Karma Modern Indian – Indian
Step into a sophisticated space where the bold, aromatic heritage of India is reimagined through a sleek, contemporary lens. The kitchen artfully balances tradition and innovation, serving up everything from delicate tamarind potato spheres that burst with brightness to succulent lamb chops and buttery lobster masala infused with fragrant spices. With its warm, polished ambiance and a menu that elevates classic street food and coastal delicacies into refined masterpieces, the restaurant offers an unforgettable exploration of modern South Asian cuisine.
611, I Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12028980393 https://karmamodernindian.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Karma Modern Indian
Dairy-Free at Karma Modern Indian
Karma Modern Indian in Washington has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beetroot Poriyal, Tellicherry Crab and Pindi Chickpeas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Karma Modern Indian
Karma Modern Indian in Washington has 13 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beetroot Poriyal, Tellicherry Crab and Charred Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Karma Modern Indian
Karma Modern Indian in Washington has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beetroot Poriyal, Kerala Fish Curry and Tellicherry Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Karma Modern Indian
Karma Modern Indian in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Tikka and Spiced Peanuts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Karma Modern Indian
Karma Modern Indian in Washington has 8 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beetroot Poriyal, Chicken Tikka and Butter Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Karma Modern Indian
Karma Modern Indian in Washington has 11 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seekh Kebab, Beetroot Poriyal and Chicken Tikka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Karma Modern Indian
Karma Modern Indian in Washington has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beetroot Poriyal, Seasonal Vegetable Platter and Lamb Gushtaba. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Karma Modern Indian
Karma Modern Indian in Washington has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pindi Chickpeas, Charred Broccolini and Whole Wheat Roti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Karma Modern Indian
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seekh Kebab | 14.3 g | 34.3 g |
| Spiced Peanuts | 12.7 g | 31.4 g |
| Kerala Fish Curry | 52.4 g | 24.7 g |
| Lemon Rice | 30.5 g | 21.8 g |
| Chicken Tikka | 0.1 g | 20.8 g |
| Palak Paneer | 17.7 g | 16.6 g |
| Cumin Potato | 19.4 g | 16.2 g |
| Charred Broccolini | 83.7 g | 13.6 g |
| Lobster Masala | 46.6 g | 11.7 g |
| Chicken Chettinad | 46.1 g | 8.6 g |
| Whole Wheat Roti | 34.2 g | 8.5 g |
| Dal Makhani | 38.1 g | 8.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Small Gestures
- Tamarind Potato Sphere - $11: crunchy chickpea vermicelli | beetroot chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pesto - $12: grilled cottage cheese | basil pesto Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chop - $15: grilled lamb | cumin potato Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Galouti Kebab - $14: morel mushroom | kidney beans | cashews Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tellicherry Crab - $18: spiced crab | peppercorn | garlic creaméx Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Shared Moments
- Chicken Tikka - $16: yogurt | house blend of tandoori spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amritsari Snapper - $18: fried red snapper | house tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seekh Kebab - $16: minced lamb | house blend of spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Vegetable Platter - $19: grilled vegetables | chef’s spice blend Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Reimagined Experiences
- Lobster Masala - $59: beetroot poriyal | bell peppers | fenugreek Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Branzino - $38: tempered spinach | broccolini Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chettinad - $27: curry leaves | mustard seeds | coconut Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Gushtaba - $38: minced lamb meatballs | spicy gravy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saffron Duck - $38: seared duck breast | saffron & fennel gravy | broccoli rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pasanda - $27: stuffed paneer triangles | peach | spicy gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Kofta - $26: chickpea flour dumplings | tomato purée | ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wok Tossed Paneer - $26: heirloom tomatoes | peppers | lotus stem Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Turnip - $23: spiced potato stuffed turnip | pistachio gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Nostalgic Memories
- Kerala Fish Curry - $32 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken - $26 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $24 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Roganjosh - $30 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhani - $22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pindi Chickpeas - $22 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Heavenly Breads
- Simply Naan - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Wheat Roti - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb and Goat Cheese Naan - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lachha Paratha - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Naan - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Beetroot Poriyal - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cumin Potato - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Broccolini - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Rice - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kachumber Raita - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chutney Flight - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Spiced Peanuts - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Kiwi Gimlet - $18: Gunpowder Irish Gin + Lemon + Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Manhattan Redux - $20: Sagamore Rye + El Dorado 15 Rum Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Non-Alcoholic Negroni - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Boisset JCB No. 69 Brut Rose - $70: Crémant De Bourgogne, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hubert Clavelin Brut Comte - $14: Cremant Du Jura, France Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Thienot Champagne - $20: France Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Maison Belles Sancerre - $18: Loire Valley, France 2022 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Samsara Pinot Noir - $22: Santa Rita Hills, California 2022 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Happy Hour Beer - $7
Frequently Asked Questions about Karma Modern Indian
- Is Karma Modern Indian dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Karma Modern Indian has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beetroot Poriyal, Tellicherry Crab and Pindi Chickpeas.
- What can I eat at Karma Modern Indian on a dairy-free diet?
- Beetroot Poriyal, Tellicherry Crab and Pindi Chickpeas carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Karma Modern Indian have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pindi Chickpeas and Charred Broccolini.
- Is Karma Modern Indian gluten-free?
- 13 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Karma Modern Indian?
- Seekh Kebab, at roughly 34.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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