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Karma Modern Indian has been recognized by the Michelin Guide’s 2021, 2022 and 2023, 2024 Bib Gourmand award. At Karma Modern Indian, you will find traditional Indian cooking techniques along with unexpected ingredient combinations, forward-thinking flavor profiles, contemporary plating and impressive table service. While dining at Karma Modern Indian, you experience a truly contemporary take on Indian Cuisine. We blend traditional and new flavors for a novel approach to Indian cooking. We source high-quality ingredients to form the starting point of each dish and add to those fresh spices which we grind in-house. Our culinary team transforms these ingredients into unforgettable meals.
High concept takes on Indian classics & creative drinks in dramatic space with a stadium kitchen.
Hours
| Saturday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 611 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 898-0393
Website: http://www.karmamodernindian.com/
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Reservations: resy.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Katerina
A good option for modern Indian. Sauses in main dishes were great, thick and flavorful. Great portions too. We also tried Nirvana appetizer, signature to this place with 37 ingredients, but whole dish was overwhelmed by the crispy noodles so I couldn’t really taste much else. Ambiance is nice and simple.
… moreShari Barnes
Came here for lunch upon recommendation from my sister. Came with the girls for a lunch reservation. We started with the nirvana salad which is the best salad I’ve ever had the flavors and ingredients were amazing along with the presentation. We ordered the fish curry, prawns and lobster masala. All were good but the lobster masala was the showstopper. The naan was made tonorder and we ended with dessert (mango ice cream, cardamom ice cream and affogato). My favorite was all three. Cardamom ice cream was amazing not overpowering. Can’t wait to go back for the salad, would be perfect for a date night or solo date!
… moreRahul Panchal
3 star is for food and for service is only 1 because while booking for group they did not mention that they will charge 50$ per person which is still ok but they were also charging 50$ for 3 year old kid and 4 year old which we denied. After 30 minute of discussion they joined 2 tables and made us to sit and we were group of 7 adult and 4 kids sitting on 2 combined table of 4 which was very congested.
Food we ordered and rating:
Appetizer:
Fennel Paneer Tikka (8/10)
Amritsari snapper (7/10)
Drinks:
The Himalayan alcohol free (8/10)
Navigator (7/10)
Silk route (9/10)
Pink city (8/10)
Entre:
Lamb Gushtaba (7/10)
Chicken Chettinad (8/10)
Butter chicken (7/10)
Kerala fish curry (7/10)
Bread:
Garlic naan (9/10)
Cheese naam (8/10)
They did got all the order on time and they were polite once we started with food. Definitely worth visiting only if you are in small group.
… moreFood we ordered and rating:
Appetizer:
Fennel Paneer Tikka (8/10)
Amritsari snapper (7/10)
Drinks:
The Himalayan alcohol free (8/10)
Navigator (7/10)
Silk route (9/10)
Pink city (8/10)
Entre:
Lamb Gushtaba (7/10)
Chicken Chettinad (8/10)
Butter chicken (7/10)
Kerala fish curry (7/10)
Bread:
Garlic naan (9/10)
Cheese naam (8/10)
They did got all the order on time and they were polite once we started with food. Definitely worth visiting only if you are in small group.
T L
Passed by this restaurant casually when looking for a good Indian restaurant around, and this place surprised me with its offering a nice blend of simplicity, delicacy, and elegance in food presentation! Simplicity on items in menu was a surprise considering the quantity and diversity of Indian food items on the menu seen at other places. The lamb gushtaba had a flavorful spiciness favoring strongly on corainder side than other spices, that made it special. The presentation of food had a bit of art in it with meatballs pyramid topped by finely cut cilantro! The masala tea was truly special as you pour and sip your cup, your toungue asks for more! Would go here again to try out other dishes!
… moreFrema Owusu-Ansah
The food was interesting. Im big on Indian food and my friend is Indian so we were looking forward to this but it failed to deliver.
The chicken tandoori was great, but that was all. The kebob had an overwhelming taste of cumin and nothing else. We thought the chickpea dish would be more like chole/chana, while it wasn’t, it was still good. I got the paneer pasanda but the masala on it was too sour/bitter and the paneer was too oily.
