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

  • Funghi $21.00
    • Napolitana sauce, Portobello mushroom, mozzarella and basil
  • FRESCA $20.00
    • Rocket, orange, fennel, kalamata olives, pinenuts, squeeze of lemon juice and touch of olive oil
  • MUSSELS $15.50
    • Green lip mussels cooked with red wine, napolitan sauce, garlic and chilli
  • Spaghetti with napolitan sauce $10.00
  • Spaghetti and meatballs $12.00
  • Verdura $25.00
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, feta, oregano, basil
  • (kids under 12 years old)
  • Caprese $22.00
    • napolitana sauce, mozzarella, ham pepperoni and salami
  • CURRY ROLL $2.80
  • EXTRA FILLINGS(EACH) $1.00
    • onion, beetroot, bacon, egg, cheese, pineapple
  • WEDGES SOUR CREAM $5.50
  • FISH CAKES $2.50
  • DONUTS $1.50
  • SCALLOPS(EACH) $2.00
  • D $8.50
    • 6 chicken nuggets and chips comes with kids juice
  • CRAB STICK $1.50
  • Coconut Rice
    • A perfect example of authentic South Indian cuisine.
  • Vegetable Kashmiri Korma $17.50
    • A beautiful assortment of mixed vegetables cooked in spices, cream and fruit.
  • Chicken Kashmiri $18.50
    • Chicken cooked with spice, fruit and cream
  • Tofia E Noor $12.50
    • Roastedpanir in mustard, yoghurt and mint, skewered with capsicum, tomato and onion.
  • Chilli Pickle $1.60
  • Vegetable Biryani $25.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked with dried fruits, nuts and rice
  • Steamed Rice
    • Steamed long grain basmati rice topped lightly with butter
  • Murgh Masalam (for one) $31.00
    • This Tandoori dish represents tender chicken on the bone barbecued on skewers, over flaming charcoal in the Tondoor, then garnished with a Masala sauce of delicate herbs and rich unique home prepared spices. Medium or hot, served with: Onion Kulcha, Pullau Rice Poppadom & Chutney
  • Humus $ 5.00
  • Mixed (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
  • Salad meals are served on lettuce carrot red cabbage humus and tabuli
  • Mixed Vege(Small/Large) $ 9.00/$10.00
  • All kebabs come in wrapped bread, rolled with salads and sauces of your choice
  • Kofta $ 11.00
    • Meatballs
  • Lamb $ 11.00
  • Humus & tabuli $ 9.50
  • Vege deluxe from $7.20
    • chilli beans, mushroom, corn, red onion, cheese
  • Falafel & cottage cheese from $7.90
    • tomato, grilled capsicum, pumpkin seeds
  • Falafel $1.50
  • Sweet chilli beef & grilled capsicum $9.20/$10.20/$9.90/$9.20
    • field mushrooms, red onion, mesclum. Salad Reg/Lge/Puku/Wrap
  • Lemon herb chicken N/A
  • Roasted kumara, feta & cashew from $7.90
    • tomato, coriander
  • Puku - Diy $8.90
    • Toasted flat bread - 5 regular fillings
  • Bacon, roasted potato & parmesan $8.90/$9.90/$9.90/$8.90
    • chives, egg, baby spinach leaves. Salad Reg/Lge/Puku/Wrap
  • LARGE $8.90
  • - 8 pieces Avocado, Cucumber & Capsicum
  • 6PC. REG $9.40
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • - 2 pieces Seaweed Salad Gunkan
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $8.90
  • - 8 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
  • 5PC. REG $8.50
  • Red duck curry $25.00
    • with cherry tomatoes, bamboo shoots, pineapple, beans & thai basil
  • Jasmine rice $2.00
  • Banana leaf wrapped tarakihi $16.00
    • with sweet & tangy coconut sauce
  • Coconut prawn dumplings $15.00
    • with galangal, bamboo & lemongrass
  • Grilled free range chicken salad $20.00
    • with roasted cashews, red cabbage & coriander
  • Edemame $9.00
    • with spicy sesame sea salt & sesame oil
  • Salt & pepper squid $14.00
    • with wasabi mayo
  • Vietnamese rare beef pho $20.00
    • with lemon, rice noodles, spring onion, coriander & chili
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $17.90
  • Chicken / Chips or Fish / Chips $7.90
    • Wedges, Bacon & Cheese
  • Hot Chips $3.00
  • B.E.S.T. with Tea / Coffee or Coke $12.90
  • Mushroom Breakfast $11.90
  • Lamb Chop with Eggs Chips or Wedges $14.90
  • -Combo $8.80
  • T-Bone Steak with Chips or Wedges $16.90
  • Goats cheese cream, plums, anise hyssop, almond shortbread $ 12.5
  • A glass of chilled almond soup, nectarine and basil $13.5
  • Van rosa potato salad, buttermilk dressing $8
  • Pickle plate $7
  • A devilled egg $5
  • Affogato $ 11.5
  • Zucchini, tahini and dill dip, seeded crackers $ 8
  • Cucumber and watermelon salad, mint and goats cheese $14.5
  • Vegetarian $3.50
  • Chicken $4.30
  • Bacon spicy beef $4.80
  • Steak roll
  • Chicken avocado croissant $5.20
  • Vegetarian $3.70
  • Ham $4.00
  • Bacon & egg $4.10
  • MALABARI FISH $17.50
    • boneless fish cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomato, cream and an assortment of spices.
