Hippopotamus Marseille Vieux Port sur Marseille

Their ratings don’t do them justice, definitely worth a try if you are looking for some Chinese food in Marseille! It’s a family run place, the menu is quite diverse and has a lot of options, we had the sui mai, mixed seafood fried rice, stir fried seafood and the chicken with mushrooms, each of them equally flavorful. The restaurant is located on the second floor, you need to press the button next to their name plate at the door to open the door. It is located at a few minutes walking distance from the old port.

The restaurant is located not far from Newport. The entrance is quite inconspicuous — the front door on the first floor is locked, and you need to press a button to be let in. I spent quite a while looking for the entrance and was almost ready to give up before finally noticing the button. After entering, I realized the restaurant is on the second floor. The staircase is fairly steep, and there is no elevator. Once inside, the restaurant was clean and well maintained, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We ordered several dishes, including stir-fried seasonal vegetables, Yangzhou fried rice, sautéed beef, Peking duck, and dry-braised shrimp. Nothing really stood out as exceptional, but everything was decent and acceptable in taste.

One of the best authentic Chinese food you can find in Marseille!

What a fantastic find this restaurant on the old port was! The food was excellent, and the service very friendly. The restaurant was practically empty, yet everything was superb: there were seven of us, including three children, and we spent €22 per person. The decor is rather vintage, but what really matters is the food.

Excellent, the food was great, the waiters/waitresses were lovely, and we were served quickly. I recommend it.

The owner was incredibly kind. My friend had a flare-up of gastroenteritis, and there wasn't much light food available. The owner cooked us a bowl of egg noodle soup, which wasn't on the menu. It was simple yet delicious. I'm so grateful for the owner's kindness and the chef's excellent cooking skills.

Amazing experience! The food was delicious and the service was perfect, they spoke good english aswell++

Boiled beef and steamed fish are delicious and inexpensive.

It was so delicious I didn't even have time to take pictures! The boiled beef and eggplant casserole were especially good!!

It was so delicious, guys! We didn't even have time to take pictures. Highly recommended! We'll definitely come again next time.