Cusbah Menu and Prices

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Last Update: 2025-03-14


Appetizers

Tangy Achar And Raita Dips

$5.00

(g, d). a spicy and tangy mixture of pickled mango, lemon, chilies and cool creamy yogurt mixed with cucumber, tomato, cilantro and spices. includes your choice of naan or roti

Vegetable Samosa

$5.00

(g). triangular pastry with mildly spiced potatoes, peas, and garam masala.

Vegetable Pakora

$5.00

(g). mildly spiced vegetable fritters dipped in batter and deep fried.

Chicken Kathi Roll

$6.00

(g, d). naan stuffed with chicken tikka, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, mint chutney, tamarind sauce and mayo.

Chicken Tikka

$6.00

(d). chicken marinated in coriander, cumin, yogurt and cooked in our tandoor.

H Street Platter

$9.00

(g). samosa, pakora, kathi roll and chicken tikka.


Soups & Salad $5

Dal Soup

Price may varies

(vf). lentil soup with fresh herbs, spices, a touch of cream, and garnished with rice. option for no dairy

Mulligatawny Soup

Price may varies

lentil soup with fresh herbs, spices, slices of chicken tikka, and rice.

H Street Salad

Price may varies

mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, and onion tossed in a dressing of our raita, mint and tamarind chutneys.

H Street Salad

$2.00

add chicken tikka


Tandoori Kebabs*

Chicken Tikka Kebab

$12.00

(d). chicken marinated in coriander, cumin, yogurt and cooked in our tandoor.

Seekh Kebab

$13.00

minced lamb prepared with fresh mint, garlic, ginger, south asian spices, and cooked in our tandoor.

Malai Kebab

$13.00

(d). boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in cream, mild spices and cooked in our tandoor.

Peshawari Kebab

$14.00

(d). pieces of lamb marinated in yogurt garlic, ginger, chillies, cumin and cooked in our tandoor.

Tandoori Chicken (Half)

$15.00

(d). 1/2 of a chicken (usually a leg and a breast) marinated in coriander, cumin, and yogurt, and cooked in our tandoor

Shrimp Tandoori

$15.00

(d). jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt, herbs, and cooked on a skewer in our tandoor.

Lamb Chops

$17.00

lamb chops marinated in garam masala, ginger, garlic, and cooked in our tandoor.

Mixed Grill

$20.00

seekh kebab, malai kebab, tandoori chicken, and shrimp tandoori.


Vegetable Curries $10

Dal Tarka

Price may varies

(vf). lentils cooked with cumin, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro

Dal Makhni

Price may varies

(d). lentils simmered in our creamy tomato butter curry

Peshwari Chana Masala

Price may varies

(vf). chick peas slowly simmered with onions, tomatoes and spices.

Baingan Bhurta

Price may varies

(vf). eggplant grilled over charcoal, mashed and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and spices.

Paneer Makhni

Price may varies

(d). indian cheese with coriander and turmeric in a tomato butter curry.

Palak Paneer

Price may varies

(d). indian cheese with spinach and ground spices. option for no cheese

Noratan Korma

Price may varies

(d,n). assortment of vegetables cooked with nuts and dried fruits in a light creamy sauce.


Chicken Curries $12

Chicken Masala

Price may varies

(d). authentic or medium. chicken breast cooked with garam masala in an onion curry.

Chicken Tikka Makhni

Price may varies

(d). authentic or medium. chicken tikka cooked with coriander and turmeric in a tomato butter curry.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Price may varies

(d). authentic or medium. chicken tikka cooked with onions, green peppers and spices in a tomato fenugreek sauce.

Chicken Vindaloo

Price may varies

* authentic. fiery red hot and tangy curry sauce, specialty of goa, india.

Chicken Akbarai Korma

Price may varies

(d, n). authentic or medium. chicken cooked in cashew and onion curry.

Madrasi Chicken Curry

Price may varies

(d). authentic or medium. chicken cooked in a coconut milk curry mixed with ginger, chilies, and topped with shredded coconut.


Seafood Curries

Fish Curry

$12.00

white fish cooked with garam masala in an onion curry

Fish Tikka Masala

$13.00

authentic or medium. seasonal fish cooked with onions, green peppers and indian spices in a tomato fenugreek sauce

Jheenga Malai

$13.00

authentic or medium. shrimp marinated in cream and masala spices.


