Karma Modern Indian has been recognized by the Michelin Guide’s 2021 Bib Gourmand awards.
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. Based on 838 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
611 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 898-0393
Website:
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Hours
| Friday |
12–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday |
12–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday |
5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday |
5–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday |
12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
akash rawat
First mitcheln star restaurant tried. The ambience was great along with the services. We ordered butter chicken, paneer pasanda, naan and two drinks. All dishes were authentic and unique in their own way. The quality and quantity was good. The place has a selective menu though. Overall great experience with everything and also it’s a must try place.
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Rohit Mehta
Hands down one of the best Indian restaurant in DC. This is my 3rd visit and this place never disappoints. Underground parking available just next door which is very convenient.
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Vishwajeet Kumar
The best Indian restaurant in Washington DC for sure! The presentation is elegant, Indian cuisine served with a contemporary twist at the same time preserving the authentic core. The butter chicken is the best I have had ever….across the world. Haven’t savoured just the perfect blend of tomato and butter. I would recommend highly and willing to bet on it. Loved it!
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Lambodar Ray
Got a chance to visit Karma Morden restaurant with family and a visiting friend. Delivery of the order is quick and on-time. Very welcoming staff and limited seating capacity. Food is tasty with limited options, however with heavy amount of oil being used in all the dishes and it floats even in Lemon rice.
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Reva Golden
Delicious, creative, and innovative style of Indian cuisine. I had no idea what to expect and was delighted with the dining experience!!! Staff were friendly and service was great! The pesto paneer, naan, and pasanda entree were all fantastic and the portions were reasonable.
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Viswanathan Raghu
Easily the best Indian fine dine I’ve visited in the US. Everything we ordered was on point. The bell pepper chutney served with the paneer starter, the delicate and flavorful quinoa tikki and the zucchini kofta. They served a small cup of lentil soup as amous bouche. It was very flavorful. They also served us some rose flavored ice as a palate cleanser after appetizers. The first I’ve ever experienced.
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Sandhya Prashant
Excellent food, good ambience and fancy presentation. It felt like French portion size so order accordingly 🙂 it is expensive but the quality is amazing. The complimentary lentil soup is fantastic, we ordered it to go as well. The pesto paneer was amazing as well. The coconut medallion is more like the coconut burfi tasty tasty. We were expecting a “red” raspberry rasmalai but it was just regular rasamalai with 2 raspberries on the side . To summarize excellent food and ambience.
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Durvank Yewle
The food, the staff all are perfectly great. I really love their lamb chops and the pull apart bread – exquisite in the sense of taste, presentation and the service!
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Gagan Kapoor
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Karma Indian Restaurant in Washington DC, and I must say that it was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. As an avid lover of Indian cuisine, I was thrilled to find a place that not only offers authentic Indian flavors but also excels in every aspect of the dining experience.
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Cindy Carangui
Loved the food! I had a lamb chop and butter chicken with both types of naan. My boyfriend thought the consistency for the butter chicken (gravy) wasn’t as thick as the way it’s typically cooked but I did not mind that (his family is Indian). The lamb chop was to die for! Amazingly flavored, tender, and juicy. We really felt taken care of by the staff, following up every so often.
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