16 Best Indian Restaurants Around D.C. | Eater DC

"Open since 2018, this sleek, Bib Gourmand-designated restaurant just north of Chinatown integrates nontraditional Indian ingredients into its inventive offerings. Executive chef and New Delhi native Ajay Kumar offers 4-, 6-, and 9-course menus full of chicken chettinad punched up with peppercorn and curry leaves, saffron duck, masala-style lobster, and herb and goat cheese naan. A big bar up front stirs creative cocktails like the Vimana with mezcal, fresh orange juice, chili water, lime, and a red wine float. Kumar just split the space into two, with a next-door sibling called Karizma serving an a la carte menu of butter chicken, grilled lamb chops, and more. Karma Food Group also owns a casual counterpart to Karma in Old Town Alexandria called Kismet." - Tierney Plumb