Chopped Kale Salad
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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
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LYDIA ON H
Washington, DC · Brunch
Menu & allergen information
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Meals10
Curry Chicken Dinner
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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
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Jerk Chicken
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Kanyenya Dinner (Steak Suya)
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A beloved West & Central African street food classic elevated for the
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Lamb Dinner
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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
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Oxtail Dinner
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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
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Rasta Pasta Dinner
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Derived: Gluten, Wheat
Salmon
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Derived: Fish
Two proteins
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Wings
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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
Derived: Gluten, Wheat
Sides7
Crispy Honey Brussels Sprouts
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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
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Curry Cabbage
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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
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French Fries
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Crispy fries lightly seasoned and fried to perfection. The perfect classic side to round out any meal
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Fried Plantains
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Sweet, ripe plantains fried to golden perfection — caramelized on the outside, soft and luscious on the inside. The ultimate Caribbean comfort side
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Jollof Rice
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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
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Kale (Masamba)
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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
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Mac & Cheese
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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
Derived: Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Desserts2
Fried Oreo
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Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Rum Cake
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Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat