LYDIA ON H can be found at 1427 H St NE
. The following is offered:
Restaurants: African
- In Washington there are 7 other Restaurants: African. An overview can be found
here.
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.
Price:
28.00
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.
Price:
28.00
Lamb Dinner
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.
Price:
30.00
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.
Price:
30.00
Rasta Pasta Dinner
Price:
16.00
Wings
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.
Price:
16.00
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
Price:
10.00
Chopped Kale Salad
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.
Price:
10.00
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.
Price:
10.00
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.
Price:
10.00
Fried Plantains
Sweet, ripe plantains fried to golden perfection — caramelized on the outside, soft and luscious on the inside. The ultimate Caribbean comfort side.
Price:
10.00
French Fries
Crispy fries lightly seasoned and fried to perfection. The perfect classic side to round out any meal.
Price:
10.00
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.
Price:
10.00
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.