Hippocampe - Brazzaville

Great atmosphere, tasty food , good quality and best service in town!!

Visit Hippocampe on a Friday after 6pm, for a buffet you wont regret! CFA10 000 you will leave with a full tummy! Also nice for lunch, friendly staff!

We had a very enjoyable lunch. It was quite relaxed with quality service.

Very nice place and reasonably priced compared to other restaurants in Brazzaville. They serve both western and African food with Asian features. I loved the Bo Bun. It was simple, fresh, and yet very tasty.

The manager of the Hippocampe has recently changed and the owner, Olivier, is committed to restoring the friendly service and great food that they are known for, while lowering prices as well. Their Asian cuisine is amazing, as it should be with the Vietnamese heritage of the owners. The nem bum is really delicious. The restaurant has also recently been remodeled and the covered outdoor seating (with ceiling fans, but we usually put bug spray on our ankles beforehand! is spacious and airy and beautiful, with bamboo “walls” and white lights. The establishment also has a hotel that is recommended. The environs are clean and well-maintained with clean, running well-water. The Hippocampe is also a very popular spot for adventurer travelers, and it’s common to see outfitted Land Cruisers or Land Rovers or even cross-country motorcycles parked as the intrepid travelers take a break or wait for visas on their cross-continental voyage! So it’s likely you could hear some amazing stories and have good conversation if you’re the curious or social type! We live in the “bush” of Congo, and the Hippocampe has been a favorite spot to eat when we visit the capital, for 20 years! I highly recommend this restaurant!