Inventive Indian cuisine and cocktails in a sleek space, featuring a bar/lounge and a private dining room. 2021 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand awardee.

611 I Street NW, Washington DC
Joined December 2017
Very nice article on our sister restaurant @kismetoldtown and our own Chef Ajay!
We're delighted by the recent profile of Kismet Modern Indian and Chef Ajay Kumar in Travel Dine. We are "sitting smug" in the middle of Old Town! traveldine.com/a-taste-of-ho…
Honored to be included on this list in this month's Conde Nast Traveller magazine's recap of Indian Michelin Guide restaurants in the US. @CNTIndia 12 Indian Michelin Guide restaurants in the US cntraveller.in/story/12-indi… via @cntindia
Chicken Tikka - small pieces of boneless chicken coated in yogurt and house spices and baked on skewers in one of our tandoor ovens - is a traditional Indian dish that serves as a starter at Karma Modern Indian and can be found on the "Shared Moments" section of the menu.
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It’s out! The one thing all 25 restaurants share is opening during the pandemic. Happily, though, they’re all making the DC area a more diverting place to eat and drink. Dig in: washingtonpost.com/food/inte…
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Ahead of my spring guide, I’m introducing my Top 5 new favorite restaurants. No. 4 is ⁦@kismetoldtown⁩, whose chef is an actual artist — and the plates show it. ⁦@AlexandriaVA⁩ washingtonpost.com/food/2022…
New to the menu at Karma Modern Indian is a stuffed Naan with Minced Chicken that is baked to perfection upon order. #naan #stuffednaan #indiancuisine #dc #dcdining
Saffron Duck - new to the menu from Chef Ajay and never before offered - is a seared duck breast with saffron and fennel gravy, served with broccoli rice. Servers pour the perfectly balanced sauce over the seared duck at the table for a stunning presentation.
Happy Mother's Day! Wishing you a wonderful day. #mothersday #mothersday22 #karma
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Treat Mom with reservations to Karma on Mother's Day! Chef Ajay has created a special menu just for the day. Find the complete menu on our website at karmamodernindian.com. Reservations can be made by call us directly at (202) 898-0393 or by using RESY.
The entire team at Karma Modern Indian along with Chef Ajay Kumar are delighted to be recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand again in 2022. It's an honor.
The entire team at Karma Modern Indian along with Chef Ajay Kumar are delighted to be recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand again in 2022. It's an honor. @MichelinGuideUS #michelinbibgourmand #bibgourmand #bibgourmand2022 #karma
BREAKING: Four new D.C. restaurants have earned stars from @MichelinGuideUS. dcist.com/story/22/05/04/mic…
We're delighted to share that Karma has been included - for the 2nd year in a row - on the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list for Washington, D.C. A heartfelt congratulations to Chef Ajay Kumar and the entire team for their continued recognition as a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Treat Mom with reservations to Karma on Mother's Day! Chef Ajay has created a special menu just for the day. Find the complete menu on our website at karmamodernindian.com. Reservations can be made by call us directly at (202) 898-0393 or by using RESY.
We're delighted and proud to be included for a 2nd year on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list. Congratulations to all the other DC restaurants receiving such prestigious recognition. @DaruDC @albiwashdc @imperfectodc @OYSTEROYSTERDC @reveriedc @MichelinGuideUS @RAMWdc @TheEventsDC
Congrats to @albiwashdc, @imperfectodc, @oysteroysterdc and @reverie_restaurant, new #OneMichelinStar restaurants joining the Washington, DC guide! #MICHELINStar22 #MichelinGuideDC social.michel.in/6012b1Dpo
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We're delighted and proud to be included for a 2nd year on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list. Congratulations to all the other DC restaurants receiving such prestigious recognition. #karma #karmamodernindian #dc #dcdining #dcfoodies #foodiesdc
We're delighted and proud to be included for a 2nd year on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list. Congratulations to all the other DC restaurants receiving such prestigious recognition. @MichelinGuideUS #bibgourmand2022 #bibgourmanddc #dc #dcdining #dcfoodies #foodiesdc @Eater_DC
Michelin reveals 2022 stars for D.C. trib.al/WdAHAQq (via @Eater_DC)
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