1427 H St NE, Washington, DC
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Opens 3:30 PM
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Rum Cake
$12.00
Fried Oreo
Chopped Kale Salad
$10.00
Curry Chicken Dinner
$28.00
A soul-warming recipe passed down through generations — tender, slow-simmered chicken bathed in a fragrant, golden curry sauce with warm island spices. Served with your choice of sides, this dish is the heart of Lydia on H's story.
Kanyenya Dinner (Steak Suya)
A beloved West & Central African street food classic elevated for the dinner table. Tender steak skewers are marinated in a smoky, spiced suya rub — a bold mix of ground peanuts, paprika, and aromatic spices — then grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of sides.
Lamb Dinner
$30.00
Succulent, fork-tender lamb slow-cooked to perfection and seasoned with a bold blend of herbs and spices. Rich, deeply flavorful, and satisfying — a true centerpiece dish inspired by the flavors of Malawi and the African diaspora.
Oxtail Dinner
Slow-braised for four hours until fall-off-the-bone tender, our oxtail is a labor of love. Rich, deeply savory, and melt-in-your-mouth succulent, each piece is simmered low and slow in a bold blend of Caribbean aromatics and island spices until the meat practically dissolves into its own luxurious sauce. Served over fluffy jollof rice with seasoned cabbage — this is the dish guests rave about most. One bite and you'll understand why.
Rasta Pasta Dinner
$16.00+
Wings
$16.00
Crispy, golden wings tossed in your choice of bold, house-made sauces — from fiery jerk to sweet hot honey or savory Old Bay. A Lydia on H staple that keeps guests coming back again and again.
Curry Cabbage
Tender cabbage slow-cooked and kissed with warm curry spices — a cherished recipe straight from Lydia's kitchen. Savory, aromatic, and the perfect complement to any main dish
Fresh, hearty kale chopped and tossed in a bright, flavorful dressing. Crisp, clean, and packed with goodness — a refreshing balance to the bold flavors on your plate.
Crispy Honey Brussels Sprouts
Golden, oven-roasted Brussels sprouts drizzled with sweet honey for the perfect sweet-and-savory finish. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside — the side dish that always surprises.
Kale (Masamba)
A traditional Malawian preparation of tender kale, gently cooked with aromatic seasonings in the time-honored style of Chef Victor's homeland. Simple, nourishing, and deeply rooted in African culinary heritage.
Fried Plantains
Sweet, ripe plantains fried to golden perfection — caramelized on the outside, soft and luscious on the inside. The ultimate Caribbean comfort side.
French Fries
Crispy fries lightly seasoned and fried to perfection. The perfect classic side to round out any meal.
Jollof Rice
West Africa's most beloved rice dish — slow-cooked in a rich, seasoned tomato base with aromatic spices until every grain is deeply flavorful and perfectly tender. A true staple, and a Lydia on H essential.
Mac & Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and baked with a rich, indulgent depth of flavor. Our guests say it's the best they've ever had — and we'll let the first bite speak for itself.