eggs, smoky black beans, halloumi, hash brown, pan-fried brussels sprouts, mushrooms, slow-roasted tomato, hollandaise, on toasted ciabatta or five grain
  • Kumara, leek & halloumi espétinhos w. smoked paprika tomato chutney (3 skewers, v, g/f) $15.00
  • Slow-roasted tomato, cream cheese, shredded chicken empanadas w. chili mayo $11.00
  • Mariscos Bebemos $14.00
    • mussels steamed in coconut milk, chili, coriander, garlic, w. toasted sourdough
  • Slow $26.00
    • braised oxtail in red wine, pickled pearl onions, wild mushrooms, creamy polenta mash
  • - Steak, brussels sprouts, leeks (g/f)
  • ●Feijão de Casa (v, v*) $14.00
    • smoky black beans on toasted ciabatta, broccoli hummus, smashed avocado
  • Beef Rendang $17.90
    • A superlative recipe exclusively created for Istana Malaysia patrons of Malaysia's famous dish. Tender beef marinated in root herbs and spices with a coconut base. $18.90
  • Honey Butter $18.90
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in butter, honey, tomato and spices with an almond and cashew nut paste.
  • Vegetable Korma $10.00
    • Served with rice and chapatti bread
  • Stir-fried Seasonal Vegetables with Tofu $16.90
    • Stir-fried vegetables with bean curd in oyster and soy sauce
  • Nasi Lemak $10.00
    • Served with Beef Rendang, egg, Shrimp Sambal and condiments
  • Fish Sambal $21.90
    • Masala grilled fish in thick onion, chilli and tomato sambal sauce with fresh coriander.
  • Honey Butter Chicken $10.00
    • Served with rice, chapatti bread and salad
  • Chicken Murtabak $18.90
    • Chicken Murtabak Expertly flicked and delicately made dough filled with chicken, potato and egg, served with curry and pickled onion.
  • Cheese toastie $4.00
  • House made rosti cakes $4.00
  • Seasoned grilled tomatoes $3.50
  • TOASTED MUESLI $8.50
    • Our blend of toasted oats, seeds, nuts and fruit with yoghurt, milk, and honey
  • Boysenberry Compote and whipped cream $4.00
  • Avocado $3.50
  • HOLLY'S EGGS $18.00
    • bacon, ham or salmon + $2.00, on either brioche, English muffin on gluten free rosti topped with spinach and grilled tomato
  • Spaghetti on toast $4.50
  • Grilled marinated salmon $18.00
    • served w/ side salad & steam jasmine rice
  • Vegetarian salad $9.00
    • shredded cabbage, carrot, lettuce & mints topped with peanut, shallot, crispy taro chips & soya dressing
  • Transparent fresh rolls (shredded pork & pork skin) $7.00
    • fresh rice paper rolls with lettuce, mints, vermicelli & pickle
  • Pho bo $16.00
    • vietnamese beef noodle soup topped with rre & cooked wakanui sirloin beef & beef ball
  • Fried tofu w vietnamese tomato relish $14.00
    • served w/ side salad & steam jasmine rice
  • Roll your own (grilled shrimp paste on sugar cane) $13.00
    • served w/ lettuce, mints, vermicelli & pickle
  • Deep-fried soft shell crabs (3pcs) $17.00
    • lightly battered soft shell crab served tamarind dipping sauce
  • Crispy pork spare ribs $19.00
    • served w/ side salad & steam jasmine rice
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Home Made Hummus $10.00
    • Home made hummus served with corn chips and wholegrain pitta bread.
  • Garden Salad $11.00
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables, lettuce and a light dressing.
  • -Add Salmon $6
  • Memphis Melt $21.00
    • Strips of bacon and smoked chicken on sourdough, multigrain or pita bread, topped with Swiss cheese. Served with a seasonal salad and shoestring fries.
  • Corn Fritters $17.00
    • Home made corn fritters accompanied by sweet chilli, sour cream and a fresh seasonal salad.
  • Bacon Buttie $14.00
    • Bacon with home made hashbrowns and hollandaise. Served on sour dough, multigrain or pita bread.
  • GF Sausage $6.00
  • Soup of the Day $10
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream + cheese scone
  • H.T.C. Panini $8
    • Free range ham, fresh tomato and tasty cheese
  • Vegetarian Panini $8
    • Spinach, almonds, sundried tomato, pesto and tasty cheese
  • Kids Panini $5
    • Your choice of any two fillings
  • Porridge $7
    • Rolled oats with Banana & honey, or Berries & cinnamon sugar
  • Gourmet Panini $9
    • Salami, pear, blue cheese and caramelised onions
  • Soup of the Day $8
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream
  • 3C Panini $8.5
    • Free range chicken, camembert cheese and cranberry sauce
  • POPCORN CHICKEN $6.00
  • JERK PORK BELLY $10.00
    • ribs slow cooked, cheddar
  • CURLY FRIES $5.00
  • HIT THE MARK $10.00
    • 200g. beef patty, swiss cheddar, bacon, caramelised onions
  • JERK CHICKEN BURGER $10.00
    • passion fruit, lime, jam, sauces, bacon
  • CRISPY CHICKEN PO BOY $10.00
  • MONKFISH PO BOY $10.00
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Pepperoni $5.00
    • Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Salmon Avo (Brown Rice) (GF) $1.50
  • Aburi (Seared) Mayo Prawn $2.50
  • Sesame Seaweed & Vegetables (V) (GF) $1.00
  • Sweet Chilli Double Prawn $1.50
  • Double Avocado & Sesame (V) (GF) $1.00
  • Aburi (Seared) Salmon $2.50
  • Teriyaki Salmon $6.90
  • Tuna Nigiri (GF) $2.50
  • Meatball N/A
  • Cheddar N/A
  • Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Western Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Fresh Green Salad $12.00
  • Seasoned Wedges $12.00
    • With Bacon & grilled cheese $14.00
  • Tangarakau Fish Burger $18.00
    • Gurnard with Salad, Avocado, Mayo & Garlic Aioli. - With a side of Chips $20.00
  • Mini Hot Dogs & Chips $9.00
    • 2 x deep fried mini hot dogs & a side of chips
  • All Day Breakfast $20.00
    • Bacon, Mini Sausages, Baked Beans, Mushrooms, 2 x Eggs, Hash Browns, Tomato & Toast
  • Toasted Sandwiches $9.00
    • Your choice of 3 fillings : Ham off the Bone, Cheese, Onion, Tomato or Pineapple served on Grain or White Bread
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $9.00
    • Caramel, Berry, Chocolate or Passion - Kids Size $6.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips $9.00
    • 5 deep fried chicken nuggets & a side of chips
  • Deep Fried Banana $7.50
  • Veggie Satay Burger $6.00
  • Satay Burger $6.00
    • Chicken / Beef / Lamb
  • Hainanese Chicken Rice $11.00
  • Deep Fried Prawn $9.00
  • Nasi Goreng $10.00
    • Chicken / Seafood / Veggie
  • Stir Fried Vegetables $10.00
  • Sambal Squids / Prawns / Seafood $13.50
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