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: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, south-beach, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pesto - $12: grilled cottage cheese | basil pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chop - $15: grilled lamb | cumin potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Detox, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Galouti Kebab - $14: morel mushroom | kidney beans | cashews Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tellicherry Crab - $18: spiced crab | peppercorn | garlic creaméx Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Shared Moments
- Chicken Tikka - $16: yogurt | house blend of tandoori spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amritsari Snapper - $18: fried red snapper | house tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seekh Kebab - $16: minced lamb | house blend of spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Vegetable Platter - $19: grilled vegetables | chef’s spice blend Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
Reimagined Experiences
- Lobster Masala - $59: beetroot poriyal | bell peppers | fenugreek Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Branzino - $38: tempered spinach | broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chettinad - $27: curry leaves | mustard seeds | coconut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Gushtaba - $38: minced lamb meatballs | spicy gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saffron Duck - $38: seared duck breast | saffron & fennel gravy | broccoli rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pasanda - $27: stuffed paneer triangles | peach | spicy gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Kofta - $26: chickpea flour dumplings | tomato purée | ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wok Tossed Paneer - $26: heirloom tomatoes | peppers | lotus stem Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Turnip - $23: spiced potato stuffed turnip | pistachio gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Nostalgic Memories
- Kerala Fish Curry - $32 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken - $26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Roganjosh - $30 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhani - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pindi Chickpeas - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Heavenly Breads
- Simply Naan - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Wheat Roti - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb and Goat Cheese Naan - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lachha Paratha - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Naan - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Beetroot Poriyal - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cumin Potato - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Broccolini - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Rice - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kachumber Raita - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chutney Flight - $12
- Spiced Peanuts - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Kiwi Gimlet - $18: Gunpowder Irish Gin + Lemon + Lime
- Manhattan Redux - $20: Sagamore Rye + El Dorado 15 Rum
- Non-Alcoholic Negroni - $9
- Boisset JCB No. 69 Brut Rose - $70: Crémant De Bourgogne, France
- Hubert Clavelin Brut Comte - $14: Cremant Du Jura, France
- Thienot Champagne - $20: France
- Maison Belles Sancerre - $18: Loire Valley, France 2022
- Samsara Pinot Noir - $22: Santa Rita Hills, California 2022
- Happy Hour Beer - $7
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