Continent Brooklyn
Caribbean · Williamsburg · $$
4.2(171)
Caribbean · H Street Corridor, Washington, DC · $$
Malawian chef and mixologist Victor Chizinga brings a taste of his heritage to H Street NE in the two-level space with three unique experiences and a member only speakeasy exclusively offering black owned spirits. Lydia on H pays homage to his late mother, and her recipes for curry chicken and cabbage are early best sellers. Cherished vacations in the Caribbean, namely Jamaica, also inspire a menu filled with riffs on rum punch, jerk chicken wings and sandwiches, salmon fritters, and four-hour braised oxtail with jollof rice. Raine, the second-level lounge, includes a live event stage showcasing local bands while Lake Malawi, the outdoor patio space, is open and provides a relaxed environment with games, music and summer vibes.
“The good was DELICIOUS! First time visiting this establishment. I traveled from VA Beach and would definitely recommend it. The food was piping hot. My snapper was to die for.”
“First time at Lydia on H St thanks and I have to say, the food was good, the service was better. Jay was incredibly attentive, offering great recommendations and was genuinely kind and respectful throughout my visit. The beef patty might be the best one I've ever had, hands down! The jollof rice was flavorful, abeit slightly hard. The Frozen Piña Colada was on point. Loved the great music and ambience. Jay's service made this visit memorable. Highly recommend and will be back.”
“Stopped by for Taco Tuesday. Great music. Good service. Themed nights (e.g. karaoke, ladies night) and happy hour. They also have a good rewards system, earned $6 off next visit. Even though I'm not local, I'd return for those reasons. The food was just okay. Jerk chicken tacos- 3/5 small. Chicken moist but lacked flavor. Needed a sauce, got some jerk on the side which helped. Mac and cheese- 4/5 creamy, cheesy cooked well. Solid mac. Could use a little flavor, like there's salt but no body if that makes sense. Virgin mojito 3/5 okay, everyone makes them different. But $8 for whats essentially gingerale with lime & mint is on the expensive side. (Usually pay $4-5). Rum cake- 1/5. Ordered to go. Not good or worth $12 for this slice. But honestly I should have known when I was told the fried oreos were better. Rum cake is essentially just an infused pound cake, but I honestly I can't tell you what this tasted like. The sauce gives Nutella and the cake was crumbly as you can see. I honestly am so upset I didn't not look at it before I left.”
“The food was awlful, the waiter forgot part of the order. The chicken was the size of a small square bun. I was so disappointed. The bill was to expensive for what we received. I will never go here again!”
“Tables were dirty. The place smelled like old fried fish and pee. The jerk chicken sandwich was a joke and cost $22 for the sandwich only. No fries or salad. The chicken was a morsel and looked questionable. The double smash burger $25.00 lacked lettuce and tomatoes. They forgot the truffle fires and when the did come out, there was no hint of truffle and soggy. Only old bay and parsley. The service was good. I didn't have a cocktail because I was already disappointed in the food.”
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