Hippopotamus

Name: Hippopotamus
Address: Paris

Hippopotamus Steakhouse

Menu offering sharing platters, starters, French meats, burgers, and gourmet desserts.

★ 3.9 (1,968)

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FRIENDS' PLATTER

PLANCHE DES COPAINS

Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue, country terrine, camembert, Lyon rosette sausage, cured ham slices, gherkins, toasted bread

A convivial platter composed of charcuterie and cheeses. It includes a Saint-Nectaire fondue, pâté, camembert, rosette sausage, and cured ham. Served with gherkins and toast, ideal for an aperitif.

BBQ CHICKEN WINGS

WINGS DE POULET BBQ

Spices, BBQ sauce

Chicken thigh portions marinated in spices and coated in barbecue sauce. Grilled for flavor and a slightly smoky taste. Eaten with fingers.

SNACKING BASKETS

CHEESE

FROMAGER

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

Assortment of breaded fried cheese bites (goat, emmental, camembert, cheddar). Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Served with cocktail sauce.

CLASSIC

CLASSIQUE

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

Assorted basket containing chicken wings, ham croquettes, calamari fritters, and fried onion rings. A mix of land and sea flavors accompanied by barbecue sauce.

STARTERS

COUNTRY TERRINE

TERRINE DE CAMPAGNE

Gherkins, mixed salad, toasted bread

Rustic country pâté made from coarsely ground pork. Served cold with gherkins, salad, and toast. A traditional French starter.

COMTE RAVIOLI

RAVIOLES AU COMTÉ

Label Rouge Dauphiné ravioli, Comté cheese cream

Small square pasta stuffed with cheese and parsley, typical of the Dauphiné region. Served in a creamy Comté cheese sauce. A rich and comforting dish.

DUCK FOIE GRAS BLOCK

BLOC DE FOIE GRAS DE CANARD

Camargue fleur de sel, toasted bread. SUGGESTION: MONBAZILLAC AOP - Château de Vari

Slice of duck foie gras, a delicate dish with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Seasoned with fleur de sel and served with toast. Often accompanied by a sweet wine.

GOAT CHEESE TOAST

TARTINE DE CHÈVRE

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

Grilled focaccia bread topped with creamy goat cheese and a touch of honey. Garnished with roasted seeds and pesto. Served with a salad for freshness.

POACHED EGG WITH MUSHROOMS

ŒUF POCHÉ AUX CHAMPIGNONS

Free-range poached egg, braised mushroom, mushroom cream, and breadsticks

Poached egg with a runny yolk, served with braised mushrooms and a creamy mushroom sauce. Accompanied by breadsticks (mouillettes) for dipping.

SMALL FONDUE

PETITE FONDUE

Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue, country terrine, camembert, Lyon rosette sausage, cured ham slices, gherkins, toasted bread

Individual portion of melted Saint-Nectaire cheese. Served hot with cured ham, gherkins, and bread for dipping.

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Salads

CAESAR SALAD

SALADE CAESAR

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

Salad made with romaine lettuce, breaded chicken, parmesan shavings, and croutons. Dressed with a creamy garlic and cheese Caesar dressing.

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

Hearty salad with slices of marinated beef, a poached egg, and breaded cheese cubes. Enhanced by a pepper sauce and crispy fried onions.

Veggie

RAVIOLI GRATIN

GRATIN DE RAVIOLES

Ricotta, mushroom, and spinach ravioli, gratinéed Comté cream

Vegetarian dish of pasta stuffed with ricotta, baked with mushrooms, spinach, and a gratinéed Comté cheese sauce.

Tartine

TOASTY CHEESY BRESAOLA

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

Large toasted seed bread tartine with a three-cheese sauce and mustard. Topped with bresaola (cured beef) and served with fries and salad.

Dish of the day

Valid every lunchtime from Monday to Friday

MOUNTAIN GRATIN

GRATIN MONTAGNARD

MONDAY. Potatoes, smoked raclette cheese, cured ham slices, mixed salad

Monday's special. Smoked raclette cheese potato gratin, served with cured ham. A rich and flavorful winter dish.

BEEF PARMENTIER

PARMENTIER DE BŒUF

TUESDAY. Mixed salad

Tuesday's special. Traditional shepherd's pie consisting of a layer of ground beef covered with gratinéed mashed potatoes.

CHICKEN TENDERS

AIGUILLETTES DE POULET

WEDNESDAY. Creamy lemon and mushroom sauce, fries

Wednesday's special. Thin slices of chicken served with a cream, lemon, and mushroom sauce. Accompanied by fries.

LITTLE ST-NECTAIRE PATTY

P'TIT HACHÉ ST-NECTAIRE

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

Thursday's special. Ground beef patty topped with Saint-Nectaire cheese sauce and sprinkled with fried onions. Served with fries.

HAKE PARMENTIER

PARMENTIER DE COLIN

FRIDAY. Mixed salad

Friday's special. Fish version of shepherd's pie, made with hake (white fish) and mashed potatoes.

