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Cusbah

4.2 (14)
$30 and under
Indian
1128 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

About this restaurant

Cusbah specializes in serving delectable Indian cuisine in a warm and charming atmosphere. For a unique and flavorful starter, try the minced lamb and garam masala keema samosa or the battered and fried spinach palak chaat. Cusbah’s house entrées include the tandoori malai kebab, which consists of marinated chicken in a creamy sauce, the simmered chickpeas chana masala and the rich goat curry, all served to your preferred level of spice. Cusbah also has a tasty variety of naan breads, such as the roasted garlic naan and the cheese-stuffed paneer naan, both excellent meal accompaniments. For a sweet end to your exotic dining experience, enjoy the cardamom and cinnamon laden masala tea with the rice pudding kheer. Cusbah also offers an array of unique cocktails, has delivery options and hosts live music events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Pakistani
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Friday - Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Tuesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-1504
  • Website
    http://www.cusbah.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Cusbah can accommodate any of your upcoming catering needs whether it be a small luncheon or a large dinner party. Please check out our catering menu located on our website and contact us in order to place an order.
  • Location
    1128 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
  • Neighborhood
    Lanham
  • Cross street
    12th St NE
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available on H St, 12 St, and on the cross streets.
  • Public transit
    The closest metro station is Union Station. The closest bus stop is at H St and 8th St NE where the X2 stops. The trolley is still in testing mode but should hopefully be fully operating in the coming months.
  • Entertainment
    Cusbah has live bands play on Saturday nights
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Cusbah's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 14 people are saying

Cusbah reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 0.8Value

Noise • Moderate

14 Reviews

  1. kb0912

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 7, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Even though we made a reservation, we had to wait for over an hour for our table. They sat a large group that used every table in the restaurant. Probably not a great idea when you have accepted other reservations?

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 14, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really tasty. Pretty straightforward Indian cuisine. Cocktails were not bad but nothing special. Wine was good though! Overall, it's a great value especially with most places on H street skyrocketing. The service was prompt and all around good. If you aren't familiar with Indian food though, the wait staff may not be the most helpful in recommending a dish. Ambience is good. Not too noisy. I'll definitely be back.

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  3. Fran

    Hawaii32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely amazing. I can eat their everyday. The Paneer Makhni was really good, bread basket was a lot. Baingan bharta was really good. Definitely coming back to try everything else.

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  4. Disappointed

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on September 18, 2015

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant does not exist at the address given in opentable.com. No-one in the vicinity has even heard of it.

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  5. Lindak

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 1, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but despite requesting that the bread basket be brought with the entrees, the server evidently forgot, and the bread basket was brought 15-20 minutes after the entrees. One of our party ordered a chicken dish and said that the chicken was very dry.

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  6. 4mercust

    Washington, D.C. Area32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    What a surprise to go into a neighborhood restaurant and have terrific Pakistani food and the best Mojito I have gotten in Washington...real intense lime juice, loads of mint and not too sweet. The curries were delicious and the nan fresh and tasty. Will go again even though slightly off the beaten path.

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  7. thfthf VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    You can have your curry "authentic" or "medium." I had the Chicken Vindaloo, very authentic, and it was good and HOT, the way I wanted it. The garlic naan and samosas were excellent, too. Service was very good. We ate outdoors, able to observe goings-on around us, since it was a nice summer day. It was just what we wanted.

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  8. mjdc

    Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Four of us shared a variety of dishes. Lamb was good. Also eggplant. Generous appetizer platter. Waiter was very attentive and friendly. Small bar. Neighborhood place, informal. Has happy hour with good beers featured. Not fancy but friendly and good food

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  9. CeeCeeDC VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good authentic food!

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  10. DadsChoice

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Daughter was in from New York by train. Found Cusbah through Open Table because of proximity to Union Station. Daughter was impressed with hipster-like parent's selection. Most important, the food was outstanding. The setting is informal and very friendly. The service was excellent and came with a smile. Neighborhood is gentrifying and parking is difficult.

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FAQs

Cusbah offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-1504.

Cusbah is rated 4.2 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Maryland - DC Suburbs
  5. Lanham

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1128 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th St NE
  • Neighborhood
    Lanham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Friday - Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Tuesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Pakistani
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available on H St, 12 St, and on the cross streets.
  • Public transit
    The closest metro station is Union Station. The closest bus stop is at H St and 8th St NE where the X2 stops. The trolley is still in testing mode but should hopefully be fully operating in the coming months.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Cusbah has live bands play on Saturday nights
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cusbah.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-1504
  • Catering
    Cusbah can accommodate any of your upcoming catering needs whether it be a small luncheon or a large dinner party. Please check out our catering menu located on our website and contact us in order to place an order.
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