This is the best place in Buffalo to have Indian food. The taste is best. I like the innovative idea of serving everything on clay even water. Also the quantity is awesome. read more

We had BBQ for lunch at 1:3p and dinner here at 4:38. Somehow everyone was hungry except for me. Must be because I ate bread since I cannot eat meat without carbs. This place has very exciting clay plates and even clay water glasses so even if the food was trash they were getting full star action just for the decor. As I explained I already felt like a cow full of BBQ brisket but the food here was amaze balls so I still managed to eat a p good amount. The daal maghni was wonderful and so was the mutton clay handi. My sister described the naan as exactly what you always imagine naan to be and she's very smart and right. I only tried the plain and garlic and did not get to the sesame bc fatty. I will be returning soon after fasting all day and smoking so I can get my full maximum food pleasure experience. read more

My family and I enjoyed a delicious brunch of halwa, puri, and chana on Christmas day! Service was great considering only one server was there and he was quite busy so it took a while to order but the food came right away. I wasnt planning on drinking the mango lassi that my husband ordered but it was too good to resist. I also drank some of my husband's chai cooked with milk which was a great ending to our meal. read more

Great stopover for halal food on the way back from Canada. We will be raving about this to friends in Dallas for sure read more

Clay Handi - Stumbled across this restaurant on our way back from a week in Canada. - Halal Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Wish we could give half stars because Id easily give Clay Handi a 3.5. Located on Delaware Ave in Kenmore, you will be able to find ample parking in their lot. As you walk in you'll be met with the family scent of spices, akin to those you may expect from an Indian restaurant. You know what Im talking about, they kind that just lures you in...at least it does for me. There are plenty of tables, from 2 tops to being able to seat larger parties. The service was very nice, the young girl who was taking care of us thoroughly explained the menu and answered the questions we had...the meal was enjoyable. Probably wont be back but Definitely worth checking out if youre curious about Pakistani cuisine. read more

Would recommend vegetarians be cautious eating here. I ordered the veggie samosa, but was given a beef samosa, which you do not know until you bite into... extremely disappointing, especially from a restaurant that advertises to be vegetarian friendly. read more

Beware! I went there with lot of expectations. But alas; I found that the food - chicken biryani - was stale. I'm sure that the food was not fresh. It had already started releasing a sticky juice which is a typical sign of food started rotting. I refrain from writing any harsh or negative review about any food joint but this is unpardonable. I wish if I could give 0 star!! read more

I made my first visit to Clay Handi this past Saturday afternoon. When I arrived, there was only one occupied table but when I left the place was full. Does a full restaurant indicate good food? I dined with two friends who loved their meals: butter chicken and I've forgotten what my other friend ordered. Our server was helpful with questions about the menu and gave us good recommendations. Was my entree, malai kofta ($12.99), the best I've ever had? No, but I don't order this dish often. It was pretty good and I liked the level of spice I requested - hot. I thought the prices were higher than most Indian restaurants in the area. I thought about ordering vegetable soup but it was $8.99, so I passed. Confusing. Surprise: our meal came with a complementary plates of fresh fruit and a green salad. Nice, but we didn't expect this extra food when we ordered our meals. Will I beat a path back to this spot? No, but I did love the garlic naan. I meant to look for the advertised drive-through window but forgot. We ordered a bowl of rice ($6.99) for the table and it could have feed a family of six. read more

Absolutely outstanding. Rates in the top of south Asian cuisine, including food I've eaten in India. Small outside eating area on a beautiful afternoon. Young lady who took care of us was outstanding. Samosas, rice, naan, spinach and chicken dishes all were outstanding. I will definitely go back. read more

Must try restaurant for Pakistani cuisine! The service was bit of a lag ; otherwise they are A-okay !! Goat Briyani was amazing , the masala wasn't overwhelming and zero heartburn later on ! read more

