Hippopotamus Belle Epine sur Thiais

20/09/2026: I really appreciated the €19.90 lunch menu with the option of adding extras, which broadened the choices in a reasonable yet still tempting way. It's a shame the fried small fish were out of stock. I appreciated the waitress's neutral and transparent approach. Being in the industry myself, I know these things happen, so I can't be annoyed; I understand. Nevertheless, the fish croquettes were a very good experience. They were flavorful, refined, and generous, even for a fried dish. Bonus: the waitress was also able to tell me what kind of fish they contained (without me even asking). The mussels were generous in size and flavor, all open except for two or three that were a bit stubborn but still opened easily. The fries were superb, in my opinion—crispy and perfectly cooked. Some like them hard 🫣 and others prefer them softer 🤷🏻‍♀️. So far, these are my favorites of the year 🙌🏼 For dessert, I absolutely loved the waffle—crispy on the outside and melting in your mouth. In conclusion: I had a wonderful meal for a more than reasonable price (in my opinion) of €29.90, including extras. P.S.: I paid via QR code; it's a shame it doesn't offer the tip option, or I didn't see the section. P.S.: I'm giving it 4 stars for the atmosphere because it was quiet, so there wasn't much going on 🤷🏻‍♀️

20/09/2026: Excellent service from Jh Rudy! Best server! Thank you so much ☺️