Karma Modern Indian

611 I St NW, Washington
(202) 898-0393

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Tamarind Potato Sphere
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori Cauliflower
Raspberry Ras Malai
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Fennel Paneer Tikka
Masala Lentil Soup
Chicken Chettinad
Lamb Rogan Josh
Pistachio Kulfi

Menu

Small Gestures
Lamb Chop
Grilled Lamb + Cumin Potato

Shared Moments
Paneer Pesto
Grilled Cottage Cheese + Basil Pesto

Reimagined Experiences Lunch
Chicken Chettinad
Peppercorn + Curry Leaves + Mustard Seeds served with jeera rice
Butter Chicken
Tomato sauce and fenugreek.
Grilled Branzino
House spice, tempered spinach, and broccolini.
Heirloom Paneer (V)
Heirloom Tomatoes + Red and Green Peppers served with jeera rice
Turnip Chicken
Bone-in chicken with turnip and spinach
Chef Ajay's Weekly Indulgence
Weekly Special. Call the restaurant for availability. 202-898-0393

Heavenly Breads Lunch
Simply Naan

By Your Side
Lemon Rice
Beetroot Poriyal

Featured items
Butter Chicken (Dinner)
Tomato sauce and fenugreek.
Chicken Chettinad.
Peppercorn + Curry Leaves + Mustard Seeds
Palak Paneer (V)
Chicken Tikka.
Yogurt and house blend of tandoori spices.
Zucchini Kofta (Dinner)
Chickpea dumplings, pureed tomato and ginger.
Grilled Branzino (Dinner)
House spice, tempered spinach and broccolini.
Grilled Vegetable Platter (VG)

Small Gestures.
Quinoa Tiki
Lamb Chop.
(1) Grilled Lamb + Cumin Potato
Tellicherry Pepper Crab
Spiced Crab + Garlic dip
Paneer Pesto

Shared Moments.
Grilled Vegetable Platter (VG)
Chicken Tikka.
Yogurt and house blend of tandoori spices.
Seekh Kebab.
Minced lamb and house blend of spices.
Paneer Pesto (V).
Grilled Cottage Cheese + Basil Pesto
Amritsari Snapper

Heavenly Breads.
Garlic Naan
Lachha Paratha (Whole Wheat)
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil Naan
Simply Naan
Whole Wheat Roti

Reimagined Experiences.
Butter Chicken (Dinner)
Tomato sauce and fenugreek.
Chicken Chettinad.
Peppercorn + Curry Leaves + Mustard Seeds
Paneer Pasanda (V)
Stuffed paneer Triangles + peach + Spicy Gravy
Zucchini Kofta (Dinner)
Chickpea dumplings, pureed tomato and ginger.
Tandoori Lamb Chops (Dinner)
Four Lamb Chops with Cumin potatoes and mixed herbs.
Baked Chilian Seabass
Cauliflower Sauce + Watermelon Radish
Lobster Masala.
Green and red peppers with beetroot poriyal.
Grilled Branzino (Dinner)
House spice, tempered spinach and broccolini.
Saffron Duck
Seared Duck Breast + Saffron & Fennel Gravy + Broccoli Rice
Lamb Roganjosh (Dinner)
Spicy. Kashmir chili and ginger.
Pan Seared Scallops

By Your Side.
Palak Paneer (V)
Beetroot Poriyal (VG)
Stuffed Turnip + Pistachio Gravy (V)
Lemon Rice (VG)
Dal Makhani (V)
Kachumber Raita (V)
Pindi Chickpeas (VG)
Cumin Potato (V)

Small Gestures
Paneer Pesto
Lamb Chop Appetizer
Grilled Lamb + Cumin Potato
Quinoa Tikki
Quinoa + Potatoes + Pepper Sauce

Shared Moments
Chicken Tikka
Yogurt + House Blend of Tandoori Spices
Grilled Vegetable platter
Seasonal Vegetables + Chef's Spice Blend
Seekh Kebab
Minced Lamb + House Blend of Spices
Amritsari Snapper
Fried red snapper + House tartar sauce

Reimagined Experiences
Paneer Pasanda
Stuffed Paneer Triangles + Peach + Spicy Gravy
Saffron Duck
Grilled Duck + Broccoli Rice + Saffron Sauce
Grilled Branzino
House Spice + Tempered Spinach + Brocolini
Lobster Masala
Lobster Tail + Green & Red Peppers + Beetroot Poriyal
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Four Lamb Chops with Cumin Potatoes + Mixed Herbs
Chef Ajay's Weekly Indulgence
Chef's weekly special. Call restaurant for details
Pan Seared Scallops
Pan seared Scallops + Red Pepper Sauce

Reimagined Experiences
Butter Chicken
Tomato Sauce + Fenugreek
Chicken Chettinad
Peppercorn + Curry Leaves + Mustard Seeds
Lamb Rogan Josh
Kashmiri Chili + Ginger
Zucchini Kofta
Chickpea Dumplings + Pureed Tomato + Ginger
Heirloom Paneer
Heirloom Tomatoes + Red and Green Peppers
Kashmiri Gustaba W/t Paratha
lamb meat ball

HEAVENLY BREADS
Garlic Naan
Simply Naan
Lachha Paratha
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil
Goat Cheese Naan
Whole Wheat Roti

By Your Side
Jeera Rice
Palak Paneer Side
Lemon Rice
Daal Makhni - Side
Kachumber Raita
Cumin Potatoes
Pindi Chickpeas Side
Mint Chutney
spicy
Tamarind Chutney
Beetroot Poriyal
Chili Onion Plate
Hot Sauce

Small Gestures
Paneer Pesto
Lamb Chop Appetizer
Grilled Lamb + Cumin Potato
Quinoa Tikki
Quinoa + Potatoes + Pepper Sauce

Shared Moments
Chicken Tikka
Yogurt + House Blend of Tandoori Spices
Grilled Vegetable platter
Seasonal Vegetables + Chef's Spice Blend
Seekh Kebab
Minced Lamb + House Blend of Spices
Amritsari Snapper
Fried red snapper + House tartar sauce

Lunch Reimagined Experiences
Butter Chicken
Tomato Sauce + Fenugreek
Chicken Chettinad
Peppercorn + Curry Leaves + Mustard Seeds
Zucchini Kofta
Chickpea Dumplings + Pureed Tomato + Ginger
Lamb Rogan Josh
Kashmir Chili + Ginger
Paneer Pasanda - L
Stuffed Paneer Cubes + Tomato & Onion Sauce
Saffron Duck - Lunch
Lobster Masala
Green & Red Peppers + Beetroot Poriyal
Grilled Lamb Chops - Lunch
Cumin Potatoes + Mixed Herbs
Wok Tossed Paneer
Heirloom Tomatoes + Red and Green Peppers
Grilled Branzino
House Spice + Tempered Spinach + Broccolini
Baked Chilean Seabass - L
Spinach Puree + Lentil Kichdi + Star Fruit
Pan-Seared Scallops Lunch
Kasmiri Gustaba

Heavenly Breads Lunch
Lachha Paratha (Whole Wheat)
Garlic Naan
Goat Cheese Naan (L)
Whole Wheat Roti
Mushroom & Truffle Oil Naan
Simply Naan

By Your Side
Jeera Rice
Palak Paneer Side
Lemon Rice
Daal Makhni - Side
Kachumber Raita
Cumin Potatoes
Pindi Chickpeas Side
Mint Chutney
spicy
Tamarind Chutney
Beetroot Poriyal
Chili Onion Plate
Hot Sauce

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Recent Reviews

Never disappoints! Beautiful restaurant with great ambience. Food was awesome. Had the cauliflower and peas with rice. Greta value. Server (so sorry I don't remember his name) was really good and professional.
September 2025
Blake and Edward were amazing wait staff. I would dine again solely based on the service level at this restaurant. The food was good and although the menu is not extensive, there’s great variety.
September 2025
Visited for restaurant week. Everything was delicious, especially the fried fish appetizer. DC has plenty of options for high end Indian food. Karma seems to be among the best, based on my one visit.
August 2025

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Karma Modern Indian

611 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 898-0393