  • JEERA ALOO $12.50
    • Potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes, spices and coriander.
  • Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • deep fried cut onion with battered chickpeas and spices.
  • BEEF MASALA $17.00
    • Boneless beef cooked in a delightful delicate capsicum, onion and tomato gravy.
  • ALOO GOBHI $12.50
    • Potatoes and cauliflower tempered in cumin seeds, cooked in thick onion and tomato gravy.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $16.50
    • Boneless chicken tikka pieces cooked in spices, onion and tomato gravy
  • PANEER JALFREZI $15.00
    • Cottage cheese pieces cooked with seasonal vegetables and grounded spices.
  • BEEF VINDALOO $17.00
    • Diced beef pieces cooked in hot ground vindaloo paste.
  • Gp veggie burger(DF) $18
    • with aioli, eggplant, zucchini, pimiento peppers & pecorino cheese and fries
  • Garlic bread or garlic bread with cheese(V) (GF) $6/8
  • Warm mixed olives(V) (GF) (DF) $8
  • Vegetables of the day(V)(GF)(DF) ask a member of staff for today's choice) $7
  • Chicken supreme(GF)(DF) $26
    • with romesco, green beans, kumara pure & red wine jus
  • Duck liver paté(GF) $12
    • served with house relish & toasted bread
  • Pasta verde(V)(DF) $22
    • linguine, green beans, garden peas, baby spinach, vine tomatoes, Add chicken for $4
  • Sausage rolls $10
    • with tomato ketchup
  • Jalapeños Rellenos de queso $15.00
    • Jalapeños stuffed with cheese
  • Enfrijoladas de Cordero $23.00
    • Folded tortilla filled with slow cooked lamb, topped with beans sauce, feta cheese, chorizo and rice
  • Chilaquiles $15.00
    • Corn chips topped with your favourite red or green sauce. Add chicken or egg
  • Flan de cajeta $8.00
    • Is an open pastry or sponge cake containing a sweet or savoury filling. A typical Flan of this sort is round, with shortcrust pastry, usually coated with sweet syrup.
  • Flautas $15.00
    • Deep fried tacos
  • Enchiladas $23.00
    • Suiza chicken green enchilada baked with green sauce, melted cheese and beans
  • Pastel de chocolate $8.00
    • Chocolate brownie
  • Sopa de tortilla or Sopa Azteca $15.00
    • Aztec Mexican traditional soup made of fried corn tortilla pieces, submerged in a broth of tomato, garlic, and onion. It is served with pieces of pasilla chilis, chicharrón, avocado, fresh cheese and sour cream.
  • Fish Burger $6.00
    • Battered fish bites, cheese with tartar sauce
  • Seafood Basket $12.00
    • Mussels, battered fish bites, squid rings, crumbed shrimps and chips.
  • Chicken Burger $10.50
    • Chicken schnitzel, cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce with garlic aioli or relish
  • Mushrooms $1.00
  • Mince on Toast $10.00
    • Savoury mince on toasted ciabatta bread
  • Open Steak Sandwich $13.00
    • Steak, onion rings, mushroom, lettuce with garlic aioli
  • Toastie $4.50
    • (upto 3 fillings any extra $.50) Ham, cheese, onion, tomato, mushroom, pineapple
  • Cheese Burger $6.50
    • 120gm burger patty, cheese, lettuce, onions, with mustard and tomato sauce
  • Mee Goreng
    • Please Select meat Stir -fried egg noodles with egg and vegetables
  • Laksa $25.90
    • Egg noodles in yellow curry soup with bean sprouts/Seafood
  • Roti Roll $13.90
    • Roti wrap with salty chicken and salad vegetable with mayonnaise sauce
  • Extra Vegetable $3.00
  • Squid Or Lamb $23.90
  • Prawn, Or Seafood $25.90
  • Spicy Roast Duck $24.90
    • Spicy stir -fried roast duck with chilli paste and vegetables.
  • Chicken/Main $20.90
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