OUR MEATS

Some of the finest and noblest cuts. French origins.

THE MUST-HAVES

FLANK STEAK WITH SHALLOTS

BAVETTE D'ALOYAU À L'ÉCHALOTE

Tender cut of meat with long fibers, truly flavorful, topped with shallot sauce

Long-fibered beef cut, renowned for its intense flavor. Served rare or medium-rare with a candied shallot sauce.

SIRLOIN

FAUX-FILET

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

Tender and flavorful sirloin steak cut, with a light marbling of fat that melts during cooking.

PEPPER STEAK

STEAK AU POIVRE

A classic, enhanced by its generous pepper sauce

Grilled beef steak served with a creamy, spicy sauce with crushed peppercorns.

STEAK 'À CHEVAL' (WITH EGG)

STEAK À CHEVAL

Butcher-style ground beef patty, free-range fried egg

Ground beef patty topped with a fried egg. The runny yolk mixes with the meat for extra richness.

STEAK HIPPO

Maître d'hôtel style: garlic, parsley. All the meltiness of a revisited classic

Steak served with maître d'hôtel butter (garlic and parsley butter) which melts on the hot meat, adding creaminess and herbaceous flavor.

IRISH BEEF STEAK

PAVÉ DE BŒUF IRLANDAIS

Tender cut with marbling that reveals all its flavors

Thick cut of Irish beef, known for its tenderness and marbling (intramuscular fat) which gives it a lot of flavor.

BEEF DIFFERENTLY

FRENCH-STYLE STEAKHOUSE FONDUE

FONDUE STEAKHOUSE À LA FRANÇAISE

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

Beef pieces to dip in a hot Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue. Served with a baked potato and salad.

SAUCES

Saint-Nectaire cheese sauce. Sauces and garnishes to accompany a dish.

PEPPER

POIVRE

Creamy sauce flavored with black pepper.

BÉARNAISE

Emulsified sauce with butter, egg yolk, shallots, and tarragon. Rich and aromatic.

CHIMICHURRI

Argentine herb sauce

Fresh green sauce made with parsley, garlic, vinegar, and oil. Typical of Argentina to accompany grilled meats.

ROQUEFORT

Roquefort blue cheese sauce, strong in flavor and creamy.

SHALLOTS

ÉCHALOTES

Candied shallot sauce, sweet and flavorful.

BBQ

Smoky and sweet barbecue sauce.

HIPPO SAUCE

SAUCE HIPPO

A gourmet and addictive sauce

House signature sauce, secret gourmet recipe.

GARNISHES

FRIES

FRITES

Crispy fried potatoes.

BAKED POTATO

POMME DE TERRE AU FOUR

Whole baked potato with its skin, tender flesh.

CHORIZO RICE

RIZ CHORIZO

Rice cooked with pieces of spicy chorizo.

GRATIN DAUPHINOIS

Potato gratin made with sliced potatoes cooked in cream and milk.

GREEN BEANS

HARICOTS VERTS

Steamed or sautéed green beans.

MIXED SALAD

SALADE MÉLANGÉE

Mixed salad leaves with vinaigrette.

SIDE DISH PLATE ONLY

ASSIETTE DE GARNITURE SEULE

An extra portion of your chosen side dish.

BURGERS

Served with fries or salad. Replace the meat in your burger with our plant-based patty.

THE ORIGINAL BURGER

BURGER L'ORIGINAL

Butcher-style ground beef patty, grilled bacon, cheddar sauce, candied onions, romaine lettuce, cocktail sauce, brioche bun

Classic burger with beef patty, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese sauce. Topped with lettuce and candied onions in a soft brioche bun.

CHICKEN BURGER

BURGER CHICKEN

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

Crispy breaded chicken burger with cheddar sauce and fresh vegetables. Served in a brioche bun.

€2~ ≈ $2.00

STEAKHOUSE BURGER

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

Signature burger with a black bun (squid ink). Topped with beef, bacon, Saint-Nectaire cheese, and black garlic mayonnaise for a unique taste.

CHEESEBURGER

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

The traditional cheeseburger with a patty, lots of cheddar, pickles, ketchup, and American mustard.

MOUNTAIN BURGER

BURGER MONTAGNARD

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

Very hearty mountain burger with steak, raclette cheese, potato pancake, and bacon. Rich and flavorful.

CHICKEN RIBS & CO

Grill cooking

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN

DEMI-POULET RÔTI

Sautéed potatoes and its juices

Half roasted chicken, simply baked or spit-roasted, served with its cooking juices and sautéed potatoes.

XL CHICKEN SKEWER APPROX. 300 G

BROCHETTE DE POULET XL ENV. 300 G

Marinated chicken thigh portions, Cajun spices and lime, fries and choice of sauce

Large skewer of chicken marinated in Cajun spices and lime. Grilled and served with fries.

