Toast to your love this Valentine’s Day over a plate of delicious Indian food at Kismet Modern Indian in Washington DC. This amazing restaurant mixes new and traditional flavors for a wonderfully novel approach to Indian cuisine. The eatery combines traditional Indian cooking with forward-thinking flavor profiles and unexpected ingredient combinations presented in a modern style. The dishes start with locally sourced, fresh food and incorporate top-quality, house-ground spices. Kismet Modern Indian is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m, Friday and Saturday from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9:15 p.m. and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Executive chef Ajay Kumar founded Kismet Modern Indian in 2021 and leads the culinary team at the restaurant. Ajay also received a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for Kismet’s sister restaurant Karma Modern Indian in downtown Washington DC. Ajay’s vast culinary experience includes more than 15 years of cooking in New Delhi. Kismet Modern Indian accepts credit cards and provides multiple vegetarian options, wheelchair accessibility, waiter service, heated outdoor seating, a full bar, bike parking, catering, takeout, and delivery.