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Cusbah

Cusbah

(Now Closed)
Pakistani Restaurant and Indian Restaurant$$$$
Capitol Hill, Washington
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Menu 15Cocktail 3Brunch 4
Appetizers‏
Vegetable Samosa
5.00
Triangular pastry‏ with mildly spiced potatoes, peas, garam masala (2 per order)
Vegetable Samosa & PBR
5.00
Chicken Kathi Rolls
8.00
Naan stuffed with chicken tikka, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, mint chutney, tamarind sauce and mayo
H Street Platter
10.00
Samosa, Pakora, Chicken Tikka, Kathi Roll
Vegetable Pakora
5.00
Mildly spiced‏ vegetables fritters dipped in batter and deep fried (4 per order)
Tangy Achar and Raita Dip
5.00
Tangy Achar and Cool Raita Dip with your choice of Naan or Roti
Chicken Tikka
6.00
Chicken marinated in corriander, cumin, yogurt and cooked in our our tandoor.
Tandoori Kebabs
Chicken Tikka Kebab
13.00
Chicken marinated in corriander, cumin, yogurt and cooked in our tandoor
Malai Kebab
14.00
Boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in mild spices and cooked in our tandoor.
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
16.00
Chicken marinated in yogurt, mild spices and cooked in our tandoor.
Lamb Chops
18.00
Rack of lamb marinated in garam masala, ginger, garlic, and cooked in our tandoor.
Seekh Kebab
13.00
Minced lamb prepared with fresh mint, red onions, garlic, ginger and cooked in our tandoor
Peshawari Kebab
15.00
Pieces of‏ lamb marinated in garlic, ginger, chillies, cumin and cooked in our tandoor.
Shrimp Tandoori
16.00
Jumbo Shrimp marinated in yogurt, herbs, then cooked on a skewer in the Tandoor
Mixed Grill
20.00
Seekh Kebab, Malai Kebab, Tandoori Chicken, and Shrimp Tandoori
Seafood‏
Fish Curry
13.00
White fish cooked with garam masala in an onion curry
Jheenga Malai
14.00
Shrimp marinated in cream and masala spices (authentic or medium)
Fish Tikka Masala
14.00
Seasonal fish marinated in coconut curry red sauce (authentic or medium)
Vegetable
Dal Tarka
10.00
Lentils cooked with cumin, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro
Peshwari Chana Masala (Chick Peas)
10.00
Chick peas slowly simmered with onions, tomatoes and spices (authentic or medium)
Paneer Makhni
10.00
Indian cheese‏ with coriander, ginger, tumeric and garlic in a tomato cream sauce (authentic or medium)
Noratan Korma
10.00
Assortment of vegetables cooked with nuts and dried fruits in a light creamy sauce (authentic or medium)
Dal Makhni
10.00
Simmered lentils with ginger, garlic and butter (authentic or medium)
Baingan Bhurta
10.00
Eggplant grilled over charcoal, mashed and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and spices (authentic or medium)
Palak Paneer
10.00
Indian cheese with spinach and ground spices (authentic or medium)
Chicken‏
Chicken Masala
12.00
Chicken breast cooked with garam masala in an onion curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
12.00
Chicken tikka cooked with onions, green peppers and Indian spices in a tomato fenugreek (authentic or medium)
Chicken Akbarai Korma
12.00
Delicate cashew nut curry sauce (authentic or medium)
Chicken Tikka Makhni
12.00
Chicken tikka cooked with coriander, ginger, turmeric and garlic in a tomato sauce (authentic or medium)
Chicken Vindaloo
12.00
Fiery red hot and tangy curry sauce, specialty of Goa, India (authentic)
Madrasi Chicken Curry
12.00
Green chillies, onions, ginger root with curry sauce (authentic or medium)
Beef, Lamb, and Goat
Karahi Gosht
14.00
Choice of meat cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes in a mild curry sauce (authentic or medium)
Lamb Roganjosh
14.00
A classic North Indian dish, with lamb sauteed in a cardamom sauce (authentic or medium)
Goat Curry
14.00
Goat cooked with onions, tomatoes and garam masala in a curry sauce (authentic or medium)
Saag Gosht
14.00
Choice of meat cooked with spinach in a curry sauce (authentic or medium)
Gosht Vindaloo
14.00
Fiery red hot and tangy curry sauce, specialty of Goa, India (authentic)
Lamb Akbarai Korma
14.00
Lamb cooked in a cashew and onion curry
Rice‏
Biryani: Chicken, Lamb**, Shrimp, Vegetable
13.00
Your choice‏ of tender pieces of chicken, lamb, shrimp, or assorted vegetables, cooked with aromatic spices and basmati rice. (**Add 1 for lamb)
Soups and Salads
H Street Salad
5.00
Dal Soup
5.00
Lentil soup with fresh herbs and spices
Mulligutawny Soup
6.00
Mildly spiced‏ with lentils and chicken stock
Bread‏
Naan
2.00
Fresh Tandoor baked white bread
Garlic Naan
3.25
Filled with roasted garlic
H Street Bread Basket
9.00
Naan, Roti, Kashmir Naan and Lacha Paratha
Roti
2.25
Whole wheat flat bread prepared on a griddle
Kashmir Naan
3.25
Filled with almonds, cashew nuts, pistacios, cherries, dried apricots
Sides
Rice
2.00
Long grain Basmati rice
Achar
2.00
Mixed pickles
Raita
2.00
Yogurt, cucumber, tomato and cilantro
Desserts‏
Kheer
3.50
Rich Rice Pudding with cardamom and nuts
Kulfi
3.50
Home made traditional Indian ice cream. Choice of Mango, Malai (cream) or Pistachio
