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Washington, DC, United States
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Karravaan
Washington, DC, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
Located in the Union Market District, Karravaan is a fine dining restaurant inspired by the cuisines and cultural exchange of the historic Silk Route and the personal memories of Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya.
Drawing from India’s storied train journeys and the distinct charm of old Parsi cafés, the concept reframes travel not as a destination, but as an experience enriched by discovery, memory, and food. This is architecturally expressed through bold formal gestures, rich finishes, and spatial sequencing that evoke the movement and atmosphere of train travel. Guests arrive through a vibrant entry into a richly layered interior anchored by a sweeping central bar. Arched millwork forms, referencing India’s mountain railway bridges, create rhythm and grandeur. The main dining area transitions to more industrial expressions, channeling the energy of a train platform. An open kitchen with rounded pass-through evokes the silhouette of a train car where food is passed from chef to guest in tribute to the food vendor-to-passenger exchange integral to Indian train travel. Outdoors, the patio bursts with saturated color and festive flair, extending the theme of celebration under open skies.
Photography: Seamus Payne
Client: Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya
Drawing from India’s storied train journeys and the distinct charm of old Parsi cafés, the concept reframes travel not as a destination, but as an experience enriched by discovery, memory, and food. This is architecturally expressed through bold formal gestures, rich finishes, and spatial sequencing that evoke the movement and atmosphere of train travel. Guests arrive through a vibrant entry into a richly layered interior anchored by a sweeping central bar. Arched millwork forms, referencing India’s mountain railway bridges, create rhythm and grandeur. The main dining area transitions to more industrial expressions, channeling the energy of a train platform. An open kitchen with rounded pass-through evokes the silhouette of a train car where food is passed from chef to guest in tribute to the food vendor-to-passenger exchange integral to Indian train travel. Outdoors, the patio bursts with saturated color and festive flair, extending the theme of celebration under open skies.
Photography: Seamus Payne
Client: Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya
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