Hippopotamus

Name: Hippopotamus
Address: Espace Chanteraines, 112 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 92230 Gennevilliers, France, Paris

Hippopotamus - The French Steakhouse. Among the finest and noblest cuts. French origins. Hippopotamus supports French breeders and know-how.

★ 4.0 (5,349) $$Moderate 📍 Espace Chanteraines, 112 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 92230 Gennevilliers, France

To Share

Friends' Platter

Planche des Copains

Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue, country pâté, camembert, rosette de Lyon, dry-cured ham shavings, gherkins, toasted bread

A large sharing board featuring a warm Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue, rustic country pâté, camembert cheese, rosette salami, cured ham, pickles, and toasted bread. Perfect for tasting a variety of French appetizers.

BBQ Chicken Wings

Wings de Poulet BBQ

Spices, BBQ sauce

Spiced chicken wings glazed with barbecue sauce. Savory, sweet, and sticky.

Snack Baskets

Cheese

Fromager

Goat cheese, emmental, camembert, and cheddar bites, cocktail sauce

A basket of breaded fried cheese bites including goat cheese, emmental, camembert, and cheddar. Served with cocktail sauce.

Classic

Classique

BBQ Chicken wings, Iberian ham croquettes, calamari fritters, onion rings, BBQ sauce

A mixed basket containing chicken wings, Iberian ham croquettes, calamari rings, and onion rings. Served with BBQ sauce.

Starters

Country Pâté

Terrine de Campagne

Gherkins, mixed salad, toasted bread

Traditional French coarse country pâté made from pork. Served cold with pickles, mixed salad, and toasted bread.

Comté Ravioli

Ravioles au Comté

Dauphiné Ravioli with Label Rouge certification, Comté cream

Tiny pasta pockets filled with cheese, a specialty of the Dauphiné region. Served in a rich, creamy sauce made with Comté cheese.

Duck Foie Gras Block

Bloc de Foie Gras de Canard

Camargue fleur de sel, toasted bread Suggestion: Monbazillac AOP - Château de Vari

A smooth block of duck foie gras (liver pâté). Served with high-quality sea salt and toast. Rich, buttery, and delicate.

Goat Cheese Tartine

Tartine de Chèvre

Toasted focaccia, goat cheese cream, honey goat cheese, toasted seeds, green pesto, mixed salad

Toasted focaccia bread topped with goat cheese cream and honey-glazed goat cheese. Finished with toasted seeds, green pesto, and salad.

Poached Egg with Mushrooms

Œuf Poché aux Champignons

Free-range poached egg, braised mushroom, mushroom cream, and bread fingers

A free-range poached egg served with braised mushrooms and a mushroom cream sauce. Comes with bread fingers for dipping into the yolk.

Small Fondue

Petite Fondue

Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue, dry-cured ham shavings, gherkins, toasted bread

A miniature cheese fondue made with Saint-Nectaire cheese. Served with thin slices of cured ham, pickles, and toast.

Salads

Caesar Salad

Salade Caesar

Crispy chicken fillets, AOP parmesan, romaine lettuce, red onions, olive oil toast, caesar sauce

Classic Caesar salad with crispy chicken fillets, parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce, red onions, and olive oil toast. Dressed with creamy Caesar sauce.

Steakhouse Salad

Salade Steakhouse

Free-range poached egg, thin slices of pepper-marinated beef, mixed salad, red onions, emmental cheese bites, creamy pepper sauce, crispy onions

A hearty salad featuring pepper-marinated beef slices and a poached egg. Includes mixed greens, red onions, fried emmental cheese bites, and crispy onions with a creamy pepper dressing.

Tartine

Toasty Cheesy Bresaola

Seeded country bread, 3-cheese béchamel and old-fashioned mustard, gratinated with Comté cheese, bresaola. Served with a mixed salad and fries

Seeded country bread topped with a three-cheese béchamel and grain mustard, gratinated with Comté cheese and bresaola (cured beef). Served with salad and fries.

Veggie

Ravioli Gratin

Gratin de Ravioles

Ravioli with ricotta, mushrooms, and spinach, gratinated Comté cream

Baked ravioli filled with ricotta, mushrooms, and spinach. Served in a gratinated creamy Comté cheese sauce.

Dish of the Day

Valid every weekday lunchtime

Mountain Gratin (Monday)

Gratin Montagnard (Lundi)

Potatoes, smoked raclette cheese, dry-cured ham shavings, mixed salad

Monday Special: Mountain-style potato gratin with smoked raclette cheese and cured ham.