Halwa
3.50
Farina (Cream‏ of Wheat) , sugar, green cardamom, and coconut
Gulab Jamon
3.50
Sweet milk dumplings in warm syrup (2 per order)
Cusbah Dessert Combo
9.00
A great option to share. Your choice of any three.
Beverages
Soda
1.75
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple and Grapefruit juices
Salty lassi
2.50
Yogurt Shake with salt, mint and black pepper
Vigilante Coffee
5.00
Regular and Chemical-free Decaf. Direct trade natural coffee from Santa Barbara Estates in Medillin Columbia. French press serves
Masala Tea
2.00
Indian-style Hot Tea made with cardamom, cinnamon and milk
Mango Lahssi
3.00
Indian yogurt shake made with pureed mangoes
Wines by the Glass‏: White
Las Lihas Vinho Verde Rose
5.00
Pazo Serantellos Albarino 2010
6.00
Sagelands Reisling
7.00
Peter Lehman Layers Blend
8.00
Della Scala Pinot Grigio 2011
5.00
Pierre Henri Chardonnay
7.00
Beyond Sauvignon Blanc
8.00
Red
Altovinum Evodium 2010
6.00
Casa Lapostle Carmenere 2010
7.00
Cote du Rhone Heritages 2010
7.00
Pierre Henri Pinot Noir 2010
7.00
Caldora Sangiovese 2010
7.00
Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
8.00
Wine‏: Reds
Cote du Rhone Heritages, 2010 (France)
7.00 - 28.00
Flavors of‏ ripe red berries and light spice. Full attractive palate with soft silky tannins. Try with our Lamb Roganjosh or Peshawari Chana Masala
Santa Luz Pinot Noir Reserva, 2011 (Chile)
7.00 - 28.00
Supple with flavors of red cherry and strawberry, plus hints of spice and subtle earth tones. Try with our Tandoori Chicken or Shrip Tandoori.
Gouguenheim Malbec, 2011 (Argentina)
7.00 - 28.00
Flavors of‏ plum, black cherry, and chocolate are complemented by soft tannins and rich texture. Try with our Lamb Chops or Peshawari Kebob.
Santo Cristo Garnacha, 2010 (Spain)
6.00 - 24.00
Jammy dark berries, subtle smoke and mineral undertones. Soft and velvety over the palate. Try with our Saag Gosht or Goat Curry.
Wine‏: Whites
Barnard-Griffin Riesling, 2011 (Washington)
7.00 - 28.00
Flavors of peach and lime combine with floral aromas to create a delicious wine with a hint of sweetness. This wine pairs will with our spicy dishes and Vindaloos.
Las Lilas Vinho Verde Rose, 2011 (Portugal)
6.00 - 24.00
Notes of strawberry and raspberry with a hint of floral essence. Light and fresh effervescence with balanced acidity. Try with our spicy dishes, Shrimp Tandoori, or Madrasi Chicken Curry.
Cielo Pinot Grigio, 2012 (Italy)
7.00 - 28.00
Bright and crisp with aromas of citrus, apple, and pear and hints of spice on the finish. Try with our Chicken Tikka Masala or Vegetable Biryani.
Ponga Sauvignon Blanc, 2011 (New Zealand)
7.00 - 28.00
Juicy with flavors of kiwi, Key lime, andmelon. Herbal nuances and a zippy finish. Pairs well with our Chicken Tikka or Malai Kebabs. Cordoniu (187ml) 7 b Classic Cava that is fresh and fruity with a dry finish
Lunch Items‏
Chicken Kathi Roll
6.00
Naan stuffed‏ with chicken tikka, onions, tomatoes, mint chutney, tamarind sauce and mayo.
Baingan Bhurta (authentic or medium)
7.00
Eggplant grilled over charcoal, mashed and cooke with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and spices.
Lamb Roganjosh
10.00
(served with rice) A classic North Indian dish with lamb sautéed in a cardamom sauce.
Palak Paneer
7.00
(served with‏ rice) Indian cheese with spinach and ground spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala
9.00
(served with rice) Chicken tikka cooked with onions, green peppers and Indian spices in a tomato fenugreek sauce.
Brunch Drinks
Mimosa
3.50
Mimosa Pitcher
15.00
Bloody Mary
6.00
Agra Mango Lahssi
9.00
Bloody Brew
4.00
Mango Mimosa
3.50
Screw Driver/ Grey Hound
5.00
Cusbah Bloody Mary
7.50
With Hangar 1 chipotle vodka
Bloody Derby/ Red Snapper
6.00
Soda, Juices, Coffee, Tea‏
(French press serves 2)
Sodas
1.75
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Iced Tea, Lemonade
Vigilante Coffee
Regular And
5.00
CHEMICAL-FREE DECAF Direct Trade natural coffee from Santa Barbara Estates in Medellin Columbia. Goes great Baileys or Kaluha.
Juices
1.75
Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple and Grapefruit
Masala Chai (Tea)
2.00
Indian style‏ hot tea made with cardamom, cinnamon and served with milk.

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Cusbah
1128 H St NE (at 12th St NE)
Washington, D.C. 20002
United States
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North Indian & Pakistani bites plus an extensive cocktail list served in an exposed-brick setting.
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  • Mon
    • 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
  • Tue–Thu
    • 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
  • Fri
    • 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
  • Sat
    • Noon–1:00 AM
  • Sun
    • Noon–9:00 PM
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(202) 506-1504
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Yes
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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