BBQ RIBS

RIBS BBQ

Marinated pork ribs, BBQ sauce, fries

Pork ribs cooked slowly and coated in caramelized barbecue sauce. Tender meat that falls off the bone.

ANDOUILLETTE SAUSAGE (TRIPE)

ANDOUILLETTE AAAAA

Fries

Traditional French sausage made from pork tripe. AAAAA label guaranteeing superior quality. Very pronounced flavor.

DUCK BREAST

MAGRET DE CANARD

Sautéed potatoes

Fatty duck breast fillet, served grilled. The meat is red and tender, with a crispy layer of fat on top.

PORK CHOP APPROX. 350 G

CÔTE DE COCHON ENV. 350 G

Sautéed potatoes and its juices

Large grilled pork chop, juicy and flavorful. Served with sautéed potatoes.

GOURMET PATTIES

THE ORIGINAL PATTY

HACHÉ L'ORIGINAL

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

Large ground beef patty served without a bun, garnished like a burger with egg, bacon, cheddar, and onions.

MOUNTAIN PATTY

HACHÉ MONTAGNARD

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

Large mountain-style ground beef patty with raclette cheese, potato pancake, bacon, and creamy sauce.

FISH

Grill cooking

FISH & CHIPS

Sustainably sourced fish. Crispy hake fillet, tartar sauce

White fish fillet coated in a crispy batter. Served with fries and tartar sauce.

SALMON STEAK

PAVÉ DE SAUMON

Creamed spinach, creamy lemon sauce

Grilled salmon steak served with creamed spinach and a lemon sauce.

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT

ALL YOU CAN EAT

A light dark chocolate dessert. Served all-you-can-eat for those with a sweet tooth.

TIRAMISU

Coffee mascarpone cream, ladyfingers, cocoa

Italian dessert composed of layers of coffee-soaked biscuits and mascarpone cream, sprinkled with cocoa.

FLOATING ISLAND

ÎLE FLOTTANTE

Crème anglaise, salted butter caramel sauce

Poached meringue whites floating on vanilla crème anglaise, drizzled with salted butter caramel.

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Bourbon Vanilla

Vanilla cream dessert topped with a thin layer of crunchy caramelized sugar.

FRENCH TOAST BRIOCHE

BRIOCHE PAIN PERDU

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

Slice of brioche dipped and pan-fried, served warm with vanilla ice cream and spread.

CHOCOLATE FONDANT

MI-CUIT AU CHOCOLAT

Vanilla ice cream

Chocolate cake with a molten center. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast.

XL PROFITEROLE

PROFITEROLE XL

Large choux pastry, vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream

Large choux pastry filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with hot chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

POMCAKE

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

Stack of pancakes with caramelized apples and salted butter caramel.

THE ROASTED EXOTIC

L'EXOTIQUE RÔTI

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

Roasted exotic fruits (pineapple, mango) served with coconut ice cream and crumble. Fresh and fruity.

SUNDAES & ICE CREAM DESSERTS

HIPPO BANANA

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

Reimagined banana split with caramelized banana, three scoops of ice cream, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.

WHITE LADY

DAME BLANCHE

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

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

PEANUT BUTTER SUNDAE

COUPE CARA'HUÈTE

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

Gourmet ice cream sundae combining vanilla, salted butter caramel, and peanut butter cookie crumbles.

LIÉGEOIS CARAMEL, COFFEE OR CHOCOLATE

LIÉGEOIS CARAMEL, CAFÉ OU CHOCOLAT

Ice cream and choice of sauce, shortbread crumbles, whipped cream

Classic ice cream sundae: choice of ice cream (coffee, chocolate, or caramel) topped with whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT SUNDAE

COUPE CHOCO-NOISETTES

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

Nutty and chocolate flavored ice cream sundae, with crunch from meringue and toasted hazelnuts.

COFFEES & SWEET TREATS

COFFEE / SWEET TREAT

CAFÉ / THÉ DOUCEUR

Chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, apple crumble

Coffee or tea accompanied by an assortment of three petit fours (small desserts).

COFFEE / GOURMET TEA

CAFÉ / THÉ GOURMAND

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

Coffee or tea accompanied by a large assortment of five mini desserts to try everything.

EXPRESSO / DECAF

EXPRESSO / DÉCA

Short black or decaf coffee.

LARGE LATTE

GRAND CRÈME

Large latte.

TEA / INFUSION

THÉ / INFUSION

Selection of teas or herbal teas.

YOUR CUSTOM ICE CREAM

VOTRE GLACE SUR MESURE

Create your ice cream. Choice of flavors (Sorbets: Lime, strawberry, raspberry, passion fruit; Ice creams: Vanilla, chocolate, coffee, caramel; Coconut ice cream, Nutty). Choice of topping (Whipped cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, shortbread crumbles).

Customizable ice cream sundae. Choose the number of scoops, your favorite flavors from a wide selection, and add a topping or whipped cream.

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