Beef Parmentier (Tuesday)

Parmentier de Bœuf (Mardi)

Mixed salad

Tuesday Special: Beef Parmentier (similar to Shepherd's Pie) with minced beef topped with mashed potatoes.

Chicken Strips (Wednesday)

Aiguillettes de Poulet (Mercredi)

Creamy mushroom sauce, fries

Wednesday Special: Tender chicken strips served in a creamy mushroom sauce with fries.

Small Saint-Nectaire Ground Beef Patty (Thursday)

P'tit Haché St-Nectaire (Jeudi)

Butcher-style ground beef patty, Saint-Nectaire cheese cream, crispy onions, fries

Thursday Special: Butcher-style ground beef patty topped with Saint-Nectaire cheese cream and crispy onions.

Cod Parmentier (Friday)

Parmentier de Cabillaud (Vendredi)

Mixed salad

Friday Special: Cod fish topped with mashed potatoes and baked.

Our Meats

The Must-Haves

Flank Steak with Shallot Sauce

Bavette d'Aloyau à l'Échalote

Beef cut with long fibers, truly flavorful, napped with shallot sauce

Flank steak, known for its long fibers and rich flavor. Served with a classic shallot sauce.

Sirloin Steak

Faux-Filet

Slightly marbled, reveals the fineness of the grain and its tenderness

Sirloin steak. Slightly marbled, tender, and fine-textured.

Pepper Steak

Steak au Poivre

Now a classic, a cut enhanced by its generous pepper sauce

A classic pepper steak. A selected cut served with a generous creamy peppercorn sauce.

Steak 'à Cheval' (with egg)

Steak à Cheval

Butcher-style ground beef patty, fried egg. Classic / XL Version

A 'Horseback' steak, consisting of a ground beef patty topped with a fried egg.

Marinated Butcher's Cut

Pièce du Boucher Marinée

Maître d'hôtel style: garlic, parsley. All the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of a revisited classic

Marinated butcher's cut prepared 'Maître d'Hôtel' style with garlic and parsley butter flavors.

Beef Differently

French Steakhouse Fondue

Fondue Steakhouse à la Française

Beef surprise, Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue, baked potato, mixed salad

A steak served with a Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue for dipping. Accompanied by a baked potato and salad.

The Raw Cut

Charolais Beef Tartare

Tartare aux Couteaux Charolais

Tartare seasoned by us to be enjoyed raw

Charolais beef tartare, chopped by knife (not ground). Seasoned and served raw.

Beef Carpaccio & Parmesan

Carpaccio de Bœuf & Parmesan

Thin slices of beef, AOP parmesan, mixed salad, pesto

Thin slices of raw beef served with parmesan shavings, mixed salad, and pesto.

Sauces & Sides

Side dishes for meats

Sauces

Pepper, Béarnaise, Chimichurri (Argentinian herb sauce), Roquefort, Shallots, BBQ, Hippo Sauce

Selection of sauces available to accompany dishes.

Sides

Garnitures

Fries, Baked potato, Chorizo rice, Potato gratin, Green beans, Mixed Salad

Side dishes including fries, baked potato, chorizo rice, potato gratin, green beans, or salad.

Side Dish Plate Only

Assiette de Garniture Seule

A plate of just a side dish.

Characterful

We play with embers here. Cooked over embers.

Prime Cuts

Ribeye Approx. 250g

Entrecôte Env. 250g

Marbled, melt-in-your-mouth, and tender

Ribeye steak (approx 250g). Marbled, tender, and juicy.

Extra Large Ribeye Approx. 330g

Entrecôte XL Env. 330g

Marbled, melt-in-your-mouth, and tender in XL size

Extra large Ribeye steak (approx 330g).

Irish Hanger Steak Approx. 200g

Onglet Irlandais Env. 200g

The most flavorful of all beef cuts, from Ireland

Irish Hanger steak (approx 200g). Considered the tastiest cut of beef, very flavorful.

Chateaubriand Beef Fillet

Filet de Bœuf Chateaubriand

A noble cut with guaranteed tenderness

Chateaubriand beef fillet. A premium cut guaranteed to be extremely tender.

Individual Rib Steak

Côte de Bœuf Individuelle

Marbled, tender, cooked on the bone

Individual Bone-in Rib steak. Marbled and cooked on the bone for maximum flavor.