Service was good, but for 20% automatic gratuity, we expected more. I mentioned my paneer was too sour and didn’t want it but they still packed it for us to go…lol
The portion sizes are tiny for the price but at least the server did warn us. We did not realize the still water was $9 per bottle, but ig thats on us.
… moreThe chicken tandoori was great, but that was all. The kebob had an overwhelming taste of cumin and nothing else. We thought the chickpea dish would be more like chole/chana, while it wasn’t, it was still good. I got the paneer pasanda but the masala on it was too sour/bitter and the paneer was too oily.
Service was good, but for 20% automatic gratuity, we expected more. I mentioned my paneer was too sour and didn’t want it but they still packed it for us to go…lol
The portion sizes are tiny for the price but at least the server did warn us. We did not realize the still water was $9 per bottle, but ig thats on us.
Maurice Hendrix
The valentine’s day tasting menu was very good. There was a bit of a wait and a little loud but the food did not disappoint. The service was also excellent.
… moreMihir Jain
I went to Karizma on a Saturday for lunch and in my experience it was average. The menu options are lack luster. There’s just 3 options for vegetation appetizers I tried the fennel paneer tikka which was soft but lacked marination. For the main course I tried the paneer pasanda the portion was small and lacked spice. Naan as usual not authentic and rather tasted like bread. On top of their elevated prices they charge 20% compulsory service charge which is never communicated or mentioned on the menu. I went here for lunch on Diwali and was the only one at the table the entire restaurant was empty and they still thought to charge service charge for once person having lunch. For dessert I ordered their mango kulfi which was topped with sour raw mango pieces and almonds absolutely tasted like a horrible combination. This place is just hyped up so skip it if you want to have authentic and good indian food.
… moreMonika
The food was alright. I was expecting much tastier food but everything seemed like it lacked some salt an me flavour in general. Didn’t taste authentic in any way.
The staff is really nice and the vibe is good too.
… moreThe staff is really nice and the vibe is good too.
Joshua Panganiban
Amazing food and atmosphere, portions were very small!
We got the butter chicken, lamb, and garlic naan. The butter chicken is the BEST ive had in DC. This beats Rasika down the street. It was more expensive. The dish here being $25 while Rasika is $20. The lamb was okay. It could have been softer. The garlic naan was standard good. My bought comment is that the entree is NOT A LOT of meat. I had maybe 6-7 meat pieces (see my photos) in my dish and so did the butter chicken. They make up for it by giving a lot of sauce. Each entree is $25-$30 so the least I would hope for is more meat. Amazing food tasting food thi.
Another small comment, I could barely understand my waiter and I think I’m pretty good with Asian accents having lived in Southeast Asia for 11 years growing up.
… moreWe got the butter chicken, lamb, and garlic naan. The butter chicken is the BEST ive had in DC. This beats Rasika down the street. It was more expensive. The dish here being $25 while Rasika is $20. The lamb was okay. It could have been softer. The garlic naan was standard good. My bought comment is that the entree is NOT A LOT of meat. I had maybe 6-7 meat pieces (see my photos) in my dish and so did the butter chicken. They make up for it by giving a lot of sauce. Each entree is $25-$30 so the least I would hope for is more meat. Amazing food tasting food thi.
Another small comment, I could barely understand my waiter and I think I’m pretty good with Asian accents having lived in Southeast Asia for 11 years growing up.
Reza Nia
Our time at Karma was decent, but not mind blowing. If it weren’t for the awesome service and the cool, open vibe, the food alone might’ve only earned a 3 or 3.5. The servers were super friendly, knew their stuff, and were really helpful. The atmosphere is a breath of fresh air compared to other spots in the area, with plenty of space between tables. The food was just okay, not spectacular. The presentation was top notch, but the flavors varied from just okay to pretty decent! The Paneer Pasanda was the standout dish, easily earning a 4-star rating. The roasted eggplant and goat cheese naan were just okay, nothing to rave about. The Kakori kebab was also good, but the lamb chops were just meh. The drinks were a letdown. On paper, they looked intriguing and delicious, but in reality, they tasted watery and unremarkable. The drinks were probably the biggest letdown. Overall, it was an okay experience, but I’m not waiting to go back.
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