Lamb And Goat Curries $13

Karahi Gosht

Price may varies

authentic or medium. choice of meat cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes stir fried.

Saag Gosht

Price may varies

authentic or medium. choice of meat cooked with spinach and ground spices.

Lamb Roganjosh

Price may varies

authentic or medium. a classic north indian dish with lamb sauteed in a cardamom sauce

Gosht Vindaloo

Price may varies

* authentic. choice of meat in a fiery red hot and tangy curry, specialty of goa, india

Lamb Akbarai Korma

Price may varies

authentic or medium. lamb cooked in a cashew and onion curry.

Goat Curry

Price may varies

authentic or medium. goat cooked with onions, tomatoes and garam masala in a curry.


Rice

Chicken Biryani

$12.00

Lamb Biryani

$13.00

Shrimp Biryani

$12.00

Vegetable Biryani

$12.00


Bread

Naan

$2.00

(d, g). fresh tandoor baked white bread.

Roti

$2.25

(g). whole wheat flat bread prepared on a griddle.

Garlic Naan

$3.25

(d, g). filled with roasted garlic.

Kashmir Naan

$3.25

(d, n, g). filled with almonds, cashews, pistachios, cherries and dried apricots.

H Street Bread Basket

$8.00

(g). an assortment of naan, roti, garlic and kashmiri naan.


Sides

Rice

$1.50

long grain basmati rice.

Raita

$2.00

yogurt, cucumber, tomato and cilantro.

Achar

$2.00

spicy, tangy mixture of pickled mango, lemon, and chilies.

Keema

$4.00

ground lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, peppers, ginger, garlic, green chillies and cilantro

Aloo

$3.00

potatoes slowly simmered with cumin, crushed peppers, ginger, garlic, turmeric and cilantro

Chole

$3.00

chick peas simmered with onions, tomatoes, chile pepper, turmeric and onions

Halwa

$2.00

farina (cream of wheat), sugar, green cardamom, and coconut


Beverages

Soda And Juices

$1.75

coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, root beer, iced tea, lemonade, cranberry, orange, pineapple and grapefruit juices

Masala Tea

$2.00

indian style hot tea made with cardamom, cinnamon and served with milk on the side.

Salty Lahssi

$2.50

yogurt shake with salt, mint and black pepper.

Mango Lahssi

$3.00

indian yogurt shake made with pureed mangoes.

Vigilante Coffee

$5.00

regular and chemical-free decaf direct trade natural coffee from santa barbara estates in medellin columbia. french press serves 2. goes great with brunch, dinner, baileys or kaluha


Desserts

Gulab Jamon

$3.50

(d). sweet milk dumplings in warm syrup. (2 per order)

Kulfi

$3.50

(d, n). home made traditional indian ice cream. choice of mango, or pistachio

Kheer

$3.50

(d, n). rice pudding prepared with cardamom, almonds, cashews and pistachios.

Halwa

$3.50

farina (cream of wheat), sugar, green cardamom, and coconut.

Cusbah Dessert Combo

$9.00

a great option to share, a sampling of three desserts.


Sunday Brunch

The Cusbah Breakfast

$11.50

2 eggs (fried or scrambled), keema, aloo and chole, and your choice of paratha or poori

Poori Platter

$10.00

aloo, chole, keema, and 2 poori

Keema Omelette

$9.00

keema, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and pepper jack cheese served with paratha or poori

Veggie Omelette

$8.00

tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, pepper jack cheese and spices served with your choice of paratha or poori

Paratha And Eggs

$7.00

2 eggs (fried or scrambled) and paratha


Breads

Paratha

$2.50

unleavened whole-wheat flaky, buttery, multi layered bread

Poori

$2.50

wheat bread deep fried in a wok

Roti

$2.50

whole wheat flat bread prepared on a griddle

Naan

$2.00

fresh tandoor baked white bread


Lunch Items

Chicken Kathi Roll

$6.00

naan stuffed with chicken tikka, onions, tomatoes, mint chutney, tamarind sauce and mayo.

Palak Paneer

$7.00

served with rice. indian cheese with spinach and ground spices

Baingan Bhurta

$7.00

authentic or medium. eggplant grilled over charcoal, mashed and cooke with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and spices.

Chicken Tikka Masala

$9.00

served with rice. chicken tikka cooked with onions, green peppers and indian spices in a tomato fenugreek sauce

Lamb Roganjosh

$10.00

served with rice. a classic north indian dish with lamb sautéed in a cardamom sauce.


Brunch Drinks

Mimosa

$3.50

Mango Mimosa

$3.50

Mimosa Pitcher

$15.00

Screw Driver

$5.00

grey hound

Bloody Mary

$6.00

Cusbah Bloody Mary

$7.50

with hangar 1 chipotle vodka

Agra Mango Lahssi

$9.00

Bloody Derby

$6.00

red snapper

Bloody Brew

$4.00


Soda, Juices, Coffee & Tea

Sodas

$1.75

coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, root beer, iced tea, lemonade

Juices

$1.75

cranberry, orange, pineapple and grapefruit

Vigilante Coffee

$5.00

french press. regular and chemical-free decaf direct trade natural coffee from santa barbara estates in medellin columbia. goes great baileys or kaluha

Masala Chai (Tea)

$2.00

ndian style hot tea made with cardamom, cinnamon and served with milk.


South Asian Spice Bar Cocktails $10

Agra Mango Lahssi

Price may varies

mango lahssi, absolute vanilla, amaretto liqueur, and a splash of ginger beer.

K2

Price may varies

mango rum punch at high elevation. captain morgan spiced rum, amaretto liqueur, mango juice cocktail, topped with captain morgan black rum and pineapple.

The Cusbah

Price may varies

sobieski vodka, fresh muddled mint, cardamom bitters, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, topped with soda water.

Imlee Margarita

Price may varies

jose cuervo tradicional, triplo orange liqueur, muddled jalapeños, house made sour mix, and tamarind syrup.

Jasmin

Price may varies

buzz honey infused vodka, grapefruit and lemon juices, simple syrup, and a drizzle of honey.

Sangoa

Price may varies

pinot noir, house whiskey, peach schnapps, pineapple, orange, cherry, oj and topped with sprite.

Summer Sangoa

Price may varies

pinot grigio, st. germain, lychee liqueur, fresh lemons and burlesque bitters.

Silk Road

Price may varies

beefeater gin, freshly muddled coriander, cucumber, and jalapeño, simple syrup and lime juice.


Drafts Beers

Allagash

$7.00

belgian white ale

Bell's

$7.00

2 hearted ale

Stone

$7.00

cali belgique ipa

Flying Dog

$6.00

doggie style pale ale

Star Hill

$6.00

jomo lager

Boldrock

$6.00

hard cider

Stella Artois

$6.00

euro lager

Pabst Blue Ribbon

$4.00

american adjunct lager


Bottles Beers

Taj Mahal

$8.00

lager

King Fisher

$6.00

lager

King Fisher

$8.00

w/combo

New Belguim

$6.00

new belguim

Brooklyn

$6.00

brown ale

Great Lakes

$6.00

edmund fitzgerald porter


Reds $7.50

Cote Du Rhone Heritages, 2010 (France)

Price may varies

flavors of ripe red berries and light spice. full attractive palate with soft silky tannins. try with our lamb roganjosh or peshawari chana masala.

Gouguenheim Malbec, 2011 (Argentina)

Price may varies

flavors of plum, black cherry, and chocolate are complemented by soft tannins and rich texture. try with our lamb chops or peshawari kebob.

Petit Cabernet/Merlot, 2012 (South Africa)

Price may varies

smooth with rich flavors of plum and blackberry, backed up by subtle spice and fine tannins. try with our seekh kebab or goat curry.

Santa Luz Pinot Noir Reserva, 2011 (Chile)

Price may varies

supple with flavors of red cherry and strawberry, plus hints of spice and subtle earth tones. try with our tandoori chicken or shrimp tandoori


Whites

Barnard-Griffin Riesling, 2011 (Washington)

$7.50

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.

Cielo Pinot Grigio, 2012 (Italy)

$7.50

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.

Las Lilas Vinho Verde Rose, 2011 (Portugal)

$6.50

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.

Ponga Sauvignon Blanc, 2011 (New Zealand)

$8.00

uicy with flavors of kiwi, key lime, and melon. herbal nuances and a zippy finish. pairs well with our chicken tikka or malai kebabs.


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