The Emblematic

T-Bone Approx. 450g

T-Bone Env. 450g

Iconic cut, a tender fillet on one side and a slightly marbled sirloin on the other

T-Bone steak (approx 450g). Combines a tender fillet on one side and a marbled sirloin on the other.

Burgers

Served with fries or salad

The Original Burger

Burger L'Original

Butcher-style ground beef patty, grilled bacon, cheddar sauce, confit onions, romaine lettuce, cocktail sauce, brioche bun. Simple / XL (Potato pancake)

Classic burger with beef patty, grilled bacon, cheddar sauce, confit onions, romaine lettuce, and cocktail sauce in a brioche bun.

Chicken Burger

Burger Chicken

Crispy chicken fillets, cheddar sauce, red onions, romaine lettuce, cocktail sauce, brioche bun

Chicken burger with crispy chicken fillets, cheddar sauce, red onions, romaine lettuce, and cocktail sauce.

Steakhouse Burger

Butcher-style ground beef patty, grilled bacon, Saint-Nectaire cheese cream, confit onions, black garlic mayonnaise, black squid-ink bun

Gourmet burger in a black squid-ink bun. Features beef patty, grilled bacon, Saint-Nectaire cheese cream, confit onions, and black garlic mayonnaise.

Cheeseburger

Butcher-style ground beef patty, cheddar sauce, pickles, ketchup and yellow mustard sauce, brioche bun

Classic cheeseburger with beef patty, cheddar sauce, pickles, ketchup, and yellow mustard.

Mountain Burger

Burger Montagnard

Butcher-style ground beef patty, smoked raclette cheese, potato pancake, grilled bacon, confit onions, black garlic mayonnaise, crispy onions, brioche bun

Mountain burger with beef patty, smoked raclette cheese, hash brown patty, grilled bacon, onions, and black garlic mayo.

Chicken Ribs & Co

Half Roast Chicken

Demi-Poulet Rôti

Sautéed potatoes and its jus

Half roast chicken served with sautéed potatoes and gravy.

BBQ Ribs

Ribs BBQ

Marinated pork ribs, BBQ sauce, fries

Marinated pork ribs glazed with BBQ sauce, served with fries.

Andouillette AAAAA

Fries

Traditional French tripe sausage (AAAAA certified quality). Has a strong, distinctive flavor and texture. Served with fries.

Duck Breast

Magret de Canard

Sautéed potatoes

Duck breast fillet, served pink, with sautéed potatoes.

Pork Chop Approx. 350g

Côte de Cochon Env. 350g

Sautéed potatoes, choice of sauce

Pork chop (approx 350g) served with sautéed potatoes and a choice of sauce.

Gourmet Ground Beef Patties

The Original Ground Beef Patty

Haché L'Original

XL butcher-style ground beef patty, fried egg, cheddar sauce, confit onions, grilled bacon, crispy onions

A large gourmet beef patty served without a bun. Topped with a fried egg, cheddar sauce, confit onions, grilled bacon, and crispy onions.

Mountain Ground Beef Patty

Haché Montagnard

XL butcher-style ground beef patty, smoked raclette cheese, potato pancake, grilled bacon, black garlic mayonnaise, Comté cream, crispy onions

A large gourmet beef patty (bunless) topped with smoked raclette cheese, hash brown patty, grilled bacon, black garlic mayo, and Comté cream.

Fish

Fish & Chips

Sustainable fishing. Crispy hake fillet, tartare sauce

Crispy battered hake fillet served with tartare sauce.

Salmon Fillet

Pavé de Saumon

Creamed Spinach

Salmon fillet served with creamed spinach.

Our Menus

Fan Favorite Menu

Menu Coup de Cœur

Starter + Main + Drink OR Main + Dessert + Drink

A set menu offering a choice between Starter+Main+Drink or Main+Dessert+Drink.

Lunch Menu

Menu Déjeuner

Main + Dessert. Valid every lunchtime. Drink not included.

Lunch set menu including a Main Dish and a Dessert.

Kids' Menu

Menu Enfant

Up to 10 years old. Main + Dessert + Drink + 1 Surprise

Kids' menu for ages up to 10. Includes a main, dessert, drink, and a surprise.

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse

Mousse au Chocolat

All you can eat

Classic chocolate mousse. Listed as 'at will' (likely all-you-can-eat).

Tiramisu

Coffee mascarpone cream, ladyfingers, cocoa

Italian dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.

