History
Executive Chef Ajay Kumar leads the culinary team at Kismet Modern Indian and brings with him the recognition of a Michelin Bib Gourmand award from our sister restaurant, Karma Modern Indian, located in downtown Washington, D.C. Kumar's vast experience includes over 15 years cooking in New Delhi before bringing his talent overseas. The notion of 'Karma' refers to the effects our actions have on our own lives and the lives of others, and 'Kismet' means your destiny - and your luck. Mahajan, Singh, and Kumar are fulfilling their destiny with Kismet Modern Indian.
Specialties
At Kismet Modern Indian we mix traditional and new flavors for a novel approach to Indian cooking. We combine traditional time-honored Indian cooking techniques with unexpected ingredient combinations and forward-thinking flavor profiles - which are presented in a contemporary style. The dishes at Kismet Modern Indian begin with fresh food sourced locally and incorporate high-quality house-ground spices. Our culinary team transforms these ingredients into unforgettable meals. Our food is our focus but so is our guest experience.