Caen
Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus

Qua Hamelin | Centre Commercial , Les Rives de L'orne, 14000 Caen, France

Café • Steak • Européen • Français


"We arrived early in the evening and were greeted with a friendly welcome. We chose a table by the window with a good view of the outside world. For starter we shared a mix of [sorry I have forgotten what the mix was called but...it was delicious]. Hot, freshly cooked and perfect start to the meal. We each chose on of the steak offerings. It arrived quickly, hot and was absolutely delicious. I (as the non-driver) had a glass of Beaujolais perfect complement for the steak. For dessert, I had the French classic Ile flottante and my partner creme brulée. Perfect in each case. Finishing with one coffee, one coffee gourmand we shared the delicious tiny desserts that came with the gourmand. The service was friendly, attentive and could not be faulted. Perfect in every way. BUT... I used to travel frequently in the US and would almost always have a margarita cocktail at Mexican and other restaurants. Hippopotamus had Frozen Margarita on the menu. I asked if it came with salt around the rim of the glass... (essential for an authentic margarita)... non Not to worry, I ordered a margarita anyway. The drink that arrived was colour yellow (a real margarita is white with a tinge of green from the lime juice). I tasted it, looked again at the menu, and the menu confirmed that its principal ingredient is mango juice. I imagine that it also contained tequila but its taste was overwhelmed by the taste of mango. The Hippopotamus margarita was chilled, let alone frozen "frozen in the US means that a cocktail is served on finely crushed ice A normal margarita will contain: Crushed ice, triple sec (or Cointreau or equivalent), Tequila, and lime juice. Plus a slice of lime as garnish. Hippopotamus's margarita was like no margarita that I have ever had. And best to be avoided. (Unless you love cocktails with a strong taste of mango juice So a bit of a disappointment."