Floating Island

Île Flottante

Crème anglaise, salted butter caramel sauce

'Floating Island': Soft poached meringue floating on crème anglaise (vanilla custard), topped with salted caramel sauce.

Crème Brûlée

Bourbon Vanilla

Rich vanilla custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.

Brioche French Toast

Brioche Pain Perdu

Brioche French toast, chocolate-hazelnut spread, vanilla ice cream

French toast made with brioche. Served with chocolate-hazelnut spread and vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Fondant

Mi-Cuit au Chocolat

Vanilla ice cream

Molten chocolate cake with a runny center, served with vanilla ice cream.

XL Profiterole

Profiterole XL

XL profiterole, vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream

A large choux pastry puff filled with vanilla ice cream, covered in hot chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

Pomcake

Pancakes, caramelized roasted apples, light apple cream, salted butter caramel sauce

Pancakes served with caramelized roasted apples, light apple cream, and salted caramel sauce.

The Exotic Roast

L'Exotique Rôti

Roasted pineapple and mango, shortbread crumbs, grated coconut, coconut ice cream

Roasted pineapple and mango served with crumbled shortbread, grated coconut, and coconut ice cream.

Sundaes & Ice Cream Desserts

Hippo Banana

Caramelized banana, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, strawberry sorbet, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, toasted almonds

A sundae with caramelized banana, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, strawberry sorbet, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and almonds.

Dame blanche

Dame Blanche

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, shortbread crumbs, whipped cream

Classic sundae with vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce, shortbread crumbs, and whipped cream.

Peanut Butter Sundae

Coupe Cara'Huète

Vanilla ice cream, peanut butter shortbread crumbs, salted butter caramel sauce, whipped cream

Vanilla ice cream sundae with peanut butter shortbread crumbs and salted caramel sauce.

Caramel, Coffee or Chocolate Liégeois

Liégeois Caramel, Café ou Chocolat

Choice of ice cream and sauce, shortbread crumbs, whipped cream

Liégeois-style sundae. Choice of ice cream flavor (caramel, coffee, or chocolate) with matching sauce, biscuit crumbs, and whipped cream.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Sundae

Coupe Choco-Noisettes

Nutty ice cream, meringue, chocolate sauce, roasted hazelnuts, whipped cream

Nutty ice cream sundae with meringue, chocolate sauce, roasted hazelnuts, and whipped cream.

Your Custom Ice Cream

Votre Glace Sur Mesure

Choice of flavors (2 scoops / 3 scoops). Choice of topping

Build your own ice cream bowl with choice of scoops and toppings.

Coffees & Sweet Treats

Coffee / Sweet Tea

Café / Thé Douceur

Chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, apple crumble

Coffee or Tea served with three mini desserts: chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, and apple crumble.

Coffee / Gourmet Tea

Café / Thé Gourmand

Chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, tiramisu, apple crumble, peanut butter mousse

Coffee or Tea served with a selection of five mini desserts.

Espresso / Decaf

Expresso / Déca

Espresso or Decaffeinated coffee.

Large Coffee with Milk

Grand Crème

Large coffee with milk (Latte).

Tea / Herbal Tea

Thé / Infusion

Tea or Herbal tea.

Drinks

Cold Drinks

Coca-Cola

33cl. Sugar-Free, Cherry

Coca-Cola soft drink.

Orangina

25cl

Citrus carbonated soft drink.

Wines by the Glass

Beaujolais-Villages AOP Le Vin des Hippopotes

Red. Red fruits and fine spices

Red wine. Beaujolais-Villages with notes of red fruits and fine spices.

Saumur AOP Le Vin des Hippopotes

White. Chenin Blanc. Notes of lime blossom and honey, tender and persistent

White wine from Saumur (Chenin Blanc). Notes of lime blossom and honey.

Beers

1664 Blonde

On tap. French Lager

French lager beer on tap.

Grimbergen Blonde

On tap. Abbey beer with notes of ripe fruit and spices

Blonde Abbey beer on tap with ripe fruit and spice notes.

Cocktails

Original or Fruit Mojito

Mojito Original ou Aux Fruits

Bacardi Carta Oro rum, lime, fresh mint, Perrier, cane sugar syrup

Classic Cuban highball. Rum, lime, mint, soda water, and sugar.

Virgin Mojito

Alcohol-free. Perrier, lime, apple juice, fresh mint

Alcohol-free version of the Mojito made with apple juice.

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