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This was the WORST and most UNPROFESSIONAL restaurant I have ever been to. After seeing famous videos about how they uniquely serve their food, my family and I were extremely excited to go to this restaurant while on vacation which was the WORST MISTAKE. First, they took almost ONE HOUR to take our order. The workers were so racist and biased, white people were severed first, they kept talking to them asking them if they liked their food and if they would like more, and conversed with them so kindly. We had to continuously ask for them to finally take our order after AN HOUR of waiting. When asked how long the food would take we were told 20-30minutes when in actuality our food was given to us in 2 HOURS LATER. We were so hungry, we came in around 10pm got our food at 12pm. We wanted to leave but could not because all other food places were closed and we were on vacation and did not have another place to eat. We noticed some people getting food before us, treated better even though we arrived first. We also noticed some people being discriminated against as when they came they told them they had to wait or couldn't serve them while letting others take a seat. All of the workers were so unprofessional, the food was EXTREMELY overly priced, they did not take our order the right way, and we got BRUNT and UNDERCOOKED food. We left without eating the UNEDDIBLE food. The most disheartening thing was seeing people being treated differently, especially ones that looked more ethnic and asian. PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE FOR YOUR OWN GOOD. read more

Checked this restaurant during our trip to Niagara Falls and we were not disappointed. Pleasantly surprised that the vegetarian food was very tasty , we tried Malai Kofta and Mutter Panner. Food tasted awesome. Gulab Jamuns and Rabadi were tasty , Rabadi was more like Phirni but tasted very good. Our kids enjoyed the concept of eating off clay plates. Highly recommended . Took out one star for the service . The service could be a faster. read more

1st time visit to Buffalo and found this place. Was greeted by older gentleman who may have been the owner. Never saw him after that. Just one other couple seated and waiting on their order. 2 more tables occupied by the time we where done eating Opened menu to find high prices!!! 1/2 order poultry/meat - $19.99 Full order - $39.99 Food was okay. Nothing exceptional. We ordered chicken curry, mutton kharai, rice and garlic naan. Poor customer service. We asked for a jug of water which was ignored. Waiter didn't come back to check if everything was okay, if we needed anything else, refill on water or ask if we wanted to order dessert. Obviously there was NO need to tip because with the restaurant being almost empty, he was non existent. Would we eat here again..... NO. Not until their prices come down and they train the help to be more attentive to their customers. read more

Outstanding in every way. I'm so happy this place has opened, I will try to come all the time and if not I will definitely order delivery. The Lassi is a huge portion, served as is everything in clay pots (it's really a cool texture). Nice fruit salad and regular house salad with a bowl of nuts served complimentary. Ordering very hot is no joke, it's perfect! read more

Great food, lovely atmosphere! Brilliant. Recommend the platters. Good price for very good quality food read more

We drove few hours to try and experience Pakistani food served in clay pots. The food was not even close to what we can have in Pakistani restaurants in NYC, Toronto or Chicago. This restaurant is over priced. The place offers very poor service and we waited for 25 mins for someone to take our order. We asked for water to be served immediately and that never made to our table until they brought the food and yet we have to ask where is the water? The server was trying his best between cleaning the tables and giving us what we keep reminding him for. However, the management need to learn some serious skills on how to run a restaurant. The person who takes order continues to ignore when called to add anything more on the order or for a reminder of missing items on the table. There was no smile upon greeting and getting us seated. The Paya dish is fake here and not even close to what we enjoy at Dera Restaurant in NYC. We kept reminding the staff that we are still waiting on two more items we ordered and one was served by the time we were done eating our meal. The other dish, we had to cancel and in frustration due to their poor service we skipped the dessert and tea. We hope they improve their service and put real Pakistani trained chefs in the kitchen. read more

Waited 10 minutes and was totally ignored, then left. It's a small restaurant but there was only one table of customers, who had finished. Two staff people who studiously ignored me. I will not be going back! read more

The food here is authentically Pakistani. Check out the Nihari - it cannot compete next to the Lamb Handi. Also, the naan here is THE BEST... again, authenticity is impeccable. The halwa served with the halwa puri breakfast was good but I did not care for the puri or chickpea dish served with it. The place is pricey but I'll take it given the amazing food being served. On a side note, people cannot appreciate how much effort must have gone into the decor here - from the dinnerware to the serving dishes, it is not easy to source these materials. Check out the serving spoons and dining tables - the details are beautiful and someone put a lot of thought and care into the presentation (typically lacking in this genre of restaurants). read more

The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. The food was soooo delicious. Genuine Pakistani cuisine, we ordered the lamb kabob, naan, and a chicken plate. Everything was perfect. Even the complementary sauces and hummus. Definitely coming back! We split everything we ordered so I'd say a meal cost around $20. read more

Clay Handi - Chicken, lamb kabob, garlic naan - Halal Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Food was ok. The vegetable samoosa are s really good. The basmati rice was delicious. Tandoori chicken was hot and spicy just like I like it! Minus points for service. Our waiter was not attentive at all, and while I was asking him a question about a sauce we enjoyed, he stopped listening to me mid-sentence to look at someone coming in the door. He turned away as I was talking, to seat them. Marginally rude. Brought our take out container after we waited for 10 minutes. We then waited another 10 minutes for the check. We probably won't return. read more

SOOOOO good everything was perfect especially the kheer and naan!! The food was so authentic and fresh, felt like I was in Pakistan!! Probably the best Pakistani restaurant i've ever been to in the States. read more

If you're looking for that authentic (Indi/Paki) food without having to drive to Mississauga/Toronto this is the place! read more

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Went with my family. The food was great. We got Chana chaat, veggie samosas (they didn't have chicken), kebabs, beef jalfrezi, palak paneer, and goat biryani. The goat biryani was the only negative. Eating it there was fine but leftovers the same day did not keep well despite being refrigerated. The smell and taste of the goat biryani were not fresh. Overall I'd recommend but stay from the goat biryani read more

Wonderful place and food. Little unique concepts for this part of the world but not for Asians who have seen all this back home over the decades. Food was delicious. We were traveling from Oakville and specially traveled a long distance for this place. And it didt disappoint me. We had chicken Boneless paneer karahi, chicken Tikka, seekh kabab, bihari, keema paratha. Everything was perfect but as per my taste buds Naan and bihari could have improved. Excellent caring service over all. Restaurant was neat. Good parking place at back. During the travel, I got a call from my television to record emergency show which I also fulfilled over here while waiting for the food. Guys made the way clear for my recording and fully cooperative. Five stars. Must try. read more

Delicious, authentic, warm, inviting, huge portions. Now full service (no more buffet) this restaurant is a great spot to get your spice fix! Share the main dishes and mix it up! read more

I stopped here on my way back from Niagara Falls. Its something unique, that they server the food in clay pots and plates. You don't find it in any other places. When it comes to food, it was super delicious and was above and beyond my expectations. I ordered Mutton Kunna, Namkeen Kadhai, Chicken Sajji and Mutton Nihari. Mutton Nihari was OK but not too good, I had better Nihari at other places. But their Sajji was amazing its a 10/10. I would recommend others to try it as well. read more

One of my favorite places in Buffalo. This is what it would be like if you were dining in India.

Awesome restaurant with unique style of serving food. Complementary salad, fruits and nuts were really good. We had Naan , chicken curry and lassi. Chicken was less spicy (with medium spice) for my Punjabi taste buds. Excellent service by the young lady (forgot her name). read more

So 2 of my friends and myself were driving into buffalo and it was really late and they closed in 10 minutes but these people were very nice enough to know and understand that we have been driving for so long (from NYC) and were starving! The lady was so nice and informative about the orders and they served excellent authentic Pakistani dishes that I haven't tasted since being in the region. Truly appreciate the service and the amazing dishes made by the chef. We got garlic naan, ginger chicken, and goat biryani! All top notch! Will come back here again when I am back in the region. Also, the decor and the use of handi was a plus and gave it a very traditional nice feel. A+++++++ read more

The guy was very rude. Worst service ever if you ask for something else he was like you should have ordered earlier. The worst service I had ever experienced. read more

Clay plate was cursty at closer look, took hard wipes to clean it. Goat Biriyani 6/10. Rice did not absorb any flavor. Meat had lot of fat. Presentation was good. A bit too islamic/cultural (Loud Ajan, Kwali is not suitable as dinner music). read more

Outstanding restaurant!! Very authentic food if you like North Indian/Pakistani cuisine.

The food tastes good but the waiter with glasses will leave a bad after taste in the overall experience. I am sure the restaurant can do better by hiring some happy faces. read more

This place was amazing from the aromatic, spicy aromas when you first walk in to the very elegant way the food is served and prepared all made fresh to order. The variety of naan is crazy - all so good! And the lassi is to die for. 3 levels of spicy - mild, medium, hot but a side of hot sauce to crank things up. So many entrees to choose form. We tried vegtable curry, a creamy sauce beef dish and a chicken rice dish. Servings are huge so our waitress kindly recommended 1/2 orders of everything which was more than enough to feed 2 with leftover for 2! Total bill $56.00 plus tip. Everything was super and the waitress was very patient explaining everything 3 times to my mom for her 1st foray into Pakistani/Indian food. A MUST TRY for anyone who loves savory, pungent, flavor-rich food - it was like stepping into another culinary world. Can't say enough how much we loved it - will def be going back! read more

I had a bad service there. The guy did not even talked when I asked him how are you. Nor did he answer any questions we asked and just complete silent. I won't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Went here a couple nights ago after hearing such good reviews! I was truly impressed. The biryani is amazing and the naan is made fresh. Perfect for a big dinner or a small lunch with a friend, also the portions are huge! Must check out the authentic fruity smoothies as well read more

It's a must try if you're in the area. Very authentic flavour and caters to different spice levels.

Service was delayed, I ordered tea/chai and it came with the main course. Food was decent with salt missing in most of the items. Ambience is good, overall did not live up to the expectations. read more

Nans are the best here..... I like the meat also, it's tight

Visitors & all 'Beware - Go during peak time, and get things thrown at you..!!!' Customer service - Ah! This is the one area where they definitely need a lot of work probably even take professional training sessions - especially the woman named "Hadi....", who I suppose is the manager. Initially a lady took our order and repeated it too which was perfect, don't know her name wish I did as she had a great attitude and had high spirits of Customer service - "The Good Lady"!!! After a long wait all the items were brought at once by someone else and left on the tiny table without telling us what the items were. Flatware were given late too, after waiting so long and being hungry we started having the food - then later realized that one of the items was not what we ordered and also the appetizer wasn't given yet and nobody was checking on us too. The appetizer was brought while we were almost done with the main course, so we informed "The Good Lady" about the mix up of the wrong order and the delay and requested her to cancel the appetizer to which she agreed apologized and took it back to the kitchen. Thanks to her! It went downhill from there - then a woman named 'HADI...' came rushing to us with the appetizer forcing us to take it and Shouting at us saying "you can see that we are busy and it gets late so how can you send the item back to the kitchen and you have to take it" ; when we informed her about Wrong Item she said "I didn't take the order I don't know about it" ; when told we are almost done with the meal that its an appetizer and wasn't served at right time her response was "that's how it's served in our restaurant you have to take it". She was so adamant about it that she was literally into furious insulting mood for it. Finally she left taking it. But it wasn't the end of it the arrogant woman passed by our table as if she was heading somewhere behind it and while she walked by - SHE THREW THE STEEL BOX WITH THE BILL IN IT ON OUR TABLE...!!!!!!!! Looking at which we were speechless, but my toddler said - "Hey Don't Throw That, Throwing Is Bad...!" That's something we have never ever experienced or even heard of - this kind of behavior towards customers is totally unacceptable. Their team saw it and was shocked too, it's unfortunate that none of them had any idea how to react to it though they knew what happened was terrible. Finally the only person who knew what customer service is "The Good Lady" came to us apologized for Hadi...'s behavior and our bad experience there. It wasn't about paying for the item, it was about the way they treat their customers especially after they mess up things. Why open the restaurant until midnight if they cannot handle the high volume of customers??? It is not the customers responsibility to adjust to their incapability in handling the rush-hours. They should know better - people come to restaurants for various happy reasons and occasions to celebrate - it was a happy occasion for us too which we unfortunately chose to celebrate here and now are left with an awful